November 9 marked a historic day as the 15th National Games of the People's Republic of China officially kicked off with a spectacular opening ceremony in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province. Thirteen days later, today (November 21) sees the curtain fall on this landmark sports gala, with the much-anticipated closing ceremony set to take place.▲ The opening ceremony of the 15th Nation...

When Vietnamese student Doan Bao Tran stepped onto the campus of East China Normal University in Shanghai, she walked a path her mother had traced two decades earlier."ECNU isn't just my school, it's my second home," said Vu Thanh Xuan, Tran's mother, who completed both her master's and doctoral studies at the university. In 2003, Xuan made the decision to leave her 17-month-old daughter in Vie...

Recently, a Sino-Brazilian joint research team consisting of scholars from East China Normal University, Shanghai Ocean University, and the University of São Paulo (Brazil) launched a nearly 10-day joint field expedition focusing on the Yangtze River Basin. The initiative aims to unravel the changing patterns of sediment transport processes in the world's major rivers and their impacts on the c...

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...