Vision and Mission
About
Vision
The Hong Kong Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (IHSS) aspires to be a leading center for innovative, multidisciplinary, and interdisciplinary research and teaching focused on China. It aims to foster a dynamic scholarly community that critically examines the multifaceted nature of Chinese civilization and its long developmental history, employing both traditional and contemporary approaches to advance understanding and dialogue.
Mission
- Serve as a vibrant hub for the exchange of ideas among scholars from diverse disciplines, generations, and backgrounds worldwide.
- Collaborate with leading international institutions to nurture the next generation of proactive, critical thinkers who can inform society and guide community leaders in the complex landscape of the 21st century.
- Train graduate students and cultivate young scholars eager to transcend disciplinary and institutional boundaries in their research on China, both within Asia and globally.
- Engage students, colleagues, and the broader community in rethinking traditional notions of national, regional, and disciplinary boundaries, fostering innovative perspectives and cross-disciplinary dialogue.
