What's Up Wudaokou: This Week's Best Events in the Heart of Studentland

What's Up, Wudaokou? Whether you're at Tsinghua, BLCU, Peking University, or even Google, there is an event for you in Haidian. In this series, we round up the best innovation, entrepreneurship, technology forums and workshops as well as student-related events. Don't worry, we'll even sneak in the occasional happy hour...
 

Wednesday, May 22

From Community Leader to Entrepreneur
Tonight, Startup Grind are hosting an event about how to make revenue out of social values, a topic often overlooked in the world of entrepreneurship, in favor of move-fast-break-things, profit first behavior. Learn about how and why so many people are generating value from non-profit organizations and community services, as well as plenty of great insights on how to translate social values into profitable companies. The key speaker will be Maggie Zhang the CEO of She Talks. The event is free but 30RMB for seat reservation is required, which will be refunded after the event. Free. 6.30-9pm. 706 Youth Space 
 

Friday, May 24

Startup Weekend Beijing
This Friday marks the beginning of the three-day Startup Weekend here in Beijing. If you're interested in becoming an entrepreneur, tech geek, technical professional, marketing professional or anything related (and we bet you are, otherwise you wouldn't be reading this article), then this is likely to be one of the highlights of your calendar. This intensive 54-hour event, spread out over three days is all about brainstorming, business plan development, and basic prototype creation. All attendees are expected to work hard and create a new project within the timeline of the workshop. Participants will also get a chance to create working startups as well as collaborations with like-minded individuals outside their daily networks. RMB 349, RMB 200 (students), RMB 99 (Sunday-only observers). 9am-10pm. Peking University
 

Saturday, May 25

Get Your Research Published!
Are you struggling to get your research published? Struggle no more. In this workshop, prolific writer, researcher, and Tsinghua alum Djavan De Clercq will share his insights on how to conduct and publish outstanding research and increase your competency and skillet in both industry and academia. As the title suggests, this is a straightforward event that will equip you with a clear road map on how to get your research published from the initial stage of planning, writing, submission and get acceptance. RMB 145. 9am-12.30pm. Tsinghua University
 

Sunday, May 26

2019 K&S Startup Pitch Competition
Finish Africa Week on a high note, with this pitching competition from the best in the biz. Join Kente & Silk, a social enterprise dedicated to improving Africa – China relations as they take the five selected startups through the finals process as they are judged by experts in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation. This year's finalists were chosen because of their unique ideas, business strategy, and commitment to the support of Africa, African in China and Africa-China relations. The finalists have businesses ranging from the technology, fashion, and recruitment sector. Don't miss what promises to be an exciting and inspiring event. Free. 2-6pm. Schwarzman College

Art in Her Story
The Wǒmen Society of Yenching Academy/Peking University welcomes applications to their half-day long conference, titled “Art in HerStory” which they describe as "a multilayered event intending to bring together female artists and talent in China." The conference program will include a lecture exploring the representation of gender in film, a panel discussion on Chinese contemporary visual arts, a literature workshop directed by Josh Cake, and an evening performance by a Beijing-based musician Miranda Vukasovic. If you're interested in attending, apply via the link in the events page above. Applications close Thursday, May 23. Free (but RSVP mandatory). 2-9pm. Peking University

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Images courtesy of event organizers