Jess Zhou

University Leadership & Management Overseas Study Programme 2025

In August, UCEC welcomed a delegation for our first Academic Leadership & Management Overseas Study Programme — an intensively designed programme focused on strengthening university leadership capacity and fostering collaborative approaches to institutional governance. This programme recognises that effective leadership at every level of a university shapes not only organisational culture, but ultimately the educational …

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Zhongyuan Distinguished Educators UK Study Programme 2025

Building on the success of its inaugural cohort in 2024, UCEC welcomed a new delegation of educators this summer for the Zhongyuan Distinguished Educators UK Study Programme 2025. The return of the programme reflects a growing commitment to sustained international dialogue in teacher education: where repeated engagement allows for deeper reflection, expanded perspectives, and the …

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HUCM Portsmouth Medical Sciences Summer Programme 2025

From 28 July to 8 August 2025, UCEC welcomed students from Henan University of Chinese Medicine to the UK for the Portsmouth Medical Sciences Summer Programme, an immersive experience designed to introduce participants to British university life while exploring the interdisciplinary nature of modern healthcare education. Based in the historic coastal city of Portsmouth, students …

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BNU School Educators Immersive Overseas Study Programme — Summer 2025

27 July – 2 August 2025 Building on the success of previous collaborative initiatives, UCEC was pleased to welcome a new cohort of school leaders for the BNU School Educators Immersive Overseas Study Programme in Summer 2025. This second iteration reflects the strength of the ongoing partnership between UCEC and BNU Education Group, as well …

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Parent–Child Co-Summer Experience Pilot Programme

Recently, UCEC welcomed a small group of families from China to take part in our first Parent–Child Co-Summer Experience Programme, a short pilot designed to give both parents and children a real, hands-on introduction to British education. Spending just over one week in the UK, children stepped into learning environments that reflected everyday school life, …

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Youth Art & Creativity Experience Enrichment Programme 2025

This month, UCEC launched our first Youth Art & Creativity Experience and Enrichment Programme, a pilot initiative marking an exciting new direction in the organisation’s work to bring art and education closer together. Designed for young creatives travelling from around the world (first stop – China!), the programme combined artistic exploration with cross-cultural exchange, positioning …

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UCEC Hosts Delegation From Education Department of Henan Province to Strengthen UK–China Academic Partnership

At the end of June 2025, UCEC had the honour of hosting a senior education delegation from the Education Department of Henan Province for a focused visit to the UK, aimed at deepening institutional dialogue and exploring future avenues for academic collaboration. The delegation included the Deputy Director-General of the Education Department of Henan Province, …

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Henan University Professors Overseas Training Programme 2025

In June, UCEC welcomed a delegation of professors from Henan University to the UK for an intensive overseas training programme focused on higher education leadership, institutional management, and the practical implementation of teaching theory. The programme was designed to foster mutual learning between UK and Chinese education systems, reinforcing the importance of international collaboration in …

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Exporting Education Dinner at the House of Commons

18 June 2025 On 18 June 2025, UCEC hosted an Exporting Education dinner at the House of Commons, bringing together leaders from higher education, government, and policy advisory circles to discuss the future of UK education as a global enterprise. Chaired by UCEC CEO Neil Carmichael, the evening provided a distinguished setting for dialogue on …

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