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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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).
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VUB Rector Attends the Closing of the PhDGov In-person Training and Awards Certificates
On the afternoon of 21 January 2026, Prof. dr. Jan Danckaert, Rector of Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), attended the closing session of the PhDGov in-person training held at VUB in Brussels.
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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).
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PhDGov In-person Training Launched at VUB: Focus on PhD Program Structures and Supervision
The PhDGov in-person training was officially launched on 19 January 2026 at Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Brussels, hosted by the EU–China Higher Education Research Center (ECHE). The event was held at the Learning Innovation Center (LIC.004).
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LEAD Academic Network Newsletter (No. 8) Dec 2025
LEAD Academic Network Newsletter (No. 8) September 2025 was released. It can be viewed by clicking here .
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Digital Academic Leadership Webinar Series – Digital Academic Leadership in Higher Education: Understanding DAL through a Systematic Review
The Digital Academic Leadership Webinar Series is an international initiative organized by the EU–China Higher Education Research Center (ECHE) at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) within the framework of the World Education Research Association (WERA) International Research Network on Digital Academ...
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ECHE of VUB strengthens ties with Stellenbosch University
On 3 December 2025, the EU-China Higher Education Research Center of VUB co-organised the LEAD Academic Network meeting at Stellenbosch University, bringing together scholars and researchers from eight universities across Europe, Africa and China. Prof. Dr M.L. Botha and Prof.
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ECHE advances global dialogue on AI and digital leadership at the University of the Western Cape
On 1 December 2025, ECHE held the International Symposium and the LEAD Academic Network Annual Meeting at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), gathering academic leaders and researchers from Africa, Europe and China to reflect on how artificial intelligence and digitalization are reshapin...
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