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Polytechnic, Baptist and Education universities all say programmes have been cancelled for coming term.
Polytechnic, Baptist and Education universities all say programmes have been cancelled for coming term.
Most teachers and principals also believe existing curriculum is still highly oriented towards academic pursuits and cannot benefit low achievers.
Most teachers and principals also believe existing curriculum is still highly oriented towards academic pursuits and cannot benefit low achievers.
Move from overcrowded subdivided flats to transitional housing generally welcomed by tenants but worries about length of lease remain, Society for Community Organisation researchers find.
Move from overcrowded subdivided flats to transitional housing generally welcomed by tenants but worries about length of lease remain, Society for Community Organisation researchers find.
Speakers on panel urge authorities to make progress in harnessing artificial intelligence for patient care, or roll out apps to match users with doctors.
Speakers on panel urge authorities to make progress in harnessing artificial intelligence for patient care, or roll out apps to match users with doctors.
Economist Andy Kwan warns the cost of HK$2 fare concession scheme will balloon amid a fast-greying population, pouring scorn on the Hong Kong’s HK$10 billion welfare package.
Economist Andy Kwan warns the cost of HK$2 fare concession scheme will balloon amid a fast-greying population, pouring scorn on the Hong Kong’s HK$10 billion welfare package.
HKU Alumni Concern Group says a panel has been formed by the university to look into Benny Tai’s teaching position in ‘breach of procedural justice and violation of the university’s core values’.
HKU Alumni Concern Group says a panel has been formed by the university to look into Benny Tai’s teaching position in ‘breach of procedural justice and violation of the university’s core values’.
Security strengthened at Polytechnic, City and Baptist universities for return to studies, but some facilities still being repaired about two months after worst violence.
Security strengthened at Polytechnic, City and Baptist universities for return to studies, but some facilities still being repaired about two months after worst violence.
PolyU, HKU, Baptist and Lingnan close off areas previously open to public. Critics say institutions should not isolate themselves, but supporters back move, citing how vandalism and violence have broken out on campuses.
PolyU, HKU, Baptist and Lingnan close off areas previously open to public. Critics say institutions should not isolate themselves, but supporters back move, citing how vandalism and violence have broken out on campuses.
Governing council member says donors could be dissatisfied with students’ participation in protests, warning that loss of income could affect operations.
Governing council member says donors could be dissatisfied with students’ participation in protests, warning that loss of income could affect operations.
New cases include two three-year-old girls and a four-year-old boy.
New cases include two three-year-old girls and a four-year-old boy.
Redevelopment plan will come in three phases and spans 22 years, involving new indoor pool, student dormitory and innovation and performance hub.
Redevelopment plan will come in three phases and spans 22 years, involving new indoor pool, student dormitory and innovation and performance hub.
Secretary for Education Kevin Yeung says teachers’ comments on social media platforms may reflect their moral values and therefore could involve professional conduct.
Secretary for Education Kevin Yeung says teachers’ comments on social media platforms may reflect their moral values and therefore could involve professional conduct.
Move has raised concerns over an invasion of privacy and a possible breach of land lease conditions over public’s access to an open area on campus.
Move has raised concerns over an invasion of privacy and a possible breach of land lease conditions over public’s access to an open area on campus.
Student, 20, who lives on Sha Tin campus sent to hospital with symptoms of mystery virus. Security tightened as school opens after five-day protest clashes wrecked grounds in November and forced major repairs.
Student, 20, who lives on Sha Tin campus sent to hospital with symptoms of mystery virus. Security tightened as school opens after five-day protest clashes wrecked grounds in November and forced major repairs.
Although the total number of infections has increased in the mainland city, there are fewer people in serious condition, according to the Wuhan Municipal Commission.
Although the total number of infections has increased in the mainland city, there are fewer people in serious condition, according to the Wuhan Municipal Commission.
City’s eight publicly funded universities respond to violence of anti-government protests by tightening access to campuses, with guards, gates and fencing installed.
City’s eight publicly funded universities respond to violence of anti-government protests by tightening access to campuses, with guards, gates and fencing installed.
Hong Kong Observatory says tremor was felt at 6.55am as 1,200 people report feeling quake.
Hong Kong Observatory says tremor was felt at 6.55am as 1,200 people report feeling quake.
Move comes as war of words rages between the Professional Teachers’ Union and the Education Bureau over which side is instigating ‘white terror’.
Move comes as war of words rages between the Professional Teachers’ Union and the Education Bureau over which side is instigating ‘white terror’.
Repair or replacement of 75 buses meant to transport students and employees will cost the university HK$30 million.
Repair or replacement of 75 buses meant to transport students and employees will cost the university HK$30 million.
Against an increase of 1,400 secondary school aspirants over last year, only about 100 seats have been added to English-medium schools that are preferred more by parents.
Against an increase of 1,400 secondary school aspirants over last year, only about 100 seats have been added to English-medium schools that are preferred more by parents.
Education chief Kevin Yeung had said principals deemed unsuitable over their handling of protest-related complaints against teachers could face the axe.
Education chief Kevin Yeung had said principals deemed unsuitable over their handling of protest-related complaints against teachers could face the axe.
Meeting with a former student inspired Li Kin-man to conduct sharing sessions involving pupils, teachers, and barristers, and next month he wants police to take part.
Meeting with a former student inspired Li Kin-man to conduct sharing sessions involving pupils, teachers, and barristers, and next month he wants police to take part.
Event at Edinburgh Place marks key events of the first six months of civil unrest.
Event at Edinburgh Place marks key events of the first six months of civil unrest.
Period of unrest comes to an end with more than 310 people arrested, while next big event expected to take place at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay on January 1.
Period of unrest comes to an end with more than 310 people arrested, while next big event expected to take place at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay on January 1.
Tourist attraction provided telescopes and eclipse filters as families and visitors flocked to site to watch event.
Tourist attraction provided telescopes and eclipse filters as families and visitors flocked to site to watch event.
The 16-year-old was hanging onto the building after police entered the premises looking for anti-government protesters. He was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital with hand and leg injuries.
The 16-year-old was hanging onto the building after police entered the premises looking for anti-government protesters. He was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital with hand and leg injuries.
HSBC says it is ‘saddened and disappointed by the acts of vandalism’ at its Mong Kok branch and reiterates it closed Spark Alliance’s account to adhere to its global standards.
HSBC says it is ‘saddened and disappointed by the acts of vandalism’ at its Mong Kok branch and reiterates it closed Spark Alliance’s account to adhere to its global standards.
Motions about restructuring the police force and breaking away from China were lambasted as politicised and inappropriate. Four schools have pulled out since then, citing reasons such as schedule clashes, organisers said, adding that it was a ‘pity’.
Motions about restructuring the police force and breaking away from China were lambasted as politicised and inappropriate. Four schools have pulled out since then, citing reasons such as schedule clashes, organisers said, adding that it was a ‘pity’.
Draw open to locals and tourists alike with thousands of prizes up for grabs, and 10 lucky winners will get round-trip plane tickets from Cathay Pacific, while supermarket vouchers, iPhones, and luxury hotel breaks can also be won.
Draw open to locals and tourists alike with thousands of prizes up for grabs, and 10 lucky winners will get round-trip plane tickets from Cathay Pacific, while supermarket vouchers, iPhones, and luxury hotel breaks can also be won.
Education minister Kevin Yeung says at least four teachers have resigned or been suspended, and urges city’s schools to act out of concern for students’ safety.
Education minister Kevin Yeung says at least four teachers have resigned or been suspended, and urges city’s schools to act out of concern for students’ safety.