We are delighted to share that Clare Hall Life Member Dr Rina Lai has partnered with the University of Hong Kong to launch their first-ever Psychology Summer Programme at the HKU Summer Institute: Future by Design. Rina will be one of the programme directors, working to help students master the principles of psychology and design thinking, discover their unique strengths and values, and prepare themselves to shape an impactful future in any field.

The innovative, multidisciplinary programme integrates positive psychology, design thinking (typically taught in business schools), and impact creation (entrepreneurship) to equip students with practical, future-ready skills.

More details are available on their website: HKU Summer Institute – Psychology Program.

Rina is a psychologist, researcher, author, and entrepreneur. She founded SynergisED, a research and innovation lab, and co-founded the Cambridge China Education Forum. With a PhD from the University of Cambridge, where she also served as an academic supervisor and associate, Dr. Lai leverages her expertise across disciplines to design innovative learning products and experiences. She has been a consultant and advisor to multinational organizations, start-ups, NGOs, and governments. She currently serves as a School Councilor of the Kennedy School of the English Schools Foundation. She is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.