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Coming Up

To assist research postgraduate (RPg) students in polishing their English academic writing and speaking skills for research studies, the Graduate School is pleased to inform you that a new batch of workshops in Semester 2, 2023/24 is now open for registration.  Seats are limited and applications will be considered on a first-come-first-served basis.  The number of places for the workshops is very limited.  Please ensure that you can attend before registration.

Future Ready Series

Managing Your Confirmation Seminar and Viva

Date: April 11, 2024 (Thursday)
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:50 p.m.
Venue: Main Campus, HKU (details will be sent to successful registrants)
Instructor: Ms. Lowana Phillips, CAES
Remarks: Students are recommended to attend this workshop before or soon after submission of the probationary report or dissertation for examination.
Online Registration: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?UEID=92429 

 

Thesis Writing Workshop

Paraphrase, Direct Quotation, and a Combination of the Two: The Use of Evidence-based Citations

Date: April 18, 2024 (Thursday)
Time:  9:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. – 5:20 p.m.
Venue: Main Campus, HKU (details will be sent to successful registrants)
Online Registration: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=93124


Hult Prize

If you are looking for a life-changing journey filled with innovation, impact, and boundless possibilities? Well, look no further because the Hult Prize 2024 Challenge - "Unlimited" is calling out to the fearless student entrepreneurs.
Hult Prize Foundation

The Hult Prize is more than just a competition; it's an adventure that will ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and let your creativity run wild. Imagine having the power to change the world while having a blast with a team of like-minded, passionate individuals. You will have the opportunity to win US$ 1 Million in funding and make your idea a reality!

Minimum requirements: a team with 3-5 student members, present a for-profit business idea that is aligned with at least one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Apply now:
Gather your dream-team: composed by 3-5 students. (only 1 of them is qualified to be from another university)

Dream big!: All startups formed by students can compete regardless of the stage of your business.

Claim your spot!: Pre-register your startup via this link:
https://lnkd.in/gzmxmXQJ


10th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition

It's time for annual highlight innovation and entrepreneurship event for higher education institutions again! In The 10th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, the winning entrepreneurship projects will form as a Hong Kong representative team to participate the China International College Students' "Internet +" Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition and/or the “Challenge Cup” China College Students Entrepreneurship Competition, which are known as "The Best and Biggest Roadshow Platform Worldwide" and “The Biggest Platform of Chinese Young Entrepreneurs” respectively while the winning innovation projects will enter the “Challenge Cup” National College Students’ Extracurricular Academic Science and Technology Contest which is recognized as the "China Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Olympic".

Apart from current students, for some categories of the competition, HKNGCA welcomes entries from graduates who have graduated for no more than 5 years.

For more details, please refer to the official website: https://www.hkchallengeplus.com/