Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) recently received a generous donation of HK$300,000 from Tin Ka Ping Foundation (the Foundation) to further support the Mainland Visiting Scholars Programme. This initiative aims to strengthen academic exchange and collaboration between HKBU and higher education institutions on the Mainland, thereby boosting the University’s teaching and research capacities. During the academic year 2023-2024, the programme funded the visits of 19 scholars and students from the Mainland to HKBU, significantly enhancing academic ties between the two regions.

Founded in 1982 by the late Dr. Tin Ka Ping, the Foundation has been committed to advancing education across the Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, with a mission to improve educational quality and serve the Nation. The Foundation has maintained a deep and enduring bond with HKBU since 1997, steadfastly supporting the University’s growth and endeavours. In 2008, it established the Tin Ka Ping Education Fund at HKBU, which provides annual funding for this exchange programme and other meaningful initiatives. To date, the Foundation’s cumulative donations to the University have exceeded HK$35 million.