11 HKU SPACE and King's College London (King’s) have signed a collaboration agreement to forge a strategic partnership. As one of the top 40 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2024 and one of the oldest institutions in England, King's is committed to providing a rounded education that cultivates critical thinking, problem-solving, and transformative skills to meet the demands of the UK and the global community. This agreement marks the first-ever collaboration between King's and an educational institution in Hong Kong, representing a significant milestone for the School in transnational education. Introducing world-class programmes to Hong Kong Under the agreement, the School and King's will collaborate to offer a range of programmes, beginning with the Master of Science in Clinical Nursing (MSc Clinical Nursing). King's will provide the content and delivery of the programme, while the School will provide administrative support. Notably, King's ranks 1st in the UK and 2nd in the world for Nursing according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. The MSc Clinical Nursing is a two-year part-time programme to offer Hong Kong students the opportunity to obtain a master’s degree award from King’s. The programme is conducted in a distance learning mode, with students attending online classes alongside King's students through King’s eLearning platform. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the application of digital strategies in healthcare and clinical leadership, and they will have the opportunity to engage with institutional and wider cultures that promote patient safety and evidencebased nursing practices. Graduates who complete the programme in Hong Kong will become alumni of King's, enhancing their career prospects, networking opportunities, and global outlook. Hong Kong nurses can also earn Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits through this programme. Professor William K.M. Lee, Director of HKU SPACE, warmly welcomed this initiative, stating, “King’s is a leading UK University, renowned for its excellence in Nursing, and HKU SPACE is proud to partner with them in bringing their high-quality academic programmes to Hong Kong. This strategic partnership aligns with our commitment to providing access to world-class education and expanding learning opportunities for individuals in Hong Kong.” Cultivating a worldwide community of healthcare professionals Mary Malone, Vice Dean (Education) and Professor of Nursing at King's College London, expressed, “The MSc Clinical Nursing programme supports nurses to develop as leaders in healthcare practice. Students gain the knowledge they need to provide compassionate, evidencebased, and person-centered care. Through our partnership, we are proud to provide research-informed higher education to qualified nurses in Hong Kong, building a worldwide community of highly trained healthcare professional leaders.” On 29-30 July 2024, HKU SPACE hosted a two-day programme Information Seminar, featuring esteemed representatives from King's who visited Hong Kong to provide detailed insights into the new programme for local students, including Professor Mary Malone, Vice Dean (Education) and Professor of Nursing, and Ms Louise Lawton, Senior International Partnerships Manager. Looking ahead, the collaboration between the two institutions will expand to include the development of a BSc in Nursing as well as, potentially, programmes in law and psychology. King’s also supports the anticipated developments at HKU Centennial College once the Post Secondary College Ordinance (Cap 320) reforms are enacted, further strengthening global academic collaboration.
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