Internationalisation and Local Engagement
1. Enhancing Visibility and Reputation through Local and International Networks
We aim to strengthen our global presence by forging strategic partnerships with leading institutions across the world. Building a diverse and high-quality network of collaborations will enhance our academic reputation and facilitate impactful joint initiatives.
Key Performance Indicators
Develop at least five new Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) partners in Europe and North America with strong global research reputations by 2026.
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Host or co-host two or more seminars or conferences annually at the local, regional (e.g., Greater Bay Area), or international level, promoting such activities at the Faculty level.
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Develop at least three new MoU partners in Belt and Road countries with strong regional or global research reputations by 2027.
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Establish an annual review and audit process for all MoUs with Faculty partners to assess activities and prestige; agreements will be renewed or discontinued based on outcomes.
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For each MoU partnership, ensure that within a 3-year cycle there is at least one externally publicised activity (e.g., joint conferences, invited talks) and four collaborative activities (e.g., co-supervision of PhD students, peer review of publications, student exchange, staff sabbatical, or research/teaching collaborations, including COIL).
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2. Broadening Global Awareness of Staff and Students
Our goal is to increase international exposure among staff and students, fostering a truly global academic community. This involves expanding opportunities for mobility, exchange, and intercultural engagement to enrich their professional and personal development.
Key Performance Indicators
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Achieve 80% of sabbaticals involving 3+ weeks international exposure by 2028.
Expand at least two MoU partnerships to include new Student Exchange Agreements (SEAs) by January 2028.
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Establish a Strategic Committee on Student Exchange to achieve the target of 8% of FEHD undergraduate students participating in 4+ weeks international experiences (e.g., semester abroad or 4+-week programmes) by the end of 2028.
3. Promoting Cultural Diversity among Staff and Students
We are committed to cultivating a culturally diverse environment that values international experience and perspectives. By attracting staff with international backgrounds and supporting intercultural exchange, we aim to foster an inclusive academic community.
Key Performance Indicators
Establish the number of academic staff with international experiences (including doctoral study overseas and working experience in universities internationally) and set a future target as a more meaningful measure of internationalisation than the number of international faculty by citizenship by the end of 2025.
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Recruit staff with international experiences by posting 1–2 job advertisements through targeted international bodies annually.
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Host six or more visiting RPg students (Pre-doctoral Scholars) each year.
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4. Empowering Diverse Engagement through International Community and Research Collaborations
Our focus is on creating impactful, inclusive collaborations that connect us with diverse communities worldwide. We seek to develop a globally engaged research and community network that promotes knowledge sharing, social impact, and intercultural understanding.
Key Performance Indicators
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Increase the number of International Research Network countries by 1–2 annually.
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Increase the number of staff serving as advisory board members for relevant schools and communities, achieving an annual growth rate of 3% by July 2027.
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By the end of 2026, establish an annual tracking mechanism to record and recognise staff contributions, including pro bono or low-cost professional services, knowledge sharing with diverse local and non-local community organisations, and leadership positions in academic associations and journals.
