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Cambridge professor advises Hong Kong on building successful university towns

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Professor Girish Menon of the University of Cambridge suggests that Hong Kong can learn from Cambridge's model for creating successful university towns. He emphasizes the importance of strong government-industry partnerships and interdisciplinary education for financial viability. Menon believes Hong Kong's cosmopolitan nature positions it well to place students at the core of its Northern Metropolis plan, focusing on community, recreation, and engagement with enterprise, public sector, and civil society. AI

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Cambridge professor advises Hong Kong on building successful university towns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kristen Cheung ·

    What can Cambridge teach Hong Kong about building university towns?

    Strong government-industry partnership and interdisciplinary education are what make a university town financially viable and successful, the head of a University of Cambridge college has said, sharing the UK’s experience as Hong Kong develops its Northern Metropolis plan. In an …

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