- 22 February 2025
On 22 February 2025, Graduate School at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, in collaboration with the University of Bristol and Lingnan University, successfully co-hosted the Joint Research and Postgraduate Studies Workshop, titled Education Research from an Interdisciplinary Perspective. This event, which served as a mini conference, provided a valuable platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration in the field of education research.
Postgraduate students, faculty, and researchers from the three universities gathered, underscoring the importance of cross-disciplinary cooperation in addressing critical issues in education. Dr. Janet Orchard, Associate Professor at the University of Bristol's School of Education, opened the workshop with welcoming remarks. She then delivered an insightful presentation titled Moral and Professional: Philosophical Reflections on Ethics in Teaching and Teacher Education, which set the tone for the discussions that followed.
A poster presentation session gave participants an opportunity to showcase their research and receive feedback, fostering meaningful academic exchange and networking.
Dr. ZHAO Kai, Assistant Research Professor at Lingnan University, presented Navigating the Middle Ground: Chinese Parents' Strategic Choices in Sino-Foreign Cooperative Universities, providing valuable insights into the complexities of parental involvement in educational decision-making within Sino-foreign cooperative universities.
In addition, Professor Mok Ka-ho, Provost and Vice-President of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, addressed the intersection of AI and postgraduate education in his presentation, AI and Postgraduate Education: Bringing Humanities Back In. He emphasised the importance of integrating humanistic perspectives into the increasingly technological landscape of higher education and shared how HSUHK supports students by incorporating AI into teaching and learning to enhance the student experience. This was followed by an engaging discussion among participants on innovations, proportionality, and ethical considerations in the use of AI in higher education, reflecting the growing interest in balancing technology with pedagogy.
The workshop concluded with closing remarks from Dr. Orchard, Dr. Zhao, and Professor Mok, reinforcing the value of interdisciplinary exchanges throughout the event.
Participant. Mr. Kyle Zhou shared his experience:
Attending the workshop was an enriching experience. It allowed me to engage with scholars from diverse backgrounds and sparked meaningful discussions on teaching ethics, Sino-foreign cooperative universities, and the role of AI in postgraduate education. The poster session was especially valuable for sharing research and receiving feedback. I look forward to future events like this.