Events
Kuwaiti Consulate General Delegation Visits CityUHK
City University of Hong Kong recently welcomed a distinguished delegation from the Consulate General of Kuwait, led by His Excellency Mr. Naser S Al-Ghanim. This significant visit aimed to strengthen relationships with the Middle East and explore exciting collaboration opportunities for students.
Mr. Michael Ngai, Chairman of the Council, proudly noted CityUHK's recognition as the "Most International University in the World 2025." President Freddy Boey discussed promising partnerships in artificial intelligence, data science, and renewable energy. The delegation also toured cutting-edge research facilities, including an innovative autonomous racing car, and enjoyed campus amenities such as a halal restaurant.
Visit of the Consul General of Zimbabwe in Hong Kong to CityUHK
Mr. Ellias Mutamba, the Consul General of Zimbabwe in Hong Kong, led his team on a visit to City. During this visit, he met with Professor Wen Jung Li, Vice-President for Talent and International Strategy. The discussions aimed to not only explore collaboration opportunities for enhancing academic and research exchange programs but also to gain a better understanding of the higher education systems in both Zimbabwe and Hong Kong. There is a strong hope to encourage student exchange and collaboration in the future.
CityUHK Led Hong Kong Universities at the APAIE Conference 2025
City University of Hong Kong was honored to serve as the primary convenor for the 2025 APAIE (Asia-Pacific Association for International Education) conference. This event brought together eight universities from Hong Kong to collaboratively explore critical themes, including global education, student mobility, partnerships, and diversity and inclusion. Representing CityUHK were Professor Jennifer Lin, Associate Vice-President (Global Strategy), Professor May Pang, Associate Dean (Internationalisation) of the College of Business (CB), Professor Alex Wong, Associate Dean of the College of Science (CSCI), Professor May Bo Ching, Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS); and Mr. Carl Tang, Associate Director of the Global Engagement Office (GEO), along with other GEO team members. Their participation showcased CityUHK’s commitment to advancing education and fostering international collaboration in the Asia-Pacific higher education landscape.
The presence of Dr. Choi Yuk-lin, JP, Secretary for Education at the Education Bureau (EDB) of Hong Kong SAR, further enriched discussions on student exchange programs and research collaborations, reinforcing our dedication to addressing global challenges and building a sustainable future.Through this conference, CityUHK established deeper connections with delegations from France, Slovakia, Romania, and Malaysia. Together with Professor James Tang, Secretary-General of the University Grants Committee (UGC) of Hong Kong SAR, CityUHK representatives provided an introduction to Hong Kong’s higher education system, serving as a regional report during the conference. Overall, the CityUHK delegation strengthened global collaboration with other countries.
