Events
Griffith University Delegation Visits City University of Hong Kong
A delegation from Griffith University, Australia, led by Professor Carolyn Evans, Vice Chancellor and President, visited City University of Hong Kong. The visit began with a warm welcome from President Freddy Boey and Professor Wen Jung Li, Vice-President for Talent and International Strategy. Following a productive meeting at the APAIE conference in April 2025, Griffith University is eager to explore opportunities for student exchange and research collaboration with CityUHK. The discussions focused particularly in the areas of digital health and entrepreneurship initiatives, with an emphasis on CityUHK’s InnoHK Centres. This visit marks a significant step towards strengthening future partnerships between the two institutions.
CityUHK Opens Institute for Research and Innovation in Kazakhstan
Following their visit to Kuwait, a high-level delegation from City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), led by Council Chairman Mr. Michael Ngai, traveled to Almaty, Kazakhstan, to officially inaugurate the CityUHK Institute for Research and Innovation (CIRI) at Satbayev University. The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Ms. Jiang Wei, Consul General of China, and Mr. Azamat Kaldybekov, Deputy Akim of Almaty, marking a significant milestone for collaborative research. During the visit, a MoU was also signed to establish a dual PhD program, allowing Kazakhstani students to pursue studies at both institutions. This initiative is designed to strengthen academic ties and cultivate globally minded research talent. Mr. Ngai reaffirmed CityUHK's commitment to enhancing Hong Kong's status as an international education hub while fostering partnerships within the Belt and Road Initiative.
CityUHK Delegation Explores Strategic Partnerships in Kuwait
A high-level delegation from City University of Hong Kong, led by Council Chairman Mr. Michael Ngai, visited Kuwait to seek strategic partnerships in higher education along the Belt and Road Initiative. As the sole university represented in a mission organized by Chief Executive Mr. John Lee and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, CityUHK engaged in productive discussions with the Kuwaiti Ministry of Higher Education and Kuwait University. The delegation highlighted CityUHK’s academic excellence and its recognition as the "Most International University in the World" for 2024 and 2025. Together, they explored initiatives for faculty exchanges, joint research, and collaborative academic programs to foster innovation and talent development.
