- 26 April 2025
On 26 April 2025, the Graduate School of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK), School of Graduate Studies of Lingnan University, and Taiwan Chung Cheng University jointly hosted the 2025 Health and Wellbeing Symposium at Lingnan University’s M+ Campus. The event brought together 160 scholars and community workers from around the world for in-depth discussions centered on the theme of "Best Practices for Promoting Healthy and Age-friendly Cities."
Empowering Age-Friendly Societies Through Diverse Practices
Representatives from nonprofit organisations in Indonesia and the Greater Bay Area shared their experiences in implementing the concept of "Healthy and Age-friendly Cities." Drawing on their practical insights, they explored how transforming ideas into action can address real-world challenges. Highlights included best practices for advancing aging health and building age-friendly societies in their respective countries and regions. From innovative community service models to specific approaches for age-friendly retrofitting, their presentations showcased the diverse possibilities of integrating theory with practice.
Global Scholars Share Cutting-Edge Research on Aging
Renowned scholars from leading institutions such as University of New South Wales in Australia; King's College London in UK; The University of Hong Kong; The Renmin University of China; and Sun Yat-sen University presented their latest findings in aging research. Professor Chan Sheng-ju, Vice President of Taiwan Chung Cheng University, analysed the issue of elderly vulnerability in Taiwan, revealing the challenges faced by different groups in the aging process. Professor Joshua Mok Ka-ho, Provost and Vice-President (Academic & Research) and Dean of the Graduate School at HSUHK, delivered the Opening Remarks and presented his research titled "Managing the Rise of Older Adults in East Asia: Critical Reflections on Public-Private-Community Partnership in Long-Term Care" alongside Dr. Tian Zhen Jane. Their collaborative study offered critical insights into public-private partnership models for long-term care policies in East Asian countries, providing valuable international perspectives for policy design.
Bridging Theory and Practice to Address Global Aging Trends
The conference emphasised the importance of connecting theoretical insights with practical solutions, fostering intellectual exchange to address the global challenges of aging and to promote the development of age-friendly cities. By bringing together diverse voices and expertise, the event served as a platform for innovative ideas and collaborative efforts to empower societies in responding to the pressing needs of an aging world.
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