About the School

Established in 2025, HKU School of Governance and Policy (SGP) is jointly allocated to the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Faculty of Business and Economics, and the Faculty of Law. Bringing together the Asia Global Institute and the Centre on Contemporary China and the World under one umbrella, SGP is dedicated to advancing excellence in global governance and policy analysis, strategically positioned at the intersection of the public, non-profit, and private sectors. By uniting leading scholars, practitioners, and students, SGP addresses complex regional and global challenges through innovative, evidence-informed solutions.

Vision

SGP envisions to be the leading global intellectual hub for China, Asia, and the world, empowering leaders to navigate a multipolar system of recalibrated power relations, competing governance designs, and transnational challenges through collaborative mindsets, policy innovation, and open dialogue.

Mission

  • Cultivate a dynamic intellectual community connecting China, Asia, and the world
  • Equip current and future leaders to navigate a multipolar, rapidly evolving global order
  • Generate cutting-edge research and policy innovations addressing complex transnational challenges
  • Foster collaborative mindsets that bridge cultures, sectors, and disciplines
  • Provide an open, trusted platform for informed dialogue and constructive debate
  • Translate ideas into actionable strategies that shape more inclusive, resilient, and effective governance systems