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The Chinese University of Hong Kong is the only tertiary education institution in the city to offer a collegiate system for full-time undergraduates. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Education in Hong Kong

CUHK head to explore creating Hong Kong college system for postgraduates

Professor Dennis Lo says proposal would follow existing system used for undergraduates, cites his own experience at Oxford and Cambridge.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong to launch citywide scaffolding inspections after Kai Tak collapse

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

All Hong Kong schools should be required to join flu vaccine scheme: expert

Hong Kong children

90% of Hong Kong pupils failing to get 60 minutes of daily exercise: study

Academic says a major reason for children not getting enough exercise is the heavy emphasis parents place on academic results.

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Hong Kong sports leaders have called for schools to encourage children to take an interest in physical activities from a young age. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong sports leaders have called for schools to encourage children to take an interest in physical activities from a young age. Photo: Sun Yeung
Education in Hong Kong

Education University of Hong Kong puts non-local students on notice over visas

University finds more than 900 students from outside city failed to submit visa information as required.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong health officials take aim at 168 schools for not joining flu jab drive

Official urges members of the public to get vaccinated as surveillance data shows Hong Kong has entered the flu season.

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Education in Hong Kong

Better chance for Hong Kong children to enter popular primary schools this year

There are fewer applicants and an average 13 per cent more Primary One vacancies across districts in central allocation phase this year.

Pupils at Taikoo Primary School in Quarry Bay. Photo: Dickson Lee
Pupils at Taikoo Primary School in Quarry Bay. Photo: Dickson Lee
Education in Hong Kong

Dennis Lo takes over Chinese University of Hong Kong, vows to boost global standing

‘We are committed to enhancing the international standing of CUHK and make efforts in teaching, research, service and innovation,’ Professor Dennis Lo says.

Education in Hong Kong

Teachers must embrace AI, founder of Hong Kong-based philanthropic foundation says

Tencent co-founder Charles Chen Yidan calls on educators to explore how AI can improve not only learning but also their own skills.

Education in Hong Kong

3 aid workers win top Hong Kong-based award for improving education in war zones

War Child Alliance wins HK$30 million Yidan Prize and plans to expand educational games programme to over a million pupils in five years.

(From left) The War Child Alliance’s Marwa Zahr, Luke Stannard and Mark Jordans, winners of the 2024 Yidan Prize for Education Development. Photo: May Tse
Education in Hong Kong

Outgoing CUHK head to focus on medical research, remain involved in academia

Rocky Tuan also cites navigating the Covid-19 pandemic as one of the most unforgettable experiences during his tenure.

Professor Rocky Tuan delivers a speech during the 94th congregation ceremony at the university in November of last year. Photo: Elson Li
Professor Rocky Tuan delivers a speech during the 94th congregation ceremony at the university in November of last year. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Fraser Stoddart, Nobel laureate and professor at University of Hong Kong, dies

Stoddart, who was 82, won Nobel Prize for chemistry in 2016 and joined department of chemistry last year.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong earmarks site for campus expansion of self-financing institutions

1,210 square metre plot is currently a public car park near the former campus owned by the operator of the city’s first Catholic university.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong schools to receive HK$400,000 to boost English and Mandarin learning

Funds aimed at improving students’ self-learning and will cover academic years to 2027.

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said in his policy address in October that the government had allocated HK$470 million to improve the teaching of English, Mandarin and other languages. Photo: May Tse
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Han Academy says teacher salaries in jeopardy in appeal for aid

Founding supervisor says school has run out of money in letter seeking help on social media.

Han Academy in Wong Chuk Hang. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Han Academy in Wong Chuk Hang. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 25 people in 3 years over university entry fraud cases

Security Bureau says suspects used false academic qualifications to apply for universities in Hong Kong.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong students to learn about Chinese science feats in subject revamp plan

Draft of updated junior secondary subject aims to help students ‘recognise’ country’s contributions to science, space exploration.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong NGO warns of pupil suicide rise after logging 10 cases amid term start

NGO says tally marks rise from six logged from mid-August to September of 2023, as authorities report drop in suspected cases over longer period.

Samaritan Befrienders executive director Angie Chan. Photo: Dickson Lee
Samaritan Befrienders executive director Angie Chan. Photo: Dickson Lee
Education in Hong Kong

Hongkongers in England, Wales extend record birth numbers under BN(O) scheme

Hongkongers had 2,129 babies last year in England and Wales, even as birth numbers hit nearly 50-year low in their new homes.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s debt-hit Han Academy seeks investors to keep school running

With school in a dire financial position, founding supervisor says she has held discussions with more than one investor.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong lawmakers say private schools should be required to disclose finances

Lawmakers say change needed after indebted Han Academy fails to refund at least HK$6.2 million worth of debentures to parents.

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Han Academy in Aberdeen told parents in a recent briefing that it was now HK$100 million in debt. Photo: Jelly Tse
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