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Nurturing Well-being: A Glimpse into the RPg Wellness Initiative 2025/26
The Graduate School is dedicated to nurturing the holistic well-being of our students. The theme of our Future-Ready Series: Research Postgraduate Wellness Initiative this year is ‘In the Moment 在當下’, centering on the idea of mindfulness and present-moment awareness for maintaining balance amidst academic and personal challenges. We encourage students to take intentional pauses to reflect and to build resilience. Come and join our monthly wellness activities to take a break for a few hours and get refreshed! To reinforce this message, all students will receive a specially designed zipper bag as a keepsake, symbolising the importance of carrying wellness alongside their academic pursuits. Through these initiatives, we aim to raise students’ awareness of the importance of self-care and emotional well-being as they navigate their research journey.
Building a Supportive RPg Community with Wellness Ambassadors
We all grow stronger through shared support. The Wellness Ambassador Programme fosters peer support by bringing together a diverse team of 80 students from various backgrounds. In collaboration with our partnering units, tailored training sessions are provided for our Wellness Ambassadors, including the Mental Health First Aid Course offered by Mind HK, communication skills workshops coordinated by CEDARS, and a mindfulness facilitator training session delivered by JC PandA, as well as a new suicide prevention session conducted by the HKJC Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention and an expressive arts workshop by the Centre on Behavioral Health. Take the initiative to connect with our Wellness Ambassadors to share your concerns, seek advice, and build your support network – connect with our 2025/26 RPg Wellness Ambassadors now!
Wellness Tips from Ambassadors
"Journaling 3 positive things that happened during the day, and dedicating some time to a favourite hobby or activity (even for just 10 minutes) would help with relieving stress."
Basha Chinoor Mohammed Asif, PhD, Faculty of Education
"Stressed? Try the 5-5-5 reset: 5 deep breaths Smiley face emoji 5 minutes of fresh air 🌿 5 minutes of music or silence 🎧. Small pauses recharge big energy!"
Said Noha Ali Ali Ali Abdelhady, PhD, Faculty of Dentistry
"Positive and negative emotions both have their own effects. Just go through with them. Life could be better than you imagine."
Wang Jingchun, PhD, Faculty of Education
"Pause to breathe. Let laughter, movement, and stillness remind you that well-being is not a luxury, but the rhythm that carries your journey forward."
Fatima Arshia, PhD, Department of Chemistry
"Each time fatigue weighs on me, I turn to the horizon. Beyond the skyline, the sea glows with freedom’s light."
Dai Fankai, PhD, Journalism and Media Studies Centre
"Trade screen time for green time! A mindful hike is a moving meditation. Notice the crunch of leaves and the smell of pine. Nature is your wellness trail."
Or Ming Yee, MPhil, School of Clinical Medicine
Monthly Wellness Activities for All
Wellness activities are organised monthly to give RPg students opportunities to pause, recharge, and connect with peers. The energising November GymFit Circuit Training session was both challenging and enjoyable, leaving participants with a sense of accomplishment. In December, students explored using photography as a medium to express emotions and develop deeper appreciation for both beauty and imperfection.
November - Wellness in Motion: GymFit Circuit Training
December – Mindful Photography
More exciting wellness sessions are on the way! Semester 2 activities will kick off in March 2026. Stay tuned to the Future-Ready Series webpage for updates, and don't miss the chance to have fun and make new friends.
