A Beida student and professor who committed suicide was accused of bullying, and the school found it untrue.

Beijing University of Science and Technology conducted an investigation into the incident of student suicide due to suspected bullying and determined that bullying was not established.

A graduate student committed suicide at BeiTech University recently, and his supervisor was accused of bullying. After launching an investigation, the school said today that the case of campus bullying was not established. The accused professor Lai also issued a statement stressing that he would stick to the original intention of education and continue to invest in teaching, research and student guidance.

Regarding whether the student committed suicide due to bullying, the school stated that it has subsequently conducted an investigation by an external professional investigation team in accordance with the relevant provisions of the "Campus Bullying Prevention Guidelines". After deliberation by the Campus Bullying Prevention Committee, it was determined that the case was not established as campus bullying, and the relevant administrative procedures were completed in accordance with the law. The school also explained that the official letter of investigation results that has been circulated recently is an official document notifying the parties concerned in accordance with the law, and is not actively released by the school.

Professor Lai's statement mentioned that in response to the unfortunate incident that occurred on May 19 this year, he wanted to express his sincere care and condolences to the students and their families involved. However, after the school completed the investigation in accordance with the law, and the campus bullying prevention committee reviewed and approved the investigation report, it was determined that there was no campus bullying incident. He respected and accepted the investigation results, and thanked the investigation committee members and relevant personnel for completing the investigation work in a professional, objective and prudent manner during the investigation.

Professor Lai also called on all sectors of society to use formal investigation results and objective facts as the basis for judgment, and avoid spreading, forwarding or citing unverified information to safeguard the reputation, rights and personal dignity of relevant personnel.

Professor Lai mentioned that since he has been engaged in education for nearly 40 years, he has always adhered to the educational philosophy of "You should not be someone else's children, but your own children and grandchildren" and is committed to teaching, research and student cultivation. At present, all teaching, research and student guidance work have resumed normal operations. In the future, we will still adhere to the original intention of education, continue to invest in teaching, research and student guidance, and respond to the expectations of all sectors of society with practical actions.