“Hong Kong is the only city in the world with five universities ranked among the global top 100.” This talking point has become one of the Hong Kong government’s favourite slogans. It has appeared in government press releases and official speeches, including Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s policy address last year. Though pleasing to the…
A university ranking that once had the reputation in China as one of the world’s most authoritative measures of higher education has become the subject of ridicule on social media. The QS World University Rankings, produced by the London-based education consultancy Quacquarelli Symonds since 2004, has long been regarded as a “gold standard” for comparing…
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Hong Kong does not lack scientific talent and has long excelled in academic research. But its market has been too small to grow its own tech industries. However, as China emerges as a science powerhouse, the city now has a chance to raise its game and join the big league. Fifteen facilities in Hong Kong…
Hong Kong’s return to the top three in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook is more than a statistical milestone; it is a testament to the collective efforts of our entire society. Our government, business, academia and civil society have all played a part in restoring confidence, stability and ambition. This resurgence has not come easily,…
Over 50 UK universities have dropped in the latest QS World University Rankings, with funding concerns emerging as a key factor behind the decline. In the 2026 edition of the global rankings, 54 UK universities saw a fall in position. While four institutions made it to the top ten, including Imperial College London, which retained…