CUHK’s Vice-Chancellor Speaks at Global University Summit of South China University of Technology
Professor Rocky S. Tuan, Vice-Chancellor and President of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), attended the Global University Summit organized by the South China University of Technology on 2 November 2022. Professor Tuan delivered a speech titled “The Mission and Responsibilities of Universities in the New Era” at the Global University Presidents Forum under the Summit. By introducing the University’s Strategic Plan “CUHK 2025”, he shared with the audience how CUHK strived to fulfill its vision of “Excellence with Purpose and Responsibility”, and to make a positive impact to the country, the region and the rest of the world through education, research, engagement, and social responsibility.
The event with the theme of “Higher Education in Future: Opportunities and Challenges”, gathered representatives of 16 universities and various education and research institutions from home and abroad, with whom Professor Tuan held in-depth discussions on the challenges and development trends of higher education around the globe, in particular on such issues as mission and responsibility of universities, global innovation community, local internationalization of higher education, etc.
Vice-Chancellor of CUHK Delivers Speech at Tengchong Scientists Forum 2022
Professor Rocky S. Tuan, Vice-Chancellor and President of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), spoke at the Tengchong Scientists Forum held from 1 to 3 December 2022. The Forum invited academicians, experts, entrepreneurs and representatives of international organizations to meet and exchange views on the theme of “Science – General Health”.
Professor Tuan gave a presentation themed “To Carry Forward the Spirit of National Southwestern Associated University (NSAU)” at the President Forum. He shared with other delegates the University’s educational spirit, its relationship with NSAU, its latest Strategic Plan, as well as strategic development projects in Beijing, Shanghai, and the Greater Bay Area. The Forum, held in a hybrid format as a physical and online event, attracted over 1,300 guests from all over the world.
The Tengchong Scientists Forum, with the central idea of “Technology for Future”, aims to pool technological resources from home and abroad to drive innovation, promote the scientific spirit and facilitate technological exchanges and cooperation between Eastern and Western China. The 2022 Forum was first co-organized by the Yunnan Provincial Government and China Association for Science and Technology.
Provost of CUHK Joins 2nd Symposium & President Forum of Branch for Chinese-Foreign Cooperation in Running Schools, Guangdong Association of Higher Education
Professor Alan Chan, Provost of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) joined and delivered a keynote speech at the Second Symposium and President Forum organized by the Branch for Chinese-Foreign Cooperation in Running Schools, Guangdong Association of Higher Education on 10 December 2022.
Other participating guests included Ms. An Yan, Deputy Secretary of China Education Association for International Exchange; Mr. Zhu Chaohua, Level I Inspector of the Department of Education of Guangdong Province; and Professor Li Shengbin, President of Branch for Chinese-Foreign Cooperation in Running Schools, Guangdong Association of Higher Education, and Presidents of various Chinese-Foreign Cooperative Education Institutions. Participants gathered and discussed the future of Chinese-Foreign cooperative education at the Forum.
Professor Chan delivered a keynote speech titled “New Development of CUHK-CUHKSZ Collaborative Education”, sharing CUHK’s accomplishments and development in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), particularly the development of education integration and its development blueprint. Professor Chan indicated that CUHK would continue to work hand in hand with collaborative partners to contribute to the integrated development of education in GBA.
The Branch for Chinese-Foreign Cooperation in Running Schools, Guangdong Association of Higher Education aims to enhance the quality and efficiency of Higher Education Institution’s Chinese-Foreign Cooperative Education in Guangdong Province and to facilitate educational exchanges in GBA.