A senior delegation from The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK), led by Professor Joshua Mok Ka-ho, Provost and Vice-President (Academic and Research), visited the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Beihang University on 10 April 2026. The visit featured a high-level academic lecture and a strategic roundtable designed to deepen cross-border educational collaboration.
The delegation was warmly received by Professor Jinsong Cai, Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, alongside senior faculty members and student representatives.
Redefining Global Talent Mobility in a Multipolar World
A primary highlight of the visit was Professor Mok's keynote lecture, "Doctoral Mobility, Geopolitics, and Global Higher Education: The Hong Kong Experience from a Comparative Perspective". Addressing a capacity audience, Professor Mok noted that while the global international student population is projected to reach nearly nine million by 2030, traditional "Push-Pull" and "Human Capital" theories are no longer sufficient to explain modern migration patterns. In response to post-pandemic shifts and evolving geopolitical landscapes, Professor Mok introduced a "Multipolar Higher Education Perspective."
Drawing from extensive research across Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and the UK, Professor Mok shared three critical insights:
- New Decision Drivers: Geopolitical stability, health security, policy consistency, and family support systems are now as influential as academic reputation in determining student mobility.
- The Trinity Strategy: He emphasized that Hong Kong's evolution into a global education hub relies on the systematic integration of Education, Technology, and Talent.
- Beyond the Classroom: Success lies not just in attracting global scholars, but in fostering an ecosystem where they can thrive professionally and socially – a necessity for Hong Kong's long-term demographic and social vitality.
Strengthening Institutional Ties: The Strategic Roundtable
Following the lecture, HSUHK representatives met with Beihang's International Division for a strategic roundtable. Professor Mok underscored the long-standing relationship between the two institutions and expressed a shared vision to elevate the partnership to new heights.
Key discussion points included inviting Beihang to join several international academic platforms led by HSUHK as part of the global platform integration, as well as solidifying plans for student exchange programmes, joint research initiatives, and collaborative talent cultivation.
Empowering
the Next Generation: HSUHK Graduate Programmes
To
conclude the visit, Ms Emily Wong, Manager of the Graduate School at
HSUHK, led an informative session for students interested in pursuing advanced
degrees in Hong Kong.
She underscored HSUHK's distinctive 'Liberal
+ Professional' Education motto, which fosters students' holistic development
alongside a strong international and professional outlook. The session provided
comprehensive information on competitive scholarships and enhanced learning
opportunities, including support for attending international conferences and
student exchanges. In particular, postgradaute programmes on Public
Administration, Education, and interdisciplinary studies have been shared.
Looking ahead, Graduate School outlined plans to deepen internationalisation
through strategic collaborations with prestigious universities, including joint
summer schools and dual-degree programmes. These initiatives reflect HSUHK's
unwavering commitment to cultivating globally minded scholars equipped to excel
in an interconnected world.
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