VINCENT WONG, HKU & Oxford U
VINCENT WONG
Founder (LEEL-IDG), Oxford U/ Chairman (RC), EROPA
HKU & Oxford U

Dr Vincent Wong is an international expert on leadership in educational administration, education law, innovation, employability, human capital, vocational education, Qualification Framework, talent development & K-12 education. Vincent is also an international-renowned specialist in Inter-disciplinary Research & Professional Practices in Education and Law.


In Oxford

Dr Wong is Visiting Research Fellow in Department of Education (University of Oxford), Academic Visitor in Faculty of Law (CFC)(University of Oxford) and the Founder of Inter-disciplinary Discussion Group (IDG) "Leading Education with Legal Lens (LELL)"(University of Oxford) which aims to explore the intersection between education and law in relation to educational leadership, school issues, advices to governments and policy-makers. In addition, Vincent is also the Founder of IDG "Leading Education with Edu-preneurial Leadership (LEEL)" (University of Oxford) which explores the intersection between education and entrepreneurial leadership in relation to educational leadership, school development and advice to governments and policy makers. In Oxford STEM Departments and MLDS Division, Vincent is the BIPOC STEM Mentor for DPhil student(s).


In International Government Settings
Apart from LELL & LEEL in Oxford, internationally, Vincent is also the Chairman (RC), Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration (UN-Public Admin Network affiliated). In addition, Vincent has served as a Special Researcher in Finnish Government, Chinese PRC Government as well as Expert in other Asian countries (such as South Korea) for relevant policy advice.

In UK, Vincent is in the International Advisory Board for Durham University Evidence Center for Education.

In US, Vincent is the only Grand Jury (VIP Judge) from Asia in the QS Re-imagine Education (also known as Oscar in Education) in 2022.

In Japan, Vincent is Visiting Professor in School of Business Administration, Meiji University, Japan.


In HKSAR Government

In Hong Kong, as appointed by Secretary for Education (SED), Dr Vincent Wong is serving in the Steering Committee on Promotion of Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET) and Qualifications Framework in the HKSAR Government, whose role is to provide valuable advice to the HKSAR Government on further promoting the development of VPET in Hong Kong through a more innovative and coordinated approach.

Furthermore, Vincent is also appointed by SED to serve in the Appeal Board, Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualification Ordinance (Cap. 592) [also as the member of the Rules Committee established under section 17 of the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualification Ordinance.] Tapping on his professional knowledge in education, training and law, Vincent, together with other members of the Appeal Board, serve as an independent Board for aggrieved parties to review the decision of the Accreditation Authority or Qualifications Register Authority on accreditation or qualifications registration matters.


Besides, as appointed by the Government, Vincent has been serving in the Vetting Committee on the Sabbatical Leave for Professional Development of Principals and Teachers in the HKSAR Government. Besides, He is also the Fellow (the highest membership grade by assessment) of the Hong Kong Institute of Directors [a leading director and entrepreneurial institute in HK with Chief Executive HKSARG as its Patron], and the Vice-President (IC) of the Hong Kong Public Administration Association.


Moreover, Vincent has been a mentor for “Cyberport Incubation Program” under “Cyberport Entrepreneurs” of Cyberport (wholly owned by the Hong Kong SAR Government--Hong Kong’s digital technology flagship and incubator for entrepreneurship with over 1,900 members including over 800 onsite and close to 1,100 offsite start-ups and technology companies).--Hong Kong’s digital technology flagship and incubator for entrepreneurship with over 1,900 members including over 800 onsite and close to 1,100 offsite start-ups and technology companies).


In HKU

Currently, Dr Vincent Wong is the Senior Lecturer & Master of Education Specialism Coordinator in Educational, Administration & Management. 

wongvin@hku.hk