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, Jun 5 

Breathe, Share, and Practice a Sustainable Lifestyle
This event organized by the USTB International Students Association will discuss just how the air we breathe really affects our lives and the environment surrounding us – a particularly pressing topic in Beijing. They'll also provide insights into the effects on our daily lives and how to practice a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. Free. 2-5pm. University of Science and Technology
 

Thursday, Jun 6

Beijing Couchsurfing Weekly Meetup
Looking for a place to hang out and meet new friends? For more than a decade, the Beijing Couchsurfing network has been coming together every Thursday evening to socialize and chat about living or traveling in Beijing over a few drinks. After the meetup, the party usually continues at one of the many clubs and bars nearby. Free. 9pm onwards. Hangover Pub & Cafe
 

Saturday, Jun 8

Leaving China Well
As you may have noticed from the fact that your friend pool has severely depleted, "leaving season" has begun in Beijing. If you are one of the many graduates preparing to head back to your home country, it can be both an exciting but also daunting time. This Leaving China Well seminar organized by BICF will help you plan and manage your next step, including how to deal with reverse culture shock, and provide understanding as to how you may have changed and evolved during your time in China. Both students and non-students are welcome to attend, and there'll be a free lunch afterward. Free. 9am-1.30pm. Xijiao Hotel
 

Tuesday, Jun 11

Big AI Innovation University Tech Open Day
The face of modern agriculture is changing, with robotic fruit pickers taking to the fields and smart sensors micro-targeting plants with nutrition and pesticide doses. AI is behind much of it, and Baidu's AI team are leading the way in China. At this seminar, you'll get the opportunity to discuss the ways in which artificial intelligence has and is promoting smart agriculture, as well as meet individuals currently working in AI and smart agriculture business. Among the key speakers are Dong Yan, the founder of Innovation University of Big AI. Free. 1.30-6.30pm. Baidu Innovation Experiencing Center

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Images: YouTube, courtesy of event organizers