Abstract
This article examines the patterns and trends of undergraduate post-graduation outcomes among nine top Chinese universities (the C9 League) over the past decade against the broader context of geo-politics and COVID-19 pandemic. Analyzing data from the institutional report of graduate placement from 2013 to 2022, we find that most C9 university graduates choose to continue education immediately after receiving their bachelor's degree. There is a marked trend that more students choose to further their education domestically rather than study abroad after the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly staying at the same university from which they received their bachelor's. The US is losing its advantage as the top destination country for Chinese education elites whereas the UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore are receiving more Chinese students. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the post-graduation decisions of Chinese elite graduates, who demonstrated a clear shift towards choices associated with lower risk and uncertainty.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 18 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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