Shandong University of Technology Dormitory Renovation Leaves Pungent Formaldehyde Odor; School Notice Bans "Believing and Spreading Rumors"
In August 2026, students at Shandong University of Technology reported a pungent formaldehyde odor in their dormitories after summer renovation work; the school subsequently issued a notice banning students from "believing and spreading rumors," sparking dissatisfaction among the student body.