‘Teaching hospital shortage may pose obstacles for new Hong Kong medical school’
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology unveils plans to open a new medical school.
Asia’s fastest man, Su Bingtian, looks to inspire Hong Kong pupils to play sports
‘There are many talented athletes, but only those who work hard and persevere will make it to the end,’ the 34-year-old Chinese athlete says.
‘There are many talented athletes, but only those who work hard and persevere will make it to the end,’ the 34-year-old Chinese athlete says.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology proposes setting up medical school
Lawmakers say HKUST should identify niche for medical programme or consider first opening dentistry school.
Lawmakers say HKUST should identify niche for medical programme or consider first opening dentistry school.
Hong Kong leader calls for fair, independent probe in misconduct case of HKU head
Chief Executive John Lee says he is confident city’s top university can handle matter internally despite mounting public scrutiny.
Chief Executive John Lee says he is confident city’s top university can handle matter internally despite mounting public scrutiny.
University of Hong Kong to set up panel to look into allegations against head
Office proposal came to light as governing council met to discuss misconduct and mismanagement accusations made against HKU president Xiang Zhang.
Office proposal came to light as governing council met to discuss misconduct and mismanagement accusations made against HKU president Xiang Zhang.
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‘Petty politics’: Nobel winner backs Hong Kong university chief ahead of meeting
Professor Fraser Stoddart calls on council to ignore accusations against Xiang Zhang, saying inquiry is a ‘complete waste of time’.
Hong Kong lawmakers demand tougher controls on university orientation camps
Legislative Council members say problems with behaviour at orientation camps were well known and universities failed to monitor them closely enough.
Legislative Council members say problems with behaviour at orientation camps were well known and universities failed to monitor them closely enough.
University of Hong Kong head accused of amassing power through staffing choices
Five years into Xiang Zhang’s tenure as president, powerful positions still do not have permanent hires, while other top employees are taking on multiple roles.
Five years into Xiang Zhang’s tenure as president, powerful positions still do not have permanent hires, while other top employees are taking on multiple roles.
2 Hong Kong aided schools to merge next year due to falling enrolment
Salvation Army Ann Wyllie Memorial School and Salvation Army Centaline Charity Fund School to begin combining classes next September.
Salvation Army Ann Wyllie Memorial School and Salvation Army Centaline Charity Fund School to begin combining classes next September.
exclusive | University of Hong Kong council pushes back against head over bombshell claims
Council chairwoman Priscilla Wong says governing body to take seriously misconduct allegations raised in string of anonymous emails sent to members.
Council chairwoman Priscilla Wong says governing body to take seriously misconduct allegations raised in string of anonymous emails sent to members.
University of Hong Kong veteran professor ‘to become next medical school head’
University council members told in meeting that president Xiang Zhang will endorse Professor Wallace Lau for position, the Post has learned.
University council members told in meeting that president Xiang Zhang will endorse Professor Wallace Lau for position, the Post has learned.
University of Hong Kong chief requests lawyer at council talks over ‘allegations’
HKU vice-chancellor Xiang Zhang in statement hits out at ‘rumour-mongers’ and those he says are personally targeting him and school.
HKU vice-chancellor Xiang Zhang in statement hits out at ‘rumour-mongers’ and those he says are personally targeting him and school.
Hong Kong Muslim leader says schools need sensitivity after boys told to shave
Pupil at Man Kwan Pak Kau College in Tin Shui Wai asks imam to intervene after he and others were ordered to remove their beards or risk demerits.
Pupil at Man Kwan Pak Kau College in Tin Shui Wai asks imam to intervene after he and others were ordered to remove their beards or risk demerits.
Hong Kong public schools add 11 classes, with uptick ‘linked to arrival of talent’
Education Bureau says four Primary One and seven Form One classes have been added for new school year, following annual headcount exercise.
Education Bureau says four Primary One and seven Form One classes have been added for new school year, following annual headcount exercise.
Hong Kong’s semi-private schools get go-ahead to raise fees by 4% on average
Education Bureau says it received 187 applications from schools charging tuition fees, including 49 from those covered under direct subsidy scheme.
Education Bureau says it received 187 applications from schools charging tuition fees, including 49 from those covered under direct subsidy scheme.
4 universities in Hong Kong fall in global ranking of top 100 institutions
University of Hong Kong drops four spots from 31st to 35th this year in Times Higher Education list.
University of Hong Kong drops four spots from 31st to 35th this year in Times Higher Education list.
Hong Kong’s Rosaryhill School sponsor ‘floats sending pupils to aided institution’
Dominican Missions has suggested sending Rosaryhill Secondary School pupils to another aided school overseen by Catholic diocese of Hong Kong, Post learns.
Dominican Missions has suggested sending Rosaryhill Secondary School pupils to another aided school overseen by Catholic diocese of Hong Kong, Post learns.
Hong Kong school facing closure risk offers pupils HK$10,000 ‘scholarship’ to enrol
Education Bureau voices concern over the offer, warning school the practice is ‘inappropriate and immoral’.
Education Bureau voices concern over the offer, warning school the practice is ‘inappropriate and immoral’.
Hong Kong primary schools short of qualified teachers hire untrained temp staff
179 out of over 500 primary schools do not have a full staff of qualified, registered teachers.
179 out of over 500 primary schools do not have a full staff of qualified, registered teachers.
Hong Kong kindergarten to close in 3 years, cites low birth rates, emigration wave
Enrolment in K1 classes dropped by 40 per cent in 2023-24 academic year, according to kindergarten.
Enrolment in K1 classes dropped by 40 per cent in 2023-24 academic year, according to kindergarten.
