23 June - 26 June 2026
The 13th International Conference on Population Geographies
23 June - 26 June 2026
The 13th International Conference on Population Geographies
Welcome to Nanjing University and thank you for attending this international academic conference. We warmly invite you to experience a memorable journey of academic and cultural exchange, where the university's century-old heritage meets its dynamic spirit of modern scholarship.
Nanjing University, located in the historic city of Nanjing, is a leading institution with a century-long tradition that has shaped its university motto of "Sincerity with Aspiration, Perseverance with Integrity".
As one of the most prestigious universities in China, Nanjing University is a member of the national "Double First-Class" initiative and the C9 League, with distinguished achievements across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering.
Explore Our Campus in VRNanjing, one of China's ancient capitals, is a city renowned for its historical significance, cultural richness, and modern vitality. Nanjing University also carries a distinguished legacy.
Originating from Sanjiang Normal School founded in 1902, the university and its predecessors have developed in step with the nation for more than a century, sharing its destiny through changing times.
Dedicated to advancing national strength and education, Nanjing University has made significant contributions to the country's development and the revitalization of the nation.
Explore Our History
The School of Geography and Ocean Science (SGOS) of Nanjing University, founded in 1921 by Professor Kezhen Zhu, has a reputation for "the cradle of geographers."
Many famous geographers, such as Professor Kezhen Zhu, Professor Huanyong Hu, Professor Qiyun Zhang, Professor Xudan Li, Professor Meie Ren and Professor Huairen Yang, had been teaching in this department and had cultivated a group of high-quality talents.
The SGOS has played a distinct role in domestic and foreign academic cycles through Professor Zhu Kezhen's research on monsoon climate, Professor Hu Huanyong's proposition on the population density boundary line, and Professor Zhang Qiyun's research on historical geography.
Learn About Our SchoolIn 1935, geographer Hu Huanyong delineated the renowned Aihui-Tengchong Line (commonly known as the Hu Line), which first revealed China's fundamental population distribution pattern of high density in the southeast and low density in the northwest.
This pioneering work demonstrated the crucial relationship between population distribution and environmental carrying capacity, thereby establishing the foundation for population geography studies in China.
Professor Hu Huanyong served as one of the founding scholars of the Department of Geography at National Central University, the predecessor of Nanjing University. Building upon his groundbreaking research, population geography at Nanjing University has been sustained and developed across generations, maintaining its leadership role in advancing this field of study in China.
The Nanjing University International Conference Center is located at the core of the Xianlin Campus and serves as the main venue for this conference.
Nanjing University International Conference Center
163 Xianlin Avenue, Nanjing, PRC
Take Metro Line 2 to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, then take a high-speed train to Nanjing South Railway Station, where the subsequent route is the same as the one from Nanjing South Railway Station to Nanjing University Xianlin Campus.
Take Metro Line S1 to Nanjing South Railway Station, transfer to Line 3 to Daxinggong Station, then transfer to Line 2 and travel directly to Nanjing University Xianlin Campus Station.
Take Metro Line 3 to Daxinggong Station, then transfer to Line 2 to Nanjing University Xianlin Campus Station.
Take Metro Line 1 to Xinjiekou Station, then transfer to Line 2 to Nanjing University Xianlin Campus Station.