- 24-25 October 2025
Professor Mok, delivered opening remarks, where he outlined recent developments of HSUHK and introduced the role of APHERP in fostering collaborative research in higher education. The opening ceremony was joined by distinguished speakers from the German Institute of Higher Education Research, the World Bank, and official and university leaders from Beijing and Jiaxing.
During the forum, Professor Mok presented a keynote speech sharing findings from his research project on Hong Kong's development as an international higher education hub, a study funded by the Chief Executive Policy Unit of the HKSAR Government. His presentation included comparative analysis of higher education hubs in the UK, Singapore, and Malaysia.
In his talk, Professor Mok noted that beyond financial incentives, factors such as family-friendly policies, a stable policy environment, and effective immigration measures are important for attracting and retaining academic talent.
The forum featured speakers from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Norway, Canada, France, Australia, the USA, and Russia, facilitating a useful exchange of perspectives on employment and entrepreneurship education.
