{"id":3604,"date":"2026-01-08T12:39:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T04:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qshesummits.com\/asia-pacific\/?page_id=3604"},"modified":"2026-01-09T16:46:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T08:46:16","slug":"about-the-education-university-of-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/qshesummits.com\/asia-pacific\/about-the-education-university-of-hong-kong\/","title":{"rendered":"About The Education University of Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;About The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:3&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) is a publicly funded university dedicated to the advancement of learning and teaching through a broad range of multidisciplinary academic and research programmes. With a proud legacy in teacher education spanning more than a century, EdUHK attained full university status in 2016 and has since grown into a leading institution in the Asia Pacific region.<\/p>\n<p>EdUHK has achieved remarkable global recognition, being ranked 12th worldwide in the Education in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, with four additional subjects ranked among the top 350 globally, and 152nd in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026. These achievements reflect the University\u2019s strong commitment to academic excellence, impactful research, and international engagement. EdUHK places particular emphasis on educational research, digital learning, sustainability, and the integration of theory and practice to address contemporary and future challenges in education.<\/p>\n<p>Guided by its <em>Strategic Plan 2025\u20132031<\/em>, \u2018Education Futures\u2019, EdUHK is focused on nurturing future-ready educators and talents with strong professional and digital competence, positive values, with local, national and global perspectives. The University is committed to advancing research, development, and innovation to deliver meaningful social impact, contributing to sustainable development, and strengthening internationalisation. Through collaboration, innovation, and a dedication to social progress, EdUHK continues to enhance its role as a leading university in the Asia Pacific region and beyond.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_images_carousel images=&#8221;3609,3610,3611&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_no&#8221; autoplay=&#8221;yes&#8221; hide_pagination_control=&#8221;yes&#8221; wrap=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_images_carousel images=&#8221;3613,3612,3608&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_no&#8221; autoplay=&#8221;yes&#8221; hide_pagination_control=&#8221;yes&#8221; wrap=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Welcome Message&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:3&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]Dear Distinguished Guests,<\/p>\n<p>It is my great pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all of you attending the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2026 in Bali, Indonesia. As co-host of this significant event in the region, The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) is honoured to partner in bringing together higher education leaders, scholars, and industry experts from across the region and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>EdUHK is a publicly funded university dedicated to the advancement of learning and teaching through a diverse offering of multidisciplinary academic and research programmes. We have a proud legacy in teacher education that spans more than a century, and achieved full university status in 2016. Today, EdUHK stands as a leading institution with a long history in teacher education in the Asia Pacific region, committed to excellence in education, research innovation, and the advancement of knowledge with sustainable impact on social progress. Guided by our Strategic Plan 2025\u20132031 themed &#8220;Education Futures&#8221;, we are committed to nurturing future-ready educators and talents with positive values, advancing breakthrough research for societal impact, contributing to sustainable development, and promoting internationalisation \u2014 all to lead educational innovation and create sustainable progress in an ever-changing digital era.<\/p>\n<p>We are proud to co-host the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific in this remarkable year in Bali, a city with rich cultural heritage and spirit of harmony, providing a unique opportunity to engage in transformative discussions on shaping the future of education in the Asia Pacific region. We hope to offer a vital platform for exploring critical educational challenges, sharing insights, and driving transformative change in the higher education sector through meaningful dialogue on skills development, research collaboration, and institutional partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>I warmly invite you to make the most of this invaluable opportunity to fully engage in the sessions, share insights, and forge meaningful partnerships that will shape the future of education for generations to come.<\/p>\n<p>On behalf of The Education University of Hong Kong, I wish you an enriching and memorable experience at the summit.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/qshesummits.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Prof-John-Lee_EdUHK_-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3605\" width=\"200px\" height=\"auto\" style=\"border-radius: 50%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qshesummits.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Prof-John-Lee_EdUHK_-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qshesummits.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Prof-John-Lee_EdUHK_-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/qshesummits.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Prof-John-Lee_EdUHK_.jpg 323w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Professor John Chi-Kin LEE<\/strong><br \/>\nPresident, The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;About The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:3&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) is a publicly funded university dedicated to the advancement of learning and teaching through a broad range of multidisciplinary academic and research programmes. 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