| 1987 |
Proposing that a state research base of fire science be built |
| 1989 |
The project “State Key Laboratory of Fire Science” ratified by the government |
| 1990 |
The founding ceremony of the State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, Premier Li Peng sent his inscription |
| 1992 |
Granted the right to open to the public while under construction by CAS |
| 1995 |
The completed project checked and accepted by the government |
| 1996 |
Granted as the key disciplinary construction item of the " Project 211" under the Ninth National Five-Year Plan |
| 1997 |
Completing the construction work of PolyU/USTC Atrium (in collaboration with HongKong), Premier Li Peng sent his inscription for the building |
| 1999 |
Sponsored by KIP (Knowledge Innovation Program) of CAS
Becoming part of the construction plan for national key universities, “Project 985 of the Ministry of Education” |
| 2001 |
“Fire Dynamics and Fundamentals of Fire Protection”, one of the projects of the “Programme 973”, approved, Prof. Fan Weicheng assumed the position of leading scientist; The state project “Fire Safety for Hi-tech Olympics” ratified. |
| 2002 |
Granted as the key disciplinary construction item of the " Project 211" under the Tenth National Five-Year Plan |
| 2003 |
Awarded as excellent State Key Laboratory
To be one of the high-level universities supported by the Ministry of Education (second phase of "985 Project") |
| 2004 |
Foundation of department of safety science and engineering |
| 2005 |
Successfully hold 8th IAFSS Symposium |
| 2006 |
Academician Fan Weicheng was elected to be Vice-Chairman of the International Forum of Fire Research Director |
| 2007 |
Granted as the Key (breed) discipline of Ministry of Education |
| 2010 |
Granted as the Key (breed) discipline of Ministry of Education |
