- 2 April 2026
Left: Consul General, Mr David Lomastro
In a significant step towards deepening international partnerships, Professor Joshua Mok Ka-Ho, Provost and Vice-President (Academic and Research) of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) paid a courtesy visit to the Consul General of Belgium in Hong Kong on 2 April 2026.
The meeting focused on exploring expanded collaboration in academic mobility and cultural exchanges, while identifying new opportunities in transdisciplinary studies, liberal-arts education, and joint research projects – priorities that align closely with HSUHK’s strategic internationalisation agenda.
Professor Mok emphasised HSUHK’s commitment to meaningful cross-cultural partnerships. “Belgium’s rich academic tradition and vibrant cultural heritage off tremendous opportunities for our students and faculty,” he said. “Building on our existing ties with Belgian institutions, we aim to create more immersive exchange experiences and co-developed initiatives that prepare students and academics for a globalised world.”
Established Foundations: HSUHK’s Belgium Partnership History
HSUHK has cultivated active partnerships with Belgian institutions since 2021 as part of its growing European network, which now comprises more than 55 partner institutions. Key Belgian collaborators include the EPHEC University College (Brussels), the ICHEC Brussels Management School, and the UCLouvain Saint-Louis – Bruxelles.
These partnerships have enabled substantial students and faculty mobility, including semester-long exchanges and specialised summer programmes. HSUHK students and faculty have gained valuable exposure to Belgium’s multilingual and innovation-driven higher education environment, while Belgian participants have benefited from the vibrant, cross-cultural learning atmosphere at HSUHK.
The partnerships form an integral part of HSUHK’s broader internationalisation strategy, which prioritises not only mobility but also genuine academic and cultural integration.
The Consul-General welcomed the discussion, underscoring Belgium’s longstanding commitment to educational diplomacy in Asia and expressing strong support for closer people-to-people links between Hong Kong and Belgian higher education institutions.
This latest development reinforces HSUHK’s vision to evolve its existing partnership into more comprehensive, multi-dimensional alliances. Further announcements on new joint initiatives are expected in the coming future.