Professor Stephen Cheung Yan-leung, President of The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), convened the 8th Presidential Advisory Group (PAG) on 20 January 2023 to review the progress of different projects and advise on the future strategic developments of the University. 

Professor Cheung briefed PAG on EdUHK’s recent developments in research, knowledge transfer, and social impact initiatives. He said the University would further enhance students’ language proficiency, deepen their understanding of the national development, and continue to nurture outstanding teachers in upholding professional conduct.

Members of PAG reaffirmed the University’s efforts in promoting cross-sector collaboration, especially in the production and dissemination of educational videos on Chinese culture, STEM and parental education for the general public. Recommendations were also made at the meeting on how to promote the resources locally and globally. 

The 8th PAG comprised 16 Members: 

1. The Most Reverend Andrew Chan Au-ming, Archbishop and Primate of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui, Bishop of the Missionary Area of Macau, and Bishop of the Diocese of Western Kowloon
2. Ms Amy Chan Lim-chee, Executive Manager, Racing Development Board/Headmistress, Apprentice Jockeys’ School, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
3. Dr Anissa Chan Wong Lai-kuen, Founding Chairman, Hong Kong Principals’ Institute
4. Mr Daniel Chan Wing-kwong, Former Principal, Po Leung Kuk Laws Foundation College
5. Ms Rowena Cheung Po-man, Principal, Hong Kong Taoist Association Wun Tsuen School
6. Dr Sanly Kam Shau-wan, Consultant, Council of Non-profit Making Organizations for Pre-primary Education
7. Dr Maggie Koong May-kay, Chief Principal, Causeway Bay Victoria Kindergarten and Victoria (China) Education Group, and Co-Founder and Head of Academy, Victoria Shanghai Academy
8. Dr Lam Tai-fai, Chairman of Lam Tai Fai Charitable Foundation and Supervisor of Lam Tai Fai College
9. Ms Leona Lam Wai-ling, Founding Principal, Tai Po Old Market Public School (Plover Cove)
10. Dr Joseph Lee Chung-tak, School Founder and Supervisor, W F Joseph Lee Primary School
11. Mrs Laura Ling Lau Yuet-fun, School Manager, Shatin Public School and President, Special Olympics Hong Kong
12. Ms Shirley Loo, General Secretary, Family Development Foundation
13. Mr Francis Ngai Wah-sing, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Social Ventures Hong Kong
14. Mr Abraham Shek Lai-him, Former Member of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR
15. Mr Tai Hay-lap, Special Adviser to the President, EdUHK
16. Mr Tai Keen-man, Vice-Chairman, The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council 

Front row, from left: Mr Tai Keen-man, Dr Joseph Lee, Dr Sanly Kam, Ms Leona Lam, President Professor Stephen Cheung, Vice President (Academic) and Provost Professor John Lee Chi-kin, Mr Daniel Chan, Mr Tai Hay-lap, and Mr Francis Ngai
Second row, from left: Director of Student Affairs Ms Angie Yeon Yuk-mei, Director of School Partnership and Field Experience Dr Kevin Kam Wai-keung, Director of Communications Mr Perry Lou Yiu-tong, Ms Shirley Loo, Associate Director of School Partnership and Field Experience Ms Mandy Au Yuen-yee, Dr Anissa Chan, Ms Rowena Cheung, and Director of the Centre for Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Education Professor Kenneth Sin Kuen-fung 

From left: Ms Leona Lam, Mr Daniel Chan, Dr Anissa Chan, Dr Sanly Kam, and Mr Tai Hay-lap