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
ECHE Strengthens EU–China Academic Collaboration at Wuhan Symposium (Day 2)
On 26 April 2026, the second day of the International Academic Symposium on “The Challenges and Reshaping of College Students’ Leadership in the Digital Intelligence Era”, together with the LEAD Academic Network Conference, was held at Wuhan University of Engineering Science.
ECHE Contributes to International Symposium on Student Leadership in the Digital Intelligence Era (Day 1, Wuhan)
On 25 April 2026, the International Academic Symposium on “The Challenges and Reshaping of College Students’ Leadership in the Digital Intelligence Era”, together with the LEAD Academic Network Conference, was held at China University of Geosciences (Wuhan).
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.
Upcoming events
Practical info29/05/2026 - 13:00 - 29/05/2026 - 14:00Upcoming DAL Webinar to Explore Responsible Digital Academic Leadership
The ECHE–LEAD Academic Network Digital Academic Leadership (DAL) Webinar Series will continue on 29 May 2026 with a new session entitled “The Responsible Digital Academic Leader.” The webinar will be delivered by
Practical info24/04/2026 - 13:00 - 24/04/2026 - 14:00Upcoming DAL Webinar to Explore Digital Academic Leadership Transformation
The ECHE–LEAD Academic Network Digital Academic Leadership (DAL) Webinar Series will continue on 24 April 2026 with a webinar entitled “Digital Academic Leadership Transformation.” The session will be delivered by
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
