Exploring the pros and cons of universities opening their campuses to the public, from sharing resources with off-campus audiences to turning campuses into tourist spots. The chapter delves into the reasons behind restricting access to certain areas while allowing public use of others.
In the height of winter, the Weiming Lake ice rink on the campus of Peking University is open to all skating enthusiasts. Come spring, the cherry blossoms of Wuhan University attract millions of visitors both locally and from across the country. There are a lot of pros and cons for universities to open their campuses to the general public, and is there a right or wrong answer to the question: should university campuses stay open? On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Steve Hatherly