Call for Abstract: China and Higher Education Conference 2024｜Lingnan University

Lingnan University are inviting faculty and postgraduate students to contribute and attend the China and Higher Education Conference 2024 (ChinaHE) from 18 to 19 November. The conference theme is Collaboration and Change: Unleashing the Possibilities for Chinese Higher Education Ahead.

Keynote speakers:

• Professor Ka Ho MOK, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
• Professor Rui YANG, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
• Professor Robin Jung-Cheng CHEN, National Chengchi University, Taiwan

With the above theme, the following  key questions will be discussed at the conference, but are not limited to:

1. How are collaborations between Chinese and international HEIs reshaping academic research, pedagogy, and students’ learning experiences?
2. How are emerging technologies and digital platforms facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing among HEIs, and what are the implications for academic research, teaching, and learning?
3. What strategies are effective in promoting interdisciplinary collaboration within Chinese HEIs, and how can interdisciplinary approaches address complex societal challenges?
4. How are collaborations between Chinese HEIs and government agencies driving policy reform, regulatory changes, and institutional autonomy within the higher education sector?
5. What roles does industry-academia collaboration play in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and workforce development within Chinese higher education?
6. How can collaborative partnerships between Chinese HEIs and non-profit organizations or civil society groups contribute to social equity, community engagement, and sustainable development goals?
7. What opportunities and challenges arise from international collaboration initiatives, such as the Belt and Road Initiative, in shaping the globalization of Chinese HEIs?
8. As under-studied stakeholders, what are the roles of international students and professional staff in Chinese HEIs in building national and inter-national collaborations?
9. What are the roles of educational leaders in promoting collaboration among Chinese and international HEIs to thrive on the changes while addressing the deep-seated educational issues?

Submit your scholarly abstracts and present your latest research at Lingnan University to an international audience by 15 September.