Focus on Hong Kong immigration and Hong Kong education: The "Oxford—HKUST Leaders and Public Policy Series" course jointly organized by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the University of Oxford held its opening forum recently. The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Leung Chun-ying, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, Louise Richardson, the Chairman of the HKUST Council, Zhang Jiandong, and the President of HKUST, Professor Wei Shyy, attended and officiated at the forum.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology introduced that the course aims to provide short-term administrative training for senior executives in the public sector or institutions in Hong Kong, mainland China, and even Asia. The course instructors will come from HKUST, the University of Oxford, renowned universities around the world, as well as leaders and professionals influential in public policy from various sectors.
The forum, themed "Visions of the City," explored the visions and challenges of urban development from different perspectives. Speakers delivered talks on social, political, and economic issues, including urban planning, transportation, information technology development, poverty alleviation, and integration with mainland China.
Professor Louise Richardson, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, stated in her speech: "Oxford and Hong Kong have had close academic cooperation over the years, providing many important courses for Hong Kong students. This collaboration with our partners in Hong Kong to cultivate leadership talent for public service will have an international perspective and combine the best practices of both East and West."
Professor Wei Shyy, President of HKUST, stated: "The University of Oxford has a long history of providing leadership training for senior management in the global public sector and institutions. HKUST is one of the most internationalized universities in China, with world-class standards in science, engineering, business management, and humanities and social sciences. Both Oxford and HKUST share a common philosophy regarding the education of executives, and in response to the urgent demand for relevant administrative training in Hong Kong and mainland China, this collaboration will help senior executives broaden their international perspectives, expand their thinking, and enhance governance and leadership skills."
The "Oxford-HKUST Leaders and Public Policy Series" course combines the strengths of the University of Oxford and HKUST, focusing on global issues that impact public policy, including the global economy, governance, sustainable development, urban planning, and technology policy, establishing partnerships among academia, government, and the community, and providing a platform for promoting discussions among all parties.
