Abstract: As an important academic journal in the field of higher chemical education in China, University Chemistry has always been committed to the mission of disseminating chemical education achievements and promoting the development of disciplinary teaching since its establishment. From 2015 to 2019, while serving as the Vice Dean of Teaching at the College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, I also took on the role of Editor-in-Chief of University Chemistry, carrying forward the mission inherited from predecessors. During this period, thanks to the solid foundation laid by previous Editors-in-Chief such as Professor Hua Tongwen, Professor Chang Wenbao, and Professor Duan Lianyun, the journal had accumulated profound academic influence and industry recognition in the field of chemical education. To adapt to the development needs of higher chemical education in the new era and further enhance the journal’s communication efficiency and academic vitality, the author, together with the editorial team and members of the editorial board, carried out a series of practical explorations focusing on resource integration, mechanism optimization, and process innovation. This paper systematically sorts out the reform ideas and specific measures during this period, aiming to provide references for the journal’s future development and contribute experience to the construction and innovation of academic journals in Chinese universities.

Key words: University Chemistry, Journal construction, Educational journals, Reform practice, Academic communication