Faculty from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) recently shared their valuable insights on the future of higher education at the Times Higher Education (THE) Digital Universities Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur from May 8 to 10. The summit featured over 30 sessions and convened more than 200 delegates, including higher education leaders, industry partners, and policymakers from over 8 countries in Asia.
At the summit, Prof. HUI Pan, Director of HKUST’s Metaverse and Computational Creativity Center (MC2) shared the latest developments of MetaHKUST, the university's campus in the metaverse; and explored the potential and challenges of building a Mixed Reality classroom. He also participated in a panel with speakers from Thailand, China, and Malaysia to discuss the possibilities of using Extended Reality in higher education.
Prof. QU Huamin, Director of HKUST's Interdisciplinary Program Office, shared his perspectives on blockchain's impact on higher education during a panel discussion with leaders from Malaysia and Vietnam.
At HKUST, we are committed to exploring innovative ways to enhance student's learning experience and help shape the future of higher education in Asia and beyond.
