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, Nov. 7. The event featured freshly brewed handmade coffee with a rich aroma, as well as engaging panel discussions, and animated live performances. An extravanza to tempt the taste buds!At this year's coffee culture fes...

With the aim to promote equitable and quality education for every child, the Thousand Schools Alliance for Inclusive Education was launched at the East China Normal University in Shanghai on Thursday.The alliance has attracted 1,545 member schools from 29 cities and provinces across China, ranging from preschools and primary schools to high schools and universities, said Yuan Zhenguo, dean of F...

East China Normal University (ECNU) launched its 2024 Autumn Sports Meeting on October 22 at the Minhang Campus. The two-day event brought together students and faculty to celebrate health, unity, and athletic excellence with passion and energy.The ceremony also included dazzling performances by students and faculty, such as group exercises, aerobics and cheerleading showcases, and a Tai Chi pe...

On October 13, 2024, East China Normal University (ECNU) hosted its annual Alumni Day on the Putuo campus, where nearly 1,800 alumni from 89 classes gathered to celebrate and reconnect. The event was a heartwarming reunion by the Liwa River, filled with shared memories, nostalgia, and a renewed sense of belonging.Vice president Lei Qili warmly welcomed the returning alumni, some of whom had tra...

This summer, East China Normal University (ECNU) completed a large-scale renovation of its sports facilities at the Minhang campus. The West Sports Field underwent a 60-day overhaul, and is now ready to welcome students for the new academic year.Upgrades include a resurfaced 11-a-side football field covering 7,922 square meters and a 2,585-square-meter caged football pitch. Additionally, eight ...

On September 19, East China Normal University (ECNU) kicked off its 2024 academic year with grand opening ceremonies on Minhang and Putuo campuses. A total of 11,812 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.Welcome, new ECNUers! ECNU is pr...

As Mid-Autumn Festival draws near, a traditional celebration of family reunions and the full harvest moon, East China Normal University (ECNU) has ingeniously crafted a series of creative mooncakes for this year’s Festival, seamlessly combining the rich heritage of the university with a modern flair.The colorful mooncakes feature a distinctive design, incorporating iconic landmarks from ECNU’...

On August 31, a symphony concert held by East China Normal University and the Confucius Institute at The Graz University, Austria unfolded in glorious harmony at the Grand Neobay Cultural Arts Center in Minhang District, Shanghai. This event was performed by The Graz University and ECNU Orchestras, creating a breathtaking musical experience for the audience.The evening's performance was more th...

On August 22, Andrius Baltuška, an academician from the Photonics Institute of the Vienna University of Technology, was appointed as an Honorary Professor at East China Normal University (ECNU).Qian Xuhong, the president of ECNU, presented the Honorary Professor certificate to Academician Andrius Baltuška. Li Wenxue, deputy director of the State Key Laboratory of Precision Spectroscopy Scienc...