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President visits student families
07 Oct 2016
Professor Way Kuo, CityU President, visited two student families on 30 September to learn more about their studies and boost his communication with students.
President welcomes non-local students
15 Sep 2016
Professor Way Kuo, President of CityU, chatted with more than 100 non-local students at dialogue sessions at the start of the semester.
Orienting international, non-local students for campus life
30 Mar 2016
Orientation gives newly arrived students a real state of CityU and Hong Kong life.
Drums and dance celebrate the 2016 Joint Hall Gala Dinner
11 Mar 2016
Over 700 students from different countries attended the 2016 Joint Hall Gala Dinner held at the Student Residence on 26 February.
CityU students’ award-winning project finds ‘resonance’ with internationalisation
26 Oct 2015
A CityU project has been selected by UGC as the best student-initiated project for encouraging multi-cultural integration.
President kicks off Famine 24 at CityU
14 Oct 2015
CityU President and 200 students and alumni supported World Vision Hong Kong in Famine 24.
Warm welcome for new CityU students
07 Sep 2015
CityU senior management and student leaders welcomed new students at the University Welcoming Ceremony.
Auditing waste at HK Rugby 7s
17 Aug 2015
A student from the School of Energy and Environment used knowledge learned in class during a waste audit project at the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens in March.
We all smile in the same language
30 Apr 2015
More than 400 student residents and guests gathered at Wong Cheung Lo Hui Yuet Hall at CityU for the Inter-hall Singing Contest cum Professor Edmond Ko Cup Prize Presentation.
Students promote unity at Joint Hall Dinner
12 Mar 2015
Around 500 students from different regions and countries promoted unity at the Joint Hall Dinner held at CityU on 3 March.
CityU Career Fair 2015 provides opportunities for face-to-face meeting between students and potential employers
11 Mar 2015
More than 2,300 CityU students explored future career options at the University’s career fair.
Celebrating the Lunar New Year in traditional style
17 Feb 2015
Students from different countries experienced Chinese culture and tradition and celebrated the arrival of the year of Goat at a Lunar New Year Bazaar at CityU.
Cross-cultural mega-competition unites local and non-local students
16 Feb 2015
Around 350 local and international students at CityU helped to promote internationalisation through a new cultural exchange competition called Resonance.
New executive mentoring programme boosts student employability
16 Feb 2015
An inaugural tea reception organised by the Career and Leadership Centre of Student Development Services launched the Executive Mentoring Programme.
Melodies of joy and peace at CityU concert
11 Dec 2014
CityU’s orchestras and choirs brought a touch of the Christmas spirit to campus at the Christmas Concert held in early December.
Students organise annual banquet at CityU
07 Nov 2014
More than 2,000 staff and students attended this year’s annual CityU Banquet held on 31 October under the theme of “Union@CityU Banquet”.
CityU sports teams showcase team spirit in new members welcoming party
31 Oct 2014
Over 350 student athletes attended the annual welcoming party organised by the Sports Team Council on 18 October.
Students celebrate cultural diversity at CityU Global Festival Night
09 Oct 2014
About 300 students celebrated cultural diversity at the “CityU Global Festival Night 2014” on 8 October.
Hangzhou internship helps me take the first step to realise my dream
31 Jul 2014
A year 3 student of the Department of Information Systems participated in Global Dreamers, an internship programme organised by Alibaba. It helped inspire him to pursue his dream.
CityU community enjoys festive banquet
04 Nov 2013
More than 2,000 faculty members and students enjoyed a festive evening on 2 November at the annual CityU Banquet under the theme “Dream@CityU”.
New postgrads get oriented at CityU
26 Sep 2013
Orientations ceremonies at the start of the new academic year extended a warm welcome to postgraduate students at City University of Hong Kong (CityU).
Two CityU graduates win German cultural challenge
23 Aug 2013
Grimm’s fairy tales and football helped two CityU graduates win a competition on promoting German culture in Hong Kong.
Creating our own Gems Crush
26 Jul 2013
Students taking the Object-Oriented Programming and Design course (EE2311) share their experience in creating their own game called Gems Crush.
UK student gets a taste of world-class university life at CityU
23 Jul 2013
A top student from a renowned UK high school has chosen to participate in the Horseshoe Crab Conservation Programme at CityU.
Two CityU students tour Taiwan by bike to raise funds for cancer patients
08 Jul 2013
Two CityU students have realised their dream of cycling more than 1,000 km around Taiwan in just 15 days.
Outstanding student papers gain global readership
02 May 2013
Fifty-three student papers have been added to an elite database at CityU that allows a global audience to access the best papers written by our students.
Creative media students design interactive musical games for kids
04 Jan 2013
Around 100 kindergarten students have been immersing themselves in music through a series of interactive musical games designed by the creative media students.
Taking on the challenges of a German speech competition
28 Dec 2012
The 2nd Inter-University German Speech Competition held on 17 November was an unforgettable experience. We are students minoring in German Studies but managed to perform as competitively as German major students.
Diwali: Delicacies and candle lights at CityU residence
21 Nov 2012
About 100 participants including students and members of CityU departments celebrated the Diwali festival.
Social enterprise in South Africa
16 Nov 2012
This summer 18 students from the College of Business attended classes on social entrepreneurship and took internships through the Students’ Health and Welfare Centres Organisation at the University of Cape Town.
Family reunion at City Banquet
05 Nov 2012
Over 2,000 Council members, staff, alumni and students participated in this year’s joyous City Banquet on 2 November under the theme “Family Reunion”.
Leadership project eases freshmen into university life
12 Oct 2012
Thirty-four Year 2 students from the Department of Applied Social Studies at CityU were named as Student Leaders under the Project for Learning Excellence at the X-Gala on 11 October.
President greets CityU freshmen
06 Sep 2012
Professor Way Kuo, President of CityU, welcomed new students to CityU at an orientation camp on 5 September.
Valuable volunteer experiences during summer holidays
28 Aug 2012
CityU student volunteers took part in a host of different kinds of services organised by the City-Youth Empowerment Project during this summer holidays.
A great experience in learning sustainability
21 Aug 2012
Two students from the College of Science and Engineering relate what they learned about sustainability while helping to organise the Joint-University Environmental Innovation Forum.
The ferryman for mainland middle-school students
01 Aug 2012
Twenty-one students and three teachers from Shanxi and Hebei took part in the Hong Kong Tertiary Education Touch Camp organised by the City-Youth Empowerment Project from 11 to 17 July.
SCM students showcase creativity
13 Jul 2012
Over 70 graduating students from the School of Creative Media at CityU showcased their creativity at the SCM Annual.
Creating art from desert readings
22 May 2012
A CityU student shares her experience creating multimedia artwork using data collected from the Californian desert, and explains how she “reads” nature using interdisciplinary skills.
International Education Fair promotes exchange opportunities
02 Apr 2012
Opportunities for studying overseas and an introduction to campus life in different countries and regions were the focus of the International Education Fair 2012 at CityU.
Hong Kong, mainland students discuss conflicts
16 Mar 2012
About 140 students from CityU discussed hot news topics at a meeting held by the Student Residence Office on 8 March.
A special lesson learned in Japan
29 Feb 2012
A scholarship programme gives a CityU student insight into how the Japanese deal with disaster.
Student hostel toasts 10th birthday
09 Feb 2012
More than 700 participants celebrated the 10th anniversary of the student hostel on 8 February.
Unforgettable English summer learning
11 Nov 2011
34 students from CLASS at CityU were given a good opportunity to understand the British culture during the English Immersion Scheme.
$50m programme to enhance internationalisation
31 Oct 2011
A new programme aimed at broadening students’ internationalisation perspectives will be funded to the tune of HK$50 million.
Our Town, Hong Kong
19 Jul 2011
Inspired by a classic American play, four student-led dramas explore contemporary life in Hong Kong.
New student leaders sworn in
14 Jun 2011
About 40 new student leaders at CityU pledged to serve their fellow students, the community and humanity at the 26th Students’ Union inauguration ceremony.
New business adventure competition nurtures entrepreneurship and innovation
20 Apr 2011
Meaningful innovation does not necessarily mean coming up with crazy ideas and carrying out bold but impractical business proposals. Rather, it is about creating ideas based on consumer behaviour and understanding society and industry.
Underwater robots tackle “oil spill” at CityU
11 Apr 2011
Fifteen schools manoeuvred their robots at the 6th Hong Kong Underwater Robot Challenge at CityU. Two winning teams will compete in the international finals in the US.
National flags, b-boys and traditional dress
18 Mar 2011
CityU students from 20 nations and regions across the globe added a splash of colour to campus during the CityU International Day.
Expo experience
17 Dec 2010
Students from the School of Creative Media have been invited by the Hong Kong government to participate in the Shanghai Expo, a unique opportunity to broaden their horizons.
Making it happen
22 Nov 2010
Organised by the Department of Applied Social Studies, "Project X" helps freshmen integrate into university life through, among others, outreach camps, study groups, workshops and leadership training camps.
CityU community enjoys environmentally friendly banquet
01 Nov 2010
This year’s CityU Banquet aimed to reduce the amount of food waste in a bid to make the annual Students' Union-run celebration more environmentally friendly.
CityU volunteers make a difference
28 Oct 2010
CityU students and charity workers talked about their experiences as volunteers at a sharing session “City-youth Cares About Children” on 27 October.
Welcoming foundation-year students
12 Oct 2010
More than 120 foundation-year students participated in a welcoming reception on 11 October aimed at helping to enhance mutual understanding and integration into university life.
Building houses, cementing friendship
07 Oct 2010
Sixteen students from the College of Business had a rewarding volunteer experience building homes for underprivileged families in the Philippines over the summer.
Reconnecting with China
26 Aug 2010
Four CityU students share their experiences as participants of a 17-day China Synergy Programme for Outstanding Youth 2010, which included a meeting with Mr Jia Qinglin, one of the state leaders of China.
Orientation ceremony promotes professionalism
23 Aug 2010
A series of orientation activities from 23–27 August will encourage new CityU students to achieve professionalism, develop a responsible attitude and contribute to society.
Excelling in real-life competition projects
01 Jun 2010
Six Year 3 Business students won the Overall Championship of PROJECT CG! by going through all the tasks for almost half a year since October 2009.
Nine halls celebrate unity and bonding
06 May 2010
The Inter-hall Competitions foster a strong sense of belonging amongst the hall residents, with the Inter-hall Singing Contest bringing a rousing close to the events.
Think-tank chief talks about land of opportunity
01 Apr 2010
Mr Anthony Wu Ting-yuk, Chairman of the Bauhinia Foundation Research Centre, attended the High Table Dinner of the Alumni Civility Hall and spoke on the topic “Is Hong Kong Still a Land of Opportunity?”.
New CityU student leaders sworn in
29 Mar 2010
The new SU Executive Committee was sworn in at an inauguration ceremony on 26 March, pledging to work hard for student unity. Mr Leung Chun-ying, Council Chairman and Professor Way Kuo, CityU President, officiated at the ceremony.
High table dinner to broaden students' horizon
10 Mar 2010
Professor Joseph Sung, the incoming Vice-Chancellor of CUHK, attended the High Table Dinner of Lee Shau Kee Hall and shared his views on Hong Kong’s post-80s dilemma.
Student ambassadors pledge to promote CityU
09 Feb 2010
A team of student ambassadors pledged on 5 February to promote the image of CityU, bolster community relations, foster a sense of belonging among its members, and personally commit themselves to whole-person development, at their Inauguration Ceremony.
CityU debate team makes international debut in Turkey
21 Jan 2010
Four CityU students recently took part in the World Universities Debating Championship 2010 in Antalya, Turkey.
A Sacred Bond, a Story, a Scholarship
11 Jan 2010
By writing a true account of how my mother overcame breast cancer and all the hardships in between and reviewing all the changes this illness had wrought on my mother as well as on me, I won the Creative Writing Scholarship and found a new direction to pursue.
CityU community gathers for silver jubilee banquet
22 Oct 2009
The CityU community turned out in large numbers to celebrate its silver jubilee at a memorable CityU Banquet.
Council Chairman discusses leadership traits
21 Oct 2009
The Hon Leung Chun-ying, CityU's Council Chairman, shared his views on nurturing the leaders of tomorrow with more than 100 students and alumni on the evening of 19 October, at the Student Residence Multi-Function Hall.
CTL Students enjoy summer school course in Australian winter
02 Oct 2009
Eleven students from the Department of Chinese, Translation and Linguistics took part in an intensive two-week Summer School on Cross-cultural Communication coordinated by the Department of Linguistics at the University of Sydney.
Warm welcome for non-local students
28 Sep 2009
CityU gave a warm welcome and kicked off new initiatives to support new non-local students at the start of the academic year.
CityU IT, digital media students flying high
28 Sep 2009
Twenty-eight CityU students took part in the IT exchange programme managed by Cyberport Digital Media Centre, travelling to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and Japan during the summer to undertake information technology or digital media training.
Influential politician speaks on the rise of China
18 Sep 2009
More than 100 students attended the third talk in the Civility Dialogue Series on 17 September, by Hong Kong politician Dr Rita Fan Hsu Lai-tai, on “The rise of China & university students in Hong Kong”.
Law students take leap into Oxford study tour
03 Sep 2009
CityU offered law students the valuable opportunity to study competition law over the summer at University College, Oxford, England through the Global Legal Education and Awareness Project.
US President part of student’s network
12 May 2009
I have been very fortunate to have received so much support and encouragement from this university to participate in eye-opening global conferences and have networked with political and business heavyweights.
Public Administration Festival arouses student interest in public affairs
15 Apr 2009
The Public Administration Society of the CityU Students' Union has organised the Public Administration Festival running in March and April to arouse student interest in public affairs.
Projects pave way to business world
24 Mar 2009
Students on the verge of graduation from the Bachelor of Arts in English for Professional Communication programme showcased their accomplishments at the Professional Communication Project Exhibition, held from 24 to 26 March.
CityU held the first of the Civility Dialogue Series
26 Feb 2009
CityU held the first of the Civility Dialogue Series on 25 February. Mr Joseph Wong Wing-ping, former Secretary for the Civil Service, shared his views on the topic “From Minister to Political Commentator”.
Summit develops student leadership skills
25 Feb 2009
Student Development Services invited 60 student leaders to the first Leadership Summit on 21 February to help develop student leadership skills and enhance the quality of student activities.
Student ambassadors take pledge to promote their university
23 Feb 2009
Thirty new student ambassadors pledged to serve the University at the 12th Student Ambassadors Programme inauguration ceremony on 20 February, which was organised by the Student Development Services.
Lunar New Year Fair: A night of cultural exchange
19 Feb 2009
I participated in the Lunar New Year Fair organised by the CityU Buddy Scheme on 6 February. I had the opportunity to mingle with friends from different countries and learnt about the traditional Chinese culture. We had an unforgettable night.
Students in home visits to the elderly
23 Jan 2009
Fifty CityU students recently visited elderly residents in their private homes to offer them assistance and care
Stint in the outback improves cultural awareness and English
19 Jan 2009
Joining the English Immersion organised by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, we stayed in Queensland, Australia for nearly a month in the summer to run a survey for a local radio station.
Experiencing IT entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley
11 Dec 2008
We were three Year 2 students from the Department of Information Systems at CityU who won a sponsorship and made an unforgettable 11-day tour of Silicon Valley and San Francisco…
President offers advice to mainland postgraduates
27 Nov 2008
Professor Way Kuo, University President, met with about 70 mainland postgraduates on 21 November and shared with students his views on education and personal development
November brings international flavour to CityU
26 Nov 2008
November has been dubbed InternatioNovember by the International and Non-local Students Office to promote cultural exchange between countries.
Green tour brought new architectural perspectives
06 Nov 2008
Participating in the Green Tour 2008 Australia allowed me to gain a greater understanding of the latest sustainable construction developments. It also gave me an opportunity to meet professional architects from different countries and cultural backgrounds.
CityU Banquet unites University community
03 Nov 2008
The annual CityU Banquet organised by the Students' Union was held on the evening of 31 October, bringing together the CityU community for a display of solidarity and camaraderie.
Students enjoy chatting with the President
17 Oct 2008
Professor Way Kuo, University President, met with more than a hundred students and chatted with them about the development of the University, student life on campus and the President's diverse interests.
President offers encouragement to mainland students
13 Oct 2008
Professor Way Kuo, University President, met with about 90 foundation year mainland students on 10 October and offered them words of encouragement on coping with University and their new lives in Hong Kong.
Journey to learn our motherland
25 Sep 2008
Meeting top Chinese officials, visiting urban and rural communities and interacting with students from around the world were some of the exciting experiences we gained from the 9th China Synergy Programme for Outstanding Youth.
Law students experience mainland legal system
24 Sep 2008
As students from the School of Law, we joined the six-week long China Legal Placement programme this summer to study Chinese law, visit legal institutions in Beijing and gain work experience at the People’s Courts in Shanghai and Nanjing.
President visits student families and residence halls to learn about their daily lives
22 Sep 2008
Professor Way Kuo has participated in a range of student activities since joining CityU. In his latest efforts to better understand the students' needs and living environment, he paid several visits to students' families and the student residence halls.
Student residence celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival
17 Sep 2008
The Student Residence Office organised a Joint Hall Mid-Autumn Festival celebration in the Student Residence Halls on 12 September to enable students from around the world to enjoy a festive evening.
Orientation ceremony ushers in new life for students
21 Aug 2008
CityU Student Development Services organised the welcoming ceremony for new students to help prepare them for their new life at the University. Professor Way Kuo encouraged students to maximise their University years and contribute to society upon graduation.
Orientation Sculpture symbolises collective memories of CityU
19 Aug 2008
To welcome new students, CityU held an orientation sculpture display ceremony on 19 August. Memorabilia items donated by CityU members were encased in colourful wax and incorporated into a large sculpture. It will become a permanent exhibit on campus.
President makes first visit to Orientation Camp
15 Aug 2008
University President, Professor Way Kuo, visited the Orientation Camp organised by the Students' Union at Po Leung Kuk Pak Tam Chung Holiday Camp in Sai Kung, where he participated in and refereed the tug-of-war battle.
English enhancement and fun abroad all in one
31 Jul 2008
We are FHS students taking part in the English Immersion Programme this summer. The experiences in University of Western Australia in Perth and University of Edinburgh in Scotland are valuable to us ...
Torch relay puts CityU student in spotlight
21 Jul 2008
I was one of the torch bearers for the Beijing Olympics in Ordos, Inner Mongolia. Though I could not come back to CityU after the torch relay, I would love to share the unsusal experience in any other way with my fellow students.
G-LEAPing into study course Down Under
14 Jul 2008
Copyright law, interactive tutorials and koalas - four Year 1 law students talk about the thorough education they received during a one-month G-LEAP study programme in Australia in June.
Innovative exhibits showcase creative media students' talent
26 Jun 2008
Over 60 graduates of the School of Creative Media displayed 56 photography and multimedia works in an innovative exhibition:"Medialogue 2008:Upsilon", showcasing their passion for arts and creativity.
Learning the Wiki way
20 Jun 2008
The Department of Information Systems has introduced an innovative web-based learning platform enabling students to learn beyond the classroom. This story relates our experience with the tool and friend we call Wiki…