The 1st Annual CHELPS Conference - Call for Abstracts!
(English version only)
We are pleased to invite scholars, researchers, and professionals at different stages of their careers to submit abstracts for 1st Annual CHELPS Conference, which will take place on 7 June at North Point Study Centre of the Education University of Hong Kong.
The interest in international academic faculty has been growing along with the rapid expansion and internationalisation of higher education in developing contexts such as mainland China, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, and parts of the Middle East (e.g. the United Arab Emirates and Qatar). This has led to greater demand for international faculty members and institutions to find ways to succeed in global competition which has been on the rise during the first two decades of the 21st century. Employing competitive international faculty members is perceived as a quick fix but appears to be less than effective in this quest. It is not always clear how international scholarship is defined and measured, and how intellectual leadership can form and manifest itself in cross-cultural environments with multiple aspirations and discourses. In the absence of research and policy discussion regarding these dilemmas, an ‘international academic’ has remained an enigmatic term.
This conference seeks to bring together scholars, practitioners and policy makers from around the globe to discuss the issues of internationalization, international leadership, international collaboration, and global higher education. Participants will explore innovative strategies in cultivating and supporting ‘international academics’ beyond narrow definitions based on nationality or place of employment, while encouraging participants to think of more powerful theoretical and practical dimensions, and fostering intellectual exchange regarding international leadership and capacity-building in higher education institutions. Participants will engage in critical discussions that address the challenges and opportunities in international mobility, collaborations, and intellectual leadership within a globalised context.
Date and Duration: June 7, 2025 (Saturday), 1 day
Location: North Point Study Centre of the Education University of Hong Kong
Important Dates
February 24, 2025 | Start date for applications |
March 15, 2025 | Closing date for applications |
April 15, 2025 | Date for notifying application results |
April 15, 2025 | Start date for early birds |
April 30, 2025 | Closing date for early birds |
May 1, 2025 | Start date for standard registration |
May 15, 2025 | Closing date for standard registration |
May 16, 2025 | Start date for late birds |
June 1, 2025 | Closing date for late birds |
How to apply
- Submit an application form, including a 500-word abstract and a 150-word brief bio https://eduhk.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1SyOkxKQ9io69sW
- Pay the registration fee (non-refundable deposit due upon acceptance)
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For any inquiries, please contact us through email chelps@eduhk.hk.
