Date: December 1, 2026 (Tue) Time: 16:00 Venue: CRT-4.30 (4/F, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU) Moderator: Prof. Michael Roellinghoff | Assistant Professor of Japanese Studies | The University of Hong Kong Talk 1: From Regional Empire to Modern Imperialism: Rethinking early modern Japan as an empire Speaker: Dr. Takashi Fujitani | Dr. David Chu Chair in Asia Pacific Studies | Emeritus at the University of Toronto Abstract: By now scholars have thoroughly discred

Date: November 17, 2026 (Tue) Time: 17:00-19:00 Venue, XR Space, CRT-4.35, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Every November, Thailand’s waterways glow with thousands of floating krathongs; beautiful candlelit offerings that symbolise gratitude to the Goddess of Water and the letting go of past misfortunes. The Loy Krathong festival brings people together to celebrate love, hope, and new beginnings. This year, the spirit of Loy Krathong returns to HKU! Join us for a s

This hybrid event examines the aftermath of Brazil’s most recent presidential election, which returned Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Lula) to the presidency, following a highly polarised contest that reflected deep political and social divisions within the country. Using the Lula-Jair/Flávio Bolsonaro era as a lens, the discussion will explore the implications of electoral polarisation for democratic institutions, social inequality, environmental governance, and Brazil’s interna

Interested in exploring new cultures, discovering fascinating destinations and gaining valuable international experience? Join the GLAS3112 Field Trip information session to learn everything you need to know about this year's exciting study trips! In this session, the course coordinators will: Introduce the general course information: enrolment dates and procedures, eligibility requirements, rules of conduct and other important guidelines. Present the three field trips in d

Date: 10 November 2026 (Tues) Time: 5 PM (HKT) Venue: Room 4.36, 4/F, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Speaker: Fujii Taiyo, Japanese SF writer All are welcome! No registration required. Japanese science fiction, which began with translations, expanded significantly into the world of visual expression following the war. In this lecture, I will present a brief history of this evolution and discuss how the field of SF literature—a small corner of the vast landscap

Want to kick off your weekend with a fun Friday night while picking up some Swedish? The Swedish Programme is hosting a gathering next Friday evening! You’ll have the chance to play some authentic Swedish board games and practice your Swedish in a relaxed setting. Even if you’re not learning Swedish, you’re welcome to join if you’re interested in Scandinavian culture. No registration is needed! Just bring yourself and come make new friends! Följ med! 🎲✨ Date: November 6, 202

Organized by Dr. Edwin Michielsen, the exhibition presents photographs, interview materials, and literary works emerging from his recent research project on work and everyday life in contemporary Japan. Drawing on fieldwork and interviews conducted in different parts of Japan, the exhibition explores changing experiences and meanings of work through personal voices, visual materials, and literature. Date: October 28–November 11, 2026 (on weekdays) Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Ve

Dear Students, The online site for Student Feedback on Teaching and Learning (SFTL) of the first semester of 2026-27 is open during the survey period from November 6 to December 4, 2026. 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 and

Date: November 4, 2026 (Wednesday) Time: 16:30-18:00 Venue: CPD-LG.59, Central Podium Levels, Centennial Campus, HKU Prof Peter Verovšek will present his monograph on German philosopher and public intellectual Jürgen Habermas (published by Columbia University Press, 2025) and discuss Habermas' prominence and contributions to public debates. The talk examines the impact of Critical Theory and the Frankfurt School on philosophy and politics, and explores Habermas' role in a rap

Set against the bustling urban landscape of Buenos Aires, Medianeras (2011) is a charming, witty and visually inventive romantic comedy about loneliness, love and human connection in the digital age. Acclaimed for its originality, humour and striking portrayal of modern city lite, the film explores how architecture shapes the way we live - and love. Join us for a taste of Argentina! Enjoy a welcoming reception featuring Argentine wine and traditional food, followed by a short

Modern East Asian Literature Research Cluster presentsEmerging Research on Modern East Asian Literature Speaker: Jon L. Pitt, Associate Professor of Japanese Environmental Humanities in the East Asian Studies Department at the University of California, Irvine Moderator: Edwin Michielsen, Japanese Studies, HKU Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026Time: November 12 (Thursday) 9:30 (HK Time)/November 11 (Wed) 5:30-7:00pm (PST)Venue: on Zoom Registration link: https://hkuems1.hku

Date: Oct 30, 2026 (Fri) Time: 18:00-21:00 Venue: CPD-LG.61, Central Podium Levels, Centennial Campus, HKU Take a break from studying and join us on 30 October, 6–9 pm, for our first Games Night of 2026–27! Familiar favourites + new board games Snacks and drinks Día de Muertos decorations FREE Catrina face painting! Come with friends or meet new ones! Everyone in the university community is welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or a native Spanish speaker. No experience

Date: November 10, 2026 (Tue) Time: 19:00-20:00 Venue: Arts Technology Lab, CRT-4.35, 4/F, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Join us for the German Alumni Career Talk Series - a relaxed, student-focused event where our alumni come back to share what happened after graduation. Registration link This series is all about real stories and honest advice: • How they use German in their jobs • What it is like working in fields like business, education, culture, or NGOs • Wh

The study of Southeast Asia, in both the humanities and social sciences, has been centered in the West. Due to colonial influence, missionary missions and colonial civil servants having to govern the indigenes, knowledge production and knowledge accumulation were based in Leiden, Lisbon, Paris and London. With the entrance of the Americans in the Vietnam War, the center for Southeast Asian Studies largely shifted to the United States, to Cornell, Berkeley, Yale and Stanford,

Modern East Asian Literature Research Cluster presents Emerging Research on Modern East Asian Literature Speaker: I Jonathan Kief, Associate Professor of Korean Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Moderator: Su Yun Kim, Associate Professor, Korean Studies, HKU. Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026 Time: 9:30-11:00am (HK Time); Oct 21 (Wed) 9:30-11:00pm (EDT) Venue: on Zoom Registration link: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=109751

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: October 6th, 2026 (Tuesday) Time: 17:30 - 19:30 Venue: CRT-5.12, 5/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

Join us for a special screening of Jaime Chávarri’s landmark documentary El desencanto (1976), organised to celebrate Spanish Cinema Day and the film’s 50th anniversary. Produced by Elías Querejeta, El desencanto offers an intimate and unconventional portrait of the Panero-Blanc family after the death of poet Leopoldo Panero. Through conversations with Felicidad Blanc and their sons Juan Luis, Leopoldo María and Michi Panero, the film explores family memory, grief and the ten

Date: Sep 30, 2026 (Wednesday) Time: 18:00-20:00 Venue: CRT-5.12, 5/F, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU

The Italian language has played an important international role for centuries in Europe and in the Mediterranean region, serving literature and, more generally, culture, as well as commerce and diplomacy. The peak of its dissemination coincides with the great Renaissance period when Italian sonnets were composed at the courts of France, Spain, and England, often in Italian, and official communications between European powers and the Ottoman Empire were also conducted in Itali

Date: Mid-September to October 2026 Location: Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU The Korean Studies Programme presents Run Run Shaw Tower Gallery Exhibition! This exhibition features final-year student projects from the Korean Studies Capstone Seminars. From January to May 2026, students conducted individual research projects on Korea, drawing on their academic learning from their time at the university. Each student chose their topic for the research and produced a l