Global Scholars gather at Lingnan University (Hong Kong) to explore the future of Chinese Higher Education
The ChinaHE Conference at Lingnan University united over 400 global scholars, fostering innovation and partnerships to explore “Collaboration and Change” in Chinese higher education and it's role in global education.
The China and Higher Education / ChinaHE network’s seventh annual conference, hosted this year by Lingnan University in Hong Kong in November, brought together over 400 scholars and students from around the globe under the theme “Collaboration and Change: Unleashing the Possibilities for Chinese Higher Education Ahead.”
This dynamic event showcased the collective insights and innovative ideas of participants from diverse regions, including Finland, Ghana, Mainland China, Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, the UK, the US, and Hong Kong and Macao SARs.
The conference marked a significant milestone in fostering international collaboration, featuring both in-person and virtual engagement. Since 2018, the ChinaHE network—led by a team at the 91ֱ Institute of Education (MIE)—has provided a platform to examine China’s evolving role in global higher education.
The team, of MIE colleagues (Cheon Yin Chan, Heather Cockayne, Rui He, Miguel Lim and Jenna Mittelmeier) are delighted to see the ChinaHE network continue to grow, fostering a rich exchange of ideas that can shape the future of education in and beyond China.
This year’s partnership with Lingnan University and their academic team led by Lucy Baohua Wu and Anne Tang has been especially impactful, reflecting years of collaboration and mutual commitment to advancing research and understanding.
The visit to Hong Kong also included collaborative activities with Hang Seng University, The Education University of Hong Kong, The University of Hong Kong, and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, to enrich the conference experience with diverse perspectives and local expertise.
For additional insights and highlights from the conference, visit Lingnan University’s or the Hang Seng University’s .
About ChinaHE
is a global network dedicated to exploring China’s growing influence in higher education through annual conferences, research collaboration, and knowledge-sharing. The network, based at the 91ֱ Institute of Education, has become a central hub for academics and practitioners committed to addressing the opportunities and challenges shaping higher education in China and the world.