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

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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An advanced degree in China? Think again, students say, as exam numbers plunge

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

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From abusive patients to harassment: mistreatment of China’s medical students

Most medical graduates have experienced at least one form of bad behaviour from superiors or the people they are caring for, study finds.

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Most Chinese medical students report experiencing some form of mistreatment during their training. Photo: Xinhua

Ex-Microsoft director’s mission to get disadvantaged girls to university

John Wood’s charity U-Go gives scholarships to help young women in low-income countries in Asia and Africa get a university education.

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

With help of Operation Santa Claus, local charity Grassroots Future will be able to provide donated laptops to needy children.

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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

‘My eyes have been burning’: New Delhi shuts schools as smog 60 times WHO limit

The city faces an annual smog crisis, blamed on stubble burning, factories, and traffic, with authorities implementing restrictions to curb pollution.

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China no longer US’ top source of foreign students for first time in 15 years

Shift in rankings comes as US officials signal a preference for Indians in certain fields because of national security concerns.

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Editorial | Hong Kong seriously failing its students

Standards are falling – in English, Chinese and maths – and officials can no longer continue to blame the decline on the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hong Kong’s school pupils are not doing as well as they used to. Photo: Shutterstock

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.

Hong Kong Polytechnic University has placed 133rd in a global ranking on employability. Photo: Sun Yeung

Hong Kong group to train ‘well-being practitioners’ to help 1,500 stressed pupils

Local charity Mind HK will launch the Improving Access to Community Therapies (iACT) project with support from Operation Santa Claus.

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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Editorial | Healthy start to new Hong Kong medical school bid

Third such facility for city will have to bring something different to medical care, both in terms of curriculum and students.

A healthy dose of urgency is needed to train more Hong Kong medical professionals as the city pursues its role as a biomedical hub. Photo: Shutterstock

Opinion | China-West academic decoupling does the world no favours

Dismantling the bridges of scientific and academic cooperation built over decades is a choice the world cannot afford at this crucial moment.

ETH Zurich, a leading university in Switzerland, is implementing a new screening policy for foreign students that could restrict entry for those from countries facing international sanctions. Photo: Shutterstock. Photo: Shutterstock

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.

Should you send your child to boarding school? The pros and cons

Once a European tradition, now boarding schools are expanding in Hong Kong and beyond, meriting a closer look at what these institutions offer.

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Opinion | Faster, bolder action needed to empower women across the Asia-Pacific

Great strides made since 1995 Beijing Declaration of women’s rights but progress still uneven and often fragile. True equality remains elusive.

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A woman operates a drone under the government-backed “Drone Sister” programme, at a training centre in Manesar in the northern Indian state of Haryana. Women’s empowerment is key to unlocking the full potential of Asia-Pacific economies. Photo: AFP

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.

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.

Opinion | AI can help power the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand

The city’s academic institutions have what it takes to integrate artificial intelligence into education and entice students from around the world.

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Over a 100 million people, including students, around the world use AI-powered applications every day. Photo: Shutterstock

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

China’s US$35.5 billion research fund needs more precision: minister

Education Minister Huai Jinpeng briefs NPC Standing Committee on funding initiative’s successes but says more work required.

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.

UK universities face funding ‘crunch’ as foreign students go elsewhere

International students seek other overseas destinations as visa restrictions put them off studying in the UK.

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At UK universities, foreign students pay far more in fees than British students. Photo: Shutterstock

‘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

Calls in Japan for more suicide prevention steps targeting schoolchildren

Japanese culture experts urge authorities to do more after new data shows suicides among Japanese schoolchildren remain high.

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Cambridge International Education digital exams start in June 2026

Mark Williams, head of secondary in the International Stream at French International School, is eager to see the results of exams marked by AI.

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9 September, 2024
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