On 5 November 2025, the World Physical Education Alliance (WPEA) Conference 2025, themed “Bridging Cultures, Building Futures,” had its grand opening in Cairo, Egypt. The conference was hosted by East China Normal University and co-organized by Assiut University and the General Syndicate of Sports Professions. Gathering more than 500 experts and scholars from nearly 20 countries and regions a...

On the morning of October 28, the east track-and-field ground of Minhang Campus at East China Normal University (ECNU) was enlivened with a vibrant atmosphere as the opening ceremony of the 2025 ECNU Sports Day got underway. The creative styles in which the faculties and students made their debut were one of the highlights of the opening ceremony. Thirty phalanxes including the international st...

Rivers sustain life, promote growth and connectivity. On Tuesday, the 2025 Asia-Europe Large River Regional Dialogue was held in Shanghai with the theme "Asia-Europe Large River Exchange and Cooperation," where global government officials, scholars and industry experts gathered to discuss transnational collaboration in multiple fields related to river basins and deltas.The rivers flowing on the...

With the crisp autumn air and the aroma of coffee filling the surroundings, the annual Huashen Coffee Culture Festival beckoned teachers and students on a late autumn afternoon, Oct.24. It’s not just a gathering for coffee lovers, but a unique cultural experience that lets teachers and students feel the warmth of campus culture while savoring every sip.Huashen Coffee Festival has been successf...

On October 19, the 19th International Cultural Festival, part of the series of events "Study at ECNU, Glorious 60 Years of International Education", was held at ECNU's Putuo Campus.The stage at the national culture showcase was filled with non-stop excitement. A variety of performances featuring unique dances and music took turns to be staged. The lively dance moves and syncopated melodies inst...

Taking place over October 2 and 3, the 2025 Head of Shanghai River Regatta kicked off with immense excitement, setting the Suzhou River abuzz! Under the theme “Rowing to the World”, ECNU’s rowing team delivered outstanding news, achieving a double championship by winning both the 4.2km pursuit race and the 500m city sprint (Mixed Eight with Coxswain, University Group).On the afternoon of Oct...

Global education experts and scholars gathered on Thursday at East China Normal University for the 13th Shanghai Forum on Lifelong Education, exploring ways to promote sustainable development through community education and lifelong learning.Over 200 representatives from both home and abroad attended the forum, including those from UNESCO, China, the United States, Poland, Brazil, South Korea, ...

On September 16, East China Normal University (ECNU) kicked off its 2025 academic year with grand opening ceremonies on Minhang and Putuo campuses. A total of 12,386 freshmen, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students from all corners of the globe, arrived with hearts full of dreams and aspirations, embarking on a new journey of pursuit and growth.　　　　

On September 11, Mr Patrick Crisfulla, Elsevier’s Global Vice President of Pure & Interfolio, and Ms Jessica Low, General Manager of Research Management, Asia-Pacific, visited ECNU and were met by ECNU Vice President Lei Qili.ECNU Pure International Scholarly Communication Platformhttps://pure.ecnu.edu.cnOn behalf of ECNU, Lei Qili extended a warm welcome to the Elsevier delegation. He noted t...