Hong Kong teachers would need practising certificates under proposed bill
The certificates would last up to three school years; an earlier Education Bureau submission also proposed exemptions for some substitute teachers.
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Nancy Y Ip wins UNESCO life sciences research prize
The award recognises work on brain function and Alzheimer’s disease, including blood-test technology UNESCO says could aid early diagnosis and monitoring.
Education chief seeks larger loan fund for Northern Metropolis campuses
Hong Kong has set aside HK$10 billion in loans, but Christine Choi says universities need more as three campus areas move ahead on different schedules.
Primary-three English rate reaches record 86.3%
The proportion reaching the basic level rose 3.1 percentage points; secondary-three English also continued its four-year rise.
Education chief rejects a compulsory internship year for all degrees
Dr Choi Yuk-lin says placements should vary by subject, with some courses requiring them before graduation and some professions requiring later experience.
Five Hong Kong universities take top 10 places in QS Asia rankings
The University of Hong Kong stays first, while City University rises to fourth and the Chinese University to fifth.
VTC plans more than 14,000 places for 2027/28
Applications open on November 5, with one submission covering courses at different VTC institutions and conditional offers possible from late March.
Hong Kong seeks mainland universities and research institutions for Northern Metropolis
Lee said a university city would be central to Northern Metropolis plans, bringing education, technology, industry and talent together.
Yuen Long farm opens for hands-on farming and climate lessons
The rebuilt HKFYG Jockey Club Organic Farm received HK$83 million in support, with the Jockey Club expecting its programme to reach 90,000 people over three years.
Hong Kong exam authority says about 16,900 applicants’ data exposed
The affected mainland-resident applicants had applied for two international examinations; exposed details included names, birth dates and email addresses.
CUHK dean to lead Shenzhen medical school as well
The appointment also carries an associate vice-president (medical) role in Shenzhen and is intended to deepen teaching and research links.
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