Abstract
The Hong Kong government proposed a strategic initiative in the 2023 policy address to further promote the "talent grabbing" plan and strive to create an excellent educational environment in Hong Kong. Specific measures will increase the quota for non-local undergraduate students at eight public universities to 40%, and the number of non-local students will increase to 6,000. This policy shift reflects the Government's intention to strengthen Hong Kong's position as a regional education hub. This study aims to evaluate the significance of increasing non-local student quotas in public universities in Hong Kong and to conduct an in-depth analysis of the impact of quota changes on local and non-local students' access to higher education. This study is based on social capital theory, adopts a purposive snowball sampling method, and selects ten undergraduate students (five local students and five non-local students) at public universities in Hong Kong as the research subjects to explore various forms of social capital impacts. The social capital theory examines the social networks, social relationships, and social connections possessed by individuals, which affect their access to education and resources, so increasing the number of non-local students placed in universities will have different impacts on the access to education resources and opportunities for other groups of students.
The research findings underscore the need for strategic planning in Hong Kong's higher education policy. Insights include the importance of balanced resource allocation to avoid disadvantaging local or non-local students, comprehensive support systems to manage academic stress and promote language proficiency, and the need to enhance infrastructure to cater to increased student populations. These findings guide future developments by emphasizing the importance of considering all students' diverse needs and experiences in policymaking to foster an inclusive, effective, and supportive educational environment.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 17 Nov 2023 |
| Event | Conference for Higher Education Research (CHER) – Hong Kong 2023: Education for Sustainability: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Higher Education - Lingnan University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Duration: 17 Nov 2023 → 18 Nov 2023 https://www.ln.edu.hk/sgs/cher2023 |
Conference
| Conference | Conference for Higher Education Research (CHER) – Hong Kong 2023: Education for Sustainability: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Higher Education |
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| Country/Territory | Hong Kong |
| City | Hong Kong |
| Period | 17/11/23 → 18/11/23 |
| Other | The impact of ChatGPT is being felt across higher education globally, but it represents just one of the emerging research directions in this field. The landscape of higher education has been evolving constantly, with practitioners encountering a diverse range of challenges and opportunities. In order to establish a sustainable higher education environment that can keep pace with society's advancements, it is crucial to facilitate collaboration between universities and institutional leaders to exchange best practices, develop innovative curricula and pedagogy that accommodate changes in technology, ensure that access to learning is equitable and society's advancements does not exacerbate educational disparities, and address the emotional and social needs of students in response to the evolving landscape of higher education. |
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