Editor's note: Josef Gregory Mahoney is a professor of politics and international relations and director of the Center for Ecological Civilization at East China Normal University in Shanghai, and a senior research fellow with the Institute for the Development of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics at Southeast University in Nanjing. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessar...

As the final bells rang and cap-tossing celebrations swept university campuses across China and beyond, students bid farewell to their golden school days and prepared to embrace life's next chapter — one filled not only with challenges, but also with renewed purpose and hope.Among them is Liu Xuan, 25, who recently completed his master's degree in software engineering at Peking University (PKU...

As artificial intelligence (AI) exerts a profound impact on the field of education, what core competencies should future teachers possess?On July 7th, the opening ceremony of the 3rd National Future Teachers Study Camp for University Students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan was held at ECNU. Over a dozen educational experts and frontline teachers along with nearly 30 outstanding Hong Kong, Mac...

At East China Normal University (ECNU), students enjoy a diverse range of activities during the summer vacation. Here are 10 ideas for students to make the most of summer vacation.Take a summer courseECNU offers a Summer Short Semester from June 30th to July 25th, with a total of 189 courses available. Among them, 129 are on-campus courses, 76 at the Minhang Campus and 53 at the Putuo Campus, a...

It's a once-in-a-century celebration of a century-long legacy. Kwang Hua University, a predecessor of Shanghai's East China Normal University, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its establishment this year.Exactly one century ago, the May 30th Movement took place in Shanghai, marking the beginning of a nationwide revolutionary upsurge against imperialism and warlords. Amid war and social t...

The East China Normal University Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2025 was held on the morning of June 19 on the grand lawn in front of the Minhang Campus Library. The ceremony was co-hosted by Prof. Yu Zhou from the School of Statistics and Chen Yuxiao, an undergraduate of the Class of 2025 from the School of Communication.This year, ECNU conferred degrees on 9,353 graduates, including 5,5...

Chinese and American youths jointly presented a captivating dance performance on Friday at the East China Normal University in Shanghai, bridging cultures with the universal language of art.Hosted by the China Center for International People-to-People Exchange (CCIPE) and the East China Normal University, the performance featured 26 dances presented by the Utah Youth Dance Group from the United...

On June 5, a new landmark bridging the real and virtual worlds was unveiled at ECNU Putuo Campus Library—the Metaverse Future Learning Space. This cutting-edge educational environment pioneers a new intelligent learning ecosystem by leveraging virtual simulation, AI-powered digital learning companions, and immersive classrooms to transcend the boundaries of time and space.“Creating a metavers...

On May 24, Cross-Strait youth celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival at ECNU. They immersed themselves in the unique traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival through handicraft workshops and friendly competitions.The event consisted of three parts: a Dragon Boat Culture Dialogue Salon, a zongzi-making activity, and a fair showcasing traditional customs. The fair, rich in folk cultural elements, offe...