- 19-22 Oct 2026
A delegation from The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) visited Malaysia from 19 to 22 October 2026. Led by Professor Joshua Mok, President of HSUHK, the delegation comprised Dr Josiah Chan, Vice-President (Organisational Development), and representatives from Provost and Vice-President (Academic & Research), the Graduate School, the Registry and the Global Affairs Office. The delegation participated in the AppliedEdu Xchange 2026 and engaged university leaders and education stakeholders from across ASEAN and beyond.
Professor Mok offers his visionary perspectives on the future of higher education and the aspirations of HSUHK during his opening keynote address.
Professor Mok joins fellow dignitaries in officiating the Opening Ceremony of the AppliedEdu XChange Conference at Sunway University.
(From left to right: Professor Abhimanyu Veerakumarasivam, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Sunway University; Ms. Mandy Mok, CEO of AppliedEdu; Professor Sibrandes Poppema, President and Vice-Chancellor of Sunway University; Professor Joshua Mok, President of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong)
The four-day visit covered a range of organisations and institutions. The delegation took part in the AppliedEdu Xchange 2026; witnessed the establishment of new partnerships with Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) in Malaysia and First City Providential College (FCPC) in the Philippines; and renewed HSUHK's longstanding cooperation with the United Chinese School Committees' Association of Malaysia (Dong Zong). The delegation also visited Sunway University, Taylor's University and the University of Nottingham Malaysia to explore deeper academic exchange and future collaboration.
Professor Mok (left) signs an MoU with Professor Dr Zuraidah Binti Abd Manaf, Vice President (Research and Development and Commercialisation) of UTAR.
Professor Mok (right) signs an MoU with Dr Estrella O Simon, Founding President of First City Providential College, the Philippines.
Professor Mok, accompanied by the HSUHK delegation, visits Taylor's University for an exchange of views. The delegation is warmly welcomed by Taylor's University senior management, including Professor Dr Barry Winn, Vice-Chancellor and President; Professor Dr Darren Bagnall, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Academic; and Professor Dr Chong Siong Choy (Eddy), Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law.
Dr Josiah Chan, Vice-President (Organisational Development) of HSUHK, shares the university's insights and achievements in postgraduate education, international collaboration, and student development, emphasizing the unique opportunities available for studying in Hong Kong.
The visit brought HSUHK's postgraduate education perspectives into regional dialogue. At Sunway University, the Graduate School shared its experience in postgraduate education, international engagement and student development, and exchanged views with institutions on the direction of postgraduate education. Stronger connections with ASEAN institutions and education organisations help widen postgraduate students' academic networks, international exposure and cross-cultural learning opportunities, while raising the University's visibility in the regional higher education community and laying the groundwork for future collaboration.
The Graduate School will continue dialogue with ASEAN partners, exploring opportunities for postgraduate programme collaboration, student exchange and international learning experiences, and joint academic and research activities. These efforts will turn regional connections into concrete opportunities that enrich postgraduate learning and development and further strengthen educational links between Hong Kong and ASEAN.
HSUHK delegates actively engage with participants at the exhibition booth, sharing insights about the university's programmes, research and student learning opportunities.
HSUHK delegations joint the AppliedEdu Xchange 2026 @ Sunway University on 20-21 October 2026.