On the afternoon of February 1, 2024, the LEAD Academic Network hosted a pivotal meeting with its members and collaborators from the E-Teach project, marking a significant stride in fostering academic networking and collaboration. Esteemed guest, Mr. Tao MA, Minister Counsellor for Education at the Mission of China to the EU, graced the meeting with his presence, alongside nearly 30 experts and academics from 11 distinguished institutions.
The session commenced with an insightful introduction by Prof. dr. Chang Zhu, Director of the LEAD Academic Network and the EU-China Higher Education Center. Prof. Zhu presented an overview of the LEAD Academic Network and outlined its objectives for the year 2024 to all attendees. Emphasizing the network's role as a vibrant academic community, she encouraged participants to seek out and engage with the network’s activities, aiming to enhance academic collaboration through the framework of LEAD Academic Network.
The meeting then transitioned into a dynamic networking roundtable. Representatives from eight institutions showcased their entities, detailing the main focuses and interests of their respective research groups or projects, fostering an environment ripe for collaborative opportunities.
A panel discussion on digital academic leadership followed, featuring Prof. Melita Kovačević from the University of Zagreb, Prof. Tianhong Luo from Renmin University, Prof. Hong Zhang from the National Academy of Education Administration, Prof. Hasan Arslan from Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Prof. Danga Rutkauskienė from BETI, and Laura Salo from the University of Helsinki. Moderated by Prof. dr. Chang Zhu, the panel delved into critical inquiries concerning the essence of digital leadership, the mindset it entails, the skillsets it requires, and its implication in the academic realm. The discussion illuminated the swift advancement of technology, its varied applications in education, and the pivotal role of student-centric approaches in digitalization assessments. The consensus highlighted the necessity for a shift in leadership perspectives and organizational cultures to adeptly navigate the digital transformation in higher education institutions (HEIs).
Concluding the meeting, Mr. Tao MA, Minister Counsellor for Education at the Mission of China to the EU, delivered closing remarks that underscored the LEAD Academic Network's vital contribution to fostering people-to-people dialogues and exchanges. He applauded the network's efforts and encouraged further collaboration among institutions to collectively achieve academic excellence and innovation.
2024年2月1日下午，LEAD学术联盟与其成员及E-Teach项目的合作伙伴共同举办了一次联盟网络会议，促进不同高校机构和组织在学术网络和合作方面迈出重要的一步。中国驻欧盟使团教育公参马涛出席了此次会议。该会议还汇集了来自11个知名机构的近30位专家和学者。
会议伊始，LEAD学术联盟主任及中欧高等教育中心主任朱畅教授为与会者介绍了LEAD学术联盟的概况及联盟2024年的工作目标。她强调了联盟作为一个活跃的学术社群，鼓励参与者寻找并参与联盟的活动，通过LEAD学术联盟的框架增强学术合作。
接下来，会议转入了一个充满活力的网络圆桌会议。来自八个机构的代表介绍了他们所在机构，详细介绍了他们各自研究小组或项目的主要关注点和科研兴趣，为创造合作机会提供了一个良好的基础。
随后，会议进行了一场关于数字学术领导力的小组讨论，讨论嘉宾包括萨格勒布大学的Melita Kovačević教授、人民大学的罗天虹教授、国家教育行政学院的张虹教授、Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart大学的Hasan Arslan教授、BETI的Danga Rutkauskienė教授以及赫尔辛基大学的Laura Salo。在朱畅教授的主持下，小组讨论深入探讨了数字领导力的本质、所需的心态、技能，以及其在学术领域的意义。该讨论凸显了技术的快速发展、其在教育中的多样应用，以及在数字化评估中应以学生需求为中心导向。讨论嘉宾们也共同强调了需要从领导力视角和组织文化视角考虑并引导高等教育机构的数字化转型。
会议最后，中国驻欧盟使团教育公参马涛发表了闭幕致辞。他强调LEAD学术联盟在促进民间对话和交流方面所做出的重要贡献，并鼓励更多机构加入LEAD学术联盟，加强合作，共同实现学术卓越和创新。
