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The University of Hong Kong campus in Pok Fu Lam. Photo: Sam Tsang
Education in Hong Kong

Citing ‘instability’, University of Hong Kong denies mourning venue after fire

Student publication Undergrad says HKU did not provide detailed reason for refusal but cited concerns of ‘social instability’ and ‘force majeure’.

Education in Hong Kong

Chinese University of Hong Kong appoints veteran administrator as vice-president

Education in Hong Kong

Housing, scholarship concerns test Hong Kong’s non-local student admission scheme

Education in Hong Kong

University of Hong Kong professor loses key role over retracted paper

Population expert Paul Yip was corresponding author of paper found to contain AI-generated references to publications that didn’t exist.

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Professor Paul Yip is a prominent academic in Hong Kong who has held several influential advisory and leadership roles within the government and semi-governmental bodies. Photo: Sun Yeung
Professor Paul Yip is a prominent academic in Hong Kong who has held several influential advisory and leadership roles within the government and semi-governmental bodies. Photo: Sun Yeung
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong schools to get HK$500,000 each under AI education plan

Public primary and secondary schools interested are required to submit their application forms by February 2026.

Education in Hong Kong

Primary school near Hong Kong estate destroyed in deadly blaze hopes to move

Tai Po Baptist Public School principal says ‘going back to our campus to attend classes is not an ideal arrangement for every stakeholder’.

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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.

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

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

About 600 pupils at Tai Po Baptist Public School near Wang Fuk Court have adjusted well to classes held at CityU and EdU, educators say.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng University joins property rush with US$11.6 million deal

Acquisition of office units in Sha Tin’s Metropole Square follows Metropolitan University’s US$334 million purchase of Hung Hom property.

Education in Hong Kong

Wife of SenseTime’s late founder donates HK$20 million via new Hong Kong charity

Sophie and Sean Foundation to carry out wish of Tang Xiao’ou to give back to community, with three universities in city among those to benefit.

Sophie Yang launches the foundationat on Wednesday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Education in Hong Kong

City to host ‘Study in Hong Kong’ week to enhance role as a global education hub

Education chief Christine Choi unveils plans for a new campaign and digital learning blueprint to attract talent and foster innovation.

A panel discussion at the fourth annual Principals’ Forum organised by the South China Morning Post. Photo: Elson Li
A panel discussion at the fourth annual Principals’ Forum organised by the South China Morning Post. Photo: Elson Li
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong educators call for non-local admissions amid decline in Form One classes

Drop from 1,502 to 1,487 classes in past academic year prompts warnings of school closures from education leaders.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong Baptist University suspends student union amid fire-related messages

University accused of silencing union after removing messages from campus mourning victims of the deadly Tai Po blaze and calling for justice.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

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

Tai Po Baptist Public School pupils studying in temporary classrooms at Education University, with support from teachers, psychologists.

Tai Po Baptist Public School pupils enjoy a physical education class held in the Education University gymnasium. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Give pupils and parents say on axing Christmas parties, Hong Kong schools told

Disappointed students say axed Christmas celebrations would have helped take their minds off tragedy in Tai Po.

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Hongkongers have been visiting a spot near the scene of the tragedy to mourn the victims. Photo: Karma Lo
Hongkongers have been visiting a spot near the scene of the tragedy to mourn the victims. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

16 students who lost homes in Hong Kong fire get financial support, school supplies

Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School, which is just 10 minutes from scene of fire, also offering counselling, puts all assessments on hold.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong poll candidates pledge to stem decline in student population

Incumbent lawmaker Tang Fei is running against Ray Cheung, associate provost of City University, for the education sector seat.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

School close to scene of Hong Kong fire to hold lessons at other campuses

Tai Po Baptist Public School to hold lessons at Tai Po Government Primary School and NTWJWA Christian Remembrance of Grace Primary School.

The Education Bureau has said Tai Po Baptist Public School will remain closed for a certain period of time due to the blaze at nearby Wang Fuk Court. Photo: Handout
The Education Bureau has said Tai Po Baptist Public School will remain closed for a certain period of time due to the blaze at nearby Wang Fuk Court. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong kindergarten moves Japan tour to mainland China as row deepens

‘We have decided to relocate the tour to Chengdu, Sichuan, to ensure the safety of parents and children,’ Victoria Educational Organisation says.

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Education in Hong Kong

More than half of Hong Kong pupils get desired Primary One spot, a 20-year high

Education Bureau says 37,581 children applied for discretionary places for admission next September and 19,656 will receive a spot.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Primary Three pupils’ English competency rebounds to record high 83.2%

Improvements in English proficiency across Primary Three, Six and Form Three, but mixed results for Chinese and mathematics competency.

Conducted annually by the government, the Territory-wide System Assessment, tests the proficiency of Primary Three, Six and Form Three pupils in Chinese, English and mathematics. Photo: Roy Issa
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s elite schools vet book donations for national security risks

King’s College and Queen Elizabeth School screen donations, review collections in line with guidelines.

King’s College has it found that some donated titles risk potentially breaching the national security law. Photo: SCMP
King’s College has it found that some donated titles risk potentially breaching the national security law. Photo: SCMP
Artificial intelligence

Hong Kong PolyU’s top AI expert Yang Hongxia eyes ‘last mile of generative AI’

Yang aims to broaden the adoption of LLMs, while expanding AI’s scope of innovation via the most cost-effective means for all enterprises.

Education in Hong Kong

HKUST to run Hong Kong’s third medical school on ‘strategic’, ‘financial’ merits

After eight-month race, expert panel finds HKUST has ‘broad global vision’ and ‘winning edge’ over Baptist University and Polytechnic University.

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Education in Hong Kong

2 Australian universities to admit Hong Kong students based on predicted grades

Unprecedented agreement with Queensland University of Technology and Griffith University applies to those from direct subsidy scheme schools.

The new scheme will benefit students sitting the public exams next year. Photo: Handout
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