Yan group members attended the "CCS 5th Photofunctional Materials Symposium for Young Scholars", held in Wuhan from March 27 to 30, 2026. Prof. Yan was invited to deliver a talk entitled "Photofunctional Mechanically Interlocked Polymers". Congratulations to Guoquan on receiving the Outstanding Poster Award from the Chinese Journal of Structural Chemistry!

Zhaoming and Jingxi recently visited the University of Warwick and the University of Birmingham for academic communication. We are delighted that our research on mechanically interlocked polymers has attracted interest and recognition from scholars at both institutions. We sincerely thank the distinguished experts for their valuable suggestions and guidance. A truly rewarding journey of mutual learning!

The Yan Group has officially moved into its new laboratory. Thanks to the collective efforts of all group members, the new space is both cozy and tidy. We believe that this fresh environment will foster new growth and achievements!

Jingxi has been awarded the National Top Prize in the 19th "Challenge Cup" National Undergraduate Curricular Academic Science and Technology Works Competition—an event widely regarded as the "Olympic" level competition for Chinese university students in academia and technology. Congrats Jingxi!

Bathed in the warm sunshine, the Yan Group embarked on an autumn outing to a picturesque village. Everyone enjoyed a diverse range of recreational activities, savored delicious treats, and admired the beautiful scenery—all in an atmosphere of cohesion and harmony. Many thanks to Shaolei, Yi and Wenbin for their organization and planning!

Surrounded by nature, everyone enjoyed a relaxing day filled with laughter, delicious food, and great company. A special highlight was the First Yan Group Guandan Tournament, where everyone showcased great strategy and team spirit—congrats to the winners! Many thanks to Yuanhao and Jia for photography!