Lingnan University co-hosts the QS Higher Education Summit Asia Pacific 2024 in Macau from 5 to 7 November 2024. (From left: Mr Ernest Chan Chi-man, Vice-President (Administration) at Lingnan University; Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science; Prof Raymond Chan Hon-fu, Vice-President (Academics) cum Provost and Lam Man Tsan Chair Professor of Scientific Computing; Prof Xin Yao, Vice-President (Research and Innovation) and Tong Tin Sun Chair Professor of Machine Learning)
Lingnan University co-hosted the QS Higher Education Summit Asia Pacific 2024 from 5 to 7 November at the Macau University of Science and Technology, with the theme “Shifting Landscapes, Collaborative Solutions: Pioneering Innovation in Asia Pacific Higher Education”. The summit marks its 20th anniversary in 2024, and aims to forge valuable partnerships within the higher education sector. Attended by about 1,500 educators, leading thinkers and academics, the three-day summit held dynamic panel discussions on a wide range of pertinent issues, covering key topics such as leveraging the power of AI, fostering lifelong learning ecosystems, and navigating the unfolding higher education landscape.
Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science at Lingnan University, delivered the opening speech at the welcome ceremony, and emphasised Lingnan’s goal of becoming a comprehensive university of arts and sciences in the digital era, pursuing groundbreaking research and innovations that align with the summit’s themes of modernisation and collaboration. As the closest government-funded University to Shenzhen, Lingnan plays a pivotal role in contributing to the development of the Greater Bay Area, which encompasses both Macau and Hong Kong.
Prof Qin said “As a longstanding educational institution, Lingnan University has evolved over 130 years to meet the ever-changing educational landscape. Today, we are recognised for our strengths in liberal arts education as we become more research-intensive and adapt to the talent needs of the digital era. Our transformation includes introducing new programmes in data science and integrating the latest technologies to improve teaching and research. This will empower our students to thrive in an increasingly complex world. But our vision extends beyond academia. We aim to provide a holistic education that blends Chinese and Western traditions, furnishing students with the skills and values necessary to make a meaningful impact.”
President Qin also announced that Lingnan University will host the QS Higher Education Post Summit: Asia Pacific 2024 at Lingnan campus on 8 November (Friday), attended by leading universities from Hong Kong, China, Australia, and Japan.
He concluded “Aligned with the Government’s recent ambition to promote the development of an international hub for post‑secondary education in Hong Kong, the Post Summit, which we will host as an international education conference themed ‘Navigating Futures - Empowering Higher Education for Social and Sustainable Impact’, will bring together thought leaders and innovators in higher education. We believe this will enhance collaboration with counterparts around the world and promote the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand on a global scale, attracting international talent to pursue their dreams in Hong Kong and inject new impetus into Hong Kong's social and economic growth.”
Throughout the three-day event from 5 to 7 November, the Summit will provide a vital platform for exchanging ideas, research collaboration, and best practices that will shape the future of higher education both locally and worldwide.
Prof Xin Yao, Vice-President (Research and Innovation) and Tong Tin Sun Chair Professor of Machine Learning at Lingnan University, will lead the panel discussion titled “AI for Higher Education and Higher Education for AI” with distinguished scholars on 6 November, exploring the transformative impact of AI on higher education and how higher education institutions are preparing students to prosper in the AI-driven future. Panellists will delve into how personalised learning platforms, intelligent tutoring systems, automated grading, and research tools enrich teaching and learning, as well as the potential benefits and challenges of integrating AI into the classroom. They will also explore how universities are adapting their curricula and research programmes to better equip students for careers in AI-related fields.
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