It is my great pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all of you to the upcoming event hosted by Lingnan University with the theme of “Exploring New Outlook for China’s Higher Education: The Role of Liberal Arts Education in the Digital Era.” As one of the leading liberal arts universities in Asia, Lingnan University is committed to fostering innovative and critical thinking, and we believe that this event will provide an excellent platform for us to explore the latest developments and trends in higher education in China.

The event will feature a series of keynote talks, a president forum, and a panel discussion that will cover a wide range of topics related to higher education, including AI, how liberal arts can promote STEM-related disciplines, internationalization, student learning, and employability. We are honored to have a distinguished group of leaders and experts joining us for this event, and we look forward to their insights and perspectives on these important issues.

As we all know, China’s higher education system has undergone significant changes and reforms in recent years, with a growing emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship, internationalization, student learning, and employability. Lingnan University, with its profound history and contemporary focus, is committed to staying at the forefront. We believe that this event will provide a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, share best practices, and explore new ways of working together to promote higher education development in China.

I would like to take this opportunity to invite scholars, experts, and educators to join us for this exciting event. Whether you are interested in exploring the impact of AI, how liberal arts can promote STEM-related disciplines, or the role of liberal arts graduates in the digital era, there will be something for everyone at this event. We hope that you will find it both informative and inspiring, and we look forward to your active participation and contributions.

In closing, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of our partners and sponsors who have generously supported this event. Your support and collaboration have been invaluable, and we look forward to working together with you to promote higher education in the digital era.

I look forward to seeing you at the event.

Prof Joe Qin
President
Lingnan University

QS Quacquarelli Symonds.

QS Higher Ed Pre-Summit: Asia Pacific 2023