HSUHK’s Professor Mok deepens ties with Singapore’s leading institutions through research and policy exchange under PPRFS‑Funded project

24 March 2026

Professor Mok and his research team recently completed a research visit to Singapore from 21 to 24 March 2026, where they shared preliminary findings from their Public Policy Research Funding Scheme (PPRFS) project and engaged in a series of academic exchanges with leading institutions in Singapore.

Over the course of the visit, the team met with scholars and policy practitioners from National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore Management University (SMU), and the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). These meetings provided opportunities to discuss comparative international higher education policy issues, exchange methodological insights, and explore how regional contexts shape higher education and social policy development in Asia.

The visit concluded with a seminar hosted by SUSS on 24 March 2026, where Professor Mok presented preliminary findings from his ongoing PPRFS project (Project No. E2025.B12.011). The presentation, titled “Questing for International Higher Education Hub in Asia: The Hong Kong Experience from Comparative Perspectives” , attracted participants from university management, faculty members, and doctoral students. Attendees offered constructive feedback, particularly regarding the relevance of the findings to Singapore’s policy environment and the broader implications for international higher education in Asia. Their comments will help refine the next stage of the research.

In addition to academic discussions, the visit also opened up conversations about future collaboration. Professor Mok and representatives from the host institutions explored possibilities for joint research initiatives, faculty exchanges, and student‑learning partnerships aimed at enriching the educational experience at HSUHK.

The visit to Singapore underscores the value of cross border academic engagement and highlighted HSUHK’s commitment to contributing to regional policy dialogue. It also laid the groundwork for deeper institutional partnerships that will support both ongoing research and future collaborative opportunities.