School of Education，SJTU

Research

Selected Conferences

International Conference on World-Class Universities (WCU)

This biennial event has been organized by the Center for World-Class Universities (CWCU) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University since 2005.

World-Class Universities (WCU), commonly known as global research universities or flagship universities, are of great significance to nations’ potentials of development in a knowledge-driven global economy and in seeking conceptual and practical solutions to daunting challenges. The development of WCUs is high on the policy agenda of various stakeholders across the globe in the past decades. The conference provides a platform for leading scholars, senior university administrators, and policy makers worldwide to discuss various issues related to WCU. After each conference, presentations are selected and published as a book to crystalize critical research questions and productive conversations, which inspires further discussions and examinations on these topics for the global community.

WCU-10, WCU-9, WCU-8, WCU-7, WCU-6, WCU-5, WCU-4, WCU-3, WCU-2, WCU-1

Shanghai Forum for Education Excellence (SFEE)

Shanghai Forum for Education Excellence (SFEE) is set to be one of the most important international academic conferences of SOE, SJTU. In 2026, the 5th Shanghai Forum for Education Excellence (SFEE-5) will be jointly held with the 9th International STEM Education in Conference (STEM 2026) in Shanghai, China, from November 5 to 8. The theme is STEM Education and Educational Excellence for Sustainable Futures. As the world continues to face urgent and interconnected challenges—climate change, environmental degradation, energy transition, inequality, digital transformation, and global health issues—the role of STEM education has become more critical than ever. STEM2026 aims to explore how STEM education can contribute meaningfully to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by fostering innovation, resilience, and global citizenship among learners.

SFEE-5, SFEE-4, SFEE 2024, SFEE 2023, SFEE 2022

Please stay tuned for our detailed schedule and presentation information!