Lingnan University signs MoU with Digital Intelligence International Development Education Alliance Exploring an international collaboration platform at the Northern Metropolis University Town

During the forum, President Qin signed a Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of Lingnan University with the Digital Intelligence International Development Education Alliance (DI-IDEA). The two parties will actively explore the establishment of the “Lingnan‑DI‑IDEA Joint Centre cum DI-IDEA Asia Pacific Centre” (provisional title), and proactively discuss setting up the centre in the Northern Metropolis University Town in Hong Kong at an opportune time.  The collaboration will focus on key areas including collaborative innovation among industry, academia and research, and the translation of educational technology research and development outcomes, with a view to fostering practical cooperation.

In addition, President Qin was invited to participate in a President panel discussion, where he delivered a presentation entitled “Exploring Four Dimensions of the Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Higher Education”. He also joined university leaders from institutions in Hong Kong SAR and overseas, including the London School of Economics and Political Science, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the University of Strathclyde and Taejae University, for in-depth discussions on the evolving value of university education and the choices facing higher education institutions in the age of AI. Initiated by Peking University, DI-IDEA brings together more than 30 higher education institutions worldwide and is committed to jointly exploring pathways for innovation and transformation in higher education in the era of digital intelligence. Lingnan University is a founding member of the Alliance.

Lingnan University and Peking University have maintained a close and longstanding partnership. Since 2024, Lingnan University and Yuanpei College of Peking University have jointly organised the “Lingnan-Yuanpei STEM Summer Academy” for three consecutive years, establishing a solid foundation for collaboration. Lingnan University and Yuanpei College are now further advancing joint initiatives in areas including innovation and entrepreneurship education and collaborative talent development, and are actively promoting the establishment of these cooperation projects in the Northern Metropolis University Town at an opportune time.

During his visit to Beijing, President Qin and his delegation also visited Beijing Normal University, where they received a warm welcome from Prof Cheng Jianping, Secretary of the Party Committee of Beijing Normal University. President Qin noted that Lingnan University, as a pioneer in “Liberal Arts Education + AI”, has adopted a bottom-up approach to transformation and is at the forefront of AI transformation among universities worldwide. The two universities exchanged views on collaboration in AI for Education, as well as their respective roles as the rotating chair institutions of the Beijing-Hong Kong University Alliance (BHUA), discussing the Alliance's work and collaboration in joint education programmes.

In addition, Prof George Chan Chi-yu, Assistant Professor of Practice of the Department of Language Industry and Technology at Lingnan University (formerly the Department of Translation) won the Silver Award in the “AI for Teaching and Learning – AI-Enhanced Teaching Innovation” category at the 3rd Global Digital Intelligence Education Innovation Competition for his innovative project, “TransLab: Developing a Closed-Loop Teaching Model for AI-Empowered Translation Learning and Assessment.” He attended the award presentation ceremony on 8 November. Two other projects from Lingnan University were also awarded the Winning Prize.

Lingnan University is actively advancing its strategic transformation through “Liberal Arts + Technology” and “AI +”, while embracing the historic opportunities arising from the development of the Northern Metropolis University Town. The University's development priorities are closely aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through in-depth collaboration with partners on the Mainland and internationally, the University will strive to advance “Quality Education” (SDG 4), promote “Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure” (SDG 9), and continue to strengthen “Partnerships for the Goals” (SDG 17). Looking ahead, Lingnan University will continue to expand educational collaboration between Beijing and Hong Kong SAR, strengthen partnerships with institutions on the Mainland Chinese and around the world, and contribute to Hong Kong SAR's development as an international post-secondary education hub.