The University of Manchester East Asia Centre

😊 Are you or anyone in your network considering an MBA in 2027?

Join us on the evening of Wednesday August 19 to hear about this career-accelerating global experience that you can pursue while working full-time in East Asia.

⏲️ Timezones:
19:00-20:30 (GMT+8, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Greater Bay Area Time)
20:00-21:30 (GMT+9, Japan, South Korea Time)

Sign up here: https://shorturl.at/PlF89

🌐 Empowering Talent and Technology Towards Tomorrow! 🚀

Last Friday, The University of Manchester East Asia Centre team had a fantastic time at the Jobsdb Hong Kong HR Conference 2026 at the JW Marriott Hong Kong!

As a proud Silver Sponsor, we loved welcoming around 250 HR professionals to our booth and sharing how our flagship Manchester Global MBA builds the agile skills needed for a resilient career. It was inspiring to see that even seasoned industry leaders are eager to upskill and grow within today's rapid, AI-driven environment.

Key insights from the event:
🤖 AI & the Workforce: AI is rapidly reshaping how organizations operate and optimize talent.
🏢 Next-Gen Org Charts: Company structures are shifting from rigid hierarchies to fluid, tech-integrated ecosystems.
🤝 Human-AI Collaboration: Success will depend on combining AI efficiency with human empathy and strategic leadership.

📅 What's Next? Join Our Upcoming Event!
Want to dive deeper? Join us for our upcoming Panel Discussion exploring how to future-proof your career in an AI-dominated landscape.

Topic: What Makes You Stand Out When Competing With an AI?
(Featuring panel speakers Tina Cheung from John Swire & Sons and Ian Law from DFI Retail Group)

Date: 20 August 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Reception at 6:30 PM | Event starts at 7:00 PM)
Venue: University of Manchester East Asia Centre, Suite 3303, Lee Garden One, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

👉 Register Now to secure your spot: https://shorturl.at/TAKvO

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth last Friday. Let’s continue shaping the future of work together! ✨

Taipei, here we come! The Manchester Global MBA 2027 intakes have opened for application and the Admissions Team is back on the road with Taipei as one of the first destinations.

Join us on Thursday, August 27, 7:00pm-8:30pm at Xinyi district to hear more about the programme and find out how it can give you the tools to optimize your career.

RSVP today: https://share-na2.hsforms.com/1Ud7faDg1Qr2OAeGdS3DVZQnm273

Join us in Tokyo on Tuesday, August 25, 7:00pm-8:30pm to hear about the Manchester Global MBA!

Some top reasons Japan-based professionals have consistently chosen the Manchester Global MBA:
-International study and networking experiences
-Highly practical Manchester Method (i.e. "learning by doing")
-Flexibility which allows study while working

This and more will be covered in the upcoming Tokyo Information Session.

RSVP here: https://share-na2.hsforms.com/1kERcvcCrSbqKrC9uc8ms6Anm273

🤖 Ready to outsmart AI and future-proof your career?

Join us for an exclusive evening with top HR leaders and industry experts at the University of Manchester East Asia Centre to discover how to stand out in an AI-driven job market.

🗓 Date: 20 August 2026 (Thursday)
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Venue: Lee Garden One, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

✨ Highlights:
• Expert panel featuring Tina Cheung (John Swire & Sons) & Ian Law (DFI Retail Group)
• Insider strategies to beat the algorithm and showcase uniquely human skills
• Learn about our 15% Off People Leaders Scholarship for Jan 2027 intake

🔗 Secure your spot now: https://shorturl.at/DWQOx

Contemplating how to reach the next step for your career? Find us near your Taipei office on Tuesday-Wednesday, August 18-19, for a coffee chat about how the Manchester Global MBA programme can help you!

Our East Asia Centre Director, Olivia Chan, will be in town to talk to our prospective students and introduce this part-time programme for working East Asia professionals.

Sign up and find out more today: https://www.manchester.edu.hk/formsubmits.php?id=111&utm_source=202608FBorganicMBATWCoffeeChat&utm_medium=202608FBorganicMBATWCoffeeChat&utm_campaign=202608FBorganicMBATWCoffeeChat&utm_id=202608FBorganicMBATWCoffeeChat

The Manchester Global MBA's 2027 intakes are open for application!

The Manchester Global MBA has been a top choice for East Asia professionals for almost 35 years now. Top reasons include the diversity and seniority of cohorts, international study experiences, active alumni communities, its top-ranked global reputation, and the highly practical Manchester Method. The statistics speak for themselves.

Find out more by attending our upcoming webinar on August 19: https://share-na2.hsforms.com/1aLaztG4xSu6iPfO6msfRfgnm273

The final chance to apply for the September 2026 intake of the Manchester MA Educational Leadership in Practice programme is fast approaching.

This programme ensures that you can apply what you learn in practice. Other programmes give you distant theories - we draw on Asian and international contexts to make things real and specific to your work. That’s why so many of our graduates go on to senior leadership.

Start by downloading the brochure: https://www.manchester.edu.hk/formsubmits.php?id=70as&utm_source=202607ElipfinalcallFacebookDB&utm_medium=202607ElipfinalcallFacebookDB&utm_campaign=202607ElipfinalcallFacebookDB&utm_id=202607ElipfinalcallFacebookDB

Financial skills are crucial for everyone whether you are a financial professional, looking to become one, or a strategic leader who needs a comprehensive understanding of their business.

This month is your final chance to apply for the Manchester MSc Financial Management's September 2026 intake, a part-time, blended learning programme which covers all the financial expertise you will need to gain an edge in your career.

Start your journey by downloading a brochure today: https://www.manchester.edu.hk/formsubmits.php?id=53&utm_source=202607FMfinalcallFacebookDB&utm_medium=202607FMfinalcallFacebookDB&utm_campaign=202607FMfinalcallFacebookDB&utm_id=202607FMfinalcallFacebookDB

Number one in the world for progress towards Sustainable Development Goals!

The University of Manchester East Asia Centre is proud to be part of such an achievement and looks forward to continue supporting sustainability initiatives throughout the community. The support of the faculty, alumni and students, and local partnerships has been an immeasurable part of its success.

In the past year, this has included:
• Public complimentary masterclasses by Prof. Ismail Erturk on “ESG and Sustainable Finance Amidst Globalisation Challenges” and Prof. João Quariguasi Frota Neto on “Strategic Market Entry in the Circular Economy.”
• Alumni-led ESG insights, including Ruby O (Assistant Vice-President, Sustainability & Business Synergy, Macau hospitality sector) at the panel “Defining Your Career High: Where Fresh Ambition Meets Seasoned Wisdom.”
• Ongoing collaboration with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Sustainable Development Committee, most recently as venue sponsor for “The Circular Economy – Meeting the Challenge.”

Read more about the other sustainable initiatives by the University of Manchester here:
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/university-of-manchester-rankings-sustainability-impact/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=the_impact_2026

Number one in the world 🌍✨

We have been ranked first in the world for our contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings.

We’re the only university to feature the top ten every year since the rankings began. This achievement reflects the collective dedication of our colleagues, students, researchers and partners.

We are so proud!

Read more: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/university-of-manchester-rankings-sustainability-impact/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=the_impact_2026