New interdisciplinary learning and policy research hub convenes global top-tier academics to nurture policymakers and connect East and West through Hong Kong
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Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and fractured international relations, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has launched a new School of Governance and Policy (SGP) that aims to foster dialogue and train a new generation of policymakers.
The interdisciplinary school stands out by convening a powerful convergence of global intellectual leadership and cross-disciplinary expertise. By integrating the strengths of the Social Sciences, Business, and Law, the School creates a unique academic environment.
According to Professor Kenneth Wong, Director of the SGP, the initiative comes at a time when collaboration is increasingly urgent as tensions are best addressed through dialogue.
Long recognised as an international city, Hong Kong offers access to global networks while maintaining close ties with the Chinese Mainland. Its institutional strengths, including the use of English, rule of law and openness to international exchange are what he sees as enabling conditions for sustained dialogue.
Operating under “one country, two systems”, Hong Kong also provides access to both Chinese Mainland perspectives and international viewpoints, creating a setting where different ideas can be exchanged more freely. And it is against this backdrop that Hong Kong is well positioned to foster international dialogue.
“We want to create a hub of global conversation here in Hong Kong,” said Wong. “People do not often have the opportunity to sit down, understand one another’s perspectives and keep an open dialogue.”
The School’s flagship academic programme is the Master of Governance and Policy, which will admit its first cohort this year.
Structured as a one-year programme, it draws on expertise from multiple disciplines, including economics, political science and law, so as to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how policy is developed and implemented.
Source: News - South China Morning Post
