摘要:美国政府5月22日宣布取消哈佛大学获得的学生和交流学者项目资质,禁止该校招收国际学生。目前,哈佛大学约有6800名国际学生和学者,来自140多个国家和地区。对此,香港、澳门均表示鼓励高校协助在美有转校需要的学生来港澳升学。
美国政府5月22日宣布取消哈佛大学获得的学生和交流学者项目资质,禁止该校招收国际学生。目前,哈佛大学约有6800名国际学生和学者,来自140多个国家和地区。对此,香港、澳门均表示鼓励高校协助在美有转校需要的学生来港澳升学。
Authorities and some universities in China's Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions have extended an olive branch after students and scholars in Harvard University were sent reeling by the US administration's attempt to ban the renowned institution from enrolling international students.
澳门特区政府教育及青年发展局24日表示,对于美国政府禁止哈佛大学招收国际学生的相关事件,教青局密切关注最新动向,鼓励澳门高校留意最新情况,为受影响的学生提供转学便利及协助,保障学生就学权益,具体措施将由各高校按实际情况订定。
The Education and Youth Development Bureau of the Macao SAR government said on Saturday that it is closely monitoring the developments, according to its website.
The bureau has encouraged Macao universities to pay attention to the unfolding situation, assist affected students to transfer, and ensure their rights to pursue their studies. The specific policies will be made by the universities. The Bureau has been contacting local students enrolled in Harvard to provide consultation and assistance, according to the statement.
5月23日,香港科技大学(简称“港科大”)宣布,向现正就读哈佛大学的国际本科生及研究生,以及持有哈佛学位课程录取通知的学生,发出公开邀请,欢迎他们加入港科大继续学业,延续学术追求。港科大表示,此举旨在应对全球学术环境的变化,并彰显港科大致力营造多元、世界级学习环境的承诺。该校将为有意转学的学生提供无条件录取、简化入学程序及学术支援,协助他们顺利过渡。
Earlier on Friday, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) issued an open invitation to international undergraduate and postgraduate students currently enrolled at Harvard University, as well as those holding confirmed offers for Harvard degree programs, to continue their academic pursuits at HKUST.
HKUST is extending this opportunity to ensure talented students can pursue their educational goals without disruption, according to the university which vowed "unconditional offers, streamlined admission procedures, and academic support."
5月23日,外交部发言人毛宁在回应“哈佛禁令”时表示,中美教育合作是互利的,中方一贯反对将教育合作政治化,美方有关做法只会损害美国的形象和国际信誉。中方将坚定维护海外中国学生和学者的正当合法权益。
哈佛大学 图源:视觉中国
据美国媒体23日报道,哈佛大学已向联邦法院提起诉讼,要求立即阻止美国政府作出的禁止哈佛招收国际学生的决定。哈佛大学在诉状中表示,将该校从国土安全部的学生和交流访问者项目中除名的决定违反了法律,请求法官立即阻止国土安全部长诺姆的命令。
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