Building Global Networks The School has fostered strong alliances with over 70 prestigious international universities and other institutions, while maintaining a robust strategic partnership within the University and the local community. The School actively participates in extensive collaborative networks, including the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) and the Southeast and East Asian Nursing Education and Research Network (SEANERN). Additionally, the School hosted the East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars (EAFONS), the largest nursing forum in Asia. The School has significantly expanded its global influence and research capacity. Its collaboration with HKU-Shenzhen Hospital has played a pivotal role in raising nursing standards and enhancing clinical and specialist nursing training in the Greater Bay Area. Professor Lin noted, ‘In recent years, the School has engaged in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Medical Cooperation Pilot Programme and the China Elite Teaching Hospital Nursing Alliance. In 2024, we co-hosted the 14th Hong Kong International Nursing Forum with HKU-Shenzhen Hospital, fostering academic exchange, research collaboration and advancements in medical services.’ Celebrating 30 Years of Legacy As the School marks this milestone, it is evident that while the foundational principles of vision, mission and excellence remain unchanged, it has continually adapted its educational and research methodologies to meet the changing needs of the healthcare landscape. Reflecting on the past and looking to the future, the School remains committed to its path of innovation and leadership in nursing education, research and practice. ‘We must maintain the strength of the School of Nursing to deliver the highest quality nursing education, research and service to our community, both today and in the future,’ emphasised Professor Lin. ‘The next decade will be about continuing to innovate, lead and excel in nursing education, research and clinical practice, making a meaningful impact on human lives.’ FEATURE+ ‘The next decade will be about continuing to innovate, lead and excel in nursing education, research and clinical practice, making a meaningful impact on human lives.’ Professor Chia-Chin Lin The School of Nursing commenced its 30th Anniversary Celebration with a Kick-off Ceremony at the opening of the 14th Hong Kong International Nursing Forum cum 2024 Sino US Nursing Forum cum 2nd Greater Bay Area Nursing Conference on 6 December 2024. 護理學院於2024年12月6日舉行第十四屆香港國際護理論壇暨2024中美護理論壇 暨第二屆大灣區護理會議，同步為學院的三十周年慶祝活動揭開序幕。 30
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