Research Platforms for Humanities and Social Sciences
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East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) hosts a comprehensive network of research institutes that integrate disciplinary strengths in the humanities and social sciences. These platforms are dedicated to interdisciplinary research, policy engagement, and regional development, actively responding to national strategies and local needs.

ECUST Institute of Chinese Modernization Studies

The ECUST Institute of Chinese Modernization Studies leverages the strengths of the university’s disciplines in sociology, economics, management, art design, law, etc.

The Institute has established four core research teams focusing on:

Grassroots Social Governance

Rule of Law in a Digital Society

Integrated Development of the Yangtze River Delta

Technology and Industrial Policy Development

Rooted in Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta region, the institute aligns its research with national strategies and addresses the key needs of local economic and social development. By breaking down disciplinary boundaries and fostering organized research, it aims to enhance policy advisory capabilities and social influence, contributing distinctively to the study of Chinese modernization.