On 24 March, 2026, the webinar “Ideas and Universities Dialogue Series” was successfully held. The event was co-organised by the Graduate School of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) and the Centre for Global Higher Education (CGHE), with support from the Asia Pacific Higher Education Research Partnership (APHERP). The session was moderated by Dr Ke Guoguo from the School of Transdisciplinary Studies at HSUHK, featuring Professor Chan Sheng-Ju, Distinguished Professor and Vice President of National Chung Cheng University, as the keynote speaker.
The webinar explored the transition of educational diplomacy from traditional cultural affinity to AI-driven organizational diffusion. During the session, Professor Chan shared his latest research findings on international scholarship alumni. He pointed out that the effectiveness of educational diplomacy should extend beyond establishing cultural affinity and focus on achieving substantive organisational diffusion.
Professor Chan introduced a three-stage framework of “Affinity, Integration, and Influence,” emphasising that the key to long-term impact lies in whether alumni can effectively apply their acquired knowledge to local practices (Integration) and drive institutional change when holding leadership positions (Influence). Furthermore, the webinar discussed the role of Artificial Intelligence, noting that AI-driven digital networks can enhance the efficiency of knowledge transfer, providing a reference for the future design of international education programmes—particularly in combining application-oriented approaches with leadership cultivation.
This event is part of the “Ideas and Universities Dialogue Series”, which explores various transitions in higher education through ongoing academic exchange. The next webinar in the series is scheduled for 31 March, 2026. For further details, please refer to the event announcement.