Fostering global collaboration and innovation in higher education with WUN

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dennis Lo Yuk-ming welcomes distinguished guests from around the world at the Presidents Forum.

CUHK hosted the Worldwide Universities Network Annual General Meeting (WUN AGM) from 21 to 23 May on campus, marking the second occasion on which the University has had the honour of hosting this event. The meeting brought together more than 100 delegates from six continents, including university leaders, researchers and administrators, to discuss development in higher education and global research collaboration for greater impact to societies.

Delegations of 22 WUN member universities join forces with AUN representatives to explore regional cooperation.

The 3-day AGM featured strategic planning and governance meetings, thematic discussions and research showcases, as well as a Presidents Forum themed ‘Addressing the Challenges Facing Leaders of Research Universities’ held in collaboration with the ASEAN University Network (AUN). Discussions at the forum emphasised the necessity of engaging all stakeholders and forming partnerships that would enable the universities to thrive while fostering mutual support and collaboration with the community. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dennis Lo Yuk-ming was among the 18 speakers engaged in the forum.

Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) Prof. Mai Har Sham shares research achievements of CUHK with participants.

By hosting the AGM, CUHK has reaffirmed its commitment to internationalisation and global collaboration. As Hong Kong positions itself as a global hub for education and innovation, the University will continue to strengthen relations with the world, build impactful collaborations, and cultivate talents for tomorrow.

Prof. Martin Tsui of the School of Life Sciences presents his WUN project on toxic mercury in mangrove ecosystems at the Research Highlights session.

Prof. Sylvia He of the Department of Geography and Resource Management gives an update on her WUN project on low-carbon transport and promotes her new book Handbook on Transport in Asia.

Let’s revisit the highlights of the event: