Inside Lingnan University’s liberal arts education for the digital era
Utilising collaboration and innovation to make a global impact with teaching and research
As part of THE Connect’s Research Stories series, leaders from Hong Kong’s Lingnan University sat down with Times Higher Education to discuss how they create pathways for both staff and students.
S Joe Qin, president
“We are in a great position to venture and lead with this liberal arts education model.”
President Professor S Joe Qin discusses his vision for Lingnan University, its storied past and promising future.
Pun Ngai, chair professor and head, Department of Cultural Studies
“We have to promote diversity... through mutual support we can overcome certain difficulties.”
Professor Pun Ngai talks about the many opportunities Lingnan offers its staff and students to create social impact and engagement.
Jonathan Fong, associate professor, Science Unit
“It’s important to us to show that we’re doing something of worth. We are training the next generation of citizens.”
Lingnan’s Science Unit values collaboration with local communities across many disciplines. Professor Jonathan Fong shares the details.
William Hayward, chair professor of psychology and dean, Faculty of Social Sciences
“We’re definitely an ambitious institution... engaging with partners globally really gives us insight.”
Taking an interdisciplinary approach enables innovation in Lingnan’s teaching and research. Professor William Hayward explains how this is accomplished.
William Liu Guanglin, professor, Department of History
“You have to ask this important question: what is your unique contribution?”
Economic history is full of rich and detailed examples of how to take an interdisciplinary approach. Professor William Liu Guanglin provides further insights.
Yau Yung, professor of urban studies, School of Graduate Studies
“We can help make our society more sustainable, equitable and inclusive.”
Creating real-world impact and a more sustainable future, Professor Yau Yung explains how his work tackling Hong Kong’s unsafe and inadequate housing embodies Lingnan’s values.
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