Politics, Managerialism, and University Governance

Wing-Wah Law is a professor at the University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Education. His research contributes to understanding the interplay between globalization and localization on education and development in various areas, including educational policy, higher education, citizenship and citizenship education, educational and curriculum reforms, culture and leadership, music education and social change. His work serves as a bridge for the exchange and development of educational research between China and the rest of the world.

• Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: The Political Context of Post-1997 Hong Kong Higher Education.- Chapter 3: Managerialism and Public Universities in Hong Kong.- Chapter 4: Civic Engagement of Students and Academics in Political Events.- Chapter 5: Collision between Politics and University Autonomy: HKU’s Governance Crisis in PVC Appointment Saga.- Chapter 6: Intervarsity Campaign for Abolishing the Colonial Chancellor System.- Chapter 7: Rise in Voices for Hong Kong Independence:  The Emergence of a New Battle for Hong Kong Universities.- Chapter 8: Hong Kong Independence:  A Political Red Line for Hong Kong Society and Higher Education.- Chapter 9: Conclusion: Issues and Theoretical Implications of Politics, Managerialism and University Governance in Hong Kong.