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First Look is a great opportunity to virtually experience everything Southampton has to offer alongside your course. You’ll hear directly from our enthusiastic students and expert staff on all aspects of student life, including how you’ll be supported and how to get the most out of your university experience.

The two events on Wednesday 8 May and Wednesday 15 May, include the same content. The first will be streamed live, whereas the second is a playback, with a live Q&A at the end.

Date: 8 May 2024 (Wed)
Time: 23:00, HKT

Date: 15 May 2024 (Wed)
Time: 17:00, HKT

For registration, please visit https://app.geckoform.com/public/?msdynttrid=HnsM5eFCAKTj3cnpc4gpP-4mCl444VyaQiOaXoeNqyE#/modern/21FO00fmsar9zw007ut8m7oo2l?tracking=enquiry-invitation-email

HKMU Business School Summer Programmes to Secondary 3 to 5 students
You can attend stimulating workshops, meet seasoned practitioners and experiment with what they have learnt from the five-day programmes. You will be able to expand your worldview, meet new friends, as well as gain valuable knowledge and skills that will help you excel in your future career and studies.

For information, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk/ba/jsp/

Nomination Scheme
To encourage the participation of students, the programme fee will be waived for students who are nominated by your school and who complete the programme successfully. Each school can nominate up to three students for each programme.

For students who want to be nominated by the school, please fill in the Google Form at https://forms.gle/1AiopaRkMKrUi9KU8 by 30 April 2024 (Tue).

For non-nominated students, please enrol directly at https://student.intranet.hkmu.edu.hk/ers/prod/ERS_detail.jsp?eid=008446

HKUMedify will expose you to a variety of medical disciplines, from medical sciences to clinical practices to public health responses in a global pandemic. It will also give you the chance to engage with the world-leading teachers and researchers, as well as the current students and alumni. You will enjoy master classes, demonstrations, and hands-on interactive workshops.

For more information, please visit https://hkumed-ugadmissions.hku.hk/hkumedify/

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如要查詢詳情或報名，請參閱：
https://www.vtc.edu.hk/cpro/talk/2024/talk2.php?utm_source=eDM&utm_medium=School_NGO&utm_campaign=ParentsTalk_20240410

Join the University of Manchester Mini Virtual Open Days for sessions on student life, funding and finance, and how to write an effective personal statement.

Date: Mon 22 Apr to Fri 26 Apr (Europe/London)

For registration, please visit https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/open-days-visits/virtual/

HKU is organizing the “Career Aspiration at HKU 2024” District Talk series to help secondary school students initiate their career planning. This series aims to enable students to explore different universities and programmes, discover their potential, and establish comprehensive plans for their future development. Additionally, participants will have the chance to gain profound insights into the distinctive learning prospects offered at HKU, such as up-to-market programmes, flexible curriculum, opportunities for overseas exchanges and internships, as well as collaborative programmes with renowned international universities. S3-5 students, parents and teachers are welcome to register. Spots are limited. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Event Details:
27 April (Sat) 15:00 – 16:00: SKH Lam Woo Memorial Secondary School
4 May (Sat) 11:00 – 12:00: Carmel Pak U Secondary School
8 May (Wed) 18:30 – 19:30: HKU Rayson Huang Theatre

For registration, please visit https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7WFcggaXX0FLXBI

The Education Bureau organizes the Information Expo on Multiple Pathways 2024 (Info Expo), which aims to provide information on various articulation opportunities for secondary school graduates and help them plan their further studies and career pathways.

Event details:
Date: 10-11 May 2024 (Friday and Saturday)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Rotunda 2, Kowloonbay International Trade and Exhibition Centre, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay

For more information, please visit: https://www.cspe.edu.hk/tc/Resources-CareerGuidance-MultiplePathwaysExpo.html

1st session
Date and Time: 22 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 11:00
Venue: MTR Academy – Headquarters Centre

2nd session
Date and Time: 25 May 2024, 10:00 – 11:00
Venue: MTR Academy – Headquarters Centre

3rd session
Date and Time: 27 Apr 2024, 10:00 – 11:00
Venue: Live Webcast

For registration, please visit https://www.mtracademy.com/script/en/newsandevents/events/events.aspx

This summer programme aims to enable students to understand first-hand the joys and challenges of studying architecture. It provides an opportunity for enrolled students to unleash their creative potential through art, design and architecture.

Date: 15 – 27 July 2024 (Monday to Saturday, 12 days)
Eligibility: Local secondary school students aged 16 years or above

For information, please visit https://www.arch.cuhk.edu.hk/projects/explorer

The CUHK Summer Institute (SI) is a 2-week summer programme that brings together secondary school students to explore various academic fields and gain insights into future studies at CUHK. The SI challenges students’ inquisitive minds and immerses them into the fascinating university teachings.

By joining the SI, students can

• Explore a variety of subject areas through short courses taught by CUHK scholars.
• Enjoy the vibrant student life at the lushly green campus which also provides a peaceful backdrop for studies.
• Gain valuable insights into adapting to the university learning environment, receiving guidance and support from CUHK students, faculty and staff members.
• Connect and build meaningful relationships with peers from diverse backgrounds.
• Make informed decisions about their academic and intellectual pursuits via a transformative and empowering learning journey.

For information, please visit https://www.summer.cuhk.edu.hk/si/

The Warwick Pre-University Summer School is offering:

• Experience a taste of university life, with like-minded peers from around the world
• Taught by top faculty from one of the UK’s highest ranked universities
• Three courses to choose from: Economics and Finance, Social Sciences or Science and Engineering
• Enjoy ten nights on Warwick’s beautiful self-contained campus
• Live alongside student ambassadors (current Warwick students)
• Spend the day in London, including a choice of activities, as well as a visit to the famous City of Oxford
• A great mix of academic and personal development sessions as well as social and cultural activities

Date: 16 – 26 July 2024
Eligibility: Students aged 16-17 years

For information, please visit https://warwick.ac.uk/study/summer-with-warwick/pre-university-summer-school/

The HKU Faculty of Arts offer face-to-face classes for Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities. The theme of the combination of humanities and digital technologies is across most of our carefully selected courses in the disciplines of Arabic Culture, Global and Area Studies, History, Linguistics, Museum Studies and Translation. Students from all over the world will have the opportunities to interact with classmates and award-winning academics while pursuing academic advancement.

Date: July 22 – July 26, 2024 (Monday-Friday)
Course:

• Unveiling the Arab Legacy: Past and Present Perspectives
• A Digital Journey of the Humanities
• An Introduction to Conference Interpreting
• Brushstrokes Across Time: A Vibrant Voyage Through Chinese Art at Museums

Date: July 29 – August 2, 2024 (Monday-Friday)
Course:

• Area Studies: Discover New Worlds

For information, please visit https://arts.hku.hk/prospective-students/summer-institute-in-the-arts-humanities

The University of Cambridge, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Toronto have partnered to showcase the opportunities for undergraduate students at three of the world’s best universities. Join them to learn more about studying at highly selective institutions in the UK, USA, and Canada.

Date: 8 April 2024 (Mon)
Time: 19:00 – 20:30, HKT

For registration, please visit https://admissions.jhu.edu/register/?id=61c3df5f-6427-4684-9383-803821f86fa4

Join the International Student Recruitment Team online to learn more about the undergraduate experience at the University of Cambridge. During the session, we will cover what Cambridge has to offer, what Cambridge is looking for and the admissions process. There will also be the chance to ask questions.

Date: 21 March 2024 (Thursday) / 16 April 2024 (Tuesday) / 16 May 2024 (Thursday) / 18 June 2024 (Tuesday)
Time: 20:00 – 21:00, HKT

For registration, please visit https://app.geckoform.com/public/#/modern/21FO00rhs86qvl002hd2a3tjgz

HKU Summer Institute caters to secondary school students from S1 to S6. Their secondary school programmes cover a wide range of academic areas and create a favourable environment for personal and professional development. Secondary school students are invited to experience university life to better prepare themselves for advanced studies. Their programmes in STEM, Business and Economics, Society & Language, and Summer Camps engage students in experiential learning that’s fun and stimulating.

For details and registration, please visit https://summerinstitute.hku.hk/programmes/secondary-school-programmes

The PolyU Summer Institute 2024 is designed for Secondary 4 and Secondary 5 students to have an immersive university experience at our campus and in Hong Kong.

For details and registration, please visit https://www.polyu.edu.hk/geo/prospective-students/undergraduate/local/polyu-summer-institute-2024/

Take your first steps into the exciting world of science through the 3-day interactive summer workshops led by the enthusiastic researchers of HKU Science! Through talks, lab visits, demonstration, group projects and more, you will get the chance to delve deeper into more advanced topics in the scientific limelight. Embark on your journey into the exciting world of science and ignite your scientific inspiration!

For details and registration, please visit https://www.scifac.hku.hk/public-engagement/sci-education/outreach-high-schools/summer-programme

City University of Hong Kong embraces innovative teaching and learning initiatives to support various learning needs of different students. Leveraging the advanced and effective CityU-Learning system, we introduced the taster lectures so that secondary school students can have the taste of university learning. Classes are available in online or face-to-face on the CityU campus.

Lectures include:

• Leaders in the workplace
• The vibrant materiality of our linguistic bodies
• AI-Enabled Digital Diagnosis and Precision Medicine
• The Importance of Indoor Air Quality
• Adaptive and Automated Deep Recommender Systems
• The Importance of Cattle in Feeding the World
• The Science, Law and Politics of Climate Change

For registration, please visit https://www.cityu.edu.hk/pvdp/outreach/cityu-learning-classroom.htm

Meet with academic staff and students from three of the world’s top universities Imperial College London, King’s College London and UCL!

WCSiL Academic Q&A: Engineering

Date and Time: 19 March 2024 (Tue), 1:00 – 2:00, HKT

For registration, please visit https://ucl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n6Jwj5kwRM-a1RJEF2MIKA#/registration

WCSiL Academic Q&A: Medicine

Date and Time: 20 March 2024 (Wed), 18:30 – 20:00, HKT

For registration, please visit https://ucl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-JcN2fWvRhKadTtF52x94A#/registration

WCSiL Academic Q&A: Law

Date and Time: 21 March 2024 (Thur), 18:30 – 20:00, HKT

For registration, please visit https://ucl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JLSlAGavThGAGrqvtVAluQ#/registration