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Coming Up
On 16 to 20 October 2023 (Hong Kong Time), HKU will organise a PhD & MPhil Virtual Information Week for prospective applicants who are interested to pursue research postgraduate studies at the University. There will be information sessions conducted by academic units and the Graduate School, student sharing sessions and proposal writing workshops. Register now to join the live sessions!
The HKU Foundation Publication Award for Research Postgraduate Students 2024 is open for application! The Publication Award, funded by the HKU Foundation, gives due recognition to RPg students who have published a journal article of exceptional quality. RPg students who are interested to apply for the Award should submit an application to the Faculty Office by February 29, 2024. Visit the Graduate School homepage for details.
The Graduate School is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. To commemorate this important milestone, the Graduate School has launched a Logo Design Competition. Submit your entry by 15 November 2023 for a chance to win HK$6,000 and have your design printed on our anniversary souvenirs. The Competition is open to all HKU students, staff and alumni. Click here for more details.
Upcoming Workshops
The Graduate School offers a variety of workshops and training sessions to research postgraduate (RPg) students with the aim of equipping students with the skill-sets for research work and supporting their professional and personal development.
Check out the below workshops already in the pipeline, and stay tuned for more updates on the Graduate School website!
- Cantonese Courses
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Cantonese courses are offered to assist students to learn basic Cantonese and better adapt to Hong Kong.
Oct 2023 – Feb 2024
Cantonese Course for English-speaking MPhil or PhD Students (GS2301)
Cantonese Course for Non-Cantonese-speaking Chinese MPhil or PhD Students (GS2302)
- Future-Ready Series
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To prepare students to excel academically and beyond, the ‘Future-Ready Series’ is being launched in the 2023/24 academic year. Various academic and soft skills workshops will be offered, as well as sharing sessions and activities related to the promotion of mental wellness.
Monthly Wellness Activities
Nov 2023
Postgraduate Student Ambassadors Inauguration Ceremony cum Sharing Session: Academic Hustle, Personal Life: Striking a Balance – A Focus on Student Wellness
Nov 2023
Sharing Session on Supervisor Relationship and Mindfulness Workshop
Dec 2023
Academic Workshop on Knowing Yourself and Neurographic Art Workshop
Jan 2024
Student Experience Sharing on Understanding Emotions
English Academic Writing and Speaking
Oct 2023
Why Use Two Words When One Will Do? Academic Writing and Revising Skills
Oct 2023
Getting Published in Academic Journals (Humanities)
Oct 2023
Getting Published in Academic Journals (Sciences)
Nov 2023
From Topic to Thesis: The Art of Logical Argumentation
Nov 2023
Effective Conference Preparation and Participation
Nov/Dec 2023
Managing Your Confirmation Seminar and Viva
Nov/Dec 2023
Paraphrase, Direct Quotation, and a Combination of the Two: The Use of Evidence-based Citations
Dec 2023
Effective Conference Preparation and Participation
Dec 2023
Effective Academic Speaking Skills
Dec 2023
Writing Right: Writing Accurately and Clearly
Soft Skills and Career-related
Oct 2023
Unlocking Alternative Career Pathways: Opportunities Beyond Academia Panel Discussion with AsiaGlobal Fellows 2023
Nov 2023
Time Management Workshop
Note: The above schedule is subject to change; please refer to the Graduate School website for the latest updates.