International Classroom Series – Dr Zhuang Huijuan Shares Understanding and Practices of Global Competence in Sino-foreign Cooperative Universities 

International Classroom Series – Dr Zhuang Huijuan Shares Understanding and Practices of Global Competence in Sino-foreign Cooperative Universities 

On 13 May 2025, Dr Zhuang Huijuan from South China Normal University delivered a seminar titled “Understanding and Practices of Global Competence in Sino-foreign Cooperative Universities.” This event was the fifth session in the International Classroom series. Dr Zhuang emphasized the importance of global competence in today’s interconnected world, particularly within the context of Sino-foreign […]

International Classroom Series – Dr Kristof Fenyvesi Explores STEAM Education, Responsible AI, and Planetary Wellbeing

International Classroom Series – Dr Kristof Fenyvesi Explores STEAM Education, Responsible AI, and Planetary Wellbeing

On 7 April 2025, the seminar titled “From Sustainability to Planetary Wellbeing: Raising Action Competence with STEAM Education and Responsible AI” was held, featuring Dr Kristof Fenyvesi from the University of Jyväskylä. Dr Fenyvesi emphasized the critical role of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education in fostering sustainability and promoting planetary well-being. He […]

International Classroom Series – Dr Li Man Kong Explores Welfare, Well-being, and Alternative Economic Measures

International Classroom Series – Dr Li Man Kong Explores Welfare, Well-being, and Alternative Economic Measures

On 2 April 2025, Dr Li Man Kong of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong presented “Welfare, Well-being, and Economic Measurement: The Limitation of GDP from a Historical Perspective”. In this insightful session, Dr Li traced the historical development of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a dominant economic indicator, critically examining its inadequacy in […]

International Classroom Series – Professor Angela Hou Shares Insights on University Sustainability and Global Rankings

International Classroom Series – Professor Angela Hou Shares Insights on University Sustainability and Global Rankings

Professor Angela Yung Chi Hou of National Chengchi University delivered an inspirational seminar on March 27, 2025, titled “Sustainability and University Governance in Asia and Taiwan: How do Global Rankings and Quality Assurance Measure Universities’ SDGs?” as part of the second session in the International Classroom series. Drawing from her extensive expertise in higher education […]

Professor Tristan McCowan from UCL Kicks Off International Classroom Series at HSUHK

Professor Tristan McCowan from UCL Kicks Off International Classroom Series at HSUHK

On 14 March 2025, the School of Transdisciplinary Studies (STS), in collaboration with the Graduate School (GS) of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK), cp-launched the International Classroom Series, a new seminar platform for global dialogue on climate, wellbeing, and sustainability. The inaugural seminar, “Internationalisation of Higher Education: Help or Hindrance to Climate […]

International Classroom for Climate Change, Wellbeing and Sustainability

International Classroom for Climate Change, Wellbeing and Sustainability

March – June 2025 The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong |  Hybrid Registration The School of Transdisciplinary Studies, in collaboration with Graduate School, is pleased to launch the International Classroom for Climate Change, Wellbeing, and Sustainability. This initiative is a collaborative seminar series, co-organised by leading universities and academic networks worldwide. It aims to […]