Education briefs

Tung Wah College will recruit students for its nursing degree course through the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (Jupas). With support from the government's study subsidy scheme for designated professions/sectors, the programme with an intake of 200 will charge an annual tuition of HK$35,000 for 2015-16 - less than the usual HK$42,000 fee for other publicly funded degree courses.

The Blackboard Teaching and Learning Conference in Singapore on October 9 and 10 will feature presentations and workshops by specialists from universities and colleges across the region. Innovative best practices and ways to improve student engagement and outcomes will be a key focus at the event.