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Professor Dennis Lo is vice-chancellor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Photo: Sun Yeung
Education in Hong Kong

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

Scientist who pioneered non-invasive prenatal testing credits success to his team and is focused on challenges as CUHK president.

Education in Hong Kong

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

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Education in Hong Kong

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

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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CUHK president Dennis Lo says Hong Kong must provide more support for universities to build campuses in the Northern Metropolis university town. Photo: Elson Li
CUHK president Dennis Lo says Hong Kong must provide more support for universities to build campuses in the Northern Metropolis university town. Photo: Elson Li
Education in Hong Kong

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.

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.

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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.

Tung Wah College. Photo: Handout
Tung Wah College. Photo: Handout
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.

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.

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.

A view of Cambridge looking north to Trinity College Great Court and St John’s College Chapel tower. Photo: UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
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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The 115-year-old HKU retained its 11th place in a global league table in 2026. Photo: Karma Lo
The 115-year-old HKU retained its 11th place in a global league table in 2026. Photo: Karma Lo
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.

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.

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.

The offices of the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority. Photo: May Tse
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.

Wo Chak-ming (left), chairman of the Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong, with executive director David Cheng at a press conference. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Wo Chak-ming (left), chairman of the Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong, with executive director David Cheng at a press conference. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Education in Hong Kong

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.

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.

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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.

HKU president and vice-chancellor Xiang Zhang. Photo: Nora Tam
HKU president and vice-chancellor Xiang Zhang. Photo: Nora Tam
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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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.

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.

A pupil takes part in after-school activities at CCC Chuen Yuen First Primary School in Tsuen Wan. Photo: Karma Lo
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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A Xinjiang guide explains the region’s history of cotton production during a factory tour. Photo: Edith Lin
A Xinjiang guide explains the region’s history of cotton production during a factory tour. Photo: Edith Lin
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.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong retains 17th spot among top cities for students but high costs hurt

Quacquarelli Symonds also identifies limited global diversity and persistent shortage of student accommodation as key challenges for city.

Education in Hong Kong

DSE graduates can gain from gap year experience before university, experts say

Universities increasingly look beyond applicants’ grades, while students can benefit from ‘holistic’ experience outside the classroom.

Students at Hong Kong’s Munsang College take the DSE exams in April 2026. Photo: SCMP
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