On June 18, 2026, during the 32nd Beijing International Book Fair（BIBF）, Tsinghua University Press (TUP) and Springer Nature jointly held the inauguration ceremony for the Springer-TUP Computer Science Textbook Series at the China National Convention Center. Under the theme “Empowering Adaptable, Future-Ready Learners”, the event marked a new chapter in the two parties' collaboration in computer science educational publishing. Representatives from publishing and academics at home and abroad gathered to witness this milestone. The ceremony was moderated by WEI Jiangjiang, Head of the Computer and Information Technology Division at TUP.
WEI Jiangjiang, Head of the Computer and Information Technology Division, moderates the inauguration ceremony.
Dr. LU Xianhe, General Editor of TUP, delivered the opening remarks. He noted that the new series builds on more than 30 years of fruitful collaboration between TUP and Springer Nature, as well as the notable success of textbooks developed under the Ministry of Education's “101 Project”. He expressed sincere gratitude to the series' chief editors — Academician ZHENG Nanning, Professor GUO Yao and Professor XU Ke--along with the contributing authors of all volumes. Thanks to their in-depth research and rigorous scholarship, the textbooks feature cutting-edge disciplinary perspectives closely aligned with practical teaching needs. He also commended the editorial team for their meticulous work, which laid a solid foundation for the series' high quality. Dr. Lu further exphasized that this jointly published English-language computer textbook series is a meaningful effort to share China's proven experience in computer education with the world, contributing Chinese approaches to global talent development.
Dr. LU Xianhe, General Editor of TUP, delivers opening remarks.
Harmen van Paradijs, Executive Vice President, Books at Springer Nature, delivered the keynote address. He reflected on the long-standing, stable collaboration between the two publishers in computer science publishing and spoke highly of Chinese authors' consistent contributions to high-quality academic publications. He stated that the inauguration of this new series embodies their shared vision of empowering the next generation of learners. Harmen highlighted the robust growth of computer science research in China in recent years. Chinese scholars have seen a steady rise in publications in top international conferences and journals, contributing over 60% of global output in several core fields. He expressed full confidence that Chinese scholars will create high-caliber textbooks to benefit computer science education communities across the globe.
Harmen van Paradijs, Executive Vice President, Books at Springer Nature, delivers the keynote speech.
Professor GUO Yao, Vice Dean of the School of Computer Science at Peking University and representative of the series' chief editors, elaborated on the significance of the textbook series. He argued that artificial intelligence cannot replace educational publishing. While algorithms can generate customized quizzes or paper summaries, they are no substitute for peer-reviewed, systematically compiled pedagogical expertise. He emphasized that the goal of future computer science education extends beyond training technically skilled professionals; it aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are adaptable and forward-looking — individuals equipped with solid foundational knowledge, computational thinking, ethical reasoning, and the capacity for continuous learning, critical reflection and iterative self-improvement. The Springer-TUP Computer Science Textbook Series is designed precisely for this purpose: it imparts specialized knowledge and fosters integrated capabilities in learning, adaptability and innovation.
Professor GUO Yao, Vice Dean of the School of Computer Science, Peking University, introduces the value of the textbook series.
With all distinguished guests as witnesses, LU Xianhe, Harmen van Paradijs and GUO Yao jointly unveiled the series.
The inauguration ceremony for the Springer-TUP Computer Science Textbook Series
The inauguration of this series stands not only as a landmark in the partnership between TUP and Springer Nature, but also a pivotal step for China's computer science education expertise to reach global audiences. Both parties affirmed their commitment to deepening future cooperation, with the aim of introducing quality original Chinese content to the international stage and jointly cultivating a new generation of technology professionals capable of navigating an ever-evolving global landscape.
