In Conversation with Leïla Slimani Saturday, 29 November 2025 15:30 - 16:45 Room CRT-4.36 4/F, Run Run Shaw Tower Centennial Campus The University of Hong Kong Celebrated French-Moroccan author Leïla Slimani is renowned for her incisive explorations of desire, power, and cultural identity. Born in 1981 in Rabat, Morocco, Slimani moved to France as a teenager and later became a journalist and novelist. Her breakthrough novel, "Lullaby" (Chanson douce), a chilling psychological

The Global and Area Studies programme is organising a field trip to Turkey for HKU students next year. Interested students may attend the following information session to find out more: Date: November 26, 2025 (Wed) Venue: CPD-3.16, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Time: 18:00-19:50 No registration is required to attend this event, nor is it mandatory for students to attend should they wish to participate in the field trip (attendance is still strongly recommen

The Global and Area Studies programme is organising a field trip to Russia for HKU students next year. Interested students may attend the following information session to find out more: Date: November 26, 2025 (Wed) Venue: CPD-4.16, 4/F, Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Time: 18:00-19:50 No registration is required to attend this event, nor is it mandatory for students to attend should they wish to participate in the field trip (attendance is still strongly recommend

Date: November 25, 2025 (Tue) Time: 6:00-7:30pm Venue: Arts Faculty Lounge, CRT-4.30, 4/F, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus Enjoy pizza, panettone, and Italian snacks to celebrate the end of the semester. This event is open to students of Italian at HKU (Italian minors, majors, GLAS students who fulfilled their language study requirements studying Italian, and students currently enrolled in ITAL courses)

Date: November to December 2025 Location: Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU The Korean Studies Programme presents the Run Run Shaw Tower Gallery Exhibition! This exhibition features final-year student projects from the Korean Studies Capstone Seminars. From January to May 2025, students conducted individualized research projects related to Korea, drawing on their academic learning from their experience at the university. Each student chose their research topic and pr

Discover the Richness of Russian Culture at HKU's Russian Film Week! 🇷🇺🎬 We are excited to invite you to Russian Film Week  at HKU, a special celebration of Russia’s vibrant culture, history, and storytelling through the art of cinema. Join us as we explore compelling films that showcase Russia’s diverse traditions, artistic expression, and societal stories. This event offers a unique opportunity to: Experience Russian culture firsthand  through critically acclaimed films

Dear Students,   The online site for Student Feedback on Teaching and Learning (SFTL) of the first semester of 2025-26 is open during the survey period from November 7 to December 5, 2025 .   Please go to the website http://sftl.hku.hk/ where you would see a list of forms to be completed for the UG courses you have enrolled for this semester. There are separate forms for the course/practicum, the teacher, the tutor and/or the demonstrator. Please read all the instructions an

Take a break from your studies and join the Swedish programme's Swedish board game night! No prior knowledge of Swedish is needed; Swedish students will assist you in learning essential vocabulary to play the games. Date: November 7, 2025 Time: 5:40-6:50pm Venue: CRT-5.24 (5/F, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus) For enquiries, please contact Mr Lars Svensson ( herrlars@hku.hk )

Date: November 13, 2025 (Thursday) Time: 17:00 (HKT) Venue: Online Abstract: In Italy, German is not only a foreign language taught in schools and universities, but it is also a native language spoken in several communities in the north of the country. The presentation will highlight the similarities and differences between these linguistic communities in terms of dialect, sociolinguistics and, finally, language policy. Concrete examples will be used to illustrate this variet

Take a study break and dive into Germany's sounds and flavors. Enjoy German music, sample regional specialties, and meet new friends. Open to all German Programme students - come discover, taste, and connect! Date: November 5, 2025 (Wednesday) Time: 17:30 - 19:30 Venue: CRT-4.30, Arts Faculty Lounge, 4/F, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU All German Programme students are welcome. Registration is required. For enquiries, please contact Mr. Jan Risser at risser@hku.hk

Modern East Asian Literature Research Cluster presents Emerging Research on Modern East Asian Literature Literature for the Masses: Japanese Period Fiction, 1913-1941   Speaker: James Reichert Associate Professor of Modern Japanese Literature | Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures | Stanford University   Moderator: Daniel Poch Associate Professor | Japanese Studies | The University of Hong Kong   DATE: 6 NOV 2025 (THU) 12:00–1:30 pm (HKT) VENUE: ON ZOOM REGISTRATIO

Date: November 7-8, 2025 Venue: CBA, Chow Yei Ching Building Main Campus, HKU (Nov 7); CRT-4.30 and CRT-4.36, 4/F, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU Time: 5pm-9pm (Nov 7); 9am-9pm (Nov 8)

Students, including those that are enrolled in GLAS3112, interested in taking part in an SMLC field trip to Sweden and Denmark are invited to attend this information session. Date: October 31, 2025 Time: 17:30-18:50 Venue: CRT-5.24 (5/F, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU)

In Conversation with Édouard Louis Friday, 31 October 2025 4:15 – 5:30 pm Room CPD-2.19 – Centennial Campus The University of Hong Kong Acclaimed French writer Édouard Louis is known for his powerful autobiographical novels that explore themes of class, identity, and social injustice. Born in 1992 in northern France, Louis grew up in poverty—experiences he recounts in his groundbreaking debut, "The End of Eddy" (En finir avec Eddy Bellegueule). His works, including "History o

Date: October 31, 2025 Time: 18:30-21:30 Venue: CPD-LG.62, Central Podium, Centennial Campus, HKU

Date: October 30, 2025 (Thu) Time: 4:30-6:00pm Venue: KB132 (1/F Knowles Building, Main Campus, HKU) Speaker: Prof. Benjamin Kindler  | Assistant Professor, Department of Cultural Studies, Lingnan University   Moderator: Prof. Edwin Michielsen  | Assistant Professor, Department of Japanese Studies, The University of Hong Kong Speakers Bio: Benjamin Kindler is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cultural Studies at Lingnan University. His research area is in Modern Chi

SMLC students are invited to join SMLC teachers and special guests for a simulation of a corporate dinner - over a delicious meal, participants will practice and refine their skills of eating formally and engaging in collegial conversations. Please register by scanning the QR code above to indicate your interest in attending. As places are limited, priority will be given to third and final year students applying for internships or full-time jobs. Successful applicants will be

After the success of our 2025 field trip to Germany and Austria, the German Programme in collaboration with the Arabic Programme proudly presents an unforgettable summer 2026 field trip to Berlin and Vienna! Explore two iconic European capitals, marvel at ancient Near Eastern treasures, and stand face-to-face with Nefertiti’s legendary bust. Adventure, culture, and history await. don’t miss your chance to experience it all! Want to learn more? Join our information session on

GLAS students are cordially invited to our pizza party to welcome new GLAS students later this month. This is a valuable opportunity to connect with your peers and teachers alike. The event details are as follows: Date: October 30, 2025 (Thursday) Time: 2:15-4:45pm Venue: Arts Faculty Lounge (CRT-4.30, 4/F Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus) If you wish to attend, please register via the following link: https://forms.gle/yQyY5gbWdeqdT8CT9 Priority for registration will be

Event Overview To support our students applying for internships or their first post-graduation jobs, we are hosting an interactive workshop. This event will focus on formal wear, bespoke tailoring, and office dress codes. It will take place at 5 PM on Thursday, the 17th of September, at the Arts Faculty Lounge . Our presenters will discuss contemporary trends in formal menswear and womenswear. They will also answer any questions you may have about navigating dress codes in wo