How should we lead educational transformation in response to increasingly complex global challenges? On September 18th (Thursday), The University of Manchester China Centre cordially invites you to attend our annual Educational Leadership in Practice Seminar in Suzhou. Join senior academics from the University, international education experts, and current students from our Educational Leadership in Practice (ELiP) master’s programme for a dialogue on integrating cutting-edge global research with local educational contexts, translating insights into actionable, innovative strategies.
Date: 18 Sept. 2025 (Thursday) 18:00 -- 20:00
Location: Suzhou Industrial Park *
Language: English
*Limited capacity. Details to be provided upon successful RSVP.
Topic: Sociological Insights for Navigating Educational Reform in China and the UK
Speaker: Professor Steven Courtney,Professor of Sociology of Educational Leadership, Manchester Institute of Education, University of Manchester.
Topic: Leadership in Educational Change: From Theoretical Models to Localised Educational Innovation
For panellists' details, please check the poster. Scan the QR Code to register.
17:30 – 18:00 Registration & Pre-event Mixer
18:00 – 18:10 Opening Remarks
18:10 – 19:00 Masterclass in Educational Leadership
19:00 – 19:40 Panel Discussion
19:40 – 20:00 Launch of ELiP Sept 2026 Intake Recruitment
20:00 Wrap-up
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