The following is released on behalf of the University Grants Committee:

The Secretary-General of the University Grants Committee (UGC), Professor James Tang, led a delegation to the United Kingdom (UK), Austria and Switzerland from September 7 (Glasgow time) to 19 (Zurich time) to proactively promote “Study in Hong Kong” As Hong Kong’s post-secondary education worldwide with a view to driving the city to establish into a worldwide center for post-secondary education.

In addition to the delegation from all 8 UGC-funded universities under the aegis of the Heads of Universities Committee’s Standing Committee on Internationalisation (HUCOMSCI), Professor Tang participated in the European Association for International Education (EAIE) Conference and Exhibition in Glasgow, Scotland. With moneying assistance from the UGC, the HUCOMSCI established a Hong Kong Pavilion and hosted a supper reception for around 200 agents of over 130 partner organizations from 32 nations to promote the “Study in Hong Kong” brand name. The occasion supplied a chance to display Hong Kong’s global and varied college environment and lively exchanges and partnerships with partners worldwide.

Speaking at a devoted session throughout the EAIE Conference and Exhibition, Professor Tang highlighted that Hong Kong, with its exceptional scholastic accomplishments, broad worldwide outlook and ingenious research study abilities, in addition to the city’s lively and liveable environment, is a most appealing location for impressive trainees and top-tier scholars from all over the world to pursue their goals there. He likewise shared the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s vision for the future of Hong Kong’s college through the promo of ingenious education innovation, the application of steps to bring in and support skill, and the advancement of the Northern Metropolis University Town (NMUT).

Teacher Tang stated, “The land area and projected population of the Northern Metropolis will account for about one-third of Hong Kong’s total. The development of the NMUT is the Government’s flagship initiative in consolidating Hong Kong’s position as an international education hub and fostering the integrated development of education, technology and talent in support of the National 15th Five-Year Plan. The UGC fully supports Hong Kong’s institutions in leveraging the NMUT as a strategic focal point to expand capacity and enhance quality, and warmly welcomes the international academic community to join hands with Hong Kong universities to take part in these ambitious developments at the NMUT.” Throughout the conference, Professor Tang participated in bilateral conferences with agents from 20 organisations of over 10 nations and areas to exchange views on the most recent advancements in the college sector worldwide and check out the capacity for closer cooperation with organizations from around the globe.

Teacher Tang then continued his check out, conference with senior management and leading scholars from popular college and research study financing organizations in the UK, Austria and Switzerland to exchange views on the most recent advancement patterns in college and research study. He highlighted the around the world acknowledgment of the exceptional research study accomplishments of Hong Kong’s college sector and highlighted the assistance supplied by the Research Grants Council under the UGC for first-rate and innovative research study tasks through different moneying plans and operating in cooperation with domestic and foreign research study financing companies both nationally and worldwide.

The UGC invites the statement of the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) and the Chief Executive’s 2026 Policy Address which have actually set out a clear instructions for the Government’s commitment to promoting premium advancement, supporting skill, advancing research study and development, and reinforcing Hong Kong’s unique strengths as a worldwide center for post-secondary education and high-calibre skill. By utilizing the advancement chances of the NMUT, the UGC will continue to work hand in hand with the 8 UGC-funded universities, steadfastly cultivating skill, advancing research study quality, boosting understanding transfer, and deepening worldwide engagement and cross‑sector cooperation.