In our latest feature with South China Morning Post SCMP, Professor Fiona Devine (Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at The University of Manchester) shares how higher education and executive leadership are shifting to meet today’s dynamic landscape.

Key takeaways from the interview include:

• Leadership Beyond Data: Why future executives must blend technological fluency and data with values, human insight, and strong ethical judgment.
• Bridging Global & Local: How transnational education, hybrid learning, and regional integration in Hong Kong and the GBA are shaping connected global leaders.
• Practical Impact: Moving past the "ivory tower" to focus on real-world usefulness, social responsibility, and lifelong learning.

Read the full SCMP feature here.

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