"Diligence, truth-seeking and enterprising" is a high generalization of the excellent style of study with its own characteristics formed in the long-term practice of running schools. So under what circumstances were these six words put forward? From 65438 to 0985, Professor Hu Zhide began to plan the slogan of study style after serving as the president of Lanzhou University. "Most of the students in Lanzhou University are very diligent, and the teachers are also teaching hard. In the national examination, Lanzhou University ranked among the best in the country. Outstanding teaching achievements and excellent reputation of students. "

According to Wang Xuejian, a professor at Marxist College, "From 1977 to 1986, there are three things that have caused heated discussions inside and outside the school. The first thing was 1978 National Science Conference, and Lanzhou University won 23 scientific research projects at one time. The second thing is that after the resumption of the college entrance examination, the learning enthusiasm of Lanzhou University students has never been higher. Many students still read books under the street lights or candles in the dormitory at night. In order to maintain the study and life order of most students and meet the requirements of some students, the school students' union has negotiated with the Academic Affairs Office for many times to open the classroom in the old liberal arts building 1009. In the postgraduate selection examinations of physics and chemistry in 22 key universities in China, our school won the first place in the total score of groups and individuals for five times. The third thing is that according to SCI's scientific citation index, the academic papers published by Lanzhou University rank among the top universities in China. "

After the college entrance examination resumed, the students listened carefully.

In order to consolidate and carry forward such a fine style of study, the school began to organize manpower to conduct investigations. According to the social survey results of Lanzhou University graduates after employment and the performance of alumni after entering the society at that time, combined with the actual situation of Lanzhou University, the school conducted many discussions, summed up the long-term truly formed style of study in Lanzhou University, and finally determined the slogan of "diligence, realism and enterprising", which was recognized by the teachers and students.