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Education in Hong Kong

In Focus | Hong Kong’s university town: where’s the money and what will success look like?

In order for universities to expand successfully into the Northern Metropolis, clear development parameters, timelines and financing models are needed.

Education in Hong Kong

Biology remarking makes DSE student one of Hong Kong’s 25 top scorers

Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | CUHK chief Dennis Lo ‘calm’ about talk of Nobel Prize for groundbreaking test

Education in Hong Kong

‘Addiction is irreversible’: Hong Kong urged to ban under-16s from social media

Educators, lawmakers say legislation is needed to signal government stance and protect next generation from being harmed by such platforms.

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An educator has said the legislation is required to protect children from cyberbullying and addiction. Photo: Karma Lo
An educator has said the legislation is required to protect children from cyberbullying and addiction. Photo: Karma Lo
Education in Hong Kong

‘Path open’ for revival of CUHK student union – if it registers, Dennis Lo says

University head also bats back at claims the university is overreliant on intake from mainland China.

Education in Hong Kong

CUHK chief urges more funds for campuses in Northern Metropolis university town

Dennis Lo says the government’s HK$10 billion loan scheme is inadequate and local universities must expand to meet future challenges and compete globally.

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Hong Kong’s Lingnan University student union ceases operations after 6 decades

Union makes announcement in social media post, citing ‘changes in the situation both on and off campus’ without detailing specifics.

The Lingnan University campus in Tuen Mun. Photo: Winson Wong
The Lingnan University campus in Tuen Mun. Photo: Winson Wong
Education in Hong Kong

CUHK to add national, global perspectives to mandatory courses under 5-year plan

Curriculum of mandatory general education programme for undergrads to be reformed as university maps out development strategy.

Education in Hong Kong

Tung Wah College says sorry for wrongly sending 11,000 hopefuls admission offers

Distressed applicants vent frustrations online following retraction of offers hours after being sent.

Education in Hong Kong

Saved as a baby, HKU medical newbie aims to pass on ‘hope, courage’ to society

HKU’s medical faculty admits 184 DSE students, equivalent to about 61 per cent of its 300 first-year places.

(Clockwise from back row left) Luann Ma, Chan Hoi-yin, Brendan Hui, Ryan Tao and Ng Ka-wing are among the top DSE scorers who will pursue a career in medicine at HKU. Photo: Karma Lo
Education in Hong Kong

34% of Hong Kong students win university, diploma spots under admissions system

Jupas office also notes total number of applicants increased by about 5.3 per cent year on year to 45,545.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong says 12 of this year’s top DSE scorers have received offers from the institution. Photo: Edmond So
The Chinese University of Hong Kong says 12 of this year’s top DSE scorers have received offers from the institution. Photo: Edmond So
Education in Hong Kong

Jardines ending Oxbridge undergrad scheme to ‘maximise impact’ for more students

Jardine Matheson says it is increasing its ‘focus and commitment’ on the Asian market.

Education in Hong Kong

HKU looking for president with ‘new mentality and clean slate’ to drive change

People with decade-long mindset struggle to drive change, and HKU needs new blood because ‘this is a different world, different time’, insider says.

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Education in Hong Kong

Jardine Foundation to end scholarships for Oxford, Cambridge undergrads

‘Following a strategic review, the foundation will be increasing its focus and investment in Asia’, educational trust says.

King’s College Chapel at the University of Cambridge. Photo: PA Images via Getty Images
Hong Kong courts

Mainland Chinese families lose legal challenge over public university fees

High Court rejects bid by 87 families to challenge rule that visa dependants must have lived in city for at least two years to access subsidised places.

The main building of the University of Hong Kong in Pok Fu Lam. Currently, students who receive dependant visas or entry permits when they are minors are considered local and can apply for government-funded programmes. Photo: Karma Lo
The main building of the University of Hong Kong in Pok Fu Lam. Currently, students who receive dependant visas or entry permits when they are minors are considered local and can apply for government-funded programmes. Photo: Karma Lo
Education in Hong Kong

DSE exam takers in mainland China face 220% jump in registration fee to HK$8,000

Hong Kong exam body says fee increase will support ‘sustainable and effective operation’ as three-year pilot scheme ends.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong must add specialised services to tackle rising youth suicides, NGO says

David Cheng of the Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong says uptick in youth suicide underscores need for regular risk screening.

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AI major focus as Hong Kong funds record 12 university research projects

In its latest round of support for universities, the Research Grants Council has approved funding of HK$478 million.

City University will receive the most funding, securing HK$145 million. Photo: Felix Wong
City University will receive the most funding, securing HK$145 million. Photo: Felix Wong
Education in Hong Kong

HKU says next leader must have ‘fresh ideas’ for coming ‘transformation’

University of Hong Kong says global search will be launched for successor of Xiang Zhang who announced he would leave post in 2028.

Education in Hong Kong

HKU president Xiang Zhang to step down in 2028 at end of second 5-year term

In email sent to university community, Zhang says he wishes to return to laboratory work after ‘defining honour’ of leadership role at HKU.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong international, private school enrolment up amid drop in pupil numbers

Admissions consultant attributes growth to 2022 introduction of top talent scheme, but kindergarten sector continues decade-long decline.

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The total number of kindergarten, primary and secondary students in Hong Kong dropped from 797,157 in 2022 to 776,888 in 2025 – a 2.5 per cent decline over the three years. Photo: Edmond So
Education in Hong Kong

Journal to review university paper citing Hong Kong map without Victoria Harbour

Journal that published paper last July will assess complaints, while EdU defends map’s focus on administrative boundaries, not coastlines.

The Education University of Hong Kong premises in Tai Po. Photo: Handout
The Education University of Hong Kong premises in Tai Po. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong expands after-school care but some families say they still lack access

Places for eligible families surge to 10,500 from 2,915 but staffing shortages mean not all eligible families can benefit from scheme.

Hong Kong society

Xinjiang growing as tourist destination for Hongkongers amid travel sector push

Beyond its breathtaking scenery, tourism industry leaders hope to draw more visitors by showcasing the region’s heritage and history.

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Education in Hong Kong

Salary growth for Hong Kong degree graduates slows to 5-year low

Average monthly salary rises by just 2 per cent to HK$28,000 as underemployment hits record high.

A graduation ceremony at the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Chung Chi College Chapel in 2023. Photo: Elson Li
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