Congratulations to the following four first-round joint research and publication projects selected for 2025. These four projects, their lead professor and Guangzhou University partner professor include:

1. “Optimizing Precision Agriculture Artificial Intelligence (AI) Models for Improved Performance and Broader Applications” - Professor Thuseethan Selvarajah from Charles Darwin University and Professor Liang Zhongwei from Guangzhou University

2. “Detection of DNA Damage Based on Nanostructured Electrochemical Biosensors” - Dr. Georgina Alarcón Ángeles from UAM-Xochimilco and Professor Wu Xu from Guangzhou University

3. “Exploring the Prospective Role of Sustainable Tourism Indicators in Strategic Planning for International Destinations: Case Studies from Canada, China, and Australia” - Professor Georges A. Tanguay from University of Quebec in Montreal and Professor He Xiang from Guangzhou University

4. “Shaping Cultural and Tourism Landscape Imaginaries through Video Games: Black Myth Wukong as Exemplar” - Professor Cheer Joseph Martin from Western Sydney University and Professor Zheng Chunhui from Guangzhou University

A total of 41 joint research and publication proposals were received and we wish to thank everyone for their proposals. Should additional projects be chosen in a second round of selections, we will immediately notify everyone.