A seven-member delegation led by Professors Hu Fuliang and Zheng Huoqing recently returned from Copenhagen, Denmark, after representing the College at two of the world’s premier apicultural events: the 21st COLOSS Annual Conference and the 49th Apimondia Congress.
Figure 1. Group photo of our attendees
Founded in 2008, COLOSS is a global scientific network of over 2,000 members from 120 countries. During the conference, Professor Zheng Huoqing updated the assembly on the preparations for the 4th International Symposium on Asian Honeybee Health. In the subsequent executive elections, Professor Zheng was re-elected to the Executive Board and appointed as Vice President of the organization.
Apimondia is the world’s oldest and most influential international apiculture event. The 2025 Congress attracted over 8,000 representatives from 140 countries.
Figure 2. Student presenting research findings
Our faculty and students delivered a series of academic presentations.
These presentations showcased the College’s latest breakthroughs in bee product utilization, bee health, and ecological pollination. The delegation engaged in extensive discussions with experts from Germany, the U.S., and the U.K. This visit has further expanded the College’s global academic footprint and strengthened its capacity for international scientific collaboration.
Text and Photos: Yuan Bin
Translated by Su Hongwei, Proofread by Zhao Jiahe
October 10, 2025