POSTCARD FROM HONG KONG

Have arrived in Hong Kong for the second of my visits to one of the most dynamic regions of the World.

This week consists of firming up our burgeoning relationship with some of the major academic institutions in Hong Kong, all of whom are keen to establish a strong partnership with the Global Academy project.

These include the University of Hong Kong (ranked 24th in the World), Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (ranked 35th) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (ranked 42nd).

In contrast, the best placed Welsh university on the world rankings is Cardiff (135th), with the others nowhere to be seen.

Perhaps that is something for the new First Minister in waiting in Wales to ponder, especially given his emphasis on the importance of developing higher education's economic contribution during his leadership campaign.

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