Run Run Shaw Library Video Contest
“Capture the Library Through Your Lens in 1 Minute”
Are you a CityUHK student with a creative eye and a love for the library? Join our Library Video Contest and share a 1-minute video showcasing the most impressive place in the Run Run Shaw Library!
Nowadays, many people treat reading as a KPI for finding jobs and making money. However, after spending an afternoon in the library and briefly shedding the corporate grind from my soul, I finally realized that learning is about igniting a guiding light in the heart—a lifelong learner's identity that allows you to stay awake and comfortable in an anxious world.
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FIRST RUNNER UP
Po Wing Sze (BBA)
📹 Video Title
My Silent Sanctuary: Where Focus Finds Its Home
📖 Description
This is my favorite spot in the library -- a quiet and convenient place where I've spent countless hours studying for exams or completing important assignments. Steps from the printer for last-minute paper tweaks, a stone’s throw from the cozy sofa (perfect for quick rest breaks), and packed with easy charging outlets. Plus, it’s just near the entrance, so grabbing books or dashing out is a breeze. Countless exams crammed, assignments finalized—all here, where practicality makes productivity feel effortless.
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SECOND RUNNER UP
Chan Tsun Yuk (BA)
📹 Video Title
Silence, Study, Sleep
📖 Description
This video is inspired by the life in the library. Most people are working on their laptops, while some are resting in their seats. I believe many students, like me, find the silent zone to be a double-edged sword. It is peaceful and calm to help us concentrate, yet its stillness can make us sleepy. When you are struggling in focusing, a little music helps. Putting on earphones makes staying easier without disturbing others.
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Eligibility
All CityUHK full-time and part-time students enrolled in courses leading to CityUHK-awarded degrees.
Each participant is allowed to submit only one video.
Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Prize
1st Prize: one HK$1,000 Gift Voucher
2nd Prize: one HK$500 Gift Voucher
3rd Prize: one HK$300 Gift Voucher
CityUHK Students Voter’s Prize: Three lucky students who vote for the first-place winning video will each receive a HKD$100 gift voucher through a lucky draw.
Participation from the CityUHK Community
Since the event and prize are intended for CityUHK students, all other members of the CityUHK community are encouraged to vote for their favorite video to engage and support the event. Further details on participation will be provided soon.
How to Win
Think about an impressive or meaningful place in the Run Run Shaw Library. Here are a few ideas to spark your creativity:
A quiet corner where you’ve spent countless hours studying for exams or completing important assignments.
A place where library staff offered you helpful advice or support when you needed it most.
A section of shelves filled with books and resources that have guided your academic growth.
A peaceful space with comfortable seating where you can relax and recharge between classes.
Upload your video file to your CityUHK's OneDrive and allow editing and downloading access to lbevents@cityu.edu.hk
Submission Period: 25 July to 17 August 2025
Video Length: Maximum 1 minute.
Video Title: A short, descriptive title for your video.
Video Summary: Write a concise explanation (up to 100 words) about the content and idea behind your video.
Format: Any video type, such as MP4, MOV or AVI.
Resolution: Full HD or 4K
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (landscape)
Submit your video now!
Important Notes
The video should address the theme of the contest.
Videos that contain images or language that is profane, racially insensitive, and/ or sexually provocative will be disqualified.
Please avoid disturbing other library users while filming. The use of flash and external lighting equipment is not allowed in the library. If a person's face is visible in the video, you must obtain their permission beforehand.
The library reserves the right to reject entries that do not meet the stated requirements. Any decisions by the library on a participant’s fulfilment of any of the stated requirements shall be final and binding. In case of any dispute, the library reserves the right of final decision and participants shall not object.
Copyright
Submitted videos must be original, researched, compiled, and edited by the participants, ensuring they do not violate any third-party copyrights.
Ensure your video does not include copyrighted music, images, or footage unless you have obtained proper permission. If needed, the video should contain a works cited for any images, music, quotes, or content taken from sources not original to the creator of the piece.
The copyright and intellectual property rights for all produced videos, including any images or videos used, shall be vested in the Run Run Shaw Library and City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK). The library reserves the right to reuse, reproduce, or authorize the reuse of any part or all the videos and related materials for any publicity, promotional, or design purposes, in any format, at any time, and without additional charge from the service provider.
Adjudication
The judging panel will consist of members from the Run Run Shaw Library Public Services Committee.
Criteria include:
Creativity and originality (40%)
Relevance to theme (20%)
Visual and audio quality (20%)
Voting by the CityUHK community (20%)
Shortlisted videos will be revealed during Orientation Week and made available for voting by the CityUHK community. Further details on how to participate will be announced soon.
Announcement of Results: October 2025
Termination
The Library reserves the right, without prior notice, and at any time, to terminate the contest, in whole or in part, or modify, suspend, or extend the contest in any way.
Privacy Notice
Participants must fill in the correct personal information. Personal information in connection with the contest is collected in compliance with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. Our privacy policy and practices conform to the University's Codes of Practice for Personal Data (Privacy) Issues.
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