UOWCHK is amongst the higher education sector representatives who visited Beijing from May 8 to 10, 2024. Organized by the Ministry of Education, Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in HKSAR and Education Bureau of Hong Kong SAR Government, the visit is first of its kind at this level for higher education sector in Hong Kong. UOWCHK President, Ms Currie Tsang is amongst the representatives of 22 higher education institutions and regulatory bodies in the visit.
Led by HKSAR Secretary for Education Dr Choi Yuk-lin, the three-day programme covered visits to the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office (HKMAO), Ministry of Education, Ministry of Science and Technology, Peking University, Changping Laboratory, and Tik Tok, to name but a few.
Xia Baolong, CPC Central Committee Hong Kong & Macao Work Office Director and State Council HKMAO Director, told the delegation that higher education is one of the hallmark features of Hong Kong, bolstered by quality teaching and research, international connections, and close collaboration with universities in the mainland. Mr Xia also told delegation members that institutions must continue to strengthen the quality of research, as well as teaching and learning.
“Through the visit, leaders of the higher education sector in Hong Kong had an inkling of the country’s policy and strategy on national education. We have a deeper appreciation of the country’s education strategy and its role in national development, with particular focus on nurturing of talents. As part of UOW’s global network, we can also leverage our unique advantage to help shape Hong Kong’s role as an international education hub,” said Ms Tsang.
May 2024
