Prof CAI, Yuzhuo    蔡瑜琢 教授
Professor
Department of Education Policy and Leadership
Contact
ORCiD
0000-0002-7934-3828
Phone
(852) 2948 7814
Email
cyuzhuo@eduhk.hk
Address
10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong
Scopus ID
36442274600
SDGs
4 - Quality Education
7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10 - Reduced Inequality
13 - Climate Action
16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
17 - Partnerships for the Goals
Research Interests
Higher Education Policy and Management
Universities' Societal Engagement
Internationalisation of Higher Education
Graduate Employability
Comparative Education
Triple Helix Model of Innovation
Innovation Ecosystem
Teaching Interests

Organisational Theory in Higher Education Research and Practice

University and Society Relations

Finnish Education

Research Method


Research Interests

Higher Education Policy and Management
Universities' Societal Engagement
Internationalisation of Higher Education
Graduate Employability
Comparative Education
Triple Helix Model of Innovation
Innovation Ecosystem
Teaching Interests

Organisational Theory in Higher Education Research and Practice

University and Society Relations

Finnish Education

Research Method


Research Outputs

Journal Publications
Feng, X., Lee , J.C.-K., Sin, K.-F., Cai, Y., Saha, M., Hu, X., & Li, H. (2025). Mapping the Literature on Student Well-Being: A Comparative Scoping Review of Finland and Hong Kong SAR. ECNU Review of Education, Online First, 1-23. https://doi.org/10.1177/20965311251365258
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 4 - Quality Education, 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Cai, Y., Pinna, C., & van der Wende, M.C. (2025). Rethinking EU-China Higher Education Cooperation in a Dynamic Global Environment. Journal of Studies in International Education, 29(2), 167 -176. https://doi.org/10.1177/10283153251316930
SDGs infomation: 4 - Quality Education, 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Yuzhuo Cai (2024). Demystifying Higher Education: Explaining competing views in higher education studies from multiple perspectives of institutional theory. Beijing International Review of Education, 6 (3-4, 208–224. https://doi.org/10.1163/25902539-06030003
SDGs infomation: 4 - Quality Education
Yuzhuo Cai, Gaoming Zheng (2024). Navigating Shifts in Europe-China Higher Education Cooperation: An Institutional Logics Perspective. ournal of Studies in International Education, online first, 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1177/102831532412962
SDGs infomation: 4 - Quality Education, 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
Yuzhuo Cai, Betty Leask (2024). Rethinking internationalization of higher education for society from an outside-in perspective. Journal of Asian Public Policy. https://doi.org/10.1080/17516234.2024.2406093
SDGs infomation: 4 - Quality Education, 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
蔡瑜琢 (2024)。 高等教育管理與領導:制度邏輯理論的視角。 《北京大學教育評論》,2024(03),頁 49-75。 https://ccj.pku.edu.cn/journal/info?jid=93664&volumeNo=&issueNo=03&viid=15426648
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 4 - Quality Education, 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth

Conference Papers
Cai, Y. (2025, September). Emerging Paradoxes in EU-China Higher Education Cooperation. The 37th CHER Annual Conference, Poznan, Poland. https://www.cher-highered.org/cher-conferences/upcoming-cher-conferences/cher-37th-annual-conference/
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 4 - Quality Education, 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Cai, Y. (2025, September). Hong Kong as a Mediator for EU3China Higher Education Cooperation: Opportunities and Challenges. The 37th CHER Annual Conference, Poznan, Poland. https://www.cher-highered.org/cher-conferences/upcoming-cher-conferences/cher-37th-annual-conference/
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 4 - Quality Education, 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Cai. Y. (2025, August). Fostering Sustainable Entrepreneurial Universities: The Societal Engagement Dimension. [Keynote speech] International Postgraduate Roundtable and Research Forum cum Summer School (IPRRFSS), Hong Kong. https://iprrfss.com/
Cai, Y., Sahlberg, P., & Lee, J.C.K. (2025, July). Bridging Global Models and National Tradition: Finnish Lessons for Chinese Education Reform. The 2nd Chinese Society of Education Annual Conference, Hong Kong. https://cse2025.org
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 4 - Quality Education, 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Cai, Y. (2025, June). Hong Kong's Role in Mediating Higher Education Cooperation between Europe and China. The 1st Annual CHELPS Conference - Leadership in Global Higher Education, Hong Kong. https://aapsef.eduhk.hk/news-and-events/events/the-1st-annual-chelps-conference
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 4 - Quality Education, 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Cai, Y., Lee, J.C.K., & Ho, C.S.M. (2025, June). Identifying Role Models for Universities of Applied Sciences in Hong Kong. [Paper presentation] HERA 2025 Conference - The Future of Higher Education: Facing New and Old Challenges, Hong Kong. https://hera2025.hku.hk/
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 4 - Quality Education, 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Qiu, R., & Cai, Y. (2025, June). Global Scholar Prespectives on the Development of the FInnish Education System: A Literature Review. The 2nd GRIFE International Conference, Hong Kong. https://www.eduhk.hk/grifeconf2025/index.php
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 4 - Quality Education, 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
蔡瑜琢 (2025,6). 大學科研風險應對:整合三螺旋和制度邏輯視角。[主題演講] 寧波大學地方高水平大學發展研究院成立大會暨高等教育強國建設背景下地方高水平大學發展理論與實踐學術論壇,寧波,中國。 https://www.eol.cn/news/dongtai/202506/t20250623_2676438.shtml
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 4 - Quality Education, 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Cai, Y. (2025, May). Navigating Risks in University Integrating Triple Helix and Institutional Logics Perspectives. Institutional Perspectives on Universities: The Role of Leadership, Administration, Stakeholders and Risks - Academia Europaea and Wenner-Gren Foundations HERCulES Symposium, Stockholm, Sweden. https://www.ae-info.org/ae/Acad_Main/Activities/HERCulES/Events/Institutional%20Perspectives%20on%20Universities
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 4 - Quality Education, 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
蔡瑜琢 (2025,5). 從三螺旋模型視角看中國高職院校面臨的挑戰與機遇。[主題演講]「創新·融合」粵港澳大灣區職業教育高品質發展研討會,深圳,中國。 https://mmc.edu.mo/blog/college_zh_hk/college_business_zh_hk/news_college_business_zh_hk/9990/
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 4 - Quality Education, 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Cai, Y. (2025, April). Can Hong Kong Sustain Its Role as a Mediator for EU-China Higher Education Cooperation? Opportunities, Challenges, and Policy Directions. The Conference for Higher Education Research – Hong Kong, Hong Kong. https://library.hsu.edu.hk/cher2025/
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 4 - Quality Education, 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
蔡瑜琢 (2024,12). 芬蘭教育的成功之道及其借鑑意義。[主題演講] 第十六屆深圳學術年會子項目——人工智慧教育與學習科學高端學術研討會,深圳,中國。 https://efuture.sustech.edu.cn/meeting/index/acid/860.html?lang=zh-cn&nvid=90
Cai, Y. (2024, November). Navigating Uncertainty: The Future of EU-China Higher Education Cooperation and the Role of Hong Kong. [Keynote speech] The 15th Asian Studies Day, Tampere, Finland. https://asianet.fi/2024/09/24/asian-studies-days-2024-preparing-for-a-multipolar-global-era-the-importance-of-research-and-education-on-asia/
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 4 - Quality Education, 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Cai, Y. (2024, October). Evolving Paradigms of Internationalisation in hHigher Education and Their Implications for EU-China Higher Education Cooperation. [Keynote speech] Tongji Internationalisation of Higher Education Forum, Shanghai, China. https://www.tongji.edu.cn/eng/info/1003/4161.htm
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 4 - Quality Education, 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth

All Other Outputs
Cai, Y. (2025). For Europe, Hong Kong Holds a Key to China Research Networks. World University News.. https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=2025042208465856
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 4 - Quality Education, 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Cai, Y. (2025). Funding Cuts: A Test for Hong Kong’s Academic Community. World University News. https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20250303122457120
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 4 - Quality Education, 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Ho, C.S.M., & Cai, Y. (2025). Applied Sciences Universities are Set to Diversify HE Dector. University World News. https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20250318141504447
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 4 - Quality Education, 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
van der Wende, M., Cai, Y., Qiao, C.-r., Gill, P., Pinna, C., Shen, W., & Tian, L. (2025). Changing Perspectives Towards Conditions for Sustainable EU-China Academic Collaboration: A CKN Report. The Netherlands https://www.chinakennisnetwerk.nl/publications/changing-perspectives-towards-conditions-sustainable-
SDGs infomation: 4 - Quality Education, 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Yuzhuo Cai, Wenqin Shen (2024). New law offers more scope for international joint degrees. https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20241001140701870