Research

The Wuhan University Big Data Institute is an interdisciplinary, comprehensive academic research and service institution that integrates data science research, data platform construction, and data resource services. Focusing on key domains such as finance, commerce, humanities, healthcare, social governance, and media, the institute deepens collaboration with governments, universities, research institutes, and enterprises to achieve the following goals:

• Integration of on- and off-campus data resources;

• Development of distinctive data brands;

• Delivery of precise and efficient data services.

Aimed at advancing theoretical and methodological innovations in data science, the institute seeks to promote a paradigm shift toward data-driven research, cultivate new academic growth areas and interdisciplinary research teams, and establish itself as a national innovation hub for theoretical research, talent development, consulting services, and industrial incubation under China’s big data strategy.

By bridging cutting-edge research with practical applications, the institute strives to contribute to the transformation of big data technologies into societal and economic value, fostering cross-sector synergies and driving progress in the digital era.