In three panels, presenters including faculty members, researchers, and graduate students from Lingnan University, Peking University, the University of Hong Kong, and Southern University of Science and Technology, China shared their research on three broad topics, including “the role of universities in the development of bay areas,” “higher education, knowledge sharing, employment, and social justice,” and “rethinking higher education and talent cultivation.” Across the presentations, various research topics regarding higher education and talents in bay areas, and different perspectives and research methods were shared and discussed.
In closing remarks, after presenting a research study regarding Hong Kong university students’ perceptions of the development opportunities in the Greater Bay Area in Southern China, Prof. Mok appreciated all participants’ contributions to this Forum. Keynote speakers, Prof. Shen, and Prof. Marginson also expressed their deep impression with all high-quality presentations and indicated the significance of this Forum in nurturing young scholars and fostering research collaborations.
Next Lingnan-Peking-Wisconsin Education Forum will take place at Peking University in October 2020.