Group photo of Prof. Frederick Ma Si-hang, Chairman of FWD Group (second from left); Prof. Dr Ralf Dillerup, Dean of HUGS (second from right); Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing, HKMU President (first from right); and Prof. Alan Au Kai-ming, HKMU Vice President (Strategic Initiatives) (first from left).
Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing, HKMU President, says that universities need to keep pace with the times in a rapidly changing world.
Prof. Frederick Ma Si-hang, Chairman of FWD Group, says that Hong Kong needs to embrace reforms.
Prof. Dr Ralf Dillerup, Dean of HUGS, says that business schools must evolve to meet the changing needs of industry.
The symposium brings together over 100 local and overseas thought leaders, industry representatives and academics.
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and Germany's Heilbronn University Graduate School (HUGS) today (6 December) jointly organised a symposium, which is HKMU's first large-scale event related to applied sciences following the launch of Hong Kong's Alliance of Universities of Applied Sciences last month. The symposium brought together over 100 local and overseas thought leaders, industry representatives and academics to explore how government, industry and universities can collaborate and complement each other to foster impactful innovation and enterprise development, support socio-economic development, and advance applied sciences education.
This was the first-ever joint symposium between universities of applied sciences (UAS) from Hong Kong and overseas. It was also one of HKMU's key international knowledge exchange collaboration since becoming the first UAS in Hong Kong. The University had previously signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HUGS, covering collaborations in areas such as development of double-degree programmes, student and academic exchanges as well as joint teaching and research activities.
In his opening address, Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing, HKMU President, said that the Education Bureau's designation of HKMU as a UAS is recognition of HKMU's educational model and ethos over the years. Its programmes emphasise practicality and industry connectivity and incorporate a wide range of internships, enabling students to put their skills into practice and be well prepared for their future careers.
“In a rapidly changing world, universities need to keep pace with the times,” said Prof. Lam. “They are no longer just centres of learning, but more importantly, vital incubators of innovation and knowledge creation. The synergy between government, industry and academia is crucial to creating an environment in which innovations can flourish and the next generation of leaders and innovators can truly bring positive change to society.”
Prof. Frederick Ma Si-hang, Chairman of FWD Group, and Prof. Dr Ralf Dillerup, Dean of HUGS, were the keynote speakers at the event. In his keynote speech on “Why Hong Kong need reforms?”, Prof. Ma provided insightful perspectives on the imperative for policy reforms to foster a conducive environment for innovation. “Hong Kong needs to embrace policy reforms to create an environment that fosters innovation and sustainable growth,” he said.
Prof. Dillerup then shared his thoughts on “The Future of Business Schools”, emphasising the evolving role of business education in nurturing future leaders. “Business schools must evolve to meet the changing needs of industry and prepare future leaders for the challenges ahead,” he stated.
The symposium, themed “Impactful Innovation and New Venture Creation: The Role of Government, Industry, and the University”, also featured two panel discussions. The first, moderated by Prof. Alan Au Kai-ming, HKMU Vice President (Strategic Initiatives), delved into the crucial role universities play in educating the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators.
The second session, moderated by Prof. David Ahlstrom, Associate Dean (Research) of the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration of HKMU, focused on the importance of collaboration between government, industry and universities to drive sustainable innovation, support new venture creation and foster economic growth.
Since becoming Hong Kong's first UAS in March this year, HKMU has initiated various endeavours to promote applied education. HKMU management visited Germany, Switzerland, France and Mainland China to exchange experience with local institutions on UAS development. In addition, HKMU signed a number of agreements and MoUs with industry partners this year, covering areas such as biotechnology, healthcare, hospitality and construction, with a view to providing students with more internship opportunities to facilitate their future development.
Group photo of Prof. Frederick Ma Si-hang, Chairman of FWD Group (second from left); Prof. Dr Ralf Dillerup, Dean of HUGS (second from right); Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing, HKMU President (first from right); and Prof. Alan Au Kai-ming, HKMU Vice President (Strategic Initiatives) (first from left).
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and Germany's Heilbronn University Graduate School (HUGS) today (6 December) jointly organised a symposium, which is HKMU's first large-scale event related to applied sciences following the launch of Hong Kong's Alliance of Universities of Applied Sciences last month. The symposium brought together over 100 local and overseas thought leaders, industry representatives and academics to explore how government, industry and universities can collaborate and complement each other to foster impactful innovation and enterprise development, support socio-economic development, and advance applied sciences education.
This was the first-ever joint symposium between universities of applied sciences (UAS) from Hong Kong and overseas. It was also one of HKMU's key international knowledge exchange collaboration since becoming the first UAS in Hong Kong. The University had previously signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HUGS, covering collaborations in areas such as development of double-degree programmes, student and academic exchanges as well as joint teaching and research activities.
In his opening address, Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing, HKMU President, said that the Education Bureau's designation of HKMU as a UAS is recognition of HKMU's educational model and ethos over the years. Its programmes emphasise practicality and industry connectivity and incorporate a wide range of internships, enabling students to put their skills into practice and be well prepared for their future careers.
“In a rapidly changing world, universities need to keep pace with the times,” said Prof. Lam. “They are no longer just centres of learning, but more importantly, vital incubators of innovation and knowledge creation. The synergy between government, industry and academia is crucial to creating an environment in which innovations can flourish and the next generation of leaders and innovators can truly bring positive change to society.”
Prof. Frederick Ma Si-hang, Chairman of FWD Group, and Prof. Dr Ralf Dillerup, Dean of HUGS, were the keynote speakers at the event. In his keynote speech on “Why Hong Kong need reforms?”, Prof. Ma provided insightful perspectives on the imperative for policy reforms to foster a conducive environment for innovation. “Hong Kong needs to embrace policy reforms to create an environment that fosters innovation and sustainable growth,” he said.
Prof. Dillerup then shared his thoughts on “The Future of Business Schools”, emphasising the evolving role of business education in nurturing future leaders. “Business schools must evolve to meet the changing needs of industry and prepare future leaders for the challenges ahead,” he stated.
The symposium, themed “Impactful Innovation and New Venture Creation: The Role of Government, Industry, and the University”, also featured two panel discussions. The first, moderated by Prof. Alan Au Kai-ming, HKMU Vice President (Strategic Initiatives), delved into the crucial role universities play in educating the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators.
The second session, moderated by Prof. David Ahlstrom, Associate Dean (Research) of the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration of HKMU, focused on the importance of collaboration between government, industry and universities to drive sustainable innovation, support new venture creation and foster economic growth.
Since becoming Hong Kong's first UAS in March this year, HKMU has initiated various endeavours to promote applied education. HKMU management visited Germany, Switzerland, France and Mainland China to exchange experience with local institutions on UAS development. In addition, HKMU signed a number of agreements and MoUs with industry partners this year, covering areas such as biotechnology, healthcare, hospitality and construction, with a view to providing students with more internship opportunities to facilitate their future development.
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