Peking University HSBC Business School Celebrates 125th Anniversary alongside 5th Anniversary of UK Campus
Peking University HSBC Business School (UK Campus Peking University HSBC Business School, or PHBS) recently hosted a momentous celebration to honor the 125th anniversary of Peking University, as well as the 5th anniversary of its UK campus in Borehill, Oxfordshire.
International Scholars Convene to Discuss “New Challenges and New Demands for Business Studies in Higher Education”
A key highlight of the festivities was a conference titled “New Challenges and New Demands for Business Studies in Higher Education,” which drew over 200 scholars and participants from prestigious universities and institutions worldwide. Esteemed representatives from the University of Oxford, London School of Economics and Political Science, University College London, University of Bristol, the London Branch of the China Construction Bank, and the QS World University Rankings Educational Research Consultancy were among the attendees.
In his opening remarks, Professor Wen Hai, Founding Dean of HSBC Business School at Peking University, highlighted the collaborative efforts that have shaped the UK campus over the past five years. He underscored the campus’s crucial role in bolstering the internationalization of both Peking University and the HSBC Business School of Peking University, fostering academic exchanges between China, the UK, and Europe.
Insightful Keynote Speeches and Engaging Discussions
A series of thought-provoking keynote speeches were delivered by distinguished experts in the field. Notable speakers included Rebecca Leung, Director of Greater China Affairs at HSBC, who emphasized HSBC’s longstanding support for Peking University and HSBC Business School, as well as the importance of promoting Sino-British exchanges. Leung also highlighted the decreasing demand for international business studies among Chinese students.
Following the keynote speeches, scholars and guests engaged in lively discussions exploring the challenges and opportunities facing business education from various perspectives. Professor Soumitra Dutta, Dean of Said Business School at the University of Oxford, stressed the need for business education to adapt to the impact of artificial intelligence and big data. Meanwhile, Professor Neil Mclean, Director of the Department of Languages and Communication at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and Professor Alessandro Spano, Director of the China Center at University College London, underscored the significance of cross-cultural understanding and learning in business education. Aimin Yang, General Manager of China Construction Bank’s London Branch, emphasized the importance of nurturing integrated business talent, while Professor Palie Smart, Dean of the School of Management at the University of Bristol, highlighted the value of interdisciplinary and collaborative studies.
The conference concluded with Professor Pengfei Wang, Associate Dean of Shenzhen Graduate School of Peking University and Dean of HSBC Business School at Peking University, emphasizing the criticality of addressing the challenges business education faces at the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Closing comments were delivered by Professor Paolo Tasca from University College London, in addition to announcements of grants supporting financial technology development and blockchain research at the HSBC Business School’s UK campus, courtesy of the DLT Science Foundation co-founder.
Distinguished Lecture on China’s Economy
An additional highlight of the anniversary celebration was a captivating lecture titled “China’s Economy: The Current Situation and the Future,” delivered by Professor Wen Hai. The lecture attracted a sizable audience and provided profound insights into China’s macroeconomic outlook and the potential challenges its future growth may entail.
This event served as a remarkable occasion for students, scholars, faculty, and alumni to commemorate the achievements of Peking University HSBC Business School’s UK campus, while also engaging with the evolving landscape of higher education in business.
Image – The Anniversary Celebration
Photo – Professor Hai Lectures on the Chinese Economy
Recently, Peking University HSBC Business School (UK Campus Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS)) Held a celebration of the 125th anniversary of Peking University. along with celebrating the 5th anniversary of this campus located in the town of Borehill in Oxfordshire
Part of this celebration There was a meeting on the subject. “New Challenges and New Demands for Business Studies in Higher Education”, which attracts more than 200 scholars and participants from prestigious universities and institutions around the world. They include representatives from the University of Oxford, London School of Economics and Political Science, University College London, University of Bristol, Bristol), the London Branch of the China Construction Bank and the QS World University Rankings Educational Research Consultancy.
During the opening remarks Professor Wen Hai, Founding Dean of the HSBC Business School at Peking University He drew attention to the joint efforts in shaping the UK campus over the past five years, and also emphasized the important role the campus plays in play in improving the internationalization of Peking University and HA.CC Business School of Peking University. promoting academic exchanges between China UK and Europe
after the opening speech Keynote speeches were delivered by distinguished experts and field experts, including Rebecca Leung, Director of Greater China Affairs at HSBC. Comment on HSBC’s longstanding support for Peking University and the HSBC Business School at Peking University. and the importance of promoting Sino-British exchanges. International business studies are less in demand among Chinese students.
after the main speech there was a discussion between scholars and guests. Exploring the challenges and opportunities of business education from different perspectives by Professor Soumitra Dutta, Dean of the Said Business School at the University of Oxford. He emphasized the need for business education to cope with the impact of AI and big data. while Professor Neil Mclean, Director of the Department of Languages and Communication at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Professor Alessandro Spano, Director of the China Center at University College London, emphasized the importance of understanding and learning between different cultures in business education. emphasized the need for cross-cultural education Aimin Yang, General Manager of China Construction Bank, London Branch, was also present, and underlined the importance of nurturing integrated business talent. and Professor Palie Smart, Dean of the School of Management at the University of Bristol. He emphasized the need for interdisciplinary and collaborative studies.
Professor Pengfei Wang, Associate Dean of Shenzhen Graduate School of Peking University and Dean of HSBC Business School at Peking University The conference ended by emphasizing the importance of discussing the challenges faced by business education at the beginning of the 4th Industrial Revolution.
Professor Paolo Tasca from University College London and there were closing comments from the co-founder of the DLT Science Foundation. It also announced grants to support financial technology development and blockchain research at the HSBC Business College at Peking University. UK campus
Another highlight of the anniversary celebration is a Lecture on the subject “China’s Economy: The Current Situation and the Future” by Professor Wen Hai attracted a large audience. Professor Hai shared his insights on China’s macroeconomic outlook and the potential challenges its future growth will bring.
The event provides an opportunity for students, scholars, faculty and alumni to celebrate the achievements of the HSBC College of Business at Peking University. UK campus and Peking University as well as keeping up with the new challenges of higher education business education.
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Caption – The atmosphere at the birthday celebration
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Caption – Professor Hai lectures on the Chinese economy
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