SY Academic Exploration Centre SY Academic Exploration Centre

SY Academic Exploration Centre

ISAIA SY Academic Exploration Centre

A Diverse Platform: Going Beyond the Traditional Classroom

We are deeply convinced that true personal advancement springs from engaging with the wider world and applying knowledge with purpose and depth. ISAIA SY Academic Exploration Centre provides students with a diverse platform for social practice and academic research, promoting comprehensive improvement in overall quality and social responsibility.

Core Services Programmes

Multi-dimensional Social Practice Platform

Conducts a variety of social practice activities, including community service, public welfare projects, and off-campus research, allowing students to step out of the classroom and understand the diverse realities of society.

Academic Research and Project-based Learning

We encourage students to engage in academic research and interdisciplinary projects, enhancing information skills and broadening academic horizons. Having delivered successful projects in chemical engineering, environmental protection, and intangible cultural heritage conservation, the Centre will continue these initiatives to extend students’ academic capabilities.

Launched Projects

Guangzhou Unioil Energy Programme

Zhanjiang Mangrove Academic Exploration Programme

Cordyceps Polysaccharide Weight Loss and Fat Reduction Efficacy Research

Music and Humanities Exploration Programme

Liuyang Fireworks Interdisciplinary Exploration Programme

Chaoshan Intangible Cultural Heritage Programme of Puning Yingge

HeyGears Academic Exploration Programme 3D

Shanghai Financial Practice Programme

Guangzhou Financial Practice Programme

Exploration of humanities topics at Rixin College, Tsinghua University

Chemistry Experiment Summer Camp

Yunnan Volunteer Teaching and Interdisciplinary Research Programme

Career Exploration and Future Planning

Offers opportunities for corporate visits and career experiences to help students understand different career paths and clarify their future development directions.

Promoting Holistic Growth

In real-world contexts, students improve their communication skills, leadership abilities, and sense of responsibility, supporting the formation of a more complete personality and social consciousness.

Faculty Introduction

赖俊璇
Cherry Lai
Deputy Head of SY Academic Exploration Centre
  • Master of Arts degree from the University of Leeds, UK
  • IACA-certified Advanced Career Advisor
  • CAMS-certified Advanced Family Relationship Advisor
  • Certified Mental Health Education for Primary and Secondary Schools (Level C)
  • Has extensive experience in student support and student enrichment activities
董竹瑄
Diana Dong
Project Assistant, SY Academic Exploration Centre of ISAIA
  • Diana Dong holds a Master's degree in Developmental Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California, Davis. She is currently a faculty member at the ISA International Academy, where she has been deeply engaged in the field of international education.
  • With firsthand insight into the challenges Chinese students face in TOEFL preparation, she excels at applying a developmental psychology perspective to scientifically design learning pathways. In her teaching, she emphasizes patient guidance and inspiration.

We strive to build a diverse platform for students. We aim to spark students’ spirit of inquiry and unlock limitless future potential.