Universities should focus on developing a core vision and identity, says Phil Copestake

“How to measure learning gain in higher education” was the subject of a roundtable discussion organised by Times Higher Education and VitalSource®, a global platform provider of digital content. 

At SUSTech, we believe in creating the perfect environment for our staff and students to nurture their business skills and develop their own start-ups. With ‘Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship’ as our motto, we have established the Industry-University Research Committee, which overseas a framework including the Asset Management company, Investment company, Incubator company, and the Science Park company who between them provide an entrepreneurial platform, establishment and management of VC funds, and offer resources and space for start-ups to flourish.

SUSTech is a global academic community in which 90 percent of the faculty has worked overseas and 60 percent has degrees from the top 100 universities in the world.  Competitive with any top-notch research university position in the world, faculty hiring and promotion follows international standards and adopts the tenure system.  SUSTech offers an impressive salary package, faculty housing on campus, ample laboratory space, generous start-up funding, and top of the line, brand-new teaching facilities.  This is a place where the faculty can realize their career dreams and