Events Calendar
5 May - 16 March 2014
Radiant Legacy: Ancient Chinese Gold from the Mengdiexuan Collection
A collection of about 300 Eurasian and Chinese gold artifacts dating from ca. 1500 BCE to 1700 CE in the Mengdiexuan Collection, Hong Kong, forms the core of this study and exhibition. This is the first comprehensive, systematic...
18 September - 12 December
CUHK 50th Anniversary Fair - School Exhibition
The Anniversary Fair exhibition also expands its reach to local secondary schools from September to December.
25 October - 21 March 2014
"CHINA UNEARTHED: Soaring Phoenix Rising Dragon" Exhibition
The feng bird, also known as the Chinese phoenix, was chosen as our school emblem to represent the University’s dedication to promoting Chinese culture. There are many classical, historical and mythological studies on the phoenix, but...
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25 November - 7 December
The 60th Anniversary of Partnership between New Asia College and Yale-China Association
2013 marks the 60th anniversary of partnership between New Asia College and Yale-China Association. In recognition of the friendship and partnership between the two institutions over the past six decades, a symposium and a celebration...
University Gallery
In celebration of its Golden Jubilee, CUHK opened the University Gallery on 28 November. Through the display of hundreds of precious photographs, artefacts, and multimedia resources, the Gallery exhibits the history, memorable moments and...
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28 November - 1 December
4th International Conference on Travel Writings in Chinese
The 4th International Conference on Travel Writings in Chinese” was jointly organized by United College, Ming Pao Monthly and Macao Foundation, the theme of which was ‘Cultural and Eco Tour’.
An opening ceremony was held at Cho Yiu Hall,...
5-6 December
Inaugural WUN Global China Conference on Family Transition, Ageing, and Social Security in China
CUHK hosted the “Inaugural WUN Global China Conference on Family Transition, Ageing, and Social Security in China” from December 5 to 6. The Conference focused on the cultural change and economic development in China in three particular...
6-8 December
Golden Jubilee University Presidents’ Forum
Golden Jubilee University Presidents’ Forum attracted some 40 leaders of higher learning from 14 countries and regions to engage in a high-level dialogue to promote multicultural exchanges in universities. Participants included heads from...
6 December
75th Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees
CUHK conferred honorary degrees on four distinguished people at its 75th Congregation on December 6, in recognition of their outstanding contributions in their respective areas of achievement to cultural, educational, scientific research...
7 December - 15 May 2014
Two Masters, Two Generations, and One Vision for Modern Chinese Painting: Paintings by Gao Jianfu and Lui Shou-kwan in the Chinese University of Hong Kong and University of Oxford
To celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Art Museum of CUHK joins forces with the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, University of Oxford, to organize an exhibition on two well-known Chinese artists of...
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7 December
CUHK 50th Anniversary Performance: The Magical Mall
“CUHK 50th Anniversary Performance: The Magical Mall” was staged at the Beacon on December 7. During the event, the University Mall was decorated in lights and illuminated by special effects. The Beacon was the stage for performances by...
7 December
CUHK Alumni Homecoming
With the theme of “Joyous Celebration of the Golden Jubilee”, this year's Alumni Homecoming attracted thousands of alumni came back to their alma mater to celebrate. In addition to the carnival game booths and children’s program, there was...
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8 December
Colloquium on the Arts and Humanities in Civic Society
Over 110 people gathered at Cho Yiu Hall, CUHK on December 8 to hear eminent speakers from the disciplines of Arts, Science, Education and Politics discussing and debating the role of the Arts and Humanities in Civic Society.
Organised by...
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8 December
50th Anniversary Banquet
2013 marks the Golden Jubilee of CUHK. The University held its highlight event – the 50th anniversary banquet at the Grand Hall of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on December 8. Over 3,000 students, staff, alumni and friends of...
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9-10 December
Fifty Years of Historical Studies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong: A Symposium in Celebration of the University's 50th Anniversary
The conference cum reunion banquet organized by the Department of History, CUHK, provided a good opportunity to gather staff, alumni and friends of the Department.
The opening ceremony of the conference was officiated by Prof. Leung Yuen-...
10 December
50-50 Family Business Conference
Center for Family Business of CUHK held the “50-50 Family Business Conference” on December 10. Over 160 family business members, professionals, and educators joined the conference, built around the theme of ‘Embrace our Culture; Empower...
10-11 December
International Conference 2013 - Gender and Migration: Changes and Challenges
Held by the Gender Research Centre (GRC), Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, CUHK, the conference has invited two prominent experts as keynote speakers. They were Prof. C. Cindy Fan of the University of California, Los Angeles...
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12-13 December
International Symposium on the Power of Religion: Religion, Conflict and Peace in the Contemporary World
The Department of Cultural and Religious Studies of CUHK organized the “International Symposium Program for The Power of Religion: Religion, Conflict and Peace in the Contemporary World” on December 12 and 13. Prof. Lai Chi-tim, Department...
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13-29 December
Global Youth Chinese Literary Award for the New Century
To showcase the talents of young writers in Chinese literary writings and encourage the sharing of their experience in creative writing, the Faculty of Arts, CUHK initiated the “Global Youth Chinese Literary Award for the New Century” in...
CUHK 50th Anniversary Fair - Shenzhen Exhibition
The roving exhibition of CUHK 50th Anniversary Fair is now being staged on the first floor of Shenzhen Library. Display panels have been set up to illustrate the latest development of the University, including CUHK Shenzhen and CUHK...
Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change
MoCC is located on the eighth floor of the Yasumoto International Academic Park at CUHK, occupying an area of 800 square meters. It is within 5-minute walk from the University MTR Station. The museum has incorporated many green features...
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16 December
Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change Opening Ceremony
The Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change (MoCC), the territory's first public museum on climate change, celebrated its grand opening on December 16. Christine Loh, Under Secretary for the Environment; Dr Rebecca Lee, Founder of Polar...
23 December
CUHK 50th Anniversary Distinguished Lecture by Prof. YAU Shing-tung
The world renowned mathematician Prof. Yau Shing-tung delivered a CUHK 50th Anniversary Distinguished Lecture to a full house on the history of the Mathematics Department of Harvard University and his vision of mathematics education....
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The 50th Anniversary Commemorative Album of the Department of Chinese Language and Literature at The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The 50th Anniversary Commemorative Album of the Department of Chinese Language and Literature at The Chinese University of Hong Kong will be published in 2014, featuring the history and the development of the Department in the past five...