Fourth International Conference on Quality in Self-financed Higher Education 'Connecting Local and Global in the AI Era'

The Conference aims to connect overseas and local standards in benchmarking good quality, as well as to promote the sharing of good practices that harness the potential of AI. Under the overarching theme of Quality in Self‑financed Higher Education ‘Connecting Local and Global in the AI Era’, this conference will address the following sub‑themes for discussion.

• AI‑Enhanced Pedagogy for Diverse Learners

Exploring how AI‑driven teaching strategies and learning analytics can support personalised, flexible, and inclusive pedagogies that meet the needs of diverse learners.

• Curriculum Innovation and Future‑Ready Programme Design

Examining how educators can redesign curricula to remain responsive to rapid technological change, global developments, and evolving industry demands while ensuring strong local relevance.

• Quality Assurance and Benchmarking Across Borders

Discussing approaches for strengthening quality assurance, enhancing benchmarking standards and harmonising academic practices between local and overseas partner institutions within Transnational Education (TNE).

• Digital Transformation and Learning Technologies

Investigating how digitalisation and emerging AI tools can enhance teaching effectiveness, assessment practices, student engagement and academic support.

• Transforming Learning Engagement Through Immersive and Intelligent Technologies

Exploring how AI‑enabled technologies including adaptive simulations, virtual classrooms, generative content tools, and mixed‑reality environments can create impactful, interactive and future‑ready learning experiences.

This conference will provide a timely platform for stakeholders to reflect on challenges, exchange insights, and explore opportunities for leveraging AI and global collaboration to strengthen the quality and sustainability of the self‑financed higher education sector.

Last Update: 4 September 2026