AiScholar and the University of Salamanca Sign MoU to Strengthen International Academic Collaboration

From 3 to 7 November 2026, AiScholar was invited to participate in a series of events in Salamanca, Spain, including the 500th anniversary celebrations of the School of Salamanca, Salamanca Forum 2026, and the ceremony at which the University of Salamanca conferred an honorary doctorate on United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.

During the celebrations, AiScholar received the Salamanca Medal, the highest honour awarded as part of the School of Salamanca's 500th anniversary celebrations. AiScholar was the only non-university organisation among the recipients.

_{Image caption: AiScholar receives the Salamanca Medal during the 500th anniversary celebrations of the School of Salamanca.}

AiScholar and the University of Salamanca Sign Memorandum of Understanding

During the events, Wu Qing, representing AiScholar, and Professor Juan Manuel Corchado, Rector of the University of Salamanca, jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

This marks another important milestone in the relationship between the two parties, following the establishment of their strategic partnership in 2025. The agreement signals a new phase of collaboration, supported by a formal institutional framework and driven by digital innovation.

Under the MoU, the two parties will pursue comprehensive cooperation in international academic exchange, joint research projects and the application of artificial intelligence in scientific research. The collaboration aims to facilitate exchanges among researchers and promote the dissemination of research and innovation outcomes.

_{Image caption: Representatives of AiScholar and the University of Salamanca at the MoU signing ceremony.}

Exploring AI Research and Engaging in International Dialogue

During the visit, the AiScholar delegation was also invited to visit the BISITE research group at the University of Salamanca and the AIR Institute, where they explored the latest developments in artificial intelligence and intelligent systems.

The delegation also joined representatives from Jianghan University in several forum discussions, including Global Governance and the New International Order, Artificial Intelligence and Children, and Smart and Sustainable Cities: Technology at the Service of People.

These sessions provided opportunities to exchange perspectives with scholars from different countries on topics such as AI governance and the role of technology in addressing societal needs.

Advancing Global Academic Collaboration Through Digital Innovation

The 500th anniversary celebrations of the School of Salamanca highlighted the importance of intercivilisational dialogue, knowledge sharing and global cooperation. These values closely align with AiScholar's long-standing commitment to openness and collaboration in the global research community.

As a connector in the research ecosystem, AiScholar will continue to leverage its strengths in academic resource integration, international conference organisation and digital research services. By deepening academic exchanges between China and Spain and connecting research communities worldwide, AiScholar aims to facilitate more international collaborative projects and support the dissemination of research and innovation outcomes.