Global Scholars gather at Lingnan University (Hong Kong) to explore the future of Chinese Higher Education
The ChinaHE Conference at Lingnan University united over 400 global scholars, fostering innovation and partnerships to explore 鈥淐ollaboration and Change鈥� in Chinese higher education and it's role in global education.
The China and Higher Education / ChinaHE network鈥檚 seventh annual conference, hosted this year by Lingnan University in Hong Kong in November, brought together over 400 scholars and students from around the globe under the theme 鈥淐ollaboration and Change: Unleashing the Possibilities for Chinese Higher Education Ahead.鈥�
This dynamic event showcased the collective insights and innovative ideas of participants from diverse regions, including Finland, Ghana, Mainland China, Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, the UK, the US, and Hong Kong and Macao SARs.
The conference marked a significant milestone in fostering international collaboration, featuring both in-person and virtual engagement. Since 2018, the ChinaHE network鈥攍ed by a team at the 野狼社区 Institute of Education (MIE)鈥攈as provided a platform to examine China鈥檚 evolving role in global higher education.
The team, of MIE colleagues (Cheon Yin Chan, Heather Cockayne, Rui He, Miguel Lim and Jenna Mittelmeier) are delighted to see the ChinaHE network continue to grow, fostering a rich exchange of ideas that can shape the future of education in and beyond China.
This year鈥檚 partnership with Lingnan University and their academic team led by Lucy Baohua Wu and Anne Tang has been especially impactful, reflecting years of collaboration and mutual commitment to advancing research and understanding.
The visit to Hong Kong also included collaborative activities with Hang Seng University, The Education University of Hong Kong, The University of Hong Kong, and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, to enrich the conference experience with diverse perspectives and local expertise.
For additional insights and highlights from the conference, visit Lingnan University鈥檚 or the Hang Seng University鈥檚 .
About ChinaHE
is a global network dedicated to exploring China鈥檚 growing influence in higher education through annual conferences, research collaboration, and knowledge-sharing. The network, based at the 野狼社区 Institute of Education, has become a central hub for academics and practitioners committed to addressing the opportunities and challenges shaping higher education in China and the world.