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People attending an education expo in Hong Kong look at a map of universities in the US. Photo: Felix Wong

Education

Number of Hongkongers enrolled in US universities hits record low

According to US government-sponsored survey, country had 2,762 undergraduates from Hong Kong in last school year.

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75% of sexually experienced young Hongkongers have not had HIV test: poll

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Laptop scheme set to bridge tech gap for children of asylum seekers in Hong Kong

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Parents to have greater chance of securing spots in top Hong Kong primary schools

Data shows fewer students admitted via ‘siblings route’ in first stage, leaving door open to parents to try luck at sought-after schools.

Schools must accept admission applications from the siblings of current students or from the children of staff working there. Photo: Sam Tsang
Schools must accept admission applications from the siblings of current students or from the children of staff working there. Photo: Sam Tsang

Education

4 Hong Kong public universities among world’s best for graduate employability

Survey gathered more than 13,000 global respondents who are involved in recruiting and working with graduates.

Education

University in Macau to expel 24 students who used fake Hong Kong DSE credentials

Hong Kong education chief Christine Choi says use of bogus university entrance exam certificates ‘outrageous’.

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Education

Nearly half of Hong Kong pupils secure desired Primary One spot

Number of students applying for aided and government primary schools through the allocation system also hits 15-year low.

The number of students applying for aided and government primary schools through the allocation system has fallen for five consecutive years. Photo: Winson Wong

Education

University in Hong Kong hires 100 overseas, mainland academics in 2-year drive

One new recruit at University of Science and Technology points to Hong Kong’s fairer gender opportunities and more generous government funding for research.

HKUST started a recruitment campaign two years ago. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
HKUST started a recruitment campaign two years ago. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Education

University town in Hong Kong to welcome 32,000 from 2034, with biggest hospital

First residents able to move to Ngau Tam Mei development in 2034, as government unveils details after Beijing’s meeting with developers.

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Health expert backs Hong Kong plan to adopt US model for third medical school

Professor Victor Dzau cites successful examples in Singapore, such as the Duke-NUS medical school which he helped establish.

Education

Hong Kong schools to host education fair next month to attract mainland students

Some sector leaders also stress enrolment applicants will be assessed using the same criteria amid concerns over increased competition.

Last year’s event managed to attract more than 30,000 attendees. Photo: Jack Deng

Education

‘Study in Hong Kong’ campaign well-timed but more needed, ranking firm says

Quacquarelli Symonds tells Post city has advantages over many Western education destinations but universities still falling short in areas.

Polytechnic University in Hung Hom. Chief Executive John Lee said last month the government would establish the “Study in Hong Kong” brand to help turn the city into an international tertiary education hub. Photo: May Tse
Polytechnic University in Hung Hom. Chief Executive John Lee said last month the government would establish the “Study in Hong Kong” brand to help turn the city into an international tertiary education hub. Photo: May Tse

Education

3 universities in Hong Kong among top 10 in major ranking of Asian institutions

HKU holds No 2 position, CUHK rises to No 6 and CityU to No 10, marking first time three institutions placed in top 10 of Asian University Rankings.

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Education

Annual tests find secondary pupils’ English levels reach record low in Hong Kong

Proficiency in Chinese, English and maths among Primary Three pupils also fell to worst levels in about 20 years, according to test results.

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Beijing official says common law jurisdiction key to Hong Kong’s ‘connector’ role

Cui Jianchun, Beijing’s top diplomat in Hong Kong, also says critical comments about curtailed freedoms in city are ‘rumours made by insane people’.

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Beijing official Cui Jianchun has also insisted that continued business in Hong Kong reflected both the city’s strong rule of law and companies’ faith in it. Photo: EPA-EFE

Education

HKUST reveals group of experts to boost bid for Hong Kong’s third medical school

Line-up includes former Hospital Authority chairman Edward Leong and Nobel Prize winner Roger Kornberg of Stanford University.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in Clearwater Bay. Photo: Winson Wong
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in Clearwater Bay. Photo: Winson Wong

Society

Hong Kong streamlines student suicide prevention system after John Lee’s request

Under the improved second tier, schools will no longer need referrals from the Education Bureau and can directly seek help from external support teams.

Education

Hong Kong approves second university of applied sciences after 7-month wait

Saint Francis University latest to be granted status; industry body to travel to Europe to learn from other vocational education providers.

Education

Chinese University of Hong Kong provost to step down despite contract renewal

Alan Chan, whose resignation marks third senior management loss since last December, will join Singapore Management University next April.

The provost of the Chinese University of Hong Kong will step down in January. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Society

Nvidia chief Jensen Huang to visit Hong Kong to receive honorary doctorate

Nobel laureate Michael Levitt and American mathematician David Mumford to also be honoured at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Under Jensen Huang’s leadership, Nvidia has become a leader in the fields of gaming, artificial intelligence and data centres. Photo: AP
Under Jensen Huang’s leadership, Nvidia has become a leader in the fields of gaming, artificial intelligence and data centres. Photo: AP

Education

Lawmakers slams video for ‘misleading’ viewers about Hong Kong’s education offerings

Video attracts criticism from lawmakers as they discuss how city can promote itself as tertiary education hub.

Education

Some UK private schools to avoid passing all VAT rise on amid strong Hong Kong intake

UK government expected to announce on Wednesday whether it will introduce 20 per cent VAT on private school fees from January 1 of next year.

Education

Moving children to Hong Kong schools is main draw for top talent from mainland

Parents prefer city’s education system for being less competitive and stressful than on the mainland.

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