On April 23, leaders of Northwestern University visited Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and held a discussion on promoting in-depth cooperation.

Northwestern University and Nanjing Institute of Paleontology share common responsibilities and goals. Both sides will promote the establishment of the Center for the Integration of Life Evolution and Environmental Science and Education as soon as possible, and implement specific work measures under the mechanism of the Center to ensure effective results.  The meeting also established the person in charge and contact person of both sides to promote the follow-up practical cooperation.