China University of Petroleum has a history of sixty years since it was established in 1953.For sixty years, the university has grown together with the People’s Republic of China.The university has become a cradle of talent, a firm fortress for industry and economic science development.Now, China University of Petroleum has become one of the important universities in China, which is dominated by engineering, developing in co-ordination with multi-disciplines, especially the key disciplines of petroleum and petrochemistry and has already obtained its international recognition.

A first-class university has a first-class academy, a first-class academy generates first-class academic journals, and first-class academic journals help to form a first-class academy.Journal of Palaeogeography(in Chinese)andJournal of Palaeogeography(in English)aim at deepening scientific research and academic exchange of domestic and international palaeogeography, advancing the development and innovation of palaeogeography in China and around the world.The launch of the two journals exhibits the schooling thought held by the university: valuing science, and developing an international reputation.The development of the two journals documented efforts from the university in exploring the truth and in knowledge innovation.Since they were launched,the two journals have always taken their mission and influence as leading independent innovation development, and providing an international platform for scientific researchers in China.The spiritual power of their striving for excellence and devotion adds spiritual wealth for development of the university.

We firmly believe that the China University of Petroleum surely will make further progress and achieve its grand goal of constructing a first-class international research university in petroleum and petrochemistry domains.It depends on the attention and support from all sides and the united construction of the whole school.