Graduate School Hosts English Enhancement Workshop to Empower Postgraduate Students for Professional Success | HIGH Programme

19 March 2026

As part of the English Enhancement Programme under the HIGH Programme, the HSUHK Graduate School of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) organised a targeted workshop on 19 March 2026. Titled “Pitch Yourself Like a Pro: Mastering the 60-Second Interview Introduction”, the workshop was facilitated by instructor Ms Wu Jiayi, Virginia, whose structured yet encouraging approach guided participants through every stage of the learning process. Postgraduate students responded positively, highlighting the workshop’s practical focus as a key benefit for their professional development.

Designed for postgraduate students navigating both academic and professional settings, the session was highly interactive from the start. Participants broke down what makes an introduction effective, listened to sample pitches, and worked in pairs to refine their own content and delivery with real-time coaching.

Through timed practice rounds and peer feedback, students learned to distil their academic background, research expertise, and strengths into a clear sixty-second pitch. Many noted that the simple structure and repeated rehearsal helped them speak about their work more naturally — a takeaway they can apply immediately in scholarship interviews, networking conversations, and conference settings.

"The workshop was hands-on and practical, keeping us actively engaged throughout. The tutor was highly professional and even incorporated the latest AI tools into the curriculum — it felt very current and relevant to our real-world needs."

CAO Meixia (Right) from the Master of Arts in English Language Teaching and Assessment (MA-ELTA)

"The tutor was dedicated and thorough in delivering every topic. With varied activities like role plays and presentations woven into the workshop, the content was easy to follow and absorb."

GUO Hui (Left) from the Master of Arts in English Language Teaching and Assessment (MA-ELTA)

By the close of the workshop, participants left with more than a polished sixty-second pitch; they gained a clearer sense of how to present themselves with purpose and confidence in any professional setting. This workshop reflects the Graduate School’s ongoing commitment to nurturing postgraduate students who are not only rigorous researchers, but compelling communicators ready to thrive at every stage of their careers.

About the HIGH Programme:

Centered on the "H-I-G-H" philosophy, the Graduate School of HSUHK launched the HIGH Programme to provide postgraduate students with immersive growth support. Driven by both academic research and social practice, the programme aims to achieve the goal of "Research with Impact, Impact with Care."