Dear Students,   The online site for Student Feedback on Teaching and Learning (SFTL) of the first semester of 2025-26 is open during the survey period from November 7 to December 5, 2025 .   Please go to the website http://sftl.hku.hk/ where you would see a list of forms to be completed for the UG courses you have enrolled for this semester. There are separate forms for the course/practicum, the teacher, the tutor and/or the demonstrator. Please read all the instructions an

Take a break from your studies and join the Swedish programme's Swedish board game night! No prior knowledge of Swedish is needed; Swedish students will assist you in learning essential vocabulary to play the games. Date: November 7, 2025 Time: 5:40-6:50pm Venue: CRT-5.24 (5/F, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus) For enquiries, please contact Mr Lars Svensson ( herrlars@hku.hk )

Date: November 13, 2025 (Thursday) Time: 17:00 (HKT) Venue: Online Abstract: In Italy, German is not only a foreign language taught in schools and universities, but it is also a native language spoken in several communities in the north of the country. The presentation will highlight the similarities and differences between these linguistic communities in terms of dialect, sociolinguistics and, finally, language policy. Concrete examples will be used to illustrate this variet

Take a study break and dive into Germany's sounds and flavors. Enjoy German music, sample regional specialties, and meet new friends. Open to all German Programme students - come discover, taste, and connect! Date: November 5, 2025 (Wednesday) Time: 17:30 - 19:30 Venue: CRT-4.30, Arts Faculty Lounge, 4/F, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU All German Programme students are welcome. Registration is required. For enquiries, please contact Mr. Jan Risser at risser@hku.hk

Modern East Asian Literature Research Cluster presents Emerging Research on Modern East Asian Literature Literature for the Masses: Japanese Period Fiction, 1913-1941   Speaker: James Reichert Associate Professor of Modern Japanese Literature | Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures | Stanford University   Moderator: Daniel Poch Associate Professor | Japanese Studies | The University of Hong Kong   DATE: 6 NOV 2025 (THU) 12:00–1:30 pm (HKT) VENUE: ON ZOOM REGISTRATIO

Date: November 7-8, 2025 Venue: CBA, Chow Yei Ching Building Main Campus, HKU (Nov 7); CRT-4.30 and CRT-4.36, 4/F, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Time: 5pm-9pm (Nov 7); 9am-9pm (Nov 8)

Students, including those that are enrolled in GLAS3112, interested in taking part in an SMLC field trip to Sweden and Denmark are invited to attend this information session. Date: October 31, 2025 Time: 17:30-18:50 Venue: CRT-5.24 (5/F, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU)

In Conversation with Édouard Louis Friday, 31 October 2025 4:15 – 5:30 pm Room CPD-2.19 – Centennial Campus The University of Hong Kong Acclaimed French writer Édouard Louis is known for his powerful autobiographical novels that explore themes of class, identity, and social injustice. Born in 1992 in northern France, Louis grew up in poverty—experiences he recounts in his groundbreaking debut, "The End of Eddy" (En finir avec Eddy Bellegueule). His works, including "History o

Date: October 31, 2025 Time: 18:30-21:30 Venue: CPD-LG.62, Central Podium, Centennial Campus, HKU

Date: October 30, 2025 (Thu) Time: 4:30-6:00pm Venue: KB132 (1/F Knowles Building, Main Campus, HKU) Speaker: Prof. Benjamin Kindler  | Assistant Professor, Department of Cultural Studies, Lingnan University   Moderator: Prof. Edwin Michielsen  | Assistant Professor, Department of Japanese Studies, The University of Hong Kong Speakers Bio: Benjamin Kindler is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cultural Studies at Lingnan University. His research area is in Modern Chi

SMLC students are invited to join SMLC teachers and special guests for a simulation of a corporate dinner - over a delicious meal, participants will practice and refine their skills of eating formally and engaging in collegial conversations. Please register by scanning the QR code above to indicate your interest in attending. As places are limited, priority will be given to third and final year students applying for internships or full-time jobs. Successful applicants will be

After the success of our 2025 field trip to Germany and Austria, the German Programme in collaboration with the Arabic Programme proudly presents an unforgettable summer 2026 field trip to Berlin and Vienna! Explore two iconic European capitals, marvel at ancient Near Eastern treasures, and stand face-to-face with Nefertiti’s legendary bust. Adventure, culture, and history await. don’t miss your chance to experience it all! Want to learn more? Join our information session on

GLAS students are cordially invited to our pizza party to welcome new GLAS students later this month. This is a valuable opportunity to connect with your peers and teachers alike. The event details are as follows: Date: October 30, 2025 (Thursday) Time: 2:15-4:45pm Venue: Arts Faculty Lounge (CRT-4.30, 4/F Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus) If you wish to attend, please register via the following link: https://forms.gle/yQyY5gbWdeqdT8CT9 Priority for registration will be

Event Overview To support our students applying for internships or their first post-graduation jobs, we are hosting an interactive workshop. This event will focus on formal wear, bespoke tailoring, and office dress codes. It will take place at 5 PM on Thursday, the 17th of September, at the Arts Faculty Lounge . Our presenters will discuss contemporary trends in formal menswear and womenswear. They will also answer any questions you may have about navigating dress codes in wo

The following elective courses are available for students in the coming semester: GLAS2113 Political Transitions in Africa Prof. Samson...

Date: September 17th, 2025 (Wednesday) Time: 5:00 PM Venue: CRT-5.41, 4/F., Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Speaker: Prof. Chris Bickerton | Professor in Modern European Politics at POLIS The Complex History of Europe Contemporary histories of Europe often portray a narrative of miraculous recovery after the devastation of the Second World War. However, this perspective oversimplifies a complex reality. The countries of the Soviet bloc are frequently seen a

Students with prior knowledge of the Japanese language who wish to enroll in the core language courses are required to take a placement...

The Spanish programme is organising refresher courses for SPAN1002 students to support students transitioning from SPAN1002 to SPAN2001....

Date: June 25, 2025 (Wednesday) Time: 4:30 pm Venue: CRT-4.36, 4/F., Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong...

Date: May 15-16, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Venue: CRT-4.36, 4/F., Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Registration is required...