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A look at the news and issues arising from kindergarten to secondary-level education around Hong Kong.
Primary students in class on December 10. Effective transformation of teaching and learning begins and ends with human capital. Photo: Sam Tsang
Artificial intelligence

Letters | Hong Kong’s AI grant for schools shouldn’t leave out teacher training

Readers discuss the flaws of a hardware-first, training-last approach, shoring up accountability of owners’ corporations, and the aftermath of the Bondi Beach attack.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Citing ‘instability’, University of Hong Kong denies mourning venue after fire

Good Schools Guide

How outdoor classrooms are shaping young minds, from Denmark to Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Chinese University of Hong Kong appoints veteran administrator as vice-president

Albert Chow replaces Kenneth Chen, who resigned in July, less than one year after his appointment.

Albert Chow’s tenure at CUHK will begin in the first half of 2026 for a term of three years, according to the institution. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Housing, scholarship concerns test Hong Kong’s non-local student admission scheme

Educators welcome chance to enrol overseas students in semi-private schools under new initiative, but cite accommodation and funding issues.

Universities in Hong Kong

Editorial | Global exchange is key to Hong Kong’s education hub ambition

Hong Kong is strengthening its position as an education hub, but it must continue to innovate and keep pace with global developments.

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Paul Yip Siu-fai

University of Hong Kong professor loses key role over retracted paper

Population expert Paul Yip was corresponding author of paper found to contain AI-generated references to publications that didn’t exist.

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Professor Paul Yip is a prominent academic in Hong Kong who has held several influential advisory and leadership roles within the government and semi-governmental bodies. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong schools to get HK$500,000 each under AI education plan

Public primary and secondary schools interested are required to submit their application forms by February 2026.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Primary school near Hong Kong estate destroyed in deadly blaze hopes to move

Tai Po Baptist Public School principal says ‘going back to our campus to attend classes is not an ideal arrangement for every stakeholder’.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Pupils of school closed after Hong Kong fire inspired by new university homes

About 600 pupils at Tai Po Baptist Public School near Wang Fuk Court have adjusted well to classes held at CityU and EdU, educators say.

Pupils from Tai Po Baptist Public School learn about farming at CityU. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng University joins property rush with US$11.6 million deal

Acquisition of office units in Sha Tin’s Metropole Square follows Metropolitan University’s US$334 million purchase of Hung Hom property.

Hang Seng University is the latest school to purchase property amid a government push to turn the city into a global education hub. Photo: Jelly Tse
SenseTime

Wife of SenseTime’s late founder donates HK$20 million via new Hong Kong charity

Sophie and Sean Foundation to carry out wish of Tang Xiao’ou to give back to community, with three universities in city among those to benefit.

Education

City to host ‘Study in Hong Kong’ week to enhance role as a global education hub

Education chief Christine Choi unveils plans for a new campaign and digital learning blueprint to attract talent and foster innovation.

Hong Kong youth

Opinion | Why Hong Kong’s youth must be key part of city’s mental health support

When young people are involved in designing interventions, those interventions are more culturally relevant, better used and more sustainable.

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The number of students struggling with mental health issues rose 27 per cent between 2023 and 2024. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Persistence of scams targeting students in Hong Kong shows need for vigilance

Stronger enforcement and publicity of anti-fraud measures are necessary to uphold the city’s allure as a hub for education.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong holds an information day for prospective students at its campus in Sha Tin on October 11. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong

Hong Kong educators call for non-local admissions amid decline in Form One classes

Drop from 1,502 to 1,487 classes in past academic year prompts warnings of school closures from education leaders.

Good Schools Guide

Gen Alpha’s ‘brain rot’ is reshaping language and baffling parents

Teachers are adapting to engage students – but with caution – while experts share insights on this rapidly evolving digital dialect.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Give pupils and parents say on axing Christmas parties, Hong Kong schools told

Disappointed students say axed Christmas celebrations would have helped take their minds off tragedy in Tai Po.

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Hongkongers have been visiting a spot near the scene of the tragedy to mourn the victims. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

16 students who lost homes in Hong Kong fire get financial support, school supplies

Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School, which is just 10 minutes from scene of fire, also offering counselling, puts all assessments on hold.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong poll candidates pledge to stem decline in student population

Incumbent lawmaker Tang Fei is running against Ray Cheung, associate provost of City University, for the education sector seat.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Why Hong Kong universities are heading north for mainland Chinese collaborations

Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University, which celebrates its 20th year, is a case study for why strategic cooperation is vital.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Both traditional and simplified Chinese have value for Hong Kong

While learning simplified characters will benefit local students, traditional Chinese characters are still essential regardless of a student’s background.

Shatin Government Primary School in Hong Kong’s Tai Wai district is seen on November 6. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong property

Momentum builds: ‘bigger’ Hong Kong property rebound forecast for 2026

Resurgent stock market helps steer secondary home prices to 14-month high as rent index maintains historical peak.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Rebound in Hong Kong pupils’ English proficiency is encouraging

Record high scores a sign of teachers’ enhanced post-pandemic support and bode well for the city’s competitiveness.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Tech focus for doctors trained at new Hong Kong medical school, HKUST head says

Professor Nancy Ip says university will use its strength in research, especially in AI, to train future doctors to treat patients.

HKUST will build a medical complex on its Clear Water Bay campus. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong student delegation pulls out of Japan exchange programme amid tensions

Education Bureau cites safety concerns for withdrawal from this year’s Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths Programme.

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Tourists visit Sensoji Temple in Tokyo’s Asakusa district. The Education Bureau has confirmed that Hong Kong will withdraw from a student exchange programme this year. Photo: AFP
HKDSE

Letters | Hong Kong’s AI education quest needs human connection to succeed

Readers discuss the importance of emotional and social learning, a suggestion to internationalise Hong Kong’s university entrance exam, and a way to encourage more Chinese to get married.

Hong Kong

More than half of Hong Kong pupils get desired Primary One spot, a 20-year high

Education Bureau says 37,581 children applied for discretionary places for admission next September and 19,656 will receive a spot.

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