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Australia has become the first country to ban social media for children under 16. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong society

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

Education experts note difficulties in enforcement and urge further local research following Australia’s social media ban for children under 16.

Education in Hong Kong

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

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

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

2025 National Games

Hong Kong’s role in National Games as part of GBA one of ‘immense significance’

City playing host reflects government’s trust and reliance and could see region taking on events such as World University Games, Asian Games.

A Chinese sailboat with a giant poster for the 15th National Games and the Special Olympics sails through Victoria Harbour in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
2025 National Games

National Games: how co-hosting adds up for Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area

Tripartite hosting can share the burden, while Hong Kong has opportunity to show its credentials as a regional sports hub.

Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | Non-local exams on rise? Hong Kong public universities admit fewer DSE pupils

DSE student intake drops to a record low of 74 per cent, with 500 fewer admissions compared with a decade ago.

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Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | Debut ranking in top 10% globally boosts self-awareness: Hong Kong EdU head

While ranking is globally recognised, it does not fully reflect an institution’s unique characteristics and strengths, president says.

Education University of Hong Kong has been ranked among the world’s top 10 per cent of universities. Photo: EDUHK
Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | Hong Kong should open up public schools to international pupils: university head

EdU president also encourages authorities to offer more scholarships at public universities and ensure academic programmes are future-proof.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong in fight for foreign university students as Singapore emerges as rival

Number of international first-year students at city’s public universities below pre-pandemic levels despite government doubling quotas.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong’s universities go from strength to strength

The advancement in global higher education rankings shows efforts to nurture the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand are paying off.

Students walk through the campus of the University of Hong Kong on September 19. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Education in Hong Kong

6 Hong Kong universities set new record in global top 200

Times Higher Education says rankings highlight shift in research and higher education excellence from West to Asia.

The University of Hong Kong rose from 35th to 33rd place in the World University Rankings, the highest among all local varsities. Photo: Karma Lo
Education in Hong Kong

Kishore Mahbubani, lauded in Hong Kong, warns of AI fake news flood

Former president of UN Security Council calls for protection of integrity in education as he receives honorary doctoral degree.

Hong Kong environmental issues

As Hong Kong gets hotter, where is the city going wrong with urban greenery?

Record numbers of very hot days, hot nights make pedestrian-level ventilation and greenery essential to mitigating urban heat, experts warn.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong preschool teachers work a median of 55 hours per week: survey

Nearly 60 per cent want to quit because of exhaustion and low salaries, according to a survey by the Education University of Hong Kong.

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A group of kindergarten pupils visit Victoria Harbour in Tsim Sha Tsui with their teachers. Photo: Jelly Tse
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong public universities to seek more top-notch overseas students: minister

Minister Christine Choi also says authorities will consider raising 40 per cent cap on non-local student admissions.

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In 2024-25, the number of non-local students at the city’s public universities was 17,161, representing about 23 per cent of those studying at the institutions. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong aims to become referee in sports disputes with new scheme

Department of Justice is seeking proposals from interested parties to run a two-year pilot programme for sports dispute resolution.

Hong Kong society

Keung To jibes reflect ‘double-edged sword’ of social media: Hong Kong experts

Experts say social media platforms allow young celebrities to connect with their fans but increase their direct exposure to hostility.

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Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs meets local university heads

Meeting between Xia Baolong, director of Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, and university heads believed to be a first.

Xia Baolong visits Kai Tak Sport Park. He began his five-day visit on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
Universities in Hong Kong

6 public universities in Hong Kong rise in global rankings

University of Hong Kong climbs to 11th place, beating two prestigious mainland Chinese institutions.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong student spared jail for faking exam results via beauty app Meitu

Acting principal magistrate highlights gravity of offence, but notes defendant is still relatively young and has reflected on her mistake.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong student uses beauty app to falsify exam results for university entry

Defendant, 22, pleads guilty to count of attempting to obtain services by deception after submitting fake copy of her DSE exam certificate.

The accused uploaded an image of her certificate that appeared to show she had attained Level 3 in English in the DSE, whereas she had only achieved Level 2. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Education University of Hong Kong to nearly double master’s admissions to 5,000

President of EdU reveals intake in coming academic year will be nearly twice of previous 2,700 and rake in total gross income of HK$800 million.

(From left) Education University vice-president Chetwyn Chan, president John Lee and vice-presidents Cherry Cheng and Tom Fong hold up copies of the institution’s recently released strategic plan. Photo: Emily Hung
Education in Hong Kong

Education University of Hong Kong unveils plan to combat financial pressures

Largest teacher-training institution especially vulnerable to shrinking student enrolment, as demand for teachers drops.

Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong’s universities right to target best and brightest

Hong Kong’s leading educational institutions must cast a wide net to attract top students from the city, mainland and overseas.

Education in Hong Kong

Are Hong Kong’s universities attracting enough students from outside mainland China?

Data shows nearly 75 per cent of Hong Kong’s non-local, first-year undergraduates at public universities are from mainland.

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Data obtained by the Post from the University Grants Committee shows that 5,582 non-local, first-year students were admitted by the city’s eight universities in the 2024-25 academic year. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong’s universities have to be open on reserves

Hong Kong public institutions are expected to be transparent about healthy piles of cash, particularly when the government is aiming to make savings.

Chinese University of Hong Kong graduates celebrate. Photo: Elson Li
Education in Hong Kong

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

Editorial | Admission cheats at Hong Kong universities should fail from start

Those who use fake qualifications in attempt to enter institutions risk undermining Hong Kong’s tertiary education ambitions.

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