Shandong supports Qilu University of Technology for the following reasons: policy support and education reform. As early as 20 12, Qilu University of Technology was selected as the "Shandong Famous School Project" implemented by the Shandong provincial government, which is a key construction measure launched by the provincial government to improve the quality and core competitiveness of provincial universities. Through this project, the government has given special investment and policy inclination to Qilu University of Technology.
Strategy of integration of science and education: Qilu University of Technology merged with Shandong Academy of Sciences and became one of the earliest universities to practice the concept of integration of science and education. This integration helps to integrate educational resources, improve scientific research ability, promote the transformation of scientific and technological achievements into productive forces, and then promote local economic development.
Historical accumulation and development potential: Qilu University of Technology has a long history, and has accumulated rich experience and academic advantages in many adjustments and developments. The merger with Shandong Academy of Sciences has further enhanced the overall strength and influence of the school.
Geographical advantages: The school is located near the center of Jinan, with convenient transportation. As the core city of the strategy of strengthening Shandong Province, Jinan is striving to become a national central city, so the development of higher education is of great significance to the economic and social development of Jinan City and even the whole Shandong Province.
Integration and optimal allocation of resources: When choosing the object to be merged with Shandong Academy of Sciences, we may consider the similarity of the disciplinary development of the two universities, the existing cooperation foundation and the ability to complement each other and reduce internal friction after the merger, so that the merged Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences) has a stronger competitive advantage and greater development potential.
To sum up, Shandong provincial government's support for Qilu University of Technology is based on long-term development planning, integration of educational resources, regional development strategy and promotion of scientific and technological innovation ability.