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The Faculty of Education at The University of Hong Kong will organise the seminar, entitled “Parents versus Preschools: Lessons from Hong Kong” on April 10, 2025 (Thursday). This seminar, as part of the 40th  Anniversary Seminar Series, will be delivered by Professor Nirmala Rao and moderated by Professor Catherine K. K. Chan.

This seminar will explore the vital roles of parents and preschools in early childhood development, and examine the influences of parenting, teaching, and policy within Hong Kong’s education system.

Members of the media are welcome to attend this event. Details are as follows:
Date:                 April 10, 2025 (Thursday)
Time:                1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Speaker:          Professor Nirmala Rao
                         Serena H C Yang Professor in Early Childhood Development and Education
                         Chair Professor of Child Development and Education
                         Academic Unit of Human Communication, Learning, and Development
                         Faculty of Education, HKU

Discussant:    Professor Catherine K. K. Chan
                         Academic Unit of Social Contexts and Policies of Education
                         Faculty of Education, HKU

Venue:            MW408-410, 4/F, Meng Wah Complex, HKU (Map) / Online via Zoom
Language:      English
Registration:  https://bit.ly/seminar-series-Apr2025-reg  
For more details, please visit: https://web.edu.hku.hk/event/detail-page/seminar-series-Apr2025.    

About the 40th Anniversary Seminar Series
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of HKU Faculty of Education, the Anniversary Seminar Series offers a historical narrative and a perspective on education that connects the Past, Present, and Future. The works of the Faculty are closely linked to the global community of educational research, while at the same time deeply rooted in Hong Kong local society. The seminars cover the major themes of research in the Faculty including Language Education, Early Childhood Education, Speech and Hearing Sciences, Information Technology, International and Comparative Education, and more.

For media enquiries, please contact Ms Kelly Shum, Executive Officer (Communications), Faculty of Education, HKU (Tel: 3917 8239 / Email: kellyks@hku.hk).