Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities: A Strategic Overview of Scientific Collaboration among Universities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Region

In the context of globalization and technological advancement, research collaboration has become a core strategy for enhancing the influence of higher education institutions. This article conducts an in-depth analysis of the research collaboration among universities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, exploring the models, fields, outcomes, and challenges of such cooperation. The study finds that these collaborations, through establishing joint research centers and shared laboratories, have achieved significant results in fields like new energy, biomedicine, and information technology. Based on thorough analysis, the article proposes policy recommendations, including the establishment of coordination bodies and the optimization of collaborative mechanisms, aimed at overcoming existing challenges and promoting deeper cooperation. This research not only provides guidance for university collaborations in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area but also offers valuable references for other regions or international scientific research cooperation.