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Centre for Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies

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The Centre for Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies

The Centre for Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies (CHELPS) represents the first and only higher education centre in Hong Kong building relationships with others in Mainland China, East Asia and worldwide. CHELPS is led by Executive Co-Directors, Professor Anatoly Oleksiyenko, Dr Suyan Pan and Dr Weiyan Xiong and draw on expertise in higher education studies from across The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK). CHELPS enhances the quality of research communication and collaborations while connecting scholars and innovative practitioners in the Greater Bay Area, Greater China, Asia, and the world. Our open access journals provide a platform for intellectual debate and exchange between higher education scholars worldwide.

The Centre's academic and development programmes include the Master of Arts in Global Higher Education from September 2024, an executive higher education leadership programme, a summer institute, and an intellectual leadership programme. CHELPS welcomes international scholars and institutional leaders eager to learn from Chinese and Asian experiences, as well as building stronger research networks in the field of regional and global higher education.

Forthcoming Conference

8th ChinaHE Conference

Join the 8th ChinaHE Conference: Bridges and Boundaries – China’s Global Higher Education Partnerships. Hosted by the Education University of Hong Kong on 6 March 2026, this landmark event brings together scholars, educators, policymakers, and practitioners to explore the evolution of international higher education collaborations involving China. Now in its eighth edition, the ChinaHE network's annual conference fosters critical dialogue on transnational education, partnerships, mobility, and transformative shifts in global higher education landscapes. Attend in person or online to engage with cutting-edge research and build connections across borders.

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Upcoming Events

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24Mar2026

Global Higher Education Webinars - AI in Organisational Behaviour: Experiential Learning Through the RACE Framework and Team-Based Case Scenarios

Dr Antigoni Papadimitrou
State University of New York

AI in Organisational Behaviour: Experiential Learning Through the RACE Framework and Team-Based Case Scenarios

Dr Antigoni Papadimitrou from State University of New York will share insights from the study involving the top 25 U.S. universities with the highest-ranked computer science programs. Her investigation focuses on policies encompassing teaching, learning, research, and innovation, and analyzes how these policies use a framework that includes five key concepts: data ethics, data protection, fairness and equity, responsibility/accountability, and transparency/auditing.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnfaXEo4X0L7nXJyL1zf7bw

21:00 - 22:00 HKT

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23Apr2026

How can Ukrainian Scientists Abroad Contribute to Rebuilding Ukraine's Research and Higher Education System?

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Our Major Activities, Events and Initiatives

Higher Education Seminars

Higher Education Seminars

Join our ongoing series of expert-led seminars exploring critical issues in university governance, leadership, and global higher education trends. Featuring international speakers and discussions on topics like agency in higher education contexts, European university boards, and more.

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Global Higher Education Webinars, hosted by Prof Anatoly Oleksiyenko

Global Higher Education Webinars, hosted by Prof Anatoly Oleksiyenko

Engage with timely global higher education topics through webinars curated and hosted by Prof. Anatoly Oleksiyenko. Covering resilience in crisis, intellectual leadership, internationalisation challenges, and academic freedom, streamed via our dedicated Global Higher Ed Webinars channel.

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MA Student Internship Programme

MA Student Internship Programme

Hands-on internship opportunities for MA students in global higher education, offering practical experience in research, policy analysis, event coordination, and academic projects under expert supervision to bridge theory and professional practice.

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Higher Education Dialogue Series

Higher Education Dialogue Series

A dynamic series fostering open dialogues on pressing themes in higher education, such as what it means for universities to be truly "international," governance complexities, and leadership ethics in a neoliberal era—designed to spark debate and collaboration.

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Research Seminars on "What do we mean by doing research?"

Research Seminars on "What do we mean by doing research?"

Reflective seminars delving into the essence, ethics, and practices of conducting meaningful research in higher education. These sessions examine methodologies, purposes, and real-world implications to inspire thoughtful scholarship and inquiry.

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