May 8th Renmin University hosts leading-edge interdisciplinary social science symposium organized by RUC’s Chinese Center for Social Science Cases. May 21st The Beijing Municipal Commission of Science and Technology designates RUC’s Center for Social Development and Management of Big Data one of Beijing’s “Key Laboratories.”   June 10th China’s National Planning Office of Philosophy and Social Science releases rankings of its 2015 national social science projects: Renmin University was ranked first in 50 projects: 8 key projects, 27 general, and 15 youth projects. October 23rd RUC’s Center for Political Theory and Curricular Innovation wins accreditation as one of the first 13 centers in Beijing’s “High-end University Innovation Program.” October 28^th After 5 years in the making, Renmin University Press publishes the 100^th volume of its Library of Chinese Modern Thinkers series; a discussion forum jointly hosted by Renmin University and Guangming Daily is held at RUC. November In November, chemistry at RUC is ranked in the top 1% in global ESI rankings.   November 14^th On November 14^th, RUC hosts the second national seminar on philosophy and social science discourses, jointly organized by the National Planning Office for Philosophy and Social Sciences, the Ministry of Education, and Renmin University. December 8^th On December 8^th, RUC hosts the inaugural general meeting of the Association for Science and Technology. December 17^th On December 17th, the WU Yuzhang Humanities and Social Sciences Lifetime Achievement Award goes to RUC’s distinguished professor of economics, WEI Xinghua. December 19th The 2015 Chinese Humanities and Social Sciences Academic Forum is held at Renmin University’s Suzhou Campus. The forum offers a platform for discussing pressing social issues of the day and working toward providing relevant solutions.