Prime Highlights
- Hong Kong is supporting a study to attract global talent and students.
- The findings will be shared at an international conference.
Key Facts
- Hang Seng University is leading the research project.
- The Chief Executive’s Policy Unit is funding the study.
Background
Hong Kong is using a new policy study to enhance its status as an international education center according to the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit, which supports the study. The project that Hang Seng University conducts aims to attract global talent while maintaining its presence in the country.
The study seeks to investigate methods that enable Hong Kong to attract additional international doctoral students who will establish their professional careers in the city. It also supports the broader goal of developing Hong Kong into a global talent centre under national planning efforts.
The research team compared Hong Kong with countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and the United Kingdom. The initial results demonstrate that Hong Kong successfully attracts students through its scholarship programs and research funding initiatives. The city maintains effective immigration policies together with its academic environment, which serves as a major benefit for retaining talented individuals.
To improve the study’s impact, the policy unit organised discussions with experts, industry leaders and academics. These meetings facilitated the exchange of ideas and ensured that actual policy decisions could be supported by the research.
The findings will be shared at an international conference in May. Hong Kong will present its approach to a global audience. Researchers from different countries will attend, giving them a chance to share ideas and learn from each other.
Officials said the initiative reflects ongoing efforts to connect government, academia and industry. Over the past two years, several policy events have been held to support collaboration and practical research outcomes.
Researchers involved in the project have also received recognition for their contributions. They said the goal is to ensure research leads to real improvements in policy, supports economic growth and benefits society as a whole.
