International Symposium on Higher Education Leadership, Innovation and Capacity Development | Mauritius (27 -29 July 2026)

LEADnetwork
Mar 4
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The organising partners are pleased to announce the International Symposium on Higher Education Leadership, Innovation and Capacity Development, which will take place in the Republic of Mauritius from 27 to 29 July 2026.

Organisers & Supporting Partner

This symposium is jointly initiated by the EU–China Higher Education Research Center (ECHE) at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), the LEAD Academic Network, UNESCO Research Center at Zhejiang University, the UNESCO Chair in Entrepreneurial Education at Zhejiang University, SICDA, WERA, in collaboration with the host of the Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research, Republic of Mauritius.

Key Themes

Leadership in higher education
Research and innovation
Artificial intelligence
Micro-credentials
Capacity development
Educational entrepreneurship

Participation Information

Participants are kindly invited to submit an abstract of 250–300 words. The symposium will include keynote presentations, roundtable discussions, and break-away sessions. Accepted abstracts will be considered for inclusion in the symposium e-book. All registered participants attending the symposium will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Draft Programme

Day 1: Leadership, Research and Innovation

Morning Session (09:30–12:00)
Keynote presentations and roundtable discussion
Lunch (12:15–12:45)
Afternoon Session (13:00–16:00)
Break-away sessions
Return to hotel

Day 2: Entrepreneurship Education and Capacity Development

Morning Session (09:30–12:00)
Keynote presentations and roundtable discussion
Lunch (12:15–12:45)
Afternoon Session (13:00–16:00)
Break-away sessions
Return to hotel

Day 3: Artificial Intelligence and Micro-Credentials

Morning Session (09:30–12:00)
Keynote presentations and roundtable discussion
Lunch (12:15–12:45)
Closing Session (13:00–16:00)
Rapporteur reports
Certificate of Participation
Signing of Letter of Intent (LOI) or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among and between partner networks and higher education institutions

The programme is indicative and subject to final confirmation.

Participants

The symposium will bring together university leaders, policymakers, and academic experts from different regions to exchange experiences and explore future collaboration opportunities.

Practical Arrangements

Participants cover: international travel (round-trip airfare), accommodation, medical insurance, and other related costs.

Registration

Please complete the online registration form (Microsoft Forms) to confirm participation and provide essential logistical information (visa needs, travel dates, dietary requirements, etc.).

Registration link: https://forms.office.com/e/hejaXD3FQp

Registration first deadline: 30 April 2026.

An extended registration deadline may be provided later based on the available places.

Contact

For enquiries, please contact: Yujie XUE | yujie.xue@vub.be