A degree certificate given to a Chinese Electro-Mechanical Engineer in 1935, when the Institute was staffed by Russian Professors and the teaching was in the Russian language.
The man in the centre was the first (Russian) President of the Institute
The Institute in 1920
Postgraduate student.
The class of 1950 ? The candidates studied applied chemistry.
Graduates of HIT who fought and died in the war to liberate China from Japanese occupation.
The first Chinese Director (on the left) of HIT after its control was transferred from Russia to China.
Premier Zhou En Lai, behind the central figure in the front, who is the Vice-Premier Chen Yi of the P.R. of China, Many of the Professors from HIT are in this picture, celebrating the design and construction of a hydroelectric power generation facility. This was the largest such facility in those days.
The first computer designed and built at HIT.
A Russian instructor showing students how to use certain equipment.
The first woman Vice-President, Professor Hong Jin, of HIT. She was educated in the USA.
A degree certificate, 1952.
A Professor of Mathematics, one of the most famous in China.
First students quailfy (1952) after the North of China was liberated from Japanese occupation in 1945. The University was staffed by Japanese Professors during the occupation.
"Hard work is the only way to graduate from HIT"
On the left is a Professor (Tian Xitang) of Welding, most famous professor in HIT.
Young teachers in HIT and Soviet experts.
The teaching staff and their families during the Cultural Revolution. The Institute was relocated to South China (Chong Qing) due to the threat of war between China and Russia.
Model of HIT campus.
Model of HIT campus.
Appreciation of HIT by the country.
Blood donation by students of HIT.
The Presidents of HIT.
Professor Wu Lin.
The stadium during the celebration of the 80th anniversary of HIT (2000).
Professor Wang Shuguo, current President of HIT.
Professor Li Sheng, past President of HIT.
Zhang Yu Lin pointing out his location within the stadium during the 80th anniversary celebrations.
Zhang Yu Lin pointing out his location within the stadium during the 80th anniversary celebrations.
Picture wishing happiness and prosperity for all.
Welded and hydroformed sphere. The script in the background: "Knowledge is Power".
The administration building including the President's Office.
Electrical Engineering building. Harbin has a lot of power generation industries.
Scientific achievements of HIT, including radar studies.
Scientific achievements of HIT, space simulator designed at HIT.
Scientific achievements of HIT, complex magnesium alloy casting for helicopter rotors.
Scientific achievements of HIT, complex magnesium alloy casting for helicopter rotors.
Shape memory NiTiNb cylinders used to join pipes.
Shape memory NiTiNb cylinders used to join pipes.
Electrically powered bicycle, rather like the one used by Harry in Cambridge. This one is lighter in weight.
Electrically powered scooter.
