YNU excels at 2025 'Huawei Cup' mathematical modeling contest

Graduate students from Yunnan University (YNU) won a total of 94 national-level awards, including three first prizes, 35 second prizes, and 56 third prizes at the 22nd China Graduate Mathematical Modeling Contest (2025 "Huawei Cup"), marking record highs in both the number of awards.

YNU students pose for a group photo at the 2025 Huawei Cup. [Photo/ynu.edu.cn]

YNU also received the Outstanding Organization Award, while Li Haiyan, a professor at YNU who guided contestants, was honored with an Advanced Individual Award.

For this year's contest, 210 YNU teams submitted papers, setting a new participation record, and demonstrating the students' solid mathematical foundations and strong ability to apply mathematical methods to solve real-world problems.

YNU attached great importance to contest organization and preparation, providing dedicated funding, organizing registration and training guidance, and offering courses in mathematical modeling before the competition.

Problem setters, judging experts, and experienced instructors were invited by YNU to deliver targeted lectures and seminars for contestants, focusing on competition rules, modeling techniques, and academic writing.

Yunnan University will continue to strengthen support for graduate innovation practices and further cultivate high-level talent.