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British Council – Study UK University Online Roadshow, 13 – 17 September 2021
Take the opportunity to meet with representatives from 20 UK universities and find out more about higher education in the UK , including what “ticks the box” for various universities, subjects and courses, entrance requirements, career prospects and other questions about your future university studies.
Platform: Zoom
Event details:
Afternoon Session: University Introduction Session
Date: Friday 17 September 2021
Time: 15.30 – 16.35 HKT
Come and meet 20 UK universities in a speed-dating style in 60 minutes, where representatives will be giving a brief introduction about themselves, scholarships, and their course offerings. After the introduction, you may either book a one-to-one meeting (by indicating in the registration form) or visit them during the evening session to get your questions answered.
Evening Session: Study UK Webinar Series, 13 – 17 September
Time: 18.30 – 20.30 HKT (every day)
A series of live webinars covering useful information such as introduction to UK education system, application process (UCAS), personal statement writing, career support, and other subject specific topics will be organised throughout the roadshow week. Every night, there will be 4 different UK universities to talk about different topics jointly and provide admission advice. For more details about the topics, please refer to
the online registration form.
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Date: Sept 13 – Sept 17
Time: 16:30 – 19:30 HKT
Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-unifest-hong-kong-september-2021-tickets-166136236957?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Speak to university representatives and academics from 24 UK universities across one week of webinars and interactive sessions.
About this event
Monday 13th September 2021 – Friday 17th September 2021
Welcome to UK UniFest Hong Kong!
During this week students will have the opportunity to engage virtually with International Officers, academics and current UK university students to find out more about studying in the UK!
Webinars, panels and live chats will include the following:
- Advice on the UCAS application process
- How to write a Personal Statement
- How to choose a University
- 14-16 years old? – How to choose the right electives
- 1-to-1 appointments with university representatives
- Live Q&A with students and alumni
- Academic panels covering numerous subject areas
- University introduction webinars
Academic panels will include live Q&As with some of the UK’s leading academics from a range of fields including:
Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Art & Design, Biosciences, Business and Management, Civil Engineering, Building and Surveying, Computer Science, Dietetics and Nutrition, Economics, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Media, Communications and Journalism, Mathematics, Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Politics, History and International Relations!
Find out more about all 23 participating universities by tuning in to our introductory webinars, which will run throughout the week!
All sessions will be held between 16:30 – 21:45 Hong Kong time.
Register to access the schedule breakdown and session links.
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Virtually Orange: The Dutch University Festival
October 3 @ 13:00 – 17:00 CEST | Cost: FREE
Register link and Detail:
https://druconsortium.nl/calendar/elementor-1857/?fbclid=IwAR21qk1dD-Cc-LwNpdkY-2XdkXGIIObz2gmq3zlN6WWhLjxg3LUYp9JQ2Hk
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Information from the HKU Academy for the Talented
The Academy for the Talented is proudly presenting two new initiatives to your school! Focusing on Space Technology and Legal education respectively, the initiatives comprise year-round workshops and professional mentorship that aim to let students have an authentic taste of university education and realize their full potential through knowledge transfer. Your school is cordially invited to join our information sessions and form student teams to enrol in the programmes!
1) Business Economy for Space Technology (BEST) Programme
BEST is a STEM-based interdisciplinary immersive experience with a strong entrepreneurial edge. Students will unfold the unlimited boundaries of the NewSpace and explore how a CubeSat (a miniaturised satellite for space research) unravels solutions to global issues, understanding how new technology and data can generate a myriad of business opportunities.
For details, please visit https://talented.hku.hk/other-opportunities/business-economy-for-space-technology.
Online information session:
Date: August 27, 2021
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Target: Secondary school teachers and students (school-based application)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://hku.zoom.us/j/92135035810?pwd=NnZTMEFhTWxrRkx4V2pFQTh6Y0tJQT09
Meeting ID: 921 3503 5810
Password: 552593
Please fill in the form HERE for registration.
2) HKU Legal Academy Student Chapters (LASC)
LASC is a year-long programme on Copyright led by Ms Alice Lee, Associate Professor of Intellectual Property Law from the HKU Faculty of Law. Through LASC, not only will students be equipped with legal knowledge that helps them make informed decisions in everyday life, but they will also gain the exclusive opportunities to interact with HKU law students and legal experts like law firm partners, solicitors, barristers and judges.
For details, please visit https://talented.hku.hk/other-opportunities/hku-legal-academy-student-chapters.
Online/face-to-face information session:
Date: September 14, 2021
Time: 4:00 p.m. (tentative)
Venue: The University of Hong Kong
Target: Secondary school teachers and students (school-based application)
Meeting link: to be announced soon
Please fill in the form HERE for registration.
Should you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact the HKU Academy for the Talented at talented@hku.hk or +852 3917 5100. Thank you for your support for the Academy’s work and we look forward to seeing you at the information sessions!
