Keynote Speakers
Prof CAI Yuzhuo
Professor in the Department of Education Policy and Leadership
The Education University of Hong Kong, China
Biography
Dr. Yuzhuo Cai is a Professor in the Department of Education Policy and Leadership and Co-Director of the Global Research Institute for Finnish Education at the Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK). Prior to joining EdUHK, he spent over two decades at Tampere University in Finland. He serves as an editor for the Journal of Studies in International Education, Triple Helix, and the Journal of the Knowledge Economy. Recognised as one of Stanford’s Top 2% Scientists in education, his internationally acclaimed research focuses on institutional theory, the internationalisation of higher education, the Triple Helix innovation model, and graduate employability.
“Transition Toward a Sustainable Entrepreneurial University: Foundational Shifts in the Internationalisation of Higher Education”
Abstract:
This presentation explores the transition from entrepreneurial universities to sustainable entrepreneurial universities (SEUs), emphasizing their evolving societal engagement. It focuses on the internationalisation dimension, drawing insights from the concept of internationalization of higher education for society (IHES). As innovation ecosystems supplant traditional systems, SEUs emerge with unique roles in promoting sustainable societal impact, requiring a reimagined approach to internationalisation of higher education (IoHE).
The presenter rethinks IoHE by addressing three key questions:
1) What are the implications of contemporary societal transitions for IoHE?
2) How can universities leverage internationalisation to enhance societal transformations?
3) What does reforming IoHE rationales mean for university-society relations?
By integrating these perspectives, the presentation offers a framework for aligning internationalisation with the sustainable goals of SEUs, fostering deeper societal contributions.
