Dear Colleagues and Students, 
The Division of Public Policy of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), together with the Department of Asian and Policy Studies and the Academy of Hong Kong Studies of The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), cordially invite you to attend the following Policy Dialogue Series featuring Professor Anthony Cheung, former Secretary for Transport and Housing (2012-17), and Advisor (Public Administration) at EdUHK and Adjunct Professor at HKUST, and  Professor Lui Tai-lok, Chair Professor of Hong Kong Studies at EdUHK. Details of the seminar are as follows:

Policy Dialogue Series 2022-23:
Education and Science: Does STEM education matter in Hong Kong’s move into an innovation & technology hub?
Hong Kong is a latecomer in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, which began to be promoted since late 2015. In his inaugural Policy Address in October 2023, CE John Lee emphasizes the promotion of STEAM (with the addition of the Arts) education “for all”, “for fun” and “for diversity” in primary and secondary schools, to build a solid foundation for students in support of Innovation & Technology development in the city. What matters in STEAM education and how essential is it for Hong Kong to become a regional I&T hub?

Date    18 March 2023 (Saturday)
Time    10:00 am – 12:00 noon (Hong Kong Time, UTC+8)
Format    Hybrid Mode

1.    In-person
Venue: Room A-G/F-08 (University Reception), Cho Kwai Chee Foundation Building, The Education University of Hong Kong

2.    Online via Zoom
Language    English
Speakers    Professor Anthony B.L. Cheung, EdUHK/HKUST
Professor Lui Tai-lok, EdUHK
Professor Naubahar Sharif, HKUST
Moderator    Professor Peter T.Y. Cheung, EdUHK
Registration    https://bit.ly/3SmlPZ3

About the speakers and moderator
Professor Anthony Cheung （張炳良教授）is an Advisor (Public Administration) at EdUHK, and an Adjunct Professor of HKUST. He was the former President of EdUHK before retitling (2008-12) and the former Secretary for Transport and Housing (2012-17). 
Professor Lui Tai-lok （呂大樂教授）is Chair Professor of Hong Kong Studies, Director of the Academy of Hong Kong Studies at EdUHK.
Professor Naubahar Sharif （白立邦教授）is Acting Head of the Division of Public Policy at HKUST. 
Professor Peter T. Y. Cheung （張贊賢教授） is Head and Professor (Practice) of the Department of Social Sciences at EdUHK. 

About the Policy Dialogue Series
The two universities cooperate again to host The Policy Dialogue Series which began in 2018-19 and is now in its fifth annual series. Professor Anthony Cheung and Professor Lui Tai-lok will be joined by other speakers in the relevant fields to explore some critical issues and public policy challenges facing Hong Kong. The Policy Dialogue Series is interactive and encourages the participation of the EdUHK and HKUST communities as well as members of the public who are concerned about Hong Kong’s future. 

Date and Time    Topic    Replay/Registration
29 October 2022 (Sat)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon    The Still Unending Pandemic: 
Need for a policy breakthrough?    https://youtu.be/bRMeoALmObM

3 December 2022 (Sat)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon    Development vs. Environment: 
An irreconcilable dilemma?    https://youtu.be/Q5Ii-ybX-9U

7 January 2023 (Sat)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon    Giving Hope to Young People:
What matters and how?    https://youtu.be/Gt4JzuwQF3Y

11 February 2023 (Sat)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon    Hong Kong and the World:
Still connected and valued internationally?    https://youtu.be/9lRmrrhVCgk

18 March 2023 (Sat)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon    Education and Science:
Does STEM education matter in Hong Kong’s move into an innovation & technology hub?    https://bit.ly/3SmlPZ3 

All are welcome!
Division of Public Policy, 
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Department of Asian and Policy Studies, 
The Education University of Hong Kong

Academy of Hong Kong Studies, 
The Education University of Hong Kong

Enquiry    
Mr Johnny Wong (EdUHK)    2948 8622 | wchungyin@eduhk.hk
Ms Oriana Fan (HKUST)    3469 2752 | orianafan@ust.hk