On April 9, 2026, the School of Media and Communication (SMC) and the School of Psychology at Shenzhen University co-hosted an interdisciplinary salon, marking the 18th session of the Liyuan Communication Salon. The session brought together faculty and students from both schools for a lively exchange across disciplinary boundaries, creating a platform for in-depth discussions on emerging research topics and exploring new avenues for cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The salon was moderated by Acting Associate Dean Guang Yang of SMC. She extended a warm welcome and expressed appreciation to all attendees. Professor Qi Chen, Dean of the School of Psychology, attended the event and shared insights on fostering sustained interdisciplinary collaboration between communication and psychology.

The program featured two research presentations. Assistant Professor Zeming Fang from the School of Psychology presented “Efficient Coding and the Acquisition of Generalizable Representations,” sharing cutting-edge research on human cognitive generalization and methodological advances in the field. Assistant Professor Bingcan Li from SMC delivered a talk titled “Applying Psychological Approaches in Communication Research: Evidence from AI Health Advertising Persuasion,” illustrating how psychological experimental methods can be effectively applied to communication studies, particularly in the context of AI-driven persuasive messaging.

The discussion that followed was dynamic and constructive. Faculty from both schools engaged actively, linking the presentations to their own research interests and identifying potential areas for collaboration. Discussions also extended to practical next steps, including the establishment of regular academic exchanges and mechanisms for resource sharing.

As a signature academic initiative of SMC, the Liyuan Communication Salon serves as an important platform for sustained academic exchange and professional development. Moving forward, the series will continue to expand its interdisciplinary scope, strengthening connections across fields and fostering long-term collaborative research.