EU-CHINA HIGHER EDUCATION
RESEARCH CENTER
The EU-China Higher Education Research Center (ECHE) was established in July 2012.
ECHE is a research center and platform at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel dedicated to research and cooperation on higher education issues and facilitate collaboration among European and Chinese higher education institutions.
Recent news
Digital Academic Leadership Webinar Series Webinar 3 – The Future of Higher Education and Digital Academic Leadership
The third webinar of the Digital Academic Leadership Webinar Series addressed the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education in the age of artificial intelligence and digital innovation. The session welcomed Prof. Dr.
Digital Academic Leadership Webinar Series Webinar 2 – Digital Academic Leadership: Awareness, Mindsets & Readiness
The second webinar in the Digital Academic Leadership Webinar Series, organized by the EU–China Higher Education Research Center (ECHE) at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), focused on the critical role of awareness and mindset in enabling effective digital leadership in higher education.
PhDGov Study Visit Day 2: Doctoral Training, Research Ethics, and Visit to HOGENT
On 23 January 2026, the PhDGov study visit continued in Belgium with a focus on doctoral training models, research ethics, and institutional exchange. The morning programme started with a session on the FLAMES programme, providing an overview of doctoral training among Flemish universit...
PhDGov Study Visit Day 1: AI, Digital Tools, and Engagement
On 22 January 2026, participants of the PhDGov project continued their study visit in Belgium at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. The study visit was hosted by the EU–China Higher Education Research Center (ECHE) as part of the PhDGov in-person activities.
Upcoming events
Practical info27/03/2026 - 13:00 - 27/03/2026 - 14:00DAL Webinar Series | Digital Academic Leadership: Vision and Strategies
You are warmly invited to join the upcoming session of the Digital Academic Leadership (DAL) Webinar Series, titled “Digital Academic Leadership: Vision and Strategies”, to be
Practical info27/07/2026 - 00:00 - 31/07/2026 - 23:00International Symposium on Higher Education Leadership, Innovation and Capacity Development | Mauritius (27 -31 July 2026)
The organising partners are pleased to announce the International Symposium on Higher Education Leadership, Innovation and Capacit
Practical info27/02/2025 - 13:00 - 27/02/2025 - 14:00DAL Webinar Series Continues with a Focus on the Future of Higher Education and Digital Academic Leadership
Following the successful launch of the Digital Academic Leadership (DAL) Webinar Series, the upcoming session will further explore how higher education institutions are navigating rapid digital transformation and shaping the future of academic leadership in an AI-d
Practical info30/01/2026 - 13:00 - 30/01/2026 - 14:00DAL Webinar Series Continues with a Focus on Digital Academic Leadership Mindsets and Readiness
Following the successful launch of the Digital Academic Leadership (DAL) Webinar Series, the second webinar of the series will further explore how universities and academic professionals are responding to digital tra
