Towards an International University: Experiences and Perspectives
A delegation from Nanjing University of Science and Technology joined Professor Pengyu Zhu at the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), on 2 November 2026 for a discussion on university internationalisation. The exchange explored how universities can strengthen their international standing through institutional development, talent policies, research commercialisation and collaboration between Hong Kong and mainland China.
Event Details
- Date: 2 November 2026
- Venue: Division of Public Policy (PPOL), HKUST
- Speaker: Professor Pengyu Zhu
- Visiting delegation: Nanjing University of Science and Technology
Discussion Themes
Building an international university brand. The discussion considered the positioning and core elements of an international university, with particular attention to Sino-foreign cooperative education. It examined how institutional identity and educational priorities can inform the development of a distinctive international profile.
Strengthening talent policies and institutional impact. Participants explored how cooperative education arrangements can support improvements in talent recruitment and development, enhance university rankings and extend universities' wider societal influence.
Translating research into practice. The exchange addressed how joint education platforms can facilitate research commercialisation and create opportunities to diversify institutional income, connecting academic capabilities with practical needs.
Learning from HKUST and advancing Hong Kong–mainland collaboration. Drawing on HKUST's experience, the discussion considered administrative and management practices relevant to mainland universities, including Sino-foreign joint institutions. Participants also explored potential areas of collaboration between mainland and Hong Kong universities in education, research and institutional development.
Participants discuss talent development, research commercialisation and opportunities for collaboration.
Delegation from Nanjing University of Science and Technology
The delegation brought together representatives responsible for organisational affairs, academic affairs, finance, campus services, communications, research administration, international cooperation, analytical testing and asset management.
- Zhu Jianfei — Head of the Party Committee Organisation Department
- Yao Wenjin — Director of Academic Affairs and Director of the Faculty Teaching Development Centre
- Xu Jian — Director of Finance
- Luo Yong — Party Committee Secretary, Logistics Services Centre
- Yu Xiang — Deputy Head of the Party Committee Publicity Department and Deputy Director of the Office for Socialist Spiritual Civilisation Development
- Xu Xinyan — Director of the General Management Centre, Institute of Science and Technology
- Zhu Xueqin — Deputy Director of International Exchange and Cooperation
- Long Xuwei — Deputy Director of the Analysis and Testing Centre
- Gao Yu — Deputy General Manager of the Asset Management Company
An exchange on university governance and administrative practices at HKUST PPOL.