The Office was established in 1997 as the Office of Planning and Academic Implementation. It was renamed the Office of Strategic and Academic Planning in 2004 and the Strategic Planning Office in 2009. The Office was a central planning unit of the Hong Kong Institute of Education (now renamed The Education University of Hong Kong) and directly overseen by the President. It supported the senior management in the strategic planning and development of the Institute on three functions: (i) supporting strategic development and monitoring, and organisation of strategic events; (ii) conducting contextual and strategic studies and analysis to support institutional planning and informed decision-making; and (iii) coordination of institutional statistical returns to the University Grants Committee. Before October 2009, the Office was also responsible for supporting the formulation of Academic Development Proposals of the Institute. Senior management closed down the Office in July 2012. Dr. Lai Kwok-chan was Head of the Office from its establishment till his retirement in June 2012.
Guided by the Education and Manpower Branch of the Hong Kong Government, a Provisional Governing Council (PGC) was set up in February 1993 to plan and prepare for the establishment of the Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd). Six working groups were set up to examine issues relating to administration, campus development, academic development, staff matters, finance and senior staff search.
With the Hong Kong Institute of Education Ordinance coming into effect on 25 April 1994, the HKIEd was established as an autonomous tertiary institution with the Governor as President and a Governing Council (GC) with statutory powers and duties to act as the executive governing body. At a meeting on 28 September 1995, it was resolved that the term ‘Governing Council’ would be replaced by ‘the Council’ in all documentation.
The Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd) was renamed The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) in 2016. The Institute was founded in 1994 following the enactment of the HKIEd Ordinance in March of the same year. It was one of eight subsidized Universities under the University Grants Committee of Hong Kong.
The history of the institution can be traced back to 1853. St. Paul’s College introduced the first formalised program of in-service teacher training. On 25 April 1994, under the recommendation made by the Education Commission Report No 5., HKIEd was formally established by the merger of four colleges and one institute that were governed by the Education Department of Hong Kong Government.
• Northcote College of Education, established in 1939
• Grantham College of Education, established in 1951
• Sir Robert Black College of Education, established in 1960
• Hong Kong Technical Teachers’ College, established in 1974
• Institute of Language in Education, established in 1982
Formerly known as The Hong Kong Institute of Education Foundation ("The HKIEd Foundation"), The Education University of Hong Kong Foundation ("The EdUHK Foundation") was established on 10 December 2014 as a high-level organisation unit under the Council of the University, upon the disbandment of the Donation Committee and the Hong Kong Institute of Education Development Fund. It solicits, procures, and accepts donations for the development of the University and the promotion and advancement of science, social sciences, humanities, educational and cultural activities. It also provides long-term strategic advice on fundraising to the Council, and monitors and reports all matters in relation to fundraising activities and initiatives. The EdUHK Foundation is managed by a Board of Stewards constituted of devote supporters from the business and professional community who wish to share their expertise, provide personal support, and guide the Foundation towards achieving its objectives and mission in enhancing the further development of higher education.
The Proposed Community Creative Arts Complex Project Planning Committee ("Planning Committee") was set up by the President of the Hong Kong Institute of Education ("HKIEd") in 2011 to plan and formulate the overall directions and strategies for the on-campus Community Creative Arts Complex Project. The Planning Committee was chaired by Mr. Chris Mong Chan, then Vice-President (Administration) of HKIEd. Professor Richard Tsang Yip-fat, then Dean of Students and Professor of Department of Cultural and Creative Arts of HKIEd, was the Deputy Chairman. It also comprised members of HKIEd and external expert advisors.