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The aftermath of the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Jelly Tse
Education in Hong Kong

Primary school near Hong Kong estate destroyed in deadly blaze hopes to move

Tai Po Baptist Public School principal says ‘going back to our campus to attend classes is not an ideal arrangement for every stakeholder’.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong should study social media impact on teens, craft own policies: experts

Education in Hong Kong

Pupils of school closed after Hong Kong fire inspired by new university homes

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng University joins property rush with US$11.6 million deal

Acquisition of office units in Sha Tin’s Metropole Square follows Metropolitan University’s US$334 million purchase of Hung Hom property.

Hang Seng University is the latest school to purchase property amid a government push to turn the city into a global education hub. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hang Seng University is the latest school to purchase property amid a government push to turn the city into a global education hub. Photo: Jelly Tse
Education in Hong Kong

Wife of SenseTime’s late founder donates HK$20 million via new Hong Kong charity

Sophie and Sean Foundation to carry out wish of Tang Xiao’ou to give back to community, with three universities in city among those to benefit.

Education in Hong Kong

City to host ‘Study in Hong Kong’ week to enhance role as a global education hub

Education chief Christine Choi unveils plans for a new campaign and digital learning blueprint to attract talent and foster innovation.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong educators call for non-local admissions amid decline in Form One classes

Drop from 1,502 to 1,487 classes in past academic year prompts warnings of school closures from education leaders.

Education leaders have called on the government to allow publicly funded institutions to enrol non-local students in response to the drop in pupil numbers. Photo: Sam Tsang
Education leaders have called on the government to allow publicly funded institutions to enrol non-local students in response to the drop in pupil numbers. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong Baptist University suspends student union amid fire-related messages

University accused of silencing union after removing messages from campus mourning victims of the deadly Tai Po blaze and calling for justice.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

500 pupils affected by Hong Kong fire resume classes at university this week

Tai Po Baptist Public School pupils studying in temporary classrooms at Education University, with support from teachers, psychologists.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Give pupils and parents say on axing Christmas parties, Hong Kong schools told

Disappointed students say axed Christmas celebrations would have helped take their minds off tragedy in Tai Po.

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Hongkongers have been visiting a spot near the scene of the tragedy to mourn the victims. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

16 students who lost homes in Hong Kong fire get financial support, school supplies

Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School, which is just 10 minutes from scene of fire, also offering counselling, puts all assessments on hold.

Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School suspended classes last Thursday due to the nearby fire. Photo: Handout
Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School suspended classes last Thursday due to the nearby fire. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong poll candidates pledge to stem decline in student population

Incumbent lawmaker Tang Fei is running against Ray Cheung, associate provost of City University, for the education sector seat.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

School close to scene of Hong Kong fire to hold lessons at other campuses

Tai Po Baptist Public School to hold lessons at Tai Po Government Primary School and NTWJWA Christian Remembrance of Grace Primary School.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong kindergarten moves Japan tour to mainland China as row deepens

‘We have decided to relocate the tour to Chengdu, Sichuan, to ensure the safety of parents and children,’ Victoria Educational Organisation says.

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Shinjuku district in Tokyo. Photo: AFP
Education in Hong Kong

More than half of Hong Kong pupils get desired Primary One spot, a 20-year high

Education Bureau says 37,581 children applied for discretionary places for admission next September and 19,656 will receive a spot.

Pupils at St Joseph Primary School in Wan Chai. The number of children applying for places at public or aided schools this year fell below 40,000 for the first time. Photo: Sam Tsang
Pupils at St Joseph Primary School in Wan Chai. The number of children applying for places at public or aided schools this year fell below 40,000 for the first time. Photo: Sam Tsang
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Primary Three pupils’ English competency rebounds to record high 83.2%

Improvements in English proficiency across Primary Three, Six and Form Three, but mixed results for Chinese and mathematics competency.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s elite schools vet book donations for national security risks

King’s College and Queen Elizabeth School screen donations, review collections in line with guidelines.

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Artificial intelligence

Hong Kong PolyU’s top AI expert Yang Hongxia eyes ‘last mile of generative AI’

Yang aims to broaden the adoption of LLMs, while expanding AI’s scope of innovation via the most cost-effective means for all enterprises.

Artificial intelligence scientist Yang Hongxia envisions a world in which various businesses could train their own “domain-specific” large language models. Photo: Sina
Artificial intelligence scientist Yang Hongxia envisions a world in which various businesses could train their own “domain-specific” large language models. Photo: Sina
Education in Hong Kong

HKUST to run Hong Kong’s third medical school on ‘strategic’, ‘financial’ merits

After eight-month race, expert panel finds HKUST has ‘broad global vision’ and ‘winning edge’ over Baptist University and Polytechnic University.

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Education in Hong Kong

2 Australian universities to admit Hong Kong students based on predicted grades

Unprecedented agreement with Queensland University of Technology and Griffith University applies to those from direct subsidy scheme schools.

Crime in Hong Kong

Finance student loses HK$1 million as Hong Kong police record 1,700 campus scams

Force says student let down his guard and believed he was involved in fraud after seeing scammer dressed in police uniform during video call.

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A finance postgraduate in Hong Kong has lost more than HK$1 million (US$128,652) in a phone scam, the Post has learned. Photo: Sun Yeung
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong school fair with mainland China focus set to attract 50,000 visitors

Fair in late November at AsiaWorld-Expo is expected to have 300 institutions taking part.

Hong Kong schools had struggled with falling enrolments. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong schools had struggled with falling enrolments. Photo: Dickson Lee
Education in Hong Kong

Journal defends work with fake AI citations amid Hong Kong university probe

Veteran journal editor calls for better enforceable policies to regulate the role of artificial intelligence in academic work.

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Education in Hong Kong

Which Hong Kong schools have gained approval to add extra Form One classes?

Five secondary schools, including elite institutions among those cleared to expand intake next academic year under Education Bureau review.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong school’s use of simplified Chinese in exams draws backlash from parents

Petition against Shatin Government Primary School draws more than 200 signatures as parents bemoan disregard of opinions over ‘biased’ policy.

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A decision by Shatin Government Primary School to allow pupils to use simplified Chinese characters in exams has sparked backlash from parents. Photo: Edmond So
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