Visit by Australian Consul-General
Ms Elizabeth Ward, Australian Consul-General to Hong Kong and Macau, paid her first visit to The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) with Ms Katie O’Rourke, Consul (Political and Economic) on 11 October 2021, to explore collaboration opportunities between the Australian community in Hong Kong and the University.
EdUHK President Professor Stephen Cheung Yan-leung gave a presentation to the visiting delegation on the history and the latest developments at the University, and the guests shared their insights into higher education and other areas. They also met with the directors of Centre for Child and Family Science, Centre for Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Education, and Integrated Centre for Wellbeing to learn about their work and future plans concerning early childhood education, special needs and inclusive education, children development and support to families.
(From left) Mrs Patricia Lau, Director of Alumni Affairs and Development, Professor Chetwyn Chan Che-hin, Vice President (Research and Development), Ms Katie O’Rourke, Ms Elizabeth Ward, President Professor Stephen Cheung Yan-leung, and Dr Simon Xu Shenglang, Associate Vice President (Global Affairs)
Professor Kevin Chung Kien-hoa, and Dr Ian Lam Chun-bun, Director and Co-Director of the Centre for Child and Family Science, introducing their Take a SIP (Science-Informed Parenting) Project
The guests meet with Professor Kenneth Sin Kuen-fung, Director of the Centre for Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Education, and students of the Jockey Club Youth Academy for Special Educational Needs
Dr Kevin Yuen Chi-pun, Director of the Integrated Centre for Wellbeing, presenting facilities at the Sensory Integration Room