Delegation from Affiliated School of Jinan University for Hong Kong and Macao Students visits HSUHK

A delegation from the Affiliated School of Jinan University for Hong Kong and Macao Students (ASJ) (Guangzhou), ASJ (Dongguan), and ASJ (Foshan), led by Mr Lai Wing Chun, Academic Chief Inspector of ASJ, visited HSUHK on 5 October 2023. The delegation was received by Dr Tom Fong, Acting President and Vice-President (Organisational Development), Professor Jeanne Fu, Acting Vice-President (Learning and Student Experience), and Dr Ken Yau, Head of Global Affairs.

Dr Fong outlined the missions and recent achievements of HSUHK, and Professor Fu emphasised the University’s interactive small-class teaching practices. The University’s senior management team highlighted the University’s commitment to excellence in education. Regarding the University’s development in the Greater Bay Area, a fruitful discussion was held on facilitating Mainland students’ pursuit of further studies in Hong Kong.

Ms Maggie Ng, Manager of the Registry, gave an overview of undergraduate admissions at HSUHK, giving the delegation an insight into application procedures and different admission schemes. A non-local HSUHK student, Liu Xin (BBA Marketing, Year 2) also shared her experience adapting to the new learning environment in Hong Kong.

Both parties further explored strategies to engage non-local students and foster intercultural competence.