The Faculty of Business of Lingnan University has received three major honours at the recently held 2026 Asia New Century Education Forum.
The awards not only represent strong recognition of the outstanding leadership of the Faculty’s management team, but also reflect the high regard in which the Faculty of Business is held by different sectors of society for its efforts in promoting innovation in business education and nurturing talent for sustainable development.
Awards and honours
Asian Education Leading Figure Award – Presented to exemplary leaders in the Asian education sector who demonstrate outstanding strategic vision, consistently lead industry transformation and have made a far-reaching impact through their long-term commitment to education.
Prof Leng Mingming, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Chair Professor of Operations and Risk Management at Lingnan University, received the award. In 2026, he was the sole recipient of the Dean of the Year Award presented by Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS), among more than 640 universities across 39 countries and regions worldwide. He was also invited to serve as a member of the BGS Board of Governors. Under his leadership, the Faculty of Business rose to 19th place in China in the 2024 UTD Top 100 Worldwide Business School Rankings Based on Research Contributions, climbing 23 places from the previous year, and ranked ninth in China in Business and Management in the 2026 Research.com rankings. The Faculty’s BGS Chapter has also received the Highest Honours Chapter recognition for three consecutive academic years. His research focuses on cooperative game theory, supply chain management and risk management, with his work regularly published in leading journals included in the UTD24 journals. He is a leading figure in the internationalisation of business education in Asia.
Asian Education Influential Figure Award – Presented to outstanding contributors who have generated broad social impact and set exemplary standards through educational innovation, the development of talent cultivation models, the translation of research into practical applications, or international exchange and collaboration.
Prof Shi Shanshan, Associate Dean (Taught Postgraduate Studies) and Director of Taught Postgraduate Programmes of the Faculty of Business, and Programme Director of the Master of Accountancy and the Master of Science in Environmental, Social and Governance Management Programme (MScESGM) at Lingnan University, received the award. Since joining Lingnan University in 2007, she has led the planning and reform of the Faculty’s taught postgraduate programmes, incorporating international business practices, professional accreditation standards and emerging issues such as sustainable development and corporate governance into the curriculum. She has made notable contributions to the development of professional talent in ESG and accounting.
Her research focuses on taxation in China and internationally. She previously worked as an International Tax Manager at one of the Big Four international accounting firms and holds professional qualifications including US CPA, Hong Kong FCPA, CGMA and CESGA. She also contributes to the profession through her involvement in examination assessments for the Taxation Institute of Hong Kong and expert work for the Shenzhen Institute of Accountants, continuing to promote closer integration between academia and industry.
Asia Education Rising Star Award – Presented to emerging education programmes in a phase of accelerated growth, with distinctive innovation and strong growth potential, in recognition of diverse approaches to educational development in Asia.
The Master of Science in Environmental, Social and Governance Management (MScESGM), offered by the Faculty of Business at Lingnan University, addresses the needs of global sustainable development and Asia’s green transition. Integrating environmental science, social responsibility, corporate governance and sustainable finance, the programme has established an interdisciplinary approach to education and training.
Leveraging Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre and the advantages of the Greater Bay Area, the programme collaborates with government, industry and academic organisations, including the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), The Bank of East Asia and Hong Kong Disneyland. Through case studies, corporate projects and field visits, it bridges theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
Bringing together students from Mainland China, Hong Kong and across Asia, the programme has rapidly gained recognition from academia and industry through its distinctive positioning and innovative curriculum design. It is an emerging ESG education programme in Asia that combines professional depth, an international outlook and social value.
