On January 6, the Frontier Development Forum on Geophysics was held at Wuhan University. Attendees included Professor Li Jiancheng, President of Central South University and academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences; Professor Pan Yongxin, academician of the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Professors Gong Jianya and Jiang Weiping from Wuhan University; and Professor Zhu Deyou, Vice President of Wuhan University. The forum, themed “Focusing on Serving National Strategies in Earth and Space Sciences, Promoting Integrated Development of Education, Science & Technology, and Talent,” brought together over 20 universities and research institutions—including Peking University, University of Science and Technology of China, Beihang University, the University of Hong Kong, Macau University of Science and Technology, the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the National Space Science Center—where experts gathered to examine cutting-edge developments in geophysics and discuss future directions for the discipline. Professor Zhu Deyou emphasized Wuhan University’s strong commitment to foundational disciplines, highlighting ongoing efforts to optimize academic structures and fully support the College of Earth and Space Science Technology in advancing geophysics as a “Double First-Class” discipline. He affirmed the university’s dedication to establishing a leading hub for earth and space sciences—both a center of excellence and a magnet for talent and innovation. The university will continue to focus on frontier research, deepen interdisciplinary collaboration, and integrate geophysics with emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, big data, and aerospace technologies to contribute to national scientific and technological advancement, space power development, and the modernization of China. Professor Li Jiancheng reviewed the historical development and achievements of Wuhan University’s geophysics program from four perspectives: disciplinary positioning, research directions, talent cultivation, and scientific innovation. He stressed the importance of leveraging the university’s robust observational data infrastructure and its inherent strengths in addressing national strategic needs. He advocated for a focused approach on core scientific challenges, preservation of distinctive academic advantages, enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration, and a talent development model prioritizing quality—contributing meaningfully to the advancement of earth and space sciences in China. In the keynote presentations, Professor Xu Jirao from the National Space Science Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, shared recent progress and practical applications of the Meridian Project, while Professor Ze Renzhima from the National Institute of Natural Disaster Prevention under the Ministry of Emergency Management discussed advancements from the Zhangheng-1 electromagnetic satellite mission. During the academic exchange session, eight experts delivered presentations on pressing topics in geophysics. In the discipline development reports, representatives from Peking University, University of Science and Technology of China, Beihang University, and Wuhan University shared insights into their respective institutions’ unique strengths, strategic plans, and resource advantages in geophysics education and research. These presentations aimed to foster inter-institutional cooperation, promote resource sharing, and strengthen collective momentum for the discipline. Participants also engaged in in-depth discussions on persistent challenges such as insufficient interdisciplinary integration and difficulties in tackling core technological bottlenecks. The forum culminated in a shared consensus: strengthening collaborative innovation, focusing on strategic national needs, and overcoming critical technical barriers are essential for the sustainable growth of geophysics in China. (Photographs provided by the College of Earth and Space Science Technology; edited by Zhao Jifan)