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
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.PhDGov In-person Training Day 3: Action Planning and Closing of the Training
On 21 January 2026, the PhDGov in-person training concluded at Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Brussels. The training was hosted by Vrije Universiteit Brussel and the EU–China Higher Education Research Center (ECHE) and held at the Learning Innovation Center (LIC.004).PhDGov In-person Training Day 2: Doctoral School Structures and Quality Assurance
On 20 January 2026, the PhDGov in-person training continued at Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Brussels. The training was hosted by the EU–China Higher Education Research Center (ECHE), VUB and held at the Learning Innovation Center (LIC.004).
Upcoming events
Practical info24/04/2026 - 00:00 - 26/04/2026 - 23:00LEAD Academic Network International Symposium Challenges and Reshaping of College Students’ Leadership in the Digital Intelligence Era
The EU–China Higher Education
Practical info28/11/2025 - 13:00 - 28/11/2025 - 14:00DAL Webinar Series Launches: Exploring Digital Academic Leadership Through a Systematic Review
As part of the Digital Academic Leadership (DAL) Training Programme, the DAL Webinar Series will officially begin on 28 November 20
Practical info01/12/2025 - 08:00 - 02/12/2025 - 18:00ECHE to Co-host 2025 LEAD Academic Network Annual Meeting & International Symposium
📍 University of the Western Cape (UWC), Cape Town, South Africa
🗓 1–2 December 2025
Practical info21/08/2025 - 08:00 - 22/08/2025 - 18:00ECHE SYMPOSIUM: AI-Empowered Higher Education and Scientific Research Collaboration
📍 Sino-Danish Center, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing
21–22 August 2025
