International Symposium on UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities: Hong Kong as a learning city (2016)

Powerpoint presentation of the International Symposium on UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities

This symposium is co-organized by UNESCO-UNEVOC Centre (Hong Kong) and UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (Hamburg) to initate discussions about the different facets of Hong kong as a learning city and begin the process of engaging Hong Kong in the global network.

Programme Agenda

Introduction to the Symposium

Setting the stage:review of the sysmposium objectives - by Dr. Margarita Pavlova, Director of UNESCO-UNEVOC Centre (Hong Kong)

Session 1: Concept of learning cities and UNESCO framework

Challenges of new SDGs: what is the role of learning cities - by Mr. Valdes Cotera, Raul, The Head of the Global Learning Cities Program at the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong learning

Session 2: Hong Kong experiences: an education perspective

Hong Kong as a Learning city: visions and realities - by Dr. Chan Ka Ki, Catherine, Deputy Secretary for Education, HKSAR

The British Council: Contributions towards the Learning cities practices in Hong Kong - by Sophia Chan-Combrink, Head of Education and Society British Council, Hong Kong

Benchmarking of the institutional impact - by Dr. Margarita Pavlova, Director of UNESCO-UNEVOC Centre (Hong Kong)

The Elder Academy - Dr. Maureen Tam, Director of the Elder Academy, EdUHK

Session 4. Stakeholders role: Activities that can support Hong Kong as a Learning city

The role of Quality Assurance to Support Hong Kong as a Learning City - by Ms. Dorte Kristoffersen, Executive Director, HKCAAVQ

A vibrant culture of learning: a Youth Square perspective - by Ms. Doris Luey, Executive Director of Youth Square

Shenzhen polytechnic’s further education engagements: consolidating a reputation of Shenzhen as a Learning City - by Dr. David Fan, Head of the UNEVOC Centre, Shenzhen Polytechnic

Session 5. Challenges and trends in establishing Learning cities

Challenges in establishing Astana as a learning city - by Dr. Zhanbol Zhilbayev, the President of the Academy of Education, Kazakhstan

Five steps on the way to the Learning city: a Russian model - by Professor Nikolay Lobanov, Director of the Research Institute of Socio-economic and Education issues of lifelong learning, Leningrad State University n.a. Pushkin, Russia

Building up a Learning City: Quality, Accountability vs Diversity - by Dr. Chan Cheuk Hay, President, HKCT

International Symposium by UNEVOC Centre (Hong Kong) and UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (2015)