JCERJournal of Contemporary Educational Research2208-84662208-8474Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/jcer.v9i8.12038ArticleCollaborative Development of Future Learning Centers in Engineering University: From “Understanding History” to the “Infinite Library” https://artdesignp.com/journal/JCER/9/8/10.26689/jcer.v9i8.12038LiaoMin2025982025-09-17The collaborative development of future learning centers in engineering university is a crucial component of integrating education, technology, and talent development. Its essence lies in cultivating top-notch innovative engineering talents with both scientific and technological literacy and humanistic feelings for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through a historical narrative and a deep understanding of engineering talent cultivation in China. By tracing back to the formation of educator Mei Yiqi’s engineering intentions, the integration of engineering knowledge, and the history of engineering education governance, this paper proposes the key to the collaborative development of future learning centers in engineering university in the era of artificial intelligence. Firstly, it is necessary to update educational concepts and view learners as dynamically self-empowered individuals with plural existences. Secondly, attention should be paid to dynamic knowledge of possibilities, and cross-subject and interdisciplinary cognition and reflection should be carried out based on the types of engineering knowledge. Thirdly, it is essential to establish an engineering talent cultivation model with problem-guided knowledge learning as the core. With the support of digital network platforms and artificial intelligence technology, an infinite link of ideas and knowledge can be established through comprehensive textual methods, constructing learners’ own “infinite library” and a spiritual world that is proactive, creative, and cultural.

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