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Chapter 971 - 370: Exchange Opportunity_2

"That's someone else's sanctions list, not ours. Nothing will happen. They don't have time for this right now. Don't underestimate the foundation of the University of Bonn; at most, they'll complain to those people in Berlin. But unfortunately, they can't change certain realities.

You won't believe it—Langley people, for the sake of ridiculous pride, secretly spent money to buy activation codes from Qiao Ze? The whole world knows about this joke. Even if someone violated the ban, they were the first to do it. Not to mention those companies openly donating to the Qiaoze Natural Science Award just to get the latest materials.

So rest assured, once you're in Huaxia, it doesn't matter who has opinions. What you need to do is focus on your research. You can take Susan with you. If there's anything else you're worried about, feel free to leave it all to us."

"Thank you, Kurman."

"Haha, don't mention it. By the way, you just said that a long time ago—hmm, before Roth Dugan invited you to review Qiao Ze's paper—he forwarded the academic discussion emails Qiao Ze sent to Edward Witten to you, right?"

"Yes. That's why I hesitated for so long." Although Peter Schultz didn't understand why the other party bothered to ask this question specifically, he nodded affirmatively.

"Alright, I see. You go ahead and prepare. I think it won't be long before you embark on your journey to Huaxia." Kurman Obestan smiled as he concluded.

Watching Peter Schultz turn and leave the office, Kurman Obestan's smile gradually faded, and then he picked up the phone and dialed a number. The call was surprisingly connected quickly.

"Ha, Roth, you know what? If you were a function, you'd be discontinuous everywhere because you have no proper definition at all. Just like prime numbers, you're unique, yet no one knows your true value—because, in fact, you're worthless! You're like a pile of dog crap!"

Without waiting for a response, Kurman Obestan abruptly hung up the phone.

At least for this moment, he felt quite relieved.

Far away in Princeton, Roth Dugan casually tossed the phone back onto the desk and smirked.

Although he'd just been inexplicably cursed out over a phone call, the dean of the School of Mathematics and chief editor of "Mathematics Annual" wasn't particularly offended.

Not that Roth Dugan had suddenly become more tolerant—it's just that he believed everything happens for a reason.

There weren't many things worthy of Kurman Obestan calling him specifically to vent anger. After all, the guy wasn't crazy.

This could only mean Peter Schultz had finally made up his mind to go to Huaxia and cozy up to the biggest name in the contemporary academic world. Honestly, it wasn't a bad move.

He randomly drafted a message and sent it to Mani Ballard. Good news like this had to be shared with someone.

Of course, his efforts weren't really meant to make the Institute for Advanced Study director happy. In truth, Roth Dugan was old friends with Edward Witten. He simply didn't want to see Edward have to travel thousands of miles alone to curry favor.

Laying the groundwork for Peter Schultz to share some of the weight wasn't a bad idea. Especially since he was a German, a renowned young genius recognized by the Western academic community.

...

Although he'd only stayed for three days, Qiao Ze returned to Xilin from the Capital in the middle of January.

The Snake Year's Chinese New Year was in January, with the 28th being New Year's Eve. Most secondary colleges at the university had already finished their exams and officially entered winter break. The campus was becoming quieter.

After spending so much time at the university, you get used to it. Only the graduate students were still working hard.

Thanks to the Xilin Mathematics Research Institute, those Ph.D. and master's advisors weren't short of projects anymore—whether horizontal or vertical, opportunities kept coming their way. Some tenured professors who had planned to take it easy were even spurred into action by the school's momentum, deciding to get back into the game.

As bosses became ambitious, the pressure naturally trickled down to the students.

Projects still need people to conduct them, don't they?

It's well-known that graduate students are the best source of labor, whether earning a master's or a doctorate. If you want your diploma, you've got to produce results. Completing those projects ensures the results come along, providing legitimate grounds to demand students work diligently...

But it wasn't all griping.

While Dou Dou hadn't integrated every research topic and project from all the university's institutes into its system, it had undeniably set a standard for advisors under its jurisdiction.

Previously, everyone was on the same level, and that was fine. But now, advisors under Dou Dou's research management system earn so much based on contribution scores, whereas those outside the system only receive modest subsidies—it's understandably frustrating.

Especially considering they're all part of the same school.

Furthermore, many of these advisors owe their current opportunities to the Xilin Mathematics Research Institute and Qiao Ze, which has led to slightly more generous funding.

As a result, most graduate students now receive monthly research subsidies of no less than three thousand yuan.

Don't underestimate three thousand bucks.

Previously, most grad students didn't get this kind of money. Generous advisors might give four figures, while stricter ones might only offer a few hundred.

For students, scholarships typically cover tuition, and the three-thousand-yuan subsidy mostly covers living expenses. Since they spend their days in labs and barely have time to spend money—eating at the cafeteria—they could even save around two thousand two hundred yuan a month...

In short, things have genuinely improved.

As for institutes already incorporated into Dou Dou's research contribution system, there isn't much more to say. Projects never stop, and talented, hardworking grad students might earn six figures. While rare, it's certainly possible.

Of course, such exceptional grad students have long been included in Dou Dou's talent pool. Staying at Xilin University of Technology for a promising future is likely.

Overall, Xilin University of Technology remained peaceful during the holiday season.

Those without obligations had already left, while those staying on campus were leading fulfilling lives. Preparing for the New Year by working hard was a unique source of joy.

It was amidst this context that the Xilin Mathematics Research Institute received an official letter from the University of Bonn.

The letter proposed deep academic exchange activities between the two parties.

The University of Bonn naturally decided to send Peter Schultz for this exchange. On the other hand, they hoped Xilin Mathematics Research Institute could send a professor specializing in Qiao's Algebraic Geometry to their institution as part of the program.

This academic exchange was set to be open-ended, with Peter Schultz potentially stationed at Xilin indefinitely. Meanwhile, professors from Xilin Mathematics Research Institute could rotate yearly.

In the past, when Huaxia had better relations with the other side, short-term exchange programs like this were quite frequent. Many Huaxia universities enthusiastically promoted such exchanges to support their internationalization process.

Inviting foreign "celebrity" scholars provided prestige at home, while sending domestic professors abroad allowed them to absorb fresh perspectives—win-win.

Moreover, spots for academic exchange programs at prestigious international institutions were often highly sought after. After returning home, participants could potentially advance their careers further.

However, in recent years, since Xilin University of Technology was placed on a certain list, these exchanges had become less frequent. While some international collaborations persisted, they were usually with neighboring countries. The University of Bonn's proposal carried a subtle sense of breaking the ice.

Of course, if analyzed closely, the proposal targeted Xilin Mathematics Research Institute professors instead of Xilin University of Technology as a whole. A clever move.

Everyone knows the world's leading research center for Qiao's Algebraic Geometry is Xilin Mathematics Research Institute.

This is evident from the proportion of papers on Qiao's Algebraic Geometry published in mathematical journals—at least seventy percent come from the Xilin Mathematics Research Institute, most appearing in "New Discoveries in Mathematics and Physics."

The University of Bonn's request for Xilin Mathematics Research Institute professors to join the exchange would undoubtedly help bridge their gaps in this field.

Furthermore, rotating professors annually allows them to stay updated on the latest research.

The first professor requested by Bonn came with a specific name: Xu Changshu. They hoped the institute would seek Xu's opinion and send him for the initial exchange.

No surprise—Xu Changshu's groundbreaking paper on "High-Dimensional Reconstruction of Taylor's Theorem and Innovations in Modern Computational Methods" currently holds immense influence in the global mathematical research community. The work pioneered new approaches for computational mathematics scholars.

This contribution demonstrated Xu's profound grasp of Qiao's Algebraic Geometry, making Bonn's sincerity evident. Naming him directly conveyed their genuine willingness.

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