Graduate employment has become challenging in mainland China, so it would be understandable to look for an alternative to study in Hong Kong, Prof Joshua Mok told THE.
Vice President Joshua Ka Ho Mok Honored as Honorary Professor at Beijing University of Technology, Discusses Research Collaboration and Speaks at Major Forum
Vice President Joshua Mok was invited to attend the World University Presidents Forum and the 40th Anniversary of the China Association of Higher Education
Fee increases at Chinese universities are understandable because financial conditions that allowed heavy government investment have changed, Prof Joshua Mok told University World News.
"The welfare model in Europe does not entirely apply to China," Prof Joshua Mok said in an interview with Melbourne Asia Review about the changes in China's welfare system.
Lingnan Plays Host to Third Forum on Hong Kong-Macau Education Development and the Inauguration of South China Normal University Centre for Hong Kong and Macau Studies – Lingnan University Branch Centre
The Reinvention of Liberal Learning Around the Globe, a new book by Prof Joshua Mok and Prof Insung Jung, provides practical advice and policy guidelines for the future development of liberal arts education.
Two papers, ‘Education market with the Chinese characteristics: The rise of minban and transnational higher education in China’ and ‘Remaking international higher education for an unequal world’ by Professor Joshua Mok, Vice-President of Lingnan University are rated top cited articles by Wiley
Hong Kong universities can seek students from the mainland and abroad to compensate for the high dropout rate of local students, Prof Joshua Mok, Dean of Graduate School tells Times Higher Education.
"We have to strike a balance between STEM subjects and the arts and humanities, and [carefully reconsider] what kind of graduates we need," said Prof Mok at CGHE Webinar.
Failures in development programmes stem from a mismatch between what the communities need and what support is being provided, said Jo Hayes at a Graduate School Cities & Governance webinar
Lingnan University joins hands with Lingnan University Alumni Association (Hong Kong) Primary School to organize the One-day University Student Experiential Program"
Failures in development programmes stem from a mismatch between what the communities need and what support is being provided, said Jo Hayes at a Graduate School Cities & Governance webinar
How can a liberal arts education prepare responsible citizens for challenging times? Hear insights from Prof Joshua Mok, Dean of Graduate School, in a Zoom webinar co-organised by CGHE and LU
Vice President Prof Joshua Mok visited the University of Sydney and University of New South Wales to strengthen research links and deepen collaboration from 6 to 8 December 2022
All universities in Hong Kong have received more applications for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes from mainland China this year, Prof Joshua Mok, Lingnan Vice-President told University World News
Although Lingnan has seen an uptick in applications from mainland students, it is committed to a creative mix of students from all backgrounds, Prof Joshua Mok told Times Higher Education
This academic year, Hong Kong universities have received more applications from mainland China for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, Prof Joshua Mok, Dean of Graduate School told University World News
Article "Commentary on the dispute over the land use of the Fanling Golf Course" by Professor Yau Yung, Professor of School of Graduate Studies and Professor of Urban Studies of Department of Sociology and Social Policy (Chinese only)
A study led by Prof Joshua Mok shows that quarantine measures at land borders between Hong Kong and the mainland have greatly impacted the livelihoods and lives of the city's citizens
Engaging young people in planning and executing age-friendly city interventions can create a healthier social environment, Prof Padmore Amoah says in ThinkHK
Article "How social and solidarity economy boosts elderly employment" by Prof Huang Genghua, Research Assistant Professor, School of Graduate Studies and Institute of Policy Studies (Chinese only)
In Prof Joshua Mok's new book, leading scholars discuss how universities can promote innovation-centric entrepreneurship, research, and knowledge transfer in China's Greater Bay Area
Prof Joshua Mok, Vice President spoke about mainland government incentives for returning students to seek employment in cities other than Beijing and Shanghai at the Centre for Global Higher Education 2022 Annual Conference
Article "Commentary on universities in mainland China drop out of international rankings" by Professor Xiong Weiyan, Research Assistant Professor of School of Graduate Studies (Chinese only)
Article "Commentary on the Temporary Unemployment Relief Scheme" by Prof. Vera Tang Mun-yu, Research Assistant Professor of Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies (Chinese only)
Article "Long-term solution to subdivided flats" by Professor Yau Yung, Professor of School of Graduate Studies and Professor of Urban Studies of Department of Sociology and Social Policy (Chinese only)
Who were the winners at the Journal of Asian Policy awards ceremony, organised by the Institute of Policy Studies, Graduate School and Routledge Taylor & Francis Online?
Article “After a golden age of higher education growth, what next?” with comments by Prof Joshua Mok Ka-ho, Vice-President and Dean of School of Graduate Studies
“Future-Proofing Kuwait: Urban Policymaking in the 21st Century” with comments by Dr Do Young Oh, Research Assistant Professor of School of Graduate Studies
“The Societal and Educational Impacts of DID for the Future Development of Hong Kong as a SmartCity” - Presentation by Prof Joshua Mok Ka-ho, Vice-President and Dean of School of Graduate Studies, in Hong Kong PKI Forum
Article “Tough graduate market prompts government subsidies offer” with comments by Prof Joshua Mok Ka-ho, Vice-President and Dean of School of Graduate Studies
Article "Review of higher education reform in China since 1978" by Professor Xiong Weiyan, Research Assistant Professor of School of Graduate Studies (Chinese only)
Article "Fostering gerontech ecosystem in Hong Kong" by Dr. Huang Genghua, Research Assistant Professor, School of Graduate Studies and Institute of Policy Studies (Chinese only)
Article "Intergenerational education is crucial to promote age-friendly city" by Dr Daisy Zhu Yidan, Research Assistant Professor of School of Graduate Studies (Chinese only)
Article "Second-hand smoking in Hong Kong: Time to discuss and address this public health issue" by Prof. Padmore Adusei Amoah, Assistant Professor of School of Graduate Studies
Professor Joshua Mok Ka Ho, Dean of the Graduate School, was one of 11 Centre For Global Higher Education (CGHE) researchers included in a global rundown of the top 2% of scientists by citation in 2020. The list was released by Elsevier/Scopus and Stanford University.
Lingnan University proactively aligns with the development of new liberal art education and participates in the joint establishment of higher education infrastructure for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
Lingnan University's Graduate School and Beijing University of Technology Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences sign agreement to foster collaboration
Prof Joshua Mok awarded the Chief Executive’s Commendation for Community Service for his contribution to intangible cultural heritage and higher education
Article "Discussion on latest development of global higher education" by Prof Xiong Weiyan, Research Assistant Professor and Programme Director of School of Graduate Studies (Chinese only)
Prof Yau Yung, Professor of the School of Graduate Studies discussed the development of public and private housing, and the long-term housing policy in Hong Kong on TV, and made specific policy recommendations to ease the problem of the long waiting time for public housing
The pandemic disrupted international higher education and had an adverse impact on student mobility, writes Prof Joshua Mok, Dean of Graduate School, Lingnan University on the Emerald Global blog
Article "Commentary on kindergarten education scheme in Hong Kong" by Dr. Chen Jiaxin, Research Assistant Professor, School of Graduate Studies (Chinese only)
Prof Joshua Mok, Vice-President of Lingnan University presented a paper called “Mapping UK-East Asia Research Collaboration Partnerships” at the 5th ASEAN + 3 Rectors Conference on 14 Oct.
National Chengchi University & Lingnan University 2021 International Research Seminar: The Changing Context of Global Higher Education in the Post Pandemic
Article "Scholar suggests ways to strengthen the support for dementia patients and their carers" by Prof Vera Tang Mun-yu, Research Assistant Professor of Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies (Chinese only))
Policy and Comparative Development Studies Seminar Series - Topic 1: Increased risk of COVID-19 infection and the plight of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Myanmar under the military coup
Article "How sustainable development goals should be promoted in universities" by Dr Xiong Weiyan, Research Assistant Professor of School of Graduate Studies (Chinese only)
Distinguished scholars and industry leaders from Hong Kong and Mainland China attend the opening ceremony of the DBA in Global Digital Economy and Governance cum Seminar
Peter Chen pursued a successful career in finance after graduating from the MSc in International Banking and Finance. It's the perfect course for someone seeking a high-flying career in finance
Article "World-class research excellence of Hong Kong universities gives China edge in science race" by Prof. Joshua Mok Ka-ho, Vice-President and Dean of School of Graduate Studies (Chinese only)
Article "LU study finds one in five Mainland Chinese university students are considering postgraduate studies abroad after pandemic" by Prof. Joshua Mok Ka-ho, Vice-President and Dean of School of Graduate Studies (Chinese only)
The Chief Executive Mrs Carrie Lam visited Lingnan University on 30 July to look at the latest achievements in age-friendly initiatives, digital media education and humanitarian innovation
Prof Joshua Mok Ka-ho, Vice President of Lingnan University, shares insights on positioning and challenges of local universities in an interview by Hong Kong Progress and Perfection Research Institute
Article “LU Jockey Club Gerontechnology and Smart Ageing Project promotes social innovation and intergenerational harmony” by Prof. Joshua Mok Ka-ho, Vice-President and Dean of School of Graduate Studies (Chinese only)
School of Graduate Studies organises ‘Two-Day Education Leaders’ Training Programme: Inspirations from Hong Kong Disneyland’ experiential learning activity
Research strength of Hong Kong universities helps establish Greater Bay Area as an education hub - An article by Prof Joshua Mok Ka-ho, Vice-President of Lingnan University
Over 50% of LU's research submissions were judged "world-leading" or "internationally excellent" in the UGC's RAE. The RAE processes are "rigorous in assessment and meet the international standard,” says this article in the SCMP.
Joint Research Workshop and Webinar Series on China and India Studies - Topic: Bouncing back from COVID-19: Comparative Perspectives from China and India - Theme: Environmental Studies
The Gerontology and Smart Ageing project team and the HKSTP met with three elderly service organisations and three technology companies to promote the development of user-centric gerontech.
Lingnan University organises International Symposium: Re-imagining African agency in China-Africa Relations in hybrid mode to drive scholarly debates worldwide
Why do upper limits to life expectancy exist and how close are we to them? Hear research by Prof S Jay Olshansky, from University of Illinois at Chicago, at the Aging, Health and Longevity seminar, via Zoom on 26 April. Read more: https://aging.ust.hk/news
Is online teaching as effective as face-to-face instruction? Research led by Prof Joshua Mok, Dean of Graduate School found that most students felt dissatisfied with online tuition.
Joint Research Workshop and Webinar Series on China and India Studies - Topic: Bouncing back from COVID-19: Comparative Perspectives from China and India - Theme: Poverty
Lingnan University organises Postgraduate Conference on Interdisciplinary Learning in hybrid mode to discuss postgraduate studies in the 21st century and beyond
Professor Siu Oi-ling, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Chair Professor of Applied Psychology receives $585,800 under the Humanities and Social Sciences Prestigious Fellowship Scheme (HSSPFS)
Fresh Asian border restrictions frustrate academics and students (Times Higher Education) - Prof Joshua Mok Ka-ho, Vice-President of Lingnan University
Professor Joshua Mok, Vice-President and Dean of Graduate School shares Lingnan's collaboration with mainland institutions and its studies on Greater Bay Area (Chinese only)
Research led by Prof Joshua Mok, Dean of Graduate School, found that 62% of students from China are interested in studying abroad after the pandemic, reversing an earlier trend
Article "Promoting health literacy during the COVID-19 pandemic: economic and political perspectives" by Prof Padmore Adusei Amoah at LU’s Institute of Policy Studies
Prof Joshua Mok shares the strategic importance of international research collaboration promoting positive change and impact with care for society at large in the article on the SCMP newspaper,
In an interview with Commercial Radio, Prof Joshua Mok Ka-ho, Vice-President and Dean of School of Graduate Studies at LU, shared his team’s latest research which revealed that over 80% of Mainland China and Hong Kong university students show no interest in studying abroad after COVID-19 pandemic.
Sustainability is a key part of Lingan's "whole person" approach to learning, Prof Joshua Mok, Dean of Lingnan Graduate School, said in an interview with Times Higher Education.
Peking University, Lingnan University, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison co-organized the education forum to discuss the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on global higher education
Students can learn by using their skills to help the community, said Prof Leonard K Cheng, President of Lingnan University, in an interview with the SCMP newspaper's EdTalk series
What does China's national education agenda mean for international schools? Hear insights from Prof Joshua Mok, Dean of Graduate School, at the digital International and Bilingual Schools China event on 9-11 Nov.
How do the media cover climate change? A new book by Prof Leslie Sklair, with contributions from Prof Joshua Mok and Dr Yuyang Kang, LU Graduate School, says that vested interests have underplayed the risks
Journal of Asian Public Policy, edited by Prof Joshua Mok, Dean of Graduate School, has been accepted by the Social Sciences Citation Index. The SSCI selects the most influential journals in their respective fields
A paper by researchers at Lingnan Graduate School and Sydney University presents policy insights for educational institutions dealing with the effects of the pandemic on international recruitment and collaboration
As Chinese students opt to study closer to home, regionalisation could replace internationalisation as the dominant trend in education, say researchers of Lingnan University
Report by Ming Pao : The legacy of Chinese medicine (An article by Mr Michael Chung W Y, Chinese Medicine Practitioner of Lingnan University Chinese Medicine Clinic)
Do China-Africa relations depend on the well-being of Africans in China and Chinese in Africa? Find out in this article by Prof Amoah, School of Graduate Studies, Lingnan University and Prof Hodzi, University of Liverpool, UK, published on the LSE's blog.
Cities and Governance Seminar Series - Seeing and Planning the Cities of the Greater Bay Area: Extended Urbanism, Intensive (Re)Development, and Regional Innovation
Lingnan has received the maximum of 5 stars in 7 categories of the QS STARS rating system, including teaching, research, and internationalisation. The ratings evaluate worldwide universities across a range of performance indicators
Do students from mainland China plan to study abroad after COVID19? 84.4% say they will not study overseas after the pandemic, says a survey by Prof Joshua Mok, Dean of Graduate School
Do BlackLivesMatter in Hong Kong? Research by Dr Padmore Adusei Amoah, LU Graduate School shows that discrimination against Africans in the city is common, he tells the SCMP newspaper
LU study reveals over 60% of Hong Kong university students have found online learning not as effective as face-to-face teaching during COVID-19 pandemic
LU Jockey Club Gerontechnology and Smart Ageing Project organised a Techstars Startup Weekend with the theme “Innovation for Smart Ageing” from 12 to 14 June 2020
Due to the impact of COVID-19 in the US and UK, Asia has become one of the most popular destinations for postgraduate students from China, Prof Joshua Mok, Dean of Graduate School, tells The Standard
"We in higher education must accept the reality of a paradigm shift," Prof. Leonard K Cheng, President of Lingnan, tells the Real Impact newsletter EmeraldGlobal
WEBINAR PANEL — Higher Education in the Plague Year: The transformative effects of the Covid-19 pandemic – presentation by Professor Joshua Mok, Vice-President, Lingnan (Reported by Campus Morning Mail)
Joint survey of Lingnan University and South China University of Technology shows that Greater Bay Area residents in Mainland China consider epidemic prevention is done better in mainland than in Hong Kong and Macau
Lingnan University & South China University of Technology establish the “Joint Research Centre for Greater Bay Area - Social Policy & Governance” cum Surveys on Youth & University students’ Perceptions on Development Opportunities in the Greater Bay Area
Lingnan University, South China University of Technology and The Education University of Hong Kong co-hosted International Conference on Social Policy and Governance Innovation
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