{"id":46139,"date":"2026-09-17T15:43:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T07:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/?post_type=school_news&#038;p=46139"},"modified":"2026-09-17T15:57:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T07:57:11","slug":"the-dialogue-series-the-mind-share","status":"publish","type":"school_news","link":"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/tc\/school_news\/the-dialogue-series-the-mind-share\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dialogue Series: The Mind Share"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><u><\/u><strong><em>The Mind Share <\/em><\/strong>is a thought-leadership platform that brings together top academic minds from the Faculty of Social Sciences (FOSS) and senior leaders from across industries.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Designed as a closed-door, cross-sector exchange, these curated quarterly luncheons bring together academic scholars and industry decision-makers. By aligning university research with evolving industry and societal needs, we aim to spark innovative solutions, inform public policy, and foster long-term institutional partnerships.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><strong>\ud83d\udccdThe Format<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u25aa The Room: <\/strong>An intimate, 90-minute luncheon connecting FOSS scholars and industrial leaders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u25aa Atmosphere<\/strong>: Candid, collaborative, and engaging. The intimate setting encourages open discussion and genuine relationship-building.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u25aa The Cadence: <\/strong>Quarterly sessions over a one-year cycle (October 2026 \u2013 August 2027).<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u25aa Location<\/strong>: Senior Common Room, 14\/F, KK Leung Building, HKU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Why Participate?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">For Industrial Leaders &amp; Policymakers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"auto\"><strong>\u25aa Actionable Intelligence<\/strong>: Leverage cutting-edge academic data and behavioral insights to inform your corporate strategy, mitigate risks, and navigate complex market dynamics.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\"><strong>\u25aa Strategic Networking<\/strong>: Build high-level connections with a curated network of cross-sector decision-makers, policymakers, and leading academics to unlock new partnership opportunities.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\"><strong>\u25aa Market Foresight<\/strong>: Stay ahead of the curve by exploring emerging socio-economic trends, ESG developments, tech ethics, and urban innovations before they disrupt your industry.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\"><strong>\u25aa Thought Leadership &amp; Brand Prestige:<\/strong> Elevate your corporate reputation and showcase your commitment to societal impact through HKU\u2019s extensive institutional networks and post-event marketing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">For FOSS Academic Colleagues:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u25aa Knowledge Exchange:<\/strong> Translate your scholarly work into tangible societal and economic impact by engaging directly with the practitioners and policymakers actively navigating these challenges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u25aa Research Collaboration &amp; Data Access:<\/strong> Connect with external partners to identify opportunities for collaborative research grants, secure access to proprietary industry data, or initiate policy consultancy projects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u25aa Pedagogical Enrichment:<\/strong> Gather contemporary, real-world case studies and industry insights to bring back to the classroom, ensuring your curriculum remains highly relevant and future-focused.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u25aa Public Engagement &amp; Advisory: <\/strong>Elevate the external visibility of your departmental research and position yourself for potential industry advisory roles, policy task forces, or executive education initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 The 2026\u20132027 Thematic Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 312px; width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: f15922;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\"><strong>Q1 (Oct-Dec 2026)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\"><strong>Q2 (Jan-Mar 2027)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\"><strong>Q3 (Apr-Jun 2027)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\"><strong>Q4 (Jul-Aug 2027)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 48px; text-align: left;\"><strong>Department of Geography<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 48px;\">Sustainable Cities and Urban Transformation<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 48px;\">Climate Resilience and<br \/>\nEnvironmental Risk Management<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 48px;\">Geospatial Intelligence and<br \/>\nData-Driven Decision-Making<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 48px;\">Future of Mobility, Infrastructure,<br \/>\nand Regional Development<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 72px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 72px; text-align: left;\"><strong>Department of Politics and Public Administration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 72px;\">Governance, Public Administration, and Institutional Trust<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 72px;\">Public Policy Innovation and<br \/>\nCross-Sector Collaboration<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 72px;\">Political Economy, Global Affairs,<br \/>\nand Regional Development<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 72px;\">Digital Government, Smart Regulation, and the Future of Public Service<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 48px; text-align: left;\"><strong>Department of Psychology<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 48px;\">Mental Health, Well-being, and Psychological Resilience<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 48px;\">Behavioural Science, Decision-Making, and Human Motivation<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 48px;\">Human Development, Learning, and Talent Across the Lifespan<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 48px;\">Psychology, Neuroscience, and Technology in the Digital Age<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 48px; text-align: left;\"><strong>Department of Social Work and Social Administration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 48px;\">Community Resilience and Social Support in a Changing Society<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 48px;\">Ageing Society, the Care Economy, and Service Innovation<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 48px;\">Youth Development, Family Support, and Social Inclusion<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 48px;\">Impact, Philanthropy, and Cross-Sector Collaboration for Social Good<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 48px; text-align: left;\"><strong>Department of Sociology<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 48px;\">Social Change, Inequality, and Emerging Community Needs<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 48px;\">Culture, Identity, and Consumption in Contemporary Society<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 48px;\">Technology, Society, and the Digital Transformation of Everyday Life<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 48px;\">Future of Work, Talent, and Social Expectations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px; text-align: left;\"><strong>School of Future Media<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Future of Media, Storytelling, and Digital Content Industries<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">AI, Emerging Technologies, and the Transformation of Communication<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Brand Communication, Public Engagement, and Platform Strategy<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Media Ethics, Digital Trust, and the Future Information Ecosystem<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*For general enquiries regarding<em><strong> The Dialogue Series<\/strong><\/em>, please contact FOSS at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.socsc.hku.hk\/fosspartners@hku.hk\">fosspartners@hku.hk<\/a>.*<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","school_new_categories":[],"school_news_tag":[],"thought_leadership_category":[],"department_category":[],"class_list":["post-46139","school_news","type-school_news","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO 5.0.2 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Mind Share is a thought-leadership platform that brings together top academic minds from the Faculty of Social Sciences (FOSS) and senior leaders from across industries. 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