On 19 May, Professor Joshua Mok Ka-ho was invited by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) to share insights from the recently funded research project under the Public Policy Research Funding Scheme of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, “Strategies to Attract and Retain High-Calibre Talents to Pursue Further Studies at Doctorate Level in Hong Kong for Nurturing Specialised Talents that will Contribute to Hong Kong’s Development” (Project No. E2025.B1201).
The invitation reflected the relevance of the project to ongoing discussions on the integration, well-being and long-term retention of incoming talents and their family members in Hong Kong. During the sharing session, Professor Mok presented the project’s key findings and discussed their policy implications with the representatives from the social service sector.
The session created a valuable platform for dialogue between academic researchers and social service leaders. By bringing together research evidence and frontline experience, the discussion deepened understanding of the practical challenges faced by talent communities and contributed to more inclusive policy thinking. The project demonstrates strong social impact by translating academic research into wider policy and community discussions. Its findings provide evidence for the development of more comprehensive support measures for high-calibre talents and their families, thereby strengthening Hong Kong’s attractiveness as an international education and talent hub.
