On December 23, 2023, the Chinese Committee Meeting of the LEAD Academic Network was successfully held at the European Studies Centre of Renmin University of China. The meeting gathered 23 experts and scholars from 12 renowned higher educational institutions, including Vrije Universiteit Brussel, National Academy of Educational Administration, Renmin University and so forth. The core agenda focused on in-depth discussions about the summary of the Network's work in 2023 and the development goals for 2024.
The meeting began with a collaborative spirit as the experts reviewed and unanimously adopted the draft Charter of the LEAD Academic Network, a move that signifies the network's commitment to more structured and formal cooperation. Following this, the assembly moved to elect members for the Governance Committee, Advisory Committee, and Executive Committee for the upcoming 2023-2024 term, ensuring continued efficiency and strategic oversight in the network's operations.
Prof. dr. Chang ZHU, Director of the EU-China Higher Education Research Center at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, presented a detailed report on the accomplishments and future plans of the LEAD Academic Network over the past year. Under her leadership, participants engaged in extensive discussions about the focal points for work in 2024, devising detailed work plans and objectives covering areas such as educational and scientific research cooperation, academic leadership training, and construction of academic networks.
As the meeting drew to a close, there was a unanimous sense of commitment and enthusiasm among the participants. They collectively vowed to champion and actively engage in the network's endeavors to foster deeper and more expansive higher education collaboration between China and Europe. The successful completion of the LEAD Academic Network's Chinese Committee Meeting did not just symbolize a year of progress; it also underscored the growing momentum and potential for enriched educational ties between the two regions, laying a robust groundwork for future collaboration in a multitude of sectors.
2023年12月23日，LEAD学术联盟委员会中方会议在中国人民大学欧洲问题研究中心顺利举行。本次会议集结了来自比利时布鲁塞尔自由大学、中国国家教育行政学院、中国人民大学等12所国内外知名教育机构的23位专家学者。会议的核心议题围绕LEAD学术联盟2023年的工作总结及2024年的发展目标展开深入讨论。
在积极的气氛中，与会专家首先审议并一致通过了LEAD学术联盟的章程草案，这标志着联盟在规范化、制度化建设上迈出了坚实的步伐。随后，会议依据新章程推选产生了2023-2024年度的管理委员会、咨询委员会及执行委员会成员，确保了联盟的运行效率和决策的科学性。
来自布鲁塞尔自由大学的中欧高等教育研究中心主任朱畅教授详细介绍了LEAD学术联盟在过去一年中的取得的工作成绩及未来规划。在其引领下，与会嘉宾围绕2024年的工作重点进行了充分讨论，制定了详细的工作计划和目标，这些内容涵盖了教育科研合作、学术领导力培养、学术网络建设等多个方面。
会议最后，在共同的愿景和目标驱动下，所有参会人员一致表示将全力支持并积极参与联盟的未来工作，以推动中欧高等教育合作的深入发展。LEAD学术联盟委员会中方会议的圆满成功，不仅展现了中欧教育合作的活力和潜力，也为双方在更广泛领域的合作奠定了坚实的基础。