- 24 June 2026
The Graduate School, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) officially launched the Postgraduate Summer School 2026: HSUHK × Oxford × Beihang University on 24 June 2026, marking the beginning of an enriching three-day Hong Kong Session (from 24 to 26 June 2026). This flagship initiative, co-hosted by the Graduate School of HSUHK, University of Oxford and Beihang University, brings together 15 postgraduate students from HSUHK and 2 students from Beihang University for an immersive academic and cultural experience, which will be followed by the UK Session at Hertford College, University of Oxford, from 29 June to 5 July 2026.
The opening ceremony this morning featured a welcome address by Professor Joshua Mok Ka-ho, Provost and Vice-President (Academic and Research) and Dean of the Graduate School at HSUHK, who highlighted the programme's strategic value in developing globally minded postgraduates through interdisciplinary learning and cross-cultural exchange. Professor Choy Siu-kai, Associate Dean of the Graduate School, followed with opening remarks, welcoming the participants and encouraging active peer engagement. Ms Emily Wong Shuk-wai, Manager of the Graduate School, then delivered a programme briefing outlining the schedule and key deliverables.
The Hong Kong Session offers a dynamic line-up of workshops and cultural activities designed to prepare students for their upcoming studies at Oxford. The first day centres on Associating with the Summer Programme and the Academic Environment, featuring workshops on: Modern Research Methodologies: AI, Optimisation and Experimental Design for Multidisciplinary Challenges Communication led by Ir Dr Eugene Wong Yin-cheung, Mixed Method Approaches to Social Research conducted by Dr Wan Kin-man, and Global Voices — Research, Culture & Communication facilitated by Dr Janice WongKa-yee. Day two focuses to Living, Speaking, and Mingling in Oxford, with practical sessions on Intercultural Communication, led by Dr Holly Chung Ho-ying and Social Mingling & Language in Casual Settings, led by Dr Gavin Bui Hiu-yuet. The final day explores Identity, Global Mindset & Practical Preparation — Representing Your University Abroad, culminating in a workshop on Engaging Your Audience: A Practical Guide to Poster Presentations led by Dr Amy Kong Ying-yuk.
Beyond the classroom, the programme features curated cultural excursions to enrich students' understanding of local heritage. The programme features a City Walk in Central, taking students to Central Market and Tai Kwun, followed by a visit to the West Kowloon Cultural District and the Hong Kong Palace Museum. The Hong Kong session concludes with dinner at Museum Café 8, offering participants a taste of Hong Kong's rich cultural diversity and inclusiveness.
The programme is designed to foster cross-institutional collaboration and equip students with a global mindset, academic rigour, and cultural competence.