Abstract
Higher education worldwide faces significant challenges today due to rapid technological advancements and demographic shifts. Universities are expected to generate cutting-edge knowledge, educate future leaders, and contribute to both local and global society. Students seek higher and better education to become more competitive in the labour market. Moreover, the social and cultural context of East Asia, including Hong Kong, fosters strong educational aspirations among students and parents, encouraging them to pursue postgraduate studies. Over the past two decades, Hong Kong’s postgraduate education has experienced substantial growth at both master’s and doctoral levels, characterised by increased enrollment and diversification of programmes. Despite these developments, ongoing challenges persist, including financial constraints, curriculum quality, and graduate employability. In this seminar, the speaker will share recent research findings on the career development and employability challenges faced by postgraduate students and discuss implications for programme enhancement and institutional policies.
| Date | 29 August 2025 (Friday) |
| Time | 4:00 – 5:00 pm |
| Venue | Online via Zoom |
| Title | Postgraduate Education in Hong Kong: Issues and Challenges |
| Speaker | Professor Jisun JUNG Associate Professor Faculty of Education The University of Hong Kong |
| Moderator | Ms. LUO Jing Crystal Teaching and Learning Manager Centre for Learning, Teaching and Technology (LTTC) The Education University of Hong Kong |
| Language | English |
| Target | For Staff and Postgraduate Students |
Participation in this seminar can be counted towards the Certificate Course “Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education” under the theme “Learning and Teaching Seminars/Workshops”.
