Upcoming seminar

Seminar series: “Use of Organisational Theories in Higher Education Research” by Dr Yuzhuo Cai

Please register at: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_regform.aspx?guest=Y&UEID=96606

ASSESSING THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND SCHOLARLY INFLUENCE OF RECTORS AT INDONESIA’S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES: A COMBINED BIBLIOMETRIC AND SCHOLASTIC EVALUATION.*

Time: 4:00 pm- 5:20 pm (HKT)
Date: Nov 14, 2024
Mode: by ZOOM​​​​​​​
Speaker: Dr. Bayu Indra Pratama (Universitas Brawijaya);
Chair: Professor HORTA, Hugo (The University of Hong Kong);
Registration link: https://hku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEoc–sqzkuEtHYuQzQSyQV2e61W-DO10H5

Abstract:

This study combined bibliometric and scholastic analysis to evaluate the academic performance and scholarly impact of rectors at public universities in Indonesia. It assessed 82 rectors out of an initial 93 candidates, using 2,706 data points gathered from various open and verified sources. The analysis revealed male dominance, significant disparities in scientific productivity, and a trend toward academic inbreeding. In citation analysis, natural sciences like Fisheries, Biology, Physics, and Engineering demonstrated greater global impact than those in Accounting, Sociology, and Medicine, emphasizing multidisciplinary integration in addressing global challenges. These findings underscore the need for strategies to enhance leadership diversity, scientific output, and gender equality in Indonesian public universities.

Keywords: Academic performance, rector, bibliometrics, gender, academic inbreeding, citation, state universities, Indonesia.
*This research was previously published in Pratama, B. I., Wijaya, A., Hermawan, B., Baharuddin, & Purwoko. (2024) under the title “Evaluating Academic Performance and Scholarly Impact of Rectors of Indonesia’s Public Universities: A Dual Bibliometric and Scholastic Analysis” in Cogent Education, 11(1), 2317151.

About the speaker:

Bayu Indra Pratama is an Assistant Professor in Library and Information Science within the Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Administrative Sciences at Universitas Brawijaya, specializing in bibliometrics, social network analysis, and new media studies.

International Higher Education Partnerships in East and Southeast Asia: Strategic and Ethical Issues

Time: 4:30pm to 5:30pm (HKT)
Date: Nov 20, 2024
Venue: Hybrid–Room 206, Runme Shaw Building/by ZOOM​​​​​​​
Speaker: Dr. Miguel Lim (The University of Manchester)
Chair: Dr. Jisun Jung (The University of Hong Kong)
Registration link: https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cwfJwsqSyp4o7z0

Abstract:

The role of international partnerships in the field of higher education has steadily risen. The resurgence of geopolitical agendas, the adoption of international research agendas (eg the SDGs), the growing scale of international student and researcher mobility, the role of ‘internationalisation’ metrics as part of global university rankings, and the drive to build ‘world class universities’ are all factors that influence the formation of partnerships among universities in East and Southeast Asia and its external partners. Using insights from our research on the ASEAN region and Sino-Foreign partnerships, our research aims to help scholars and policymakers and implementers understand the rationales and evolution of these partnerships by identifying the various strategic and structural factors around them and highlighting the ethical concerns of the different partners. 

About the speaker:

Dr Miguel Antonio Lim is Senior Lecturer in Education, Research Excellence Framework (REF) Coordinator, and Co-Convenor of the Higher Education Research network at the Manchester Institute of Education (MIE) at the University of Manchester. He is principal researcher and technical expert on higher education for the ASEAN Secretariat (Intra ASEAN Scholarship Programme). He also leads research networks and projects on the internationalisation of higher education, East Asian, and transnational higher education. He engages with policy makers and university managers in international higher education across the world but particularly in Southeast Asia. More information about Dr Lim’s work is available online. 

香港大學世紀之問 —— 改革開放初期與內地交流的人和事

HKU in the Early Days of Reform and Opening-up 

Jamil Salmi (ed.) (2023). Transforming Lives at the Institutional Level: Equity Promotion Initiatives Across the World

In the ever-evolving landscape of global education, the quest for equitable access to quality higher education remains a pressing challenge. Across the world, countless children and young individuals confront daunting circumstances that impede their educational opportunities due to factors such as race, gender, socioeconomic background, and geographical origin. This particularly affects those in developing countries and marginalized groups globally. To address this issue, promoting inclusivity and pluralism within higher education institutions has become an imperative driven by the principles of social justice and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Throughout Transforming Lives at the Institutional Level: Equity Promotion Initiatives Across the World, readers will gain profound insights into various equity-focused initiatives. From integrating low-income students into university cultures and implementing student aid programs to promoting balanced regional selection and supporting students with disabilities, the case studies offer a wealth of knowledge and good practices. They delve into affirmative action, indigenous inclusion, coaching programs, and many more initiatives aimed at improving access for underrepresented groups. This volume underscores the importance of comprehensive equity promotion policies that encompass financial and nonmonetary aspects. It emphasizes the need for coordination between national and institutional actions, with an equal focus on both access and completion. Long-term perspectives and well-established information systems are essential in effectively addressing equity gaps and measuring progress.

Editor
Jamil Salmi, Global Tertiary Education Expert, Emeritus Professor of Higher Education Policy at Diego Portales University, Chile

Gerard A. Postiglione, Christopher J. Johnstone, & Wesley R. Teter (eds.) (2023). HANDBOOK OF EDUCATION POLICY A New Direction for EU Foreign Policy?

Edited by Gerard A. Postiglione (Professor Emeritus, Honorary Professor, The University of Hong Kong), Christopher J. Johnstone (Associate Professor, University of Minnesota, US) and Wesley R. Teter (Research Fellow, Center for Advanced School Education and Evidence Based Research, University of Tokyo, Japan)

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

‘The new Handbook of Education Policy edited by Postiglione, Johnstone and Teter is a welcome addition to the academic literature on the transformation of education policy in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 22 chapters of this well-researched book give a comprehensive analysis of how education policy must adapt to a radically changed world. Through a skilful combination of thematic pieces and case studies from a large range of countries, the chapter authors challenge us to embrace new education policy concepts, such as public value governance and knowledge democratization, that can foster innovation and accountability in times of uncertainty. Gerard Postiglione, Christopher Johnstone, and Wesley Teter should be congratulated for this excellent scholarly contribution that has the potential of influencing policy makers all over the world to design and implement more sustainable and innovative education policies.’
– Jamil Salmi, Diego Portales University, Chile
‘This Handbook combines an up-to-date overview with theoretically-informed analysis of global education policies. It is erudite, insightful and original. It will be a vital resource for education policy researchers and an excellent starting point for students, in any location.’
– Stephen Ball, University College London, UK

This insightful Handbook is an essential guide to educational policy around the world. As shifting geopolitics, intensified climate change, and widening economic inequalities persist, the need for informed educational policy is critical.

Bringing together a unique collection of international case studies by scholars and practitioners from over twenty countries, the Handbook highlights how the contextual nature of educational policy and its implementation acknowledges both global trends and local nuance. Chapters explore key contemporary topics including the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on international educational policy; opportunities for academic modernization in Ukrainian society; gender equality in Korean and Japanese universities; and inclusive education policies throughout the developing world, including India, South Africa, and Uruguay. It further discusses the ways in which governmental, non-governmental, and global education specialists are shaping new agendas focused on equity and responding to global crises.

Offering new perspectives on educational policy in a post-pandemic world, this comprehensive Handbook will be crucial reading for students and scholars of education policy, politics and public policy, sociology, and university management. It will also be beneficial for educational research associations and international development agencies, including UNESCO, the Asian Development Bank, and the World Bank.

Click here to access further details about the book.

Book review: Below is the book review for the “Handbook of Education Policy.” You can click on the image to view the full book review or simply click here to explore the book review in more detail.

Tilak, J. B. (2023). Book review: Gerard Postiglione, Christopher J. Johnstone, and Wesley R. Teter (Eds.), Handbook of Education Policy.