HKU Faculty of Education and Margulan University sign a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen academic collaborations
Updated on April 19, 2024 (Fri)
The Faculty of Education (the Faculty) at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and Margulan University (Pavlodar Pedagogical University named after Alkey Margulan) have officially established a partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on April 19, 2024 at HKU. The signing ceremony, officiated by Professor Yang Rui, Dean of Education and Professor Zhanbol Zhilbayev, Rector of Margulan University, signifies the dedication of both institutions to engage in a range of initiatives, including academic exchange and collaborative research projects.
In the opening speech, Professor Yang Rui highlighted the significance of this partnership in strengthening educational ties between the two institutions, as well as promoting cultural interactions among academics and students from Kazakhstan and Hong Kong. He anticipated that this partnership would contribute to the broader goal of nurturing cross-cultural understanding and facilitating knowledge exchange along the Belt and Road, and further benefit the advancement of education on a global scale.
Professor Zhanbol Zhilbayev expressed that both institutions had demonstrated strong commitment to conducting impactful research across various fields. He expected that the partnership would leverage the strengths and expertise of both parties, forging a mutually beneficial collaboration that drives innovation in education and nurtures outstanding educators in both regions.
The signing of the MOU was witnessed by Professor Lawrence Ng and Professor Catherine Chan from the Faculty of Education at HKU, and Professor Olga Andryuchshenko and Professor Bauyrzhan Yessengeldin from Margulan University. With a shared dedication to providing quality education and fostering academic exchange between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan, the Faculty of Education at HKU and Margulan University are enthusiastic about embarking on this transformative journey, which holds great potential in creating a platform for visionary educational practices and interdisciplinary research collaborations.
