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Michael Pittman, life science assistant professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, shows a 3D-printed dinosaur bone model. Photo: Edmond So

Meet the small band of dinosaur experts pushing palaeontology forward in Hong Kong

The local discovery of dinosaur fossils in Hong Kong thrust Michael Pittman into the spotlight but few are aware of the contributions he and others have made to the field.

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Letters | How Hong Kong can become Asia’s world city for students

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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The University of Hong Kong has been placed second in an annual ranking of Asian universities. Photo: Dickson Lee

Opinion | Hong Kong government can’t turn the tide on youth disenchantment on its own

Government initiatives are expensive and not enough. For effective youth development, collaboration is needed with businesses and the community.

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26 Hong Kong pupils fall ill during study tour to Guangdong cities

Centre for Health Protection says 15 boys and 11 girls, aged 10 to 11, developed symptoms including vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and fever.

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Annual tests find secondary pupils’ English levels reach record low in Hong Kong

Proficiency in Chinese, English and maths among Primary Three pupils also fell to worst levels in about 20 years, according to test results.

The results from the Territory-wide System Assessment have prompted an academic to call for urgent efforts to address falling English, Chinese and maths levels if such trends continue. Photo: Dickson Lee

HKUST reveals group of experts to boost bid for Hong Kong’s third medical school

Line-up includes former Hospital Authority chairman Edward Leong and Nobel Prize winner Roger Kornberg of Stanford University.

Opinion | Hong Kong needs to rethink its branding – it can’t be a hub of everything

The government’s messaging problem and hub obsession stem from misplaced priorities.

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Hong Kong streamlines student suicide prevention system after John Lee’s request

Under the improved second tier, schools will no longer need referrals from the Education Bureau and can directly seek help from external support teams.

Authorities have streamlined a mechanism designed to help Hong Kong children at risk of suicide. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong approves second university of applied sciences after 7-month wait

Saint Francis University latest to be granted status; industry body to travel to Europe to learn from other vocational education providers.

Institutions hoping to qualify for UAS status must undergo a review by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications. Photo: Dickson Lee

Why Hong Kong’s new sex education guidance is causing controversy

Advocates from sex positivity campaigners to Aids Concern and the Equal Opportunities Commission say more and better sex education is needed – merely suggesting abstinence is no answer.

University in Hong Kong develops AI breast cancer diagnostic tool

Researchers at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology claim tool is as competent as radiologist with five years of experience.

Shady practices at Hong Kong pain relief, ‘bone-manipulating’ centres spotlighted

Just three convictions due to grey areas in adverts for pain-management services, official says.

Some centres do not state clearly whether their services are provided by professionals, a government official says. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong college helps design device included in national Antarctic expedition

Hong Kong College of Technology collaborates with mainland automotive research institute to develop system for piece of equipment dubbed Xuexiao 2.

China’s polar icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, on an earlier Antarctic mission in 2019. Photo: Xinhua

Chinese University of Hong Kong provost to step down despite contract renewal

Alan Chan, whose resignation marks third senior management loss since last December, will join Singapore Management University next April.

Opinion | Hong Kong’s legal system needs reform to stay vibrant

With national security laws in place, the city can focus on other areas, from strengthening the judiciary to cross-border litigation.

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Nvidia chief Jensen Huang to visit Hong Kong to receive honorary doctorate

Nobel laureate Michael Levitt and American mathematician David Mumford to also be honoured at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Under Jensen Huang’s leadership, Nvidia has become a leader in the fields of gaming, artificial intelligence and data centres. Photo: AP

Lawmakers slams video for ‘misleading’ viewers about Hong Kong’s education offerings

Video attracts criticism from lawmakers as they discuss how city can promote itself as tertiary education hub.

Letters | Hong Kong shows its education hub aspiration isn’t just talk

Readers discuss the government’s push to become a magnet for global talent, language requirements for university admissions, a new Chinese culture centre and provision of handrails around the city.

Opinion | To be a belt and road education hub, Hong Kong must teach in Mandarin

John Lee’s ‘Study in Hong Kong’ plan emphasises attracting students from belt and road countries. But it also implies controversial changes in universities.

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The main building at the University of Hong Kong in Pok Fu Lam. The city’s top university is ranked 35th by Times Higher Education. Photo: Dickson

Some UK private schools to avoid passing all VAT rise on amid strong Hong Kong intake

UK government expected to announce on Wednesday whether it will introduce 20 per cent VAT on private school fees from January 1 of next year.

Private schools such as Harrogate Ladies’ College are waiting to see if the UK will adjust its VAT policy. Photo: Handout

Moving children to Hong Kong schools is main draw for top talent from mainland

Parents prefer city’s education system for being less competitive and stressful than on the mainland.

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How will discovery of dinosaur fossils change Hong Kong?

‘People will again notice that the natural foundation of Hong Kong is actually quite spectacular,’ Young Ng says.

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Hong Kong to review local university student definition amid talent visa abuse

Some mainland Chinese professionals are accused of exploiting various talent schemes for their children to enjoy cheaper tuition.

Students sit for the Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) English examination. Some mainland Chinese people are accused of exploiting various talent schemes for their children to enjoy cheaper tuition fees. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Self-funding universities can help Hong Kong meet education hub goal: bureau

Head of one self-financing postsecondary institution also calls on government to relax cap on non-local admissions.

Hong Kong Metropolitan University in Ho Man Tin. While self-financing institutions face a cap on the intake of students from the mainland, Macau and Taiwan, no such restrictions are in place for the admission of students from other places. Photo: Edmond So

Letters | To fix our technician shortage, change how we teach them

Readers discuss the need for polytechnics and vocational schools, the next steps in waste management, and tackling a ‘giant in geriatrics’ – loneliness.

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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Education in Hong Kong
A look at the news and issues arising from kindergarten to secondary-level education around Hong Kong.
last updated:
7 October, 2024
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