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PolyU CPCE Spring Carnival Brings Festive Joy for the Lunar New Year

Christmas “Fun” Party Promotes a Greener Future

A Cappella Ensemble@Hong Kong WinterFest

Business Students Visit SuperTerminal 1

Exploring Hong Kong’s Monetary Heritage

PolyU HKCC Design Student Wins Fourth Prize at Japanese Language Speech Contest

PolyU CPCE Annual Employability Forum 2025: "Think Smart, Work Smart: The Gen Z Way" Draws Over 118 Participants

Graduate of Higher Diploma in Social Work Named Among Hong Kong Ming De Association’s Outstanding University Students 2025

Business Students Visit Hong Kong’s Leading Container Terminals

Visiting Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited

Immersive Journey into Ancient Shu Civilisation

BHM Professional Talk Series: Risk Management in Travel Insurance

Business, Accounting and Finance Studies Talk Series: Flying Safely

Central European Case Competition 2025

BHM NextGen Leadership Scheme 2025

Treasure Boutique x Dress Green Promote Campus Eco-Education

Guest Talk on Keys to Success for Theme Parks and Attractions

Dr Joseph Lau Receives PolyU Outstanding Senior Alumni Award

Joint Graduation Ceremony 2025 Confers Awards on Over 4,500 Graduates 2

Chinese Language Students Appointed as Tertiary Student Cultural Ambassadors 2024/25

CPCE CESO Industry Gratitude Luncheon

Managing Cultural Heritage Attractions

"BAFS Talk Series: How Enhanced Safety Measures Reduce Loss and Costs for Sustainable Air Travel" will be held by Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University for Secondary 4-6 students.

2025 China Internship Programme Ends on High Note

School of Life – Life and Death Expo and Floral Serenade

PolyU CPCE Delegation Visits Tsinghua University and Beijing University of Technology to Explore New Pathways in Research and Talent Development

BHM Professional Talk Series: Career Development in Hospitality

Behind-the-Scenes at Ocean Park

BHM Professional Talk Series: Security Management at Hong Kong International Airport

BHM Professional Talk Series: Balancing Social Media and Student Life

BHM Professional Talk Series: AI Robotics and Cultural Tourism

“Be the Star” Singing Contest Lights Up the Stage

PolyU CPCE “Your Journey, Our Guidance” Carnival – A Vibrant Recap

2025 Joint Rotaract Clubs Installation x Vocational Day

Students Join HATA Annual Convention in Chengdu

Visit to The Mills: A Lesson in Heritage Marketing

Community Service in Yue Kwong Chuen

Graduate of Associate in Language and Culture Awarded SOJLEHK Scholarship

Students Excel in Xiaomi’s Rediscovery Concept Competition

Senshu University Delegates from Japan Visit PolyU CPCE

Business Students Complete 2025 Summer Internships in Mainland China

PolyU HKCC Student Wins Bronze at International Jump Rope Tournament

New School Year Has Started! Your Journey, Our Guidance

PolyU CPCE and Chiang Mai University Business School Sign MoU to Foster Academic Exchange and Research Cooperation

PolyU SPEED Launches First-ever 4-Year Full-time Undergraduate Programmes - DSE Graduates Welcome to Apply

Six PolyU HKCC Students Honoured with HSBC Vocational Education Scholarship 2025

W193 Global Tech Challenges

Language and Cultural Exchange Tour to New Zealand

Overview of Student Barometer 2024 Results

HK01 Online Education and Career Expo 2025: Embark on Your HKCC+SPEED “2+2” Journey to a Degree Awarded by PolyU

Student Ambassador Overseas Leadership Exchange Tour@Spain and Portugal

Immersing in Japanese Culture through Wagashi and Matcha Workshop

PolyU CPCE Volunteer Network Appreciation Ceremony

PolyU HKCC Design Annual Show 2025 "Between the Lines" Successfully Concluded

Hangzhou Study Tour

Student Volunteers Spread Love and Care in Sham Shui Po

PolyU SPEED Director Dr Jason Chan Proudly Receives CIO 200 Award

Big Brothers and Sisters Scheme 2024/25 Ends on a High Note

Information Expo on Multiple Pathways 2025

PolyU CPCE's "Jockey Club Project Well-being" Wins Double Honours at Global Design Awards 2025

Event Planner Workshop at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

BHM Talent Leadership Programme Closing Ceremony

580 PolyU HKCC and PolyU SPEED Students and Graduates Receive Government Scholarships Totalling HK$10.24 Million

BHM Professional Talk Series: Charting Career Paths in Accounting

English Ambassador Scheme 2024/25

Navigating the Cruise Industry Aboard Piano Land

Post-pandemic Tourism Trends and Scholarship Support

PolyU CPCE ITU Launches Agentic AI Assistant Creating a New Experience in Smart Campus IT Services

Green Bonds in Hong Kong and Mainland China

Bloomberg Training Workshop

BHM Professional Talk Series: Career Prospects in Personnel Recruitment

Boosting business sustainability with creativity

Event Planner Workshop at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Exploring Sustainable Tourism at Tai O and Ngong Ping

Exploring Hong Kong’s Maritime History

Experience the Thrill of Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2025

PolyU CPCE Partners with Ascott China to Nurture Hospitality Talent

A Tour at Swire Coca-Cola Hong Kong

Korean B-boy Workshop: A Cultural Exchange Through Dance

Advertising Design Students Win HK4As Students’ Award 2024

PolyU CPCE Celebrates Second Win of Outstanding Green Application Award

25th Anniversary Dinner Concludes on a High Note

Professional Talk on Green Supply Chain Management

BHM Professional Talk Series: Exploring Corporate Travel and MICE Industry

PolyU HKCC Receives HK$2.4M to Develop an AI-assisted Self-diagnostic English Assessment System

Tourism Students Attend Hong Kong Tourism Overview 2025

NET Speaking Corner

BHM Professional Talk Series: Transforming Supply Chains for Sustainability

Leadership Programme Students Visit HKEX

BHM Professional Talk Series: Hong Kong Airlines - Aviation Insights

Meeting with Design Professionals

A Visit to Aberdeen Marina Club

Exploring Career Opportunities at Hong Kong Jockey Club

Hotel Study Tours 2025

Web Fictions Writing Workshop – AI and Its Applications

Crafting Connections with Leatherwork

IHRM Career Talk: Navigating Career Choices

The Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Scheme Award Ceremony

BAFS Talk Series: How to Make a Social Enterprise Sustainable?

Keys to a Successful Career in Digital Marketing

Creating a Sustainable Business World

Exploring the Event Industry

History and Cultural Talk: When Chinese Characters Meet Western Graphology

Visit to Yakult Factory

PolyU HKCC + PolyU SPEED Info Day 2025 Attracts Over 1,000 Attendances

A Taste of Korean Culture

THS Talk: Career Opportunities in the Hotel Industry

Experiencing the Hong Kong International Horse Show

Tourism and Hospitality Studies Talk: Generation Z Tourism

Three Design Students Recognised in Architecture MasterPrize 2024

Business Students Visit Cathay Cargo Terminal

Fostering Inclusivity via Cantonese Learning

PolyU CPCE Carnival - Your "2+2" Educational Voyage Takes Off Filled with Lunar New Year Atmosphere

AI Automation Workshop

BBQ Gathering for Big Brothers and Sisters

ACCA Community Day 2025

Sustainable Practices in Organic Farming

A Visit to M+ — A Feast of Contemporary Art and Culture

PolyU CPCE Student Affairs Office Organises "Screening and Post-Screening Sharing of the Movie “The Last Dance”

Dr Estella Zhao Honoured with Two Literary Awards

Nurture Talents: Graduation Ceremony for Certificate in Traffic Engineering

Cultural Connections: CABE Delegation Visits PolyU CPCE

Promoting Hospitality Through Tourism Initiative

Business Students Attend the 48th HATA Annual Overseas Convention in Kuala Lumpur

Why you have to join Cantonese Read-Aloud Test (CRAT)?

Treasure Boutique’s Makeover for Ordinary People and Free Clothing Rental Pilot Programme for Hong Kong Youth Launching Ceremony

English for Professional Communication Student Awarded Young Persons Scholarship

Business-Academia Collaboration: Visit to Hongkong International Terminals

Professional Talk Series - Boosting Business amid Contemporary Trends

Tourism and Hospitality Studies Talk

Skills and Tactics in Logistics and Courier Supply Chain

Integrating Theoretical Knowledge with Real-world Applications

Visit to Aisa World Expo

Funeral Management in the Face of Taboos

Connecting with Big Brothers and Sisters

Joint Graduation Ceremony 2024 Confers Awards on Over 4,300 Graduates

Drama Appreciation: “Little Shop of Horrors”

Cinema Series: The Impact of Technology on Film Production – Cinematic Journey with Director

The Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Scheme

Visit to The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong to Learn Sustainable Practices

“SING Your Dreams” Singing Contest Draws to a Successful Close

Visit to Dukling Harbour Cruise

Visits to The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong and Cordis, Hong Kong

BHM Professional Talk Series – Green Tourism in Hong Kong: A Path to Sustainable Travel

Graduate of Associate in Language and Culture Receives 2023-24 SOJLEHK Scholarship

“Gateway to Future” - Sustainable Fashion Styling & Catwalk Model Competition

BHM Professional Talk Series – How Can Two Brands Be Incorporated to Create a Successful Summer Promotion

Fresh Graduate Receives CILTHK Scholarship 2023/24

Chinese Hanfu Culture Talk

BHM Professional Talk Series – “Embarking on as Sustainable Business Venture”

Visiting NGO to Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with Ethnic Minority Children

Calligraphy Gathering - Welcoming the Moon with Ink Fragrance

Visual Communication Student Wins The Best Commercial Potential Award

PolyU HKCC Visual Communication Students Receive Awards in the 2nd Print Art Mentorship Programme

Hospitality Management Student Appointed as Hong Kong Young Ambassador 2024/25

PolyU CPCE Welcome Ceremony and Programme Orientations 2024

2024 Summer Internships in China

Students Embark on International Summer School Programme (UNN) 2023-24 in Newcastle, the UK

Four Fresh Graduates of Environment and Interior Design Receive Two Merit Awards in Social Innovation Inventor — Design Competition 2023/24

2024 Summer Internship in China

Six PolyU HKCC Students Receive HSBC Vocational Education Scholarship 2024

Language and Cultural Exchange Tour to New Zealand

PolyU SPEED and PolyU HKCC Directors Offer Tips on How to Get Well Prepared for DSE Results Announcement

HKCC Design Annual Show 2024 - Design Odyssey

Disney Marketing Director’s Sharing on Marketing and Promotion

Leadership Programme 2023-24 – FWD Case Competition

PolyU CPCE Scholarships and Bursaries Sponsored by Honourable External Donors – Award Presentation and Appreciation Luncheon 2023/24

Greater Bay Area One-day Tour

Students from Division of Science, Engineering, and Health Studies Crowned Champion in PolyU X NuttyShell Cybersecurity CTF 2024

Visit to Yakult Factory in Tai Po

PolyU HKCC@EDB’s Information Expo on Multiple Pathways 2024

542 HKCC and SPEED Students and Graduates Receive Government Scholarships Totalling Over HK$10 Million

Environment and Interior Design Graduate Wins Bronze Award in IFI Design Distinction Award 2024

PolyU SPEED Presents: SPEEDchat@Metro Radio

Match Me If You Can Sustainable Fashion Show Catwalk Competition Concludes Successfully

Information Expo on Multiple Pathways 2024

Nurturing Future Accounting Elite – PolyU CPCE Signs MoU with Suya WWC CPA Limited

Firm Visit to KOLB LIFE Limited

Students Join Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens

2-day-1-night Hotel Study Tours

Big Brothers and Sisters Scheme

Advertising Design Students Shine in HK4As Students’ Award 2023

PolyU CPCE Career Fair 2024

Get a Taste of Being a News Anchor at Phoenix TV Hong Kong

Business Students Visit Cyberport

Environment and Interior Design Graduate Shortlisted for IFI Design Distinction Award 2024

CPCE Excellence Contest 2023/24 Post-Secondary Group Adjudication and Award Presentation Ceremony

Students Participate in Frutus Charity Event

Hotel Visit to Rosewood Hong Kong

Naming Contest “Happiness2 Prize Awarding Ceremony” Officially Introduces LC Mascot 藍爵

PolyU HKCC Info Day 2024 Attracts Hundreds of Participants

Field Visit to Kai Tak Cruise Terminal

Site Visit to Tsing Ma Control Area

Environment and Interior Students Win 2nd Runner-up in Nina Park Design Competition

"Paper Dialogues: Art & Design Exhibition" is an exhibition that delves into the diverse applications, and enduring relevance of paper in our rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Farm Visit and Plant Dyeing Workshop

PolyU HKCC and PolyU SPEED Students Join ACCA Community Day 2024

Business Students Join Study Tour to Macau

Dr Anthony Loh, Director of PolyU HKCC, signed the Racial Diversity and Inclusion Charter for Employers initiated by the Equal Opportunities Commission on 14 December 2023.

Congratulations to Chung Wing-cheung and Lam Mei-wai Maris, year-two students of PolyU HKCC’s Associate in Design (Environment and Interior Design), on winning the Second Runner-up Award in the Nina Park Design Competition organised by Chinachem Group.

Five Students Shine in Architecture MasterPrize 2023

24 Students Appointed as English Ambassadors

31 Students Participate in Talk Series on Chinese-Language Cinema – Face to Face with Hong Kong Director

Lee Chi-yan Kitty, a year-two student of PolyU HKCC’s Associate in Design (Visual Communication), won the Second Runner-up Award in the Open Division of the Mascot Design Competition organised by The Schools Sports Federation of Hong Kong, China (HKSSF).

Chan Tsz-hei and Lau Pak-wang Stephen, year-one students of PolyU HKCC's Associate in Design (Visual Communication), each received a Merit Award in the "Plastic-Free Life WhatsApp Sticker Design Competition" organised by the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong.

“Foreign Language Enhancement Programme” Attracts Over 100 Students

PolyU CPCE Announces Results of Teaching Performance Awards 2022/23

Students Participate in AFECA Asia Youth Challenge 2023

33 Students Join Guest Talk on Graphology

Exploring the Maritime World: Inspiring Visit to Hong Kong Maritime Museum

On 20 October 2023, a total of 25 students and graduates of the Higher Diploma in Social Work gathered for the "You are not alone" peer support group. During the gathering, current students talked about their academic pressure, recent graduates expressed their frustrations in the workplace, while older graduates shared their experience and tips on studies and work.

Seven associate degree and higher diploma students from the Division of Business and Hospitality Management completed their summer internships at Shangri-La Shougang Park Hotel in Beijing and Shangri-La Hotel in Yangzhou.

Enriching Industry Exposure Through Site Visits

Hotel Tours and Workshops for Hospitality Students

Three Graduates Receive SOJLEHK Award 2022/23

Congratulations to five students of the Higher Diploma in Social Work, namely Cai Ching-in, Cheng Yi-ling, Chow Ka-ling, Mok Cho-yu, and Mok Wang-kit, who were awarded the Guiding Star Scholarship 2022/23 on 23 September 2023.

On 23 September 2023, 13 students of the Higher Diploma in Social Work participated in the Guangzhou-Hong Kong Service Exchange Tour, visiting the “Le Zhong” Social Service Centre in Zengcheng, Guangzhou

A guest lecture on “Responsible Tourism: Itinerary Planning for Special Interest Travel” was held on 15 September 2023 for our Associate in Business (Tourism Management) students. One of the two guest speakers, Ms Ellie Ying, is our alumna. She completed her Associate in Business (Tourism Management) from PolyU HKCC in 2014 and BA (Hons) in Travel Industry Management from PolyU SPEED in 2016.

Congratulations to Cheng Chun-hin, Tsui Tsz-kin, and Wu Lok-yi, year-two students of Associate in Design (Environment and Interior Design), on winning the Championship (College Group) in the 10th Social Innovation Inventor Design Competition organised by the World Green Organisation (WGO).

With the commencement of the 2023/24 academic year on 4 September 2023 for HKCC and SPEED, the two education units of the College of Professional and Continuing Education of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU CPCE), the CPCE Student Affairs Office organised a series of orientation activities to welcome freshmen and help them adapt to college life.

Congratulations to Dr Brian Hung (middle in the pic), Lecturer of the Division of Social Sciences, Humanities and Design, on receiving a grant of HK$437,000 from the "Project Grant" (Film and Media Arts Category) under Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) for the production of his film titled Let's have a cup of Doodh Patti Chai.

The “STEAM+01 Summer Bootcamp 2023” co-organised by HKCC was held during 22-23 July 2023 at PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus. The event attracted 300 teachers and students from about 40 secondary schools.

In order to encourage encourage "back-to-school" students to achieve their dream of earning a bachelor's degree, HKCC established the "Back-to-School Scholarship" 2019.

A group of HKCC and SPEED students joined an English Study and Cultural Tour to Sydney, Australia from 8 to 17 July 2023.

A group of sixteen HKCC and SPEED students embarked on the "Kyoto Aesthetic: Literature, Architecture, Craft and Garden" tour from 21 to 27 June 2023 to explore its rich aesthetic legacy.

A total of 25 students participated in the “Study and Cultural Tour in Beijing and Inner Mongolia” from 19 to 28 June 2023. This tour aimed at enhancing students’ understanding of China and their Putonghua communication skills.

The HKCC Design Annual Show 2023 “fruitfulness” was held at the Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre from 15 to 19 June 2023 to celebrate design graduates’ fruits of labour. Seven graduates received the Outstanding Final Project Award.

Associate in Business (Marketing) held a series of guest talks on Industry 4.0 (The Fourth Industrial Revolution) in March 2023. A total of 259 business students attended the talks.

This summer, 21 HKCC students were excited to embark on the "Experience Japanese Language Learning and Authentic Japanese Culture" tour after a long wait due to the pandemic.

PolyU HKCC joined the "Information Expo on Multiple Pathways 2023" organised by the Education Bureau on 19 and 20 May 2023 at Kowloonbay International Trade and Exhibition Centre.

Cho Wing-yin, a year-two student of Associate in Design (Visual Communication), won the First Runner-up Award in the Community Goodwill Ambassador—Shop Cats Photography Competition organised by Ideal Bookstores.

The counselling team of the CPCE Student Affairs Office (CSAO) organised the "Always There to Cheer You On" activity from 25 April to 13 May 2023, hoping to provide a support station for students during their busy exam period and cheer them up.

The 2022/23 Inter-Collegiate Competitions came to an end in April 2023, with the PolyU Sports Team winning the Yearly Men’s and Yearly Women’s Overall Championship for the fifth time in a row. PolyU HKCC and PolyU SPEED athletes also shone in different events.

Congratulations to 358 PolyU HKCC students and graduates and 76 PolyU SPEED students and graduates who achieved excellent results in the Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme 2022/23 of the HKSAR government, receiving scholarships and awards totalling HK$9.28 million.

A Guest Lecture for students of the "Convention and Exhibition Operations" subject and Higher Diploma in Event Management was delivered by Ms Bowie Wong, Business Development Manager of AsiaWorld-Expo Management Limited (AWE) on 25 April 2023.

For the eighth consecutive year, CPCE participated in the Student Barometer (SB) exercise, where its overall local student satisfaction rate in 2022 was higher than both the global and Asian benchmarks, reflecting that CPCE performed better in important aspects of students’ experience.

The CPCE Student Affairs Office (CSAO) organised a 3- on-3 Basketball Match on 15 April 2023, attracting more than 60 basketball enthusiasts from HKCC and SPEED to form 16 teams to compete for the championship.

Prof. Wilco Chan Wai-hung, Visiting Professor of Institute for Tourism Studies, Macao, was invited to give a guest talk to students from Higher Diploma in Event Management, and those who took the course “Introduction to Tourism” on 4 April 2023.

Congratulations to Tsui Tsz-kin and Wu Lok-yi , both year-two students of Associate in Design (Environment and Interior Design), on winning the Second Runner-up Award (College Group) with their work “鋁融未來園ReAL Works” in the 9th Social Innovation Inventor Design Competition organised by the World Green Organisation (WGO). The duo also won another Second Runner-up award in the special award of "Best Smart Recycling System (Aluminum Metal Recycling)".

An integrated tour supported by the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy (HKIAA) was held on 21 March 2023 for students from the Aviation Service Management subject.

Congratulations to two groups of students from Associate in Design (Advertising Design) on winning the Silver and Merit Award in the HK4As Students’ Award 2022.

Year-one students of the Associate in Business (Marketing) programme went to Yi O on Lantau Island to learn about Yi O Agricultural Cooperation Limited's recultivation and green marketing strategy on 7 March 2023.

The 25th ACCA Community Day was held by ACCA Hong Kong at the Chater Road Pedestrian Precinct on 26 February 2023. PolyU HKCC and PolyU SPEED students participated in the rickshaw race.

Congratulations to Khamseetha Phimchanok, a year-one student of Associate in Design (Advertising Design), on winning the First Runner-up Award in the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards Student Poster Design Competition.

"BAFS Talk Series: E-commerce Logistics Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Direction" will be held by Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University for Secondary 4-6 students.

PolyU HKCC Info Day was held at the PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus on 25 February 2023. The event attracted 430 participants, including current DSE students, diploma students/graduates, parents and teachers who learned more about the features and articulation opportunities of PolyU HKCC’s programmes.

A Management Trainee (MT) Sharing Session was held on 20 February 2023 at the PolyU West Kowloon Campus for all the students under the International Business Talent Scheme (iBTS) of the Division of Business and Hospitality Management.

The Film Gala and Sharing of “The Narrow Road was organised by the Higher Diploma in Social Work (HDSW) of HKCC on 18 February 2023

On 15 February 2023, 16 students from business programmes visited the Customs Headquarters Building in North Point.

Congratulations to Chu Yan-wai Grace, a year-one student of Associate in Chinese Language and Literature, on winning the first runner up award in Fiction (Senior Group) of the 49th Youth Literary Awards. The award presentation ceremony was held on 5 February 2023 at Hong Kong Baptist University.

Twenty-five students from the Associate in Business (Human Resources Management), Associate in Business (Tourism Management) and Higher Diploma in Event Management joined the Expo “Disney Open House for Dream Makers” on 2 February 2023 with 5 HKCC academic staff members.

The Student Affairs Office (CSAO) of the College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE) held the CPCE Volunteer Network Appreciation Reception and Volunteer Development Day on 10 January 2023 at the PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus.

The Associate Scheme in Design has participated in the Business of Design Week (BODW) City Programme 2022 by offering three activities, namely “SO TREENDY!” exhibition, Botanical Sketching Workshop, and a public visit to the PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus.

Twenty-nine PolyU HKCC and PolyU SPEED students joined the running workshop “Run for Health ” from September to November 2022.

Congratulations to Lau Po-yi, a 2022 graduate of Associate in Language and Culture, on winning the SOJLEHK Scholarship 2021-22.

On 6 November 2022, a group of students from HKCC’s Associate in English for Professional Communication went to the Hong Kong Cultural Centre to watch HACK, a multimedia theatre performance starring various local artists.

In this exhibition, the audiences will connect art and nature in a new perspective. Five sets of interesting 'tree-fashion' will be showed in the Organic Maze at K-FARM, and we hope you will see trees afresh.

The Business Excellence Contest is a business competition co-organised by Hong Kong Community College and the School of Professional Education and Executive Development of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU HKCC and PolyU SPEED) for secondary and post-secondary students.

Congratulations to three students of Associate in Design (Environment and Interior Design), namely Chan Yuet-long Yelena, Cho Wai-man Iliv and Kwan Man-in Mandy, on winning awards in the Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) 2022 (Student Category).

Checkmate, a start-up business co-founded by Kelvin Wong, year-one student of HKCC’s Associate in Business, recently received HK$100,000 from the Cyberport Creative Micro Fund to support its future development.

Five design students on receiving awards in “A Beacon of Hope in the World – Tote Bag Design and Video Competitions” co-organised by HKCC and World Vision Hong Kong

The “Jockey Club Project Well-being: PLACE-MAKING in Schools”, funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and co-organised by the College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, local non-governmental organisations and 31 schools, became the Design Mark Winner (Integration Design) in the Golden Pin Design Award 2022. Entering the final, the project will be competing for the most prestigious Best of Golden Pin Design Award.

HKCC receives funding of HK$5.92 million from Self-financing Post-secondary Education Fund’s Quality Enhancement Support Scheme for implementing the project “Embracing the World of Industry 4.0: Career Learning through Virtual Knowledge Base (VKB)” from 2023 to 2026.

Congratulations to 376 HKCC students and graduates who achieved excellent results in the Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme 2021/22 of the HKSAR government, receiving scholarships and awards totalling HK$7.52 million.

With the commencement of the 2022/23 academic year for HKCC on 5 September 2022, the Student Affairs Office of the College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University organised a series of orientation activities under the theme of “Unleash Your Unique Potentials” to welcome the 2022 cohort of freshmen of over 30 associate degree and higher diploma programmes.

Congratulations to five outstanding HKCC students who were granted the HSBC Vocational Education Scholarship 2022. Lee Chi-chung, one of the scholarship recipients, and Dr Joseph So, Head of Student Affairs, attended the award presentation ceremony held at the HSBC Scholars Day on 21 July 2022.

PolyU HKCC and SPEED conducted two seminars on “HKCC+SPEED: Pathway to a Bachelor’s Degree awarded by PolyU” and set up an admission consultation booth for HKDSE graduates in the PolyU InnoTech Open Day held on 16 July 2022.

Three year-two students of Associate in Design (Visual Communication), namely Chan Hiu-tung Tiffany, Li Wing-lam Sarina, and Man Chun-shing Jason, were recruited as design interns by People on Board, a social enterprise. They collaborated with Tam Jai International Co. Ltd., a fast casual restaurant chain in Hong Kong, on designing two sets of TamJai SamGor board games which will make their debut in the Hong Kong Book Fair 2022.

HKCC received funding of HK$2.4 million from Self-financing Post-secondary Education Fund’s Quality Enhancement Support Scheme for launching the project “Development of a Web-based Remote Laboratory for Science and Engineering Education” from 2021 to 2024 to establish a remote lab at HKCC.

The annual Business Excellence Contest came to a close in April 2022.

CPCE participated in the Student Barometer (SB) exercise for the seventh consecutive year, and its performance was on par with the global and Asian benchmarks in various aspects of students’ experience.

Fifteen HKCC student writers and two design students contributed to the debut issue of Language Collage, a bilingual publication of the Division of Languages and Communication.

A group of year-two students of Associate in Design (Advertising Design), namely Chung Yan-tung, Ho Tsz-yu, Lam Victor and Yup Tsun-pan, formed a group called “AP Production” and received the First Runner-up and Best Editing in the Filming Hong Kong Competition 2021 (Season 3) organised by RTHK.

The A&G Logistics Limited Scholarship was held on the PolyU West Kowloon Campus on 3 December 2021.

The Maritime Project Award Competition Day was held on the PolyU West Kowloon Campus on 1 December 2021.

The Business Excellence Contest is a business competition co-organised by Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) and the School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) for secondary and post-secondary students. The theme for the competition this year is “Green Innovation Campaign”.

Seventy-one students joined the “Life and Death Seminar – Pre-planning of Life and Green Burial” online talk delivered by St. James’ Settlement on 6 November 2021 to know more about life planning, green burial, local funeral services and related issues in life and death education.

Six students joined the Volunteers for Mandala Art Workshop organised by Wofoo Social Enterprises on 30 October 2021.

Mr Enoch Hui, Founder of Atelier E, visited the PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus on 29 October 2021 to share with us his many inspiring design projects. Around 70 students from Associate in Design (Environment and Interior Design) attended the guest lecture and were fully enlightened by his recent innovative works and rich experience in the industry.

Congratulations to two year-two students of Associate in Design (Visual Communication), namely Mui Cheuk-nam Victor and Man Chun-shing Jason, who teamed up with a student from PolyU's School of Design and won HK$600,000 in funding under the PolyU Maker Fund Programme for launching their innovative product - Halo.

A management talk was conducted for the subject “Airport Operations Management” on the PolyU West Kowloon Campus on 28 October 2021

(27 October 2021, Hong Kong) The School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED) and Hong Kong Community College (HKCC), the educational units of the PolyU-affiliated College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE), held their 19th Joint Graduation Ceremony on 23 and 24 October 2021 at the Jockey Club Auditorium of PolyU. PolyU SPEED and PolyU HKCC respectively sent forth over 1,100 bachelor's degree graduates and over 3,790 sub-degree graduates.

AD Scheme in Design is going to hold five accredited activities under the Business of Design Week CitProg 2021. They include a guided tour, two workshops, a guest talk and an exhibition. All are welcome to join!

The 19th Joint Graduation Ceremony of HKCC and SPEED was held at the PolyU Jockey Club Auditorium on 23 and 24 October 2021.

A group of year-two students of Associate in Design (Environment and Interior Design) visited Kitchen Infinity on 22 October 2021.

An online seminar “Human Remains Logistics and Funeral Stories” jointly organised by eight sub-degree business programmes of HKCC, was conducted on 16 October 2021.

A total of 153 students attended a hybrid Marketing Professional Seminar "How to Run a Marketing Campaign: Case Study of Shiseido & MIRROR" on 6 October 2021.

A hybrid seminar on “VR Tourism: Shaping the Future of the Travel and Tourism Industry in the Industrial 4.0 Era” was conducted on 6 October 2021.

"BAFS Talk Series: Finance practices amid pandemic and career development in the hotel industry" will be held by Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University for Secondary 4-6 students.

A total of 68 students attended a guest talk entitled “Workplace Culture in Hong Kong and Japan” organised by seven business programmes of HKCC on 28 September 2021.

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (CILTHK) organised the CILTHK Scholarship Ceremony 2020/21 on 9 September 2021.

Three fresh graduates of Associate in Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management), namely Chan Ka-chun, Lai Ka-ying, and Tang Hoi-shan, received the Merit Award in The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (CILTHK) Student Day 2021.

Funded by the Language Fund of the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR), the “Drama Dreams Taking Off” Putonghua Training Programme for Drama Ambassadors was completed.

The 10th Rotaract Club of the HKCC Students’ Union was installed on 21 August 2021 at the PolyU West Kowloon Campus.

The HKCC 20th Anniversary Photo Competition - Capturing What We Care and Share@CC attracted more than 180 entries. Congratulations to the following 12 award recipients:

A visit to Hoi Ha Wan, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, was conducted on 4 August 2021 for 12 students mostly from the Division of Science, Engineering and Health Studies.

So Tsz-hin, a fresh graduate of Associate in Business (Human Resources Management), received the Outstanding Student Award (Senior Secondary and Tertiary Section) in the Yau Tsim Mong District Outstanding Student Award Scheme 2020/21 organised by the District School Liaison Committee.

Li Suen-chi, a fresh graduate of Associate in Design (Visual Communication), was awarded a scholarship and an internship opportunity for her card game design for People on Board, a social enterprise.

HKCC joined the Ming Pao Education Expo on 10 and 11 July 2021 at Kowloonbay International Trade and Exhibition Centre.

Congratulations to a team of four year-two students of Associate in Business (Accounting) and Associate in Business (Finance), namely Lui Tin-yan, Siu Hei-yu, Wan Ka-yan and Yung Wai-lam, on winning the First Prize in the “2021 Cross-Strait and Four Places College Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition” organised by Guangdong Polytechnic of Industry and Commerce.

Congratulations to four students of Higher Diploma in Social Work, namely Guan Leyong, Kwok Shuk-man, Lau Chi-yan and Wong Wing-yan.

For the welfare and convenience of HKCC/SPEED students and CPCE staff members, an "On-campus COVID-19 Vaccination Programme" will be arranged by CPCE in June and July 2021 at the PolyU West Kowloon Campus.

CPCE participated in the Student Barometer (SB) exercise for the sixth year in a row, and its performance was on par with the global and Asian benchmarks in various aspects of students’ experience.

The “PolyU HKCC Design Annual Show 2021” showcased student works from three Associate in Design programmes, namely Advertising Design, Environment and Interior Design, and Visual Communication, from 3 to 7 June 2021 at the Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre (JCCAC) in Shek Kip Mei.

Four year-one students of Associate in Design (Visual Communication), namely Man Chun-shing Jason, Mui Cheuk-nam Victor, So Cheuk-lam and Tsoi Sze-wing, organised a self-initiated Satellite Exhibition during the PolyU HKCC Design Annual Show 2021 from 3 to 7 June 2021.

PolyU HKCC will organise “PolyU HKCC 2021/22 Programmes - Online Consultation Week” from 15 to 19 June 2021 to help S6/diploma students make an informed decision on their further study.

Celebration Events

An online seminar on “IoT Applications: From Environmental Monitoring to Food Safety” was jointly organised by seven Associate in Business programmes of HKCC on 28 April 2021.

Tsui Ching-man, a year-one student of Associate in Design (Visual Communication), won the Champion Award and Merit Award in the Open Group of the “Beat COVID” T-shirt Design Competition after public voting and two rounds of selection by the judging panel.

Seventeen students from the Division of Business and Hospitality Management participated in the UNESCO Volunteer for Peace Programme.

Supported by the Arts Go Digital Platform Scheme under Hong Kong Arts Development Council and co-presented by the College of Professional and Continuing Education of PolyU, the exhibition entitled “Video Ensemble [2]021 - A Room with a View (from isolation)”, held from 1 May to 30 June 2021, is a sequel to the original 1999 analogue video exhibition.

PolyU HKCC will organise the Online Information Day 2021 on 22 May, the date on which the “PolyU JUPAS Consultation Day 2021: Admissions Strategies” will also be held.

Organised by the Division of Business and Hospitality Management, the Final Round Adjudication of the “HKCC Business Excellence Contest 2020/21 – Transforming Business with Artificial Intelligence” was completed on 16 April 2021.

Four Programme Leaders were invited as speakers for a webinar of a joint-universities UGC-funded project “SYA Project Credit Transfer Webinar Series – Guidelines for Assessment of Course Equivalency” held on 22 April 2021.

Join the HKCC 20th Anniversary Photo Competition! By capturing your most memorable moments at HKCC, you could win cash prizes and see your photos published in HKCC publicity materials!

Five year-one students of Associate in Design (Visual Communication), namely Lee Nok-ching Jane, Man Chun-shing Jason, Mui Cheuk-nam Victor, So Cheuk-lam, and Tsoi Sze-wing, participated in the Farmland Eco-art Exhibition organised by the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society and Art Together.

An online seminar entitled “Trends in Retail Technology” was jointly organised by the Division of Business and Hospitality Management and the Hong Kong Retail Technology Industry Association (HKRTIA) on 19 March 2021.

The Final Round Adjudication of the HKCC Business Excellence Contest 2020/21 – Transforming Business with Artificial Intelligence has been completed.

Congratulations to 522 HKCC students (475 current students and 47 graduates) on receiving scholarships and awards of HK$8,610,000 under the Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme 2020/21 of the HKSAR Government.

A beach cleaning event was organised by the Rotaract Club of HKCC Students’ Union on 6 March 2021 in Shek O.

An online workshop entitled “Employees Flourish at Work!” was organised by the Division of Business and Hospitality Management from 1 to 3 March 2021.

The second round of free DSE English and Maths talks will be conducted by PolyU HKCC English and Maths lecturers on 10 April 2021 (Saturday) to help DSE students better prepare for the exam.

Tsui Ching-man, a year-one student of Associate in Design (Visual Communication), won two design competitions recently.

Congratulations to two year-one students of Associate in Design (Visual Communication), namely Tsui Ching-man and Wan Shuk-shan, on winning the Design for Good Youth Competition 2020 (Public Group).

Over 90 students joined the “Hong Kong Funeral Industry Seminar” online on 6 March 2021.

Organised by the Division of Business and Hospitality Management, the webinar "BAFS Talk Series: Entrepreneurship – How Esports became a Profitable Industry" was held on 5 March 2021 for 500 students from 31 secondary schools.

The Rotaract Vocational Talk was held online on 8 February 2021 with 67 student participants.

The final round of the 16th Young Entrepreneur Scheme (YES) was conducted online on 6 March 2021, a total of 74 teams from HKCC and SPEED joined this competition.

The First Round Adjudication exercise of Business Excellence Contest 2020/21 has been completed. The 5 finalist teams entering into the Final Round Adjudication are listed below.

The HKCC Business Excellence Contest 2020/21, organised by the Division of Business and Hospitality Management for secondary school students, kicked off with a webinar entitled “Key Features of AI Application in Businesses” on 22 January 2021.

An online sharing seminar “五個不可不知、助你突圍而出的要訣（第二步曲）” was jointly organised by seven Associate in Business programmes on 8 February 2021.

HKCC Online Information Day 2021

To provide students with insights into the E-sports industry, a "BAFS Talk Series: Entrepreneurship – How E-sports became a Profitable Industry" will be held by Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University for Secondary 4-6 students.

HKCC presented the Caring Teacher Award, Inspiring Teaching Award and Lively Teaching Award to the following 18 lecturers respectively in January 2021.

To promote the 20th anniversary of HKCC by focusing on one or more of the following special qualities of HKCC:

A group of year-one students of Associate in Design (Advertising Design), namely Wong Sze-yu, Wong Tsz-shan and Wong Tsz-ching, were shortlisted as finalists in the 2020 HK4As Students’ Award organised by The Association of Accredited Advertising Agencies of Hong Kong.

The Maritime Project Award Competition Day was held online on 9 December 2020.

Co-organised by HKCC and FWD Life Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited, the “Self-exploration Programme” kicked off with its first online workshop on 19 November 2020.

Receiving support from Wofoo Social Enterprises, the “Snapshot: COVID-19 in the Community (COVID-19 疫情下點滴)” kicked off in early December 2020.

Congratulations to five fresh graduates of Associate in Language and Culture on winning highly competitive awards

Thirty-six students joined the “Life and Death Seminar – Pre-planning of Life and Green Burial”

Sponsored by the European Center for Social Responsibility, the Stunning Visual Communication Contest kicked off in November 2020.

“Design Taster” is an online event featuring a design exhibition, a guest talk, and a workshop, which target those would like to know more about design and design learning.

The HKCC Business Excellence Contest is an annual business competition organised by Hong Kong Community College of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU HKCC) for Secondary 4 to Secondary 6 students. The theme for the competition this year is “Transforming Business with Artificial Intelligence”.

A webinar entitled “Human Remains Logistics” was jointly organised by eight Associate Degree and Higher Diploma programmes in business on 17 October 2020.

Twenty-seven HKCC students and board members of the Rotaract Club of HKCC Students’ Union participated in the Rotaract Leadership Training held at PolyU West Kowloon Campus on 10 October 2020.

Lee Wing-hong, a 2018 graduate of Associate in Design (Visual Communication), received the CreateSmart Young Design Talent Special Award 2020 from Hong Kong Design Centre.

Organised by the Division of Business and Hospitality Management, the webinar entitled “BAFS Talk Series - Bringing Theory to Practice” was conducted on 9 October 2020 for local secondary school students.

The ninth Rotaract Club of the HKCC Students’ Union...

Fifteen HKCC students participated in a community service activity organised by the Rotary Club of Hong Kong Island East on 2 October 2020.

Jointly organised by the Associate in Business (Accounting) and the CPCE Student Affairs Office, a guest talk on “HK IPO & Capital Market” was delivered online by Mr Roy Leung

Competing in the final of the Hong Kong Creative PR Competition 2019-2020 against 12 other teams on 26 September 2020...

To provide students with insights into the important area of business management, a "BAFS Talk Series: Entrepreneurial vs Operational Business Challenges: How do They Compare? Frontline Experience from Ideation to Implementation" will be held by Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University for Secondary 4-6 students.

Supported by the Division of Business and Hospitality Management, the HKCC Business Excellence Contest 2019/20 with the theme of “A Brand Revitalisation Campaign” held its Final Round Adjudication on 24 June 2020.

Student Presents Paper in Undergraduate Academic Conference in Humanities

Ho Koon-ngai, a fresh graduate of Associate in Business (International Business), received the Outstanding Student Award (Senior Secondary and Tertiary Section) in the Yau Tsim Mong District Outstanding Student Award Scheme 2019/20

To kick off the 2020/21 academic year, HKCC organised a series of induction activities with the theme of "Step Out". These activities aimed at helping the freshmen of the 34 Associate Degree and Higher Diploma programmes to adapt to college life.

Dedicating his efforts to ink art and digital art, Mr Martin Wong, Lecturer of the Division of Social Sciences, Humanities and Design, recently developed “Pure ink”, a piece of painting software which simulates ink diffusion and water-based colouring effects on paper; it also visualises Chinese brush strokes.

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In order to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, PolyU HKCC has decided to take the measure of accepting only online admission applications for its Associate Degree and Higher Diploma programmes on DSE result announcement day (22 July).

(Contents available in Chinese only.) 由香港理工大學香港專上學院開辦的「中英語文傳意副學士」課程為期兩年，內容包括兩文三語（即中英語文及普通話）的語法及應用訓練等必修科目，亦有不同行業相關的選修科目，如Chinese for the Mass Media、English for the Mass Media、Foundation of Linguistics等，為學員日後繼績升學銜接學士學位課程及投身傳播及媒體關係、行政、客戶服務及公關、編輯及出版等專業職位作好準備。

In view of the resurgence of COVID-19 cases, the College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE), including Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) and School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED), announces that classes of the current Summer Term will switch to online mode starting 13 July 2020 (Monday), except for those subjects where face-to-face teaching is mandatory. Students of such subjects will be informed by their respective subject lecturers.

The Final Round Adjudication of the HKCC Business Excellence Contest 2019/20 – A Brand Revitalisation Campaign has been completed.

Due to the overwhelming number of applications received, the application deadline for Higher Diploma in Social Work has been advanced to 2 July. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.

HKCC AD and HD Programmes Online Information Day

The First Round Adjudication exercise of Business Excellence Contest 2019/20 has been completed. The 5 finalist teams entering into the Final Round Adjudication are listed below.

In order to encourage working adults to upgrade their qualifications, HKCC established the “Back-to-School Scholarship” last year. The Scholarship recognises the academic achievements of back-to-school students while at the same time eases their financial burden. The very first 20 recipients of the Scholarship performed exceedingly well, counting among them three attained a perfect 4.0 in their GPA (Grade Point Average). Such results are proof positive that back-to-school students are second to none when it comes to academic performance.

CPCE participated in the Student Barometer (SB) Autumn for the fifth year in a row, and its results were on par with its counterparts in many aspects of student experience.

The Associate Degree Scheme in Design of HKCC is going to conduct an online Admission Briefing Session on 14 April (Tuesday) for HKDSE candidates to help them get well prepared for HKDSE Visual Arts and for applicants for the three HKCC's Associate Degree in Design programmes to facilitate their preparation for the admission interview and submission of an e-portfolio.

The final round adjudication of the POAD 360 Creative Campaign Competition 2019/20 was held through written reports and voice-over PowerPoint presentations in March 2020; the results were announced on 6 April 2020.

Congratulations to Cheung Yip-pui and Cheung Wai-yee, students of Associate in Design (Visual Communication), on receiving awards in the Green Sense 2019 Competition organised by the Graphic Arts Association of Hong Kong. The competition aimed to integrate theories and design thinking into practice through upcycling and recycling of wastage so as to promote environmental protection and green living.

Given the sudden surge of COVID-19 confirmed cases in Hong Kong over the last few days, the College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE), including Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) and School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED), announces that all face-to-face activities will continue to be suspended until further notice.

Wong Cheuk-yin, a year-one student of Associate in Design (Advertising Design), participated in the 39th Hong Kong Films Awards Poster Competition recently and received the second runner-up award. Cheuk-yin's design was one of the assignments for the subject of Introduction to Design I. More details including her sharing can be found at the HKFA Official Facebook and Instagram.

Eight HKCC students who joined the Wofoo Outstanding Student Citizen Awards organised a series of activities for the elderly and primary and secondary students in Kowloon Tong and Lam Tin in early and mid-January 2020. These community services helped enhance our students’ generic skills such as communication, team building, organisation, leadership and problem solving skills.

A team of students from Associate in Business (Accounting), Associate in Business (International Business), and Associate in Business participated in The Personal Finance Ambassador Programme. Co-organised by HKEX Foundation Limited, Investor and Financial Education Council, and St. James’ Settlement, this programme welcomed tertiary students from any disciplines to form teams to develop and implement a financial education project on the theme of “e-Payment”. Out of the 166 applicants, 68 tertiary students were shortlisted as Personal Finance Ambassadors. Our team was awarded the Certificate of 2019-20 Personal Finance Ambassadors at the Presentation and Award Ceremony held on 18 January 2020.

Organised by the Division of Business and Hospitality Management, the HKCC Business Excellence Contest 2019/20 with the theme of “A Brand Revitalisation Campaign” kicked off recently. A talk was held on 17 January 2020 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus for enhancing students’ knowledge and skills in business and market analysis as well as developing a brand revitalisation campaign. Mr Lambert Chan, Chief Executive of UNICEF HK, was invited to be our guest speaker to share some key elements in developing a brand revitalisation campaign. The talk attracted around 150 students and teachers from 20 secondary schools.

A group of 30 students from Associate in Business (Tourism Management), Associate in Business (Hospitality Management), Higher Diploma in Event Management, and Higher Diploma in Service Management participated in the "Central Vietnam Service & Culture Exploration Tour" from 9 to 14 January 2020. Apart from visiting UNESCO world heritage sites, they also went to the Hue Tourism College to interact with the local Tourism and Hospitality students and teachers so as to understand the teaching and learning of tourism in Vietnam. They also had a unique opportunity to offer service to the orphans in the Village of Hope. This tour provided the students with an opportunity to acquire the necessary attitude, knowledge and skills in their specialisms.

Fifty student contestants of the Young Entrepreneur Scheme (YES) visited two sites in October 2019 to facilitate the preparation of their reports. They visited the Mills (a heritage preservation project by Nan Fung Group) to learn about the innovative legacy of the Hong Kong textile industry through co-learning workshops and VR technology. Besides, some of them visited the Tao Heung Museum of Food Culture to understand the food and beverage culture of different eras in different countries. Shortlisted contestants will present their reports in the Final cum Presentation Ceremony on 22 February 2020.

HKCC's project "STEM Maker", funded by the Quality Education Fund, was completed on 31 December 2019. A grant of $492,600 was received to support a variety of training activities for teachers and students from seven secondary schools. They were taught to use Arduino, a small electronic device. Incorporated with different sensors and supported by computer programs, Arduino has been used in thousands of different applications. For more information on the project, please visit: http://stem-maker.hk/.

The HKCC Business Excellence Contest is an annual business competition organised by Hong Kong Community College for Secondary 4 to Secondary 6 students. The theme for the competition this year is “A Brand Revitalisation Campaign”.

Eleven HKCC students joined the Wofoo Outstanding Student Citizen Awards 2019/20 -Leadership Training Camp on 9 and 10 November 2019. Through organising training activities for 169 primary and secondary school students, our students enhanced their communication, team building, organisation, leadership and problem solving skills, etc.

A team of four year-two students of Associate in Design (Visual Communication) won the championship with three external dancers in the Higher Education and Open Category of a dance competition entitled “光映躍動－青少年正向發展計劃投影舞創作比賽”organised by the Loving Arts Youth Academy of Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited. In the past few months, they participated in workshops and collaborated with the dancers and guest consultants in producing a video on positive living without drugs. The winners’ show was held at the Performance Art Theatre of Ocean Park Hong Kong on 9 November 2019 with an audience of more than 800.

The Work-Integrated Education (WIE) Industry Partners Appreciation Gathering was held on 8 November 2019 at a hotel to extend our gratitude to industry partners for their support for our WIE programme in 2018/19. Among the 128 participants, more than one-third of them were our WIE partners. During the ceremony, a Certificate of Appreciation was presented to each industry partner. The Credit-based Internship Award and the Outstanding Aero-engineering Project Award were also presented to 26 students in recognition of their outstanding internship performance.

Thirty HKCC students joined the Wofoo Together We Serve Carnival on 2 November 2019. Through organising more than ten games and workshops for 45 disabled persons and newly-arrived primary school students in Cheung Sha Wan, our students enhanced their team building skills and ethical knowledge.

“Design Taster” consists of an exhibition and three design-related activities. This event suits any audience who would like to know more about design and design learning. The exhibition showcases the most recent student works from our design programmes, namely Advertising Design, Environment and Interior Design, and Visual Communication. The hallmark approach to studying design is learning by doing...

A group of 15 business students participated in a company visit to DHL Central Asia Hub on 28 October 2019 to learn more about the current aviation logistics industry and develop a better understanding of the operations of an air cargo terminal.

Organised by the Division of Business and Hospitality Management, the “BAFS Talk Series - Bringing Theory to Practice: Creative Problem Solving and Managerial Skills” was held on 26 October 2019 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus for secondary 4-6 students. It was our honour to have Mr Paul Tai, Regional Director of Far East Region of Mainetti Group, as our guest speaker to share his valuable experience in applying creative problem solving and managerial skills to solve different business problems. More than 90 secondary school students and teachers from ten schools joined the talk. They reflected that the talk provided them with an opportunity to learn outside the formal curriculum.

A company visit to the HK School of Motoring was held on 25 October 2019 for 14 business students to help them explore the current transport industry and understand the training programme and career pathways for professional driving instructors.

(21 October 2019, Hong Kong) Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) and School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED), the educational units of the PolyU-affiliated College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE), held their 17th Joint Graduation Ceremony on 19 and 20 October 2019. SPEED and HKCC respectively sent forth 1,184 bachelor's degree graduates and 3,919 sub-degree graduates who earned their Associate Degree (AD) or Higher Diploma (HD).

Eleven students joined the Wofoo Outstanding Student Citizen Awards 2019/20 -Leadership Training Camp on 19 and 20 October 2019. Our students had to organise a series of activities for 200 primary and secondary school students, which helped enhance their communication, team building, organisation, leadership and problem solving skills.

Seven students joined a community service activity held by Wofoo Together We Serve on 19 October 2019. Through organising a series of workshops and games with the disabled in Sham Shui Po, our students have enhanced their team building skills and ethical knowledge.

A workshop entitled “Characters Make a Difference” was organised for students of the Division of Business and Hospitality Management on 16 October 2019 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus. An experienced trainer from the Character Education Foundation was invited to share with our 40 students the importance of honesty and perseverance for integral personal development. The students were also inspired about virtue through interactive discussions, role-plays and games.

A company visit to Kai Tak Cruise Terminal was held for 23 students from six business programmes on 12 October 2019, helping them understand the current cruise industry, develop a better understanding of cruise terminal operations and prepare for career development in the cruise industry.

Jointly organised by the Associate in Business (Accounting) and the CPCE Student Affairs Office, a guest talk on “HK IPO & Capital Market” was delivered by Mr Roy Leung, a Partner of KPMG, on 4 October 2019 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus. Students were inspired by Mr Leung’s sharing on the IPO basics, roles of accountants in capital markets, and recent capital market trends.

A Guest Lecture on “Inland Terminals: CentrePort Canada, Winnipeg” was organised for 80 students of the Division of Business and Hospitality Management on 3 October 2019 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus. CPCE’s Visiting Scholar, Professor Adolf Ng from the Department of Supply Chain Management, the University of Manitoba, Canada, was invited to introduce recent inland terminal developments and operations in Winnipeg, Canada to our students.

Organised by the Associate in Business (Accounting), the Multinational Business Case Tournament (MBT) 2018/19 held its Closing cum Award Presentation Ceremony on 30 September 2019 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus. This year’s theme was “The Development of the Express Delivery Businesses under the Influence of Up-moving Trend of Online Shopping: A Case Study of Hong Kong and Thailand”. Six shortlisted teams took part in a series of talks, company visits, and an oral presentation in Bangkok in late August. Through the competition, they had the opportunity to grasp the latest business trends; improve their communication, presentation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills; and broaden their global horizons.

Seven students joined the Wofoo Together We Serve 2019 organised by Wofoo Leaders’ Network for community services on 28 September 2019. Through organising a series of workshops and games for the disabled in Sham Shui Po, our students have enhanced their team building skills and ethical knowledge.

Four students joined the Wofoo Outstanding Student Citizen Awards 2018/19 for community services on 28 September 2019. Through visiting and organising activities for primary and secondary school students, our student volunteers have enhanced their generic skills such as communication, team building, organisation, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Eleven students of the Associate in English for Professional Communication enjoyed the Shakespearean Drama - Pericles performed by Shakespeare’s Globe from the UK at The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts on 27 September 2019. They learned much about stage performance from a crew of eight extremely talented dramatists, who could sing, play musical instruments and act out archaic Shakespearean dialogues.

Congratulations to four fresh graduates of the Associate in Language and Culture, namely Lee Yin-man, who won the SOJLEHK Scholarship 2018/19, and Zheng Yanlun Zean, Lee Sin-yu and Lui Hoi-man Holly, who won the SOJLEHK Group Project Award 2018/2019. The scholarships aim at encouraging local sub-degree students to learn Japanese language and enhancing their understanding of Japan. Mr Tsukasa Hirota, Deputy Consul-General of the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong, and Mr Tomofumi Koida, Consul of the Public Relations & Cultural Affairs Division of the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong, attended the award presentation ceremony held on 21 September 2019.

Thirty-six HKCC students and board members of the Rotaract Club of the HKCC Students’ Union took part in the Rotaract Leadership Training on 21 September 2019 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus. Mr Gilbert Fung, President of the Rotary Club of Hong Kong Island East and Dr Eric Chin, Past District Governor of Rotary International 3450, gave encouraging words to the participants. This event also featured the leadership and team building activities coordinated by trainers from the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong -New Territories Centre. The training helped strengthen students’ communication skills and improve their leadership skills to better serve both the club and the community.

On 18 September 2019, 30 students of the Associate Degree Scheme in Humanities and Communication attended a seminar on “Discovering History and Culture: Knowledge, Society and Future”. Our guest speaker, Dr Marianne Wong, a senior tutor and a scholar in the fields of Chinese Art, Archaeology and Museology from the City University of Hong Kong, shared her valuable insight about Terracotta Warriors from Qin Dynasty. Apart from in-depth explanation on the values of Terracotta Warriors in Chinese history, Dr Wong also analysed the functions of Chinese Archaeology and Museology in history.

The eighth Rotaract Club of the HKCC Students’ Union was installed by Mr Gilbert Fung, President of the Rotary Club of Hong Kong Island East, on 7 September 2019 at PolyU West Kowloon Campus. Over 50 honourable guests witnessed our 12 student board members being pinned.

Jointly organised by the Division of Business and Hospitality Management of HKCC and European Centre for Social Responsibility, the “Smart Transport Technologies International Video Contest” held its Award Presentation Ceremony on 6 September 2019 at PolyU West Kowloon Campus. A team formed by three year-two students, namely Chu Kiu-chun (Associate in Business (Accounting), Sun Tsz-kei and Wong Ming-wai (both from Associate in Business) became the champion.

To provide students with insights into the business management, a “BAFS Talk Series: Bringing Theory to Practice - Creative Problem Solving and Managerial Skills” will be held by Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University for Secondary 4-6 students.

PolyU CPCE and China Aircraft Services Limited (CASL) Sign MOU

HKCC welcomed new students admitted to its 34 associate degree and higher diploma programmes in 2019/20 by conducting induction programmes from 26 to 29 August 2019. Besides, orientation exhibitions were organised on PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus and West Kowloon Campus in early September to introduce freshmen to different kinds of student development activities. The Students’ Union and its affiliated clubs and societies also ran booths to promote their activities and recruit members. The Student Development Committee of HKCC arranged various interesting sharing sessions and workshops under the theme of “Be a Dream Catcher”, including “Plan Your Future@FSCC”, “Tips for Adjusting to College Life”, “Login@CC”, “Freeing@CC”, and “Graduate Sharing – Life at CC and Articulation Plan”, with the aim of helping freshmen make the most of their college life in the coming two years and get well prepared for further studies or career development.

“Wofoo Student-Initiated Community Service Project Funding Scheme: Social Harmony Carnival” was conducted on 24 July 2019. This project aimed to enhance the cultural integration between ethnic minorities and the locals. Twenty-two HKCC students were invited to serve as mentors for 23 ethnic minority children during the activity. Various team activities and a 120 minutes’ campus hunt were organised for the participants to collaborate with each other and overcome cultural barriers.

Congratulations to Fong Cheuk-yiu, a fresh graduate of Associate in Design (Visual Communication), who was awarded a scholarship for her card game design for The Hong Kong Deposit Protection Board and People on Board. Her design work was a client project under the subject of Design Studio (Visual Communication). The press conference for the card game was held on 19 July 2019 at the Hong Kong Book Fair 2019. She shared her joy and gratitude in a video, which can be viewed at https://youtu.be/aQOtyTftn_0.

Twenty-four HKCC students joined the Wofoo Cosmopolitan Youth English Summer Camp with 28 students from the UK from July to August 2019, during which they enhanced their communication, team building, organisation, leadership and problem-solving skills. In addition, both groups of students had a fruitful cultural exchange and understood the higher education systems in different countries.

The PolyU Hung Hom Bay and West Kowloon Campuses received the Platinum Award of the Charter on External Lighting for complying with the switch-off requirement (switching off external lighting from 11 pm to 7 am on the following day). The presentation ceremony was held by the Environment Bureau on 27 June 2019 at Lok Fu Place.

Congratulations to Mok Ka-wai Anna, a year-one student of Associate in Business (International Business), on receiving the Yau Tsim Mong District Outstanding Student Award 2018-2019 for her excellent achievements in academic performance and community services. The award was presented to Anna at the Yau Tsim Mong District School Liaison Committee Annual Prize Presentation Ceremony held on 22 June 2019.

To broaden students’ global vision, the Associate Degree Scheme in Humanities and Communication organised a Language and Cultural Exchange Tour to New Zealand from 14 June to 4 July 2019, during which each of the 15 students stayed in a host family and finished a cultural understanding course at the University of Auckland. Besides visiting famous beaches and scenic spots, the participants also gained cultural knowledge and intercultural competence through socialising with local people and participating in various traditional rituals.

A group of 34 HKCC students embarked on the International Cultural Experience Tour to Nagoya and Hamamatsu, Japan from 14 to 25 June 2019. They participated in Japanese language classes, a local school festival and the Japanese tea ceremony. Besides, they also visited the Hamamatsu Castle, Shiraito Falls, and Suzuki Plaza (a car and motorcycle theme park), which enriched further their international cultural experiences.

Twenty business students from HKCC joined the Study Tour to Seoul, South Korea from 12 to 17 June 2019, during which they visited business corporations such as Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang, KOGAS, and KBS. They also explored various cultural sites including the Korean Demilitarised Zone and N Seoul Tower. When visiting Ewha Womans University, they enjoyed interacting with local students to know more about the younger generation in South Korea.

Congratulations to Wong Hei-yi and Lau Hei-pui, year-two students of the Higher Diploma in Social Work, who won the Guiding Star Scholarship Award 2018/19 sponsored by Drs Richard Charles and Esther Yewpick Lee Charitable Foundation, administered by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service, and co-organised by Hong Kong Social Workers Association. Each of them received a grant of HK30,000. The scholarship aims to encourage young people to make positive changes in people’s lives and to devote themselves to the community through the social work profession. The award presentation ceremony was held on 8 June 2019.

The Associate in Design (Visual Communication) held a design exhibition of selected works of year-one students at openground, a designers’ hub in Sham Shui Po, from 2 to 23 June 2019. There were more than 40 exhibits showcasing students’ fruitful learning outcomes in design-specific subjects.

Jointly organised by HKCC and Hong Kong Red Cross, the six-day “Voluntary Teaching and Community Service in Heyuan” was launched on 2 June 2019. A total of 28 students participated in the trip and provided services for the deprived primary students and local community. The trip gave our student helpers more opportunities to enhance their leadership skills, creativity and personal development along with their devotion towards the needy. The student participants paid home visits, conducted classroom teaching, and organised a mass function with various game tasks. They also gave souvenirs to local primary school students. A post-trip sharing session was held on 26 June for them to share and reflect on what they have experienced and learnt during the service trip.

An interactive workshop entitled “Party in the Dark 2019” was jointly organised by six Associate in Business programmes for 24 students to enhance their perseverance and problem-solving skills through experiential learning. On 31 May 2019, the students unleashed their cognitive power and sensory feelings through completing customised activities in complete darkness at the Dialogue in the Dark Exhibition Centre.

Organised by the Associate in Bilingual Communication, the Bilingual One-Day Excursion Tour to Macau was held on 30 May 2019. Led by a bilingual tour-guide, 31 students from the Associate Degree Scheme in Humanities and Communication explored the cultural side of Macau by visiting various UNESCO cultural heritage sites such as Mount Fortress, the Ruins of St Paul’s, Lou Kau Mansion, Senado Square, and Guia Lighthouse. The group also went up the 338m-high Macau Tower and enjoyed the breath-taking view of the city from the observation deck.

Hosted by our Learning and Teaching Quality Committee, the teacher sharing session “Blended Learning Essentials” was conducted on PolyU West Kowloon Campus on 30 May 2019. Two tech-savvy lecturers, Mr Timothy Ngan and Mr Andrew Marcus Chan, shared how they utilised technology to facilitate student learning and inspire students to become independent learners. The sharing stimulated fruitful discussions on blended learning among 46 academic staff members.

The Dance Society of the HKCC Students’ Union held its 10th Annual Performance at PolyU Jockey Club Auditorium on 28 May 2019. The theme for this year was “Phlowristland”. This annual flagship event of the Dance Society attracted around 950 students, graduates and guests to come to see our student dancers shine on stage after a few months of relentless preparation and practice.

Fifteen students visited RTHK on 21 May 2019 to have a better understanding of the facilities of a radio station, including broadcast and live broadcast rooms, control rooms and the music library. They also met DJ Ms Barbie Lam from RTHK Radio 2 to learn more about her success story.

The “PolyU HKCC Design Annual Show 2019” showcased student works from three Associate in Design programmes, namely Advertising Design, Environment and Interior Design, and Visual Communication, from 20 to 23 May 2019 at the Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre in Shek Kip Mei. Over 180 guests, alumni and students joined the opening ceremony on the first day. CPCE Visiting Scholar Mr Kith Tsang presented the “Outstanding Final Project Award” to 12 students. This year, the exhibition displayed over 150 Final Projects of year-two students together with some outstanding works from both year-one and year-two students. Their works included illustrations, typography, graphics, book design, interior design, landscape design, urban design, photography, advertising campaigns, and TV commercials, etc.

The “PolyU JUPAS Consultation Day 2019: Admission Strategies” was held at PolyU on 18 May 2019. A team of HKCC enthusiastic staff and students was there to provide consultation for potential applicants and introduce HKCC’s sub-degree programmes and whole-person development activities to them.

Congratulations to 626 students and graduates of HKCC who were granted the Outstanding Performance Scholarship, Best Progress Award, Talent Development Scholarship, Reaching Out Award*, and Endeavour Scholarship respectively under the Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS) 2018/19 established by the HKSAR Government. The SPSS aims to give recognition to a wide range of sub-degree students, encompassing those with outstanding academic and non-academic performance, achievements, progress and talents as well as those with special educational needs. *Subject to completion of activities

HKCC joined the “Information Expo on Multiple Pathways 2019” organised by the Education Bureau on 3 and 4 May 2019 at Kowloonbay International Trade and Exhibition Centre. The Expo aimed at providing comprehensive information on the multiple pathways open to secondary school graduates. Our staff introduced the features and articulation opportunities of HKCC’s sub-degree programmes to visitors and also provided consultation for potential applicants. Our current students also attended the Expo to share their study experiences with visitors.

A teacher sharing session, attended by 54 academic staff members, was conducted at PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus on 30 April 2019. Two experienced and passionate teachers, Ms Lydia Lee and Ms Charlie Chen, shared their practices in encouraging students to tackle challenges and to appreciate their self-worth.

The Final Adjudication of the HKCC Business Excellence Contest 2018/19 – Launching a Marketing Campaign through a Corporate Alliance was successfully held on 13 April 2019. A total of 85 entries from 30 secondary schools have been received.

Two engineering project exhibitions by year-two students of Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (HDME) and Higher Diploma in Aircraft Services Engineering (HDASE) were held at PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus and PolyU Industrial Centre on 24 and 25 April 2019 respectively. The HDME exhibition showcased the project design theme of “Automated Machines” while the HDASE exhibition featured aviation engineering projects.

Three teams of HKCC students joined the LEGO BRICKthrough Challenge and visited the LEGO Let’s Go shop in Tsim Sha Tsui on 18 April 2019 to learn more about the LEGO trend and prepare for their proposals on “How to Make LEGO more Appealing to Girls”. The competition requires participants to apply business concepts and knowledge to set innovation business strategies for LEGO.

The final adjudication of the HKCC Business Excellence Contest 2018/19, with the theme of “Launching a Marketing Campaign through a Corporate Alliance”, was held on 13 April 2019 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus. Five out of 85 teams from 30 secondary schools were shortlisted to present their proposals. We were honoured to invite Mr Raymond Poon, Partner (Financial Services), PwC Hong Kong; Mr Chris Tang, Vice President, Institute of Accountants Exchange; and Mr Allen Lau, Chief Operating Officer, Mira Watch International Ltd to be the adjudicators. The Gold Award went to Holy Family Canossian College, while the Silver Award and Bronze Award went to S.T.F.A. Lee Shau Kee College and Sacred Heart Canossian College respectively. Holy Trinity College and Pui Ching Middle School each got a Merit Award.

A visit to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the biggest accounting firms in Hong Kong, was conducted on 11 April 2019 for 20 business students from HKCC and School of Professional Education and Executive Development. PwC Senior Associate Mr Ken Hung, who is also a graduate of the Associate in Business (Accounting and Finance) of HKCC, shared the latest recruitment details and career pathways at the company with the students.

The HKCC Students’ Union Singing Contest 2019 was held at the Jockey Club Auditorium of PolyU on 7 April 2019. Nineteen contestants entered the final to compete for the Championship, First Runner-up and Second Runner-up in the solo section and also the Championship and First Runner-up in the team section. The auditorium was filled with happy faces as many students and guests supported the event.

The Annual Alumni Dinner of the HKCC Alumni Association took place on 6 April 2019 at the hall of PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus. With the overwhelming support of alumni, guests and staff, the hall was filled with 25 tables. The HKCC Graduate Scholarship and Bursary were also presented to 49 awardees at the dinner.

Supported by HKCC, the 19th Wofoo Millennium Entrepreneurship Programme Final Presentation cum Closing Ceremony was held on 30 March 2019 at Po Leung Kuk Tong Nai Kan Junior Secondary College. Two hundred participants joined this year’s competition whose theme was “Revitalisation of Historic Buildings”. In the final presentation, the participants created innovative and effective proposals in revitalising traditional businesses with the modern concept of entrepreneurship.

A group of 27 students of Higher Diploma in Social Work embarked on a field trip to Christian New Life Fellowship in Macau on 29 March 2019. During the visit, our students knew more about the unique drug problems in Macau, and the role of local social workers in intervening in social problems. Our students also visited the City University of Macau to exchange views with its students on drug policies. A debate competition on the topic was organised to stimulate academic discussions between the students of the two cities.

CPCE participated in the Student Barometer (SB) exercise for the fourth consecutive year, and its performance continues to compare favorably with global benchmarks in many aspects of students’ experience.

It was our honour to invite Ms Joey Ching, Head of Human Resources Division, and Mr Mike Chan, Director of Human Resources Division, Bank of China International Holdings Limited, to be our guest speakers for the seminar on “Recruitment and Selection in Business Organisations”. More than 100 students of Associate in Business (Human Resources Management) and other business students who aspire to develop their career in the HR field attended the two sessions on 25 and 27 March 2019 at PolyU West Kowloon Campus.

In appreciating the classical literary masterpiece – Frankenstein, 16 students of Associate Degree Scheme in Humanities and Communication experienced the 200-year old Mary Shelley’s most sought-after novel at the cinema on 24 March 2019. Horror-struck by the performance of the internationally acclaimed Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller, the students engaged in vigorous intellectual dialogue on the obsessive scientist and his grotesque nemesis with their programme leaders after the show to continue their literary quest.

A distinguished guest lecture was delivered by Ms Celia Lao, CEO of AirAsia (Hong Kong & Macau) on 22 March 2019 at PolyU West Kowloon Campus. One hundred and fifty students of Associate in Business (Tourism Management) and some Secondary 6 students taking Tourism and Hospitality Studies (THS) in the HKDSE joined this lecture. Being the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for the 10th consecutive year, AirAsia’s success story and strong commitment to the aviation industry inspired many youngsters who are striving to fulfil their dreams.

Organised by Associate in Applied Social Sciences (Social Policy and Administration), “The Current Issues Forum II” was held at PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus on 19 March 2019. We were honoured to have Mr Mung Siu-tat, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions, and Mr Ho Cheuk-hin from CSSA Alliance as guests to share their views on the newly issued Government Budget 2019/20. Around 300 students from Associate Degree Scheme in Applied Social Sciences joined this forum.

We are very pleased that the HKCC Business Excellence Contest has received good responses this year. A total of 85 entries from 30 secondary schools have been received. After the first round adjudication, the five teams are being selected to enter the Final Round Adjudication scheduled for 13 April 2019.

A company visit “Harbour Cruise – Bauhinia” was jointly organised by three Associate in Business programmes, namely Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Human Resources Management, and Marketing, on 15 March 2019. Attended by 12 students, the company visit helped students explore the current ferry industry and develop a better understanding of ferry terminal operations.

Congratulations to Ms Lau Wing-yan Cherry, a graduate of Associate in Design (Visual Communication), who has recently won The Japan Society of Hong Kong Scholarship. Being one of the five winners out of a total of 51 candidates, Cherry received a scholarship of JPY500,000 for studying music and backstage production in Japan for two years from April 2019. Cherry graduated from HKCC in 2016 and was awarded BA (Hons) in Creative Media by the City University of Hong Kong in 2018.The award ceremony was held on 13 March 2019 at Fung House in Central. More details can be obtained from www.japansociety.org.hk/tc/latest_new/2019年香港日本文化協會獎學金頒獎儀式.

The “Special Plan for Associate Degrees” seminar was organised for 214 students of “CCN2117 Fundamentals of Logistics and Supply Chain Management” on 12 and 13 March 2019 at PolyU West Kowloon Campus. Our guest speaker, Ms Fiona Law from The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, introduced the recent developments of Lantau Island and possible career paths for working in the airport.

Five rounds of 2-day-1-night Hotel Study Tour were arranged for students of Associate in Business (Hospitality Management) from 3 March to 1 April 2019. Through visiting established local hotels, namely Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel, Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel, Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin, and Cordis Hong Kong, our 400 student participants enhanced their knowledge of hotel operations.

Organised by the Rotaract Club of HKCC Students’ Union and coordinated by Shatin Rhenish Neighbourhood Elderly Centre, a visit to elderly people living alone in a public housing estate in Shatin was held on 2 March 2019. A group of more than 20 students together with Dr Eric Chin, Past District Governor of Rotary International District 3450, participated in this activity to understand more about the daily needs and health concerns of single elderly persons.

To help students gain a better understanding of the digital marketing, a “BAFS Talk Series: Applying Traditional Strategies in Digital Marketing” will be held by Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University for Secondary 4-6 students.

HKCC Open Day 2019 will be held on PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus on 2 March 2019. With the aim of equipping HKDSE candidates with essential exam skills, three free DSE talks on Chinese, English and Mathematics will be conducted. Other activities include campus tours, programme talks and consultation, and admission interviews.

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (CILTHK) Student Day 2019 was held on 2 March 2019. This case study competition on logistics and transportation topics aimed at training students to formulate solutions for pressing problems under tight time constraints. Amongst the seven participating teams from various universities and tertiary education institutions, the HKCC team of five students from Associate in Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) won the merit award.

Organised by the Division of Business, the “BAFS Talk Series - Bringing Theory to Practice” was held on 2 March 2019 on PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus for secondary school students. It was our honour to have Mr Joe Lam, Director of Digital Marketing and e-Commerce in a luxury resort group in Macau, as our guest speaker and shared his valuable experience in applying traditional marketing strategies in the digital era. More than 90 secondary school students and teachers from 12 schools attended the talk.

HKCC Open Day 2019, held on PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus on 2 March, was well attended by secondary school students, teachers and parents. With the aim of equipping HKDSE candidates with essential exam skills, free talks on Chinese, English and Mathematics were conducted. Other activities included campus tours, admissions and programme talks, and consultation.

A touching and inspiring video on the success story of our fresh graduate Ms Chan Lok-yee has recently been uploaded on social media. Lok-yee overcame her congenital visual impairment and articulated to EdUHK’s BA (Honours) in Liberal Studies Education (year three) after graduating from Associate in Language and Culture in 2018.

Sixteen students joined the “Serve with a Purpose – Graffiti” activity co-organised by CPCE Volunteer Network, Wofoo Social Enterprises, and Wofoo Leaders’ Network from February to March 2019. Through organising a series of graffiti workshops for new arrivals from the Chinese mainland, our students enhanced their team building and leadership skills, cultivated their embracing mind, and also built up their interest in graffiti art.

The final round adjudication and awards presentation ceremony of the Business Sustainability Awards 2018/19 was held on 28 February 2019 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus. Co-organised by HKCC and the Hong Kong Institute of Marketing, and supported by National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, the competition aimed at enhancing students’ analytical, problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills, as well as ethical and professional attitude. Moreover, students had the opportunity to explore overseas business markets through survey, company visits and talks before recommending to the firm a sustainable proposal. This year, the finalist teams joined a 4-day field trip to Taiwan and visited various organisations including TECO, Tzu Chi Eco-Awareness Centre in Taipei, and Neihu Refuse Incineration Plant of the Department of Environmental Protection of Taipei City Government.

To show encouragement and support to children and the youth, eight board members of the Rotaract Club of HKCC Students’ Union participated as volunteer helpers in the Rookie Stars Dance Contest 2019 held at PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus on 24 February 2019. CPCE Dean Prof. Peter Yuen was invited as a VIP guest in the Kick-off Ceremony. Organised by Rotary District 3450, this annual contest accepted contestants from primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong as well as international dance teams from other countries, providing a platform for hip-hop dancers to show their talent.

Sponsored by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Hong Kong, The Association of International Accountants (AIA) Hong Kong Branch, and the Hong Kong Institute of Accredited Accounting Technicians (HKIAAT), the final round of the 14th Young Entrepreneur Scheme (YES) was held on 23 February 2019 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus. The event attracted a total of 70 teams from both HKCC and SPEED. Our guest adjudicators including senior executives from accounting firms and corporates were very impressed by the innovative business ideas and the outstanding performance of the participants.

Forty-eight students from Associate in Business joined the 7th UNESCO Peacemaker’s Cultural Celebration 2019 as helpers at Hong Kong Science Park on 23 and 24 February 2019. Being one of the flagship events of UNESCO HK, the activity promoted peace and cultural diversity; it also offered a platform for different age groups to experience and discover culture. Our trained student helpers participated in different voluntary roles such as emcees, event administrators, booth and exhibition attendants, team leaders and guest receptionists. This event enabled them to develop a sense of good citizenship through promoting “intercultural dialogues and cultural discovery to engender harmony and mutual understanding” to the public.

Nineteen students of Associate in Public Relations and Communication toured Radio Television Hong Kong on 19 February 2019 to understand its daily operation and history, the traits needed to become a radio presenter, and the considerations made in providing media programmes across multiple platforms, including online, radio and television.

The final adjudication of the POAD 360 Creative Campaign Competition 2018/19 was held on 16 February 2019 at PolyU West Kowloon Campus. To kick off the competition, a POAD VIP Guest Talk on “Development of Outdoor Advertising and Media” was held in October 2018. Besides sponsoring Gold, Silver, Bronze and Merit Awards with a total of HK$12,000, POADmedia Limited, a leading outdoor advertising company in Hong Kong, also provided summer internship training for the Best Presenter.

Forty students joined this year’s Joint Rotaract Vocational Talk on 15 February 2019 at PolyU West Kowloon Campus with the full support of the Rotary Club of Hong Kong Island East. It was our honour to have Mr William Wong, Past President of the Rotary Club of Hong Kong Island East, to deliver the opening remarks. Three guests also shared with our students their insights and experience in the Fintech, fashion marketing and eSports industries respectively.

To enrich their knowledge about local architecture, heritage conservation and sustainable lifestyle, students taking “CCN2012 Experiencing Architecture” joined interesting field trips to two Grade 1 historic buildings on 13 February and 13 March 2019. The Green Hub of the Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden was the old Tai Po Police Station, while the Haw Par Music Farm was converted from the Haw Par Mansion into a music school providing training in Chinese and Western music and social outreach activities.

CPCE was granted the status as "Designated Local Research Institution (DLRI)" by the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, with effect from 31 January 2019. CPCE welcomes the DLRI designation as it will open up more Research and Development (R&D) opportunities through networking with the research community.

Eleven HKCC students joined the Wofoo Outstanding Student Citizen Awards for a series of community services from September 2018 to February 2019. Through visits and seminars, our students enhanced their communication, team building, organisation, leadership and problem solving skills. Around 400 primary and secondary students were nurtured to become responsible citizens through a wide range of activities with the core values of respect, inclusiveness, love, care and responsibility.

A Cultural Exchange Hiking Tour co-organised by Associate in English for Professional Communication and Earthfavorer was held on 26 January 2019. Nineteen HKCC students and six guests from Spain, UK, Germany, India and Kazakhstan joined the tour. Through active interaction with our friendly guests and the professional eco-guide’s bilingual introduction, our students learned more about the history, culture, and ecology of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark - Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region, Sharp Island, Jin Island (Tiu Chung Arch), Ung Kong Islands, Basalt Island, Tin Hau Temple on High Island, and Yim Tin Tsai.

A total of 35 alumni participated in the HKCC Alumni Association’s activity “HKCCAA x Ocean Park - Behind the Scenes” on 26 January 2019. Our graduates had close contact with various sea animals, such as sea jellies, sharks, and sea lions.

To kick off the annual HKCC Business Excellence Contest for Secondary 4 to Secondary 6 students, a guest talk on “Launching a Marketing Campaign through a Corporate Alliance” was held on PolyU West Kowloon Campus on 25 January 2019. During the talk, Mr Lambert Chan, Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF and Adjunct Assistant Professor of PolyU, provided students with the key features and real cases of corporation alliances in Hong Kong. The participants are now working hard on their proposals for the Final Round Adjudication cum Award Presentation Ceremony scheduled for 13 April.

Seven year-two students of Associate in Design (Visual Communication) designed three sets of playable objects under a programme activity entitled “Game for All, Art for All” co-organised by Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Kowloon City Children and Youth Integrated Service Centre and Associate in Design (Visual Communication). Their designs were based on the neighbourhood of Kai Ching Estate. On 19 January 2019, their designs were put to good use in a game day held at Kai Ching Estate for residents to share fun.

Two year-one and three year-two students of Associate in Design (Visual Communication) created five individual artworks for the Fishpond Diving Sustainable Art Festival held at Tai Sang Wai, Yuen Long on 19 and 20 January 2019. The event was co-organised by Art Together and Hong Kong Bird Watching Society, with the aim of inviting the public to spend a green weekend of land art appreciation and nature education.

HKCC's Early Admissions Scheme 2019/20 is now open for application. Students/Graduates of Diploma programmes are welcome to apply now for a chance to get a direct or conditional offer in early May 2019.

The PolyU Taekwondo Team won the overall champion in the Secondary School and Tertiary Institution Taekwondo Competition 2019 held by Hong Kong Taekwondo Association on 13 January 2019...

Students from AFlair (Accounting and Finance Society) of the HKCC Students’ Union participated in ACCA Community Day 2019 at the Chater Road Sunday Pedestrian Precinct on 13 January 2019....

A group of 24 students participated in the “Winter Student Leadership International Exchange Trip to Kumamoto” in Japan from 13 to 18 January 2019. This tour provided our students with the opportunity to advance their leadership skills by organising activities for the residents of temporal houses, university students and YMCA volunteers. They also visited kindergarten students and the local community.

Twenty-one year-two students of Associate in Design (Environment and Interior Design) put on an exhibition “Housing: A New Vision” at the JCCAC Festival 2018. The exhibition showcased students’ visions in housing design until 13 January 2019.

Twenty students of Associate in Design (Environment and Interior Design) visited Lead8 Hong Kong Limited and JEB Group on 11 January 2019. Lead8 is a prestigious and award-winning architectural and interior design firm...

Conducted in both English and Cantonese, two Bilingual Cultural Heritage Tours offered 20 students of Associate Degree Scheme in Humanities and Communication a chance to learn more about the customs and culture of the five great clans of New Territories, namely Tang, Hau, Pang, Liu, and Man by visiting Hong Kong’s rich heritage including Tsui Sing Lau Pagoda, Kun Ting Study Hall, The Tang Ancestral Hall, Sheung Cheung Wai, Man Mo Temple, Tai Po Old Market, and Tai Fu Tai, and to experience the bilingual language use in Hong Kong on 11 and 14 January 2019.

A group of 31 students from Associate in Business (Tourism Management) and (Hospitality Management), Higher Diploma in Event Management and Higher Diploma in Service Management, participated in the “Southern Vietnam Service & Culture Exploration Tour”...

A group of 32 students from Higher Diploma in Event Management and Associate in Business (Tourism Management) participated in the “Macau and the Greater Bay Area MICE (Meeting, Incentives, Convention & Exhibition Industry) and Tourism Development Study Tour” from 10 to 12 January 2019. They visited various event and tourism operations and institutes, e.g. the University of Macau, The Venetian Macao, Sheraton Zhuhai Hotel, and Zhuhai Chimelong Ocean Kingdom to understand casino management, convention and exhibition management, hotel management and attractions management.

A group of 22 HKCC students participated in the “AIA Academic and Cultural Exchange Tour Programme (Guangzhou Winter Tour 2019)” from 9 to 11 January 2019...

Over 40 students of Associate Degree Scheme in Humanities and Communication joined the Disney’s Foundations of Career Success programme held on 9 January 2019. The students learned about the value of self-discipline and self-motivation through interactive activities. They visited the Human Resources Department of Hong Kong Disneyland, attended seminars in the Youth Education Series training centre and did observation at Hong Kong Disneyland, which helped them learn about the unique Disney business culture.

Jointly organised by Tang Hang Youth Centre and HKCC, two rounds of “Growth through Adventure – A 3-day Challenge Camp” were launched between 7-9 and 17-19 January 2019 at The Salvation Army - Bradbury Camp in Cheung Chau. A total of 42 students of Associate Degree Scheme in Applied Social Sciences joined the camp...

Jointly organised by Hong Kong Red Cross and HKCC, “Voluntary Teaching and Community Service in Heyuan” was launched on 6 January 2019 for five days of services. A total of 34 students participated...

120 students from both HKCC and SPEED participated in the “Aviation Services Day Camp”, “Aircraft Engineering Day Camp” and “Aviation Logistics Day Camp” during 3- 4 January, 7-8 January and 9-10 January 2019...

Congratulations to Liu Kai-hei Anson, a year-one student of Associate in Design (Advertising Design), who became the champion in the 38th Hong Kong Film Awards Poster Competition...

Congratulations to Chau Hoi-kiu, a year-two student of Associate in Design (Environment and Interior Design), who was named one of the eight finalists in the Disney ImagiNations Hong Kong Design Competition 2018. Teamed up with students from other institutions, Hoi-kiu’s project “The Mystery of the Northern Lights: Aurora Village” was shortlisted from 70 teams and 300 students to enter the final.

Organised by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service with the aim of developing more collaborations among tertiary students, grassroots families, social designers and NGOs, WeDesign—Young Designer Community Partnership Program 2018 explored how social designs could respond to our needs under different limitations. Six of our year-two students of Associate in Design (Environment and Interior Design) joined the program from September to December 2018 and showcased their design projects in the Exhibition on Community Collaboration in Kwun Tong on 22 and 23 December. There was also media coverage on our student Chan Shuk-ting.

A team of three year-two students of Associate in Design (Visual Communication), namely Chow Ka-kiu, Lo Wing-tung Yuki, and Li Suet-wui, received a merit award in the MTR Advertising – Innovate Festival Creative Contest 2018 organised by JCDecaux Transport. Competing against 100 groups and individuals, the team was one of the finalists being invited to the Award Ceremony held on 19 December 2018 at Bitwork in Kowloon Bay.

Tang Hoi-man, a year-two student of Associate in Design (Visual Communication), received the First Runner-up Award (Student Division) in the 9th Reusable Tote Bag Design Competition under the Hong Kong Corporate Citizenship Program organised by Hong Kong Productivity Council and the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education. An Award Presentation Ceremony was held on 14 December 2018.

Hong Kong Community College (HKCC), an educational unit of the PolyU-affiliated College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE), announced that its Associate Degree (AD) and Higher Diploma (HD) programmes for the 2019/20 academic year are now open for application. Candidates sitting the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (DSE) in 2019 (including re-takers) should apply via the Education Bureau’s Electronic Advance Application System for Post-secondary Programmes (E-APP) at www.eapp.gov.hk; other applicants should apply via the HKCC’s admissions website (OAA) at www.hkcc-polyu.edu.hk/hkccoaa.

Mr Kith Tsang, CPCE Visiting Scholar, delivered a talk 「生活中思惟設計和自然」on 30 October 2018 and held an exhibition「此刻，你的心在忙甚麼？」正念設計展from 12 November to 7 December at PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus. Besides, students were invited to join a guided tour led by Mr Tsang on 5 December.

Hosted by the Learning and Teaching Quality Committee, a teacher sharing session titled "教與學的小確幸" (A Little Happiness in Teaching and Learning) was conducted on PolyU West Kowloon Campus on 4 December 2018. Two experienced and passionate teachers, Dr Ada Chan and Ms Cherry Wu, shared with 49 academic staff members their best practices in stimulating students to enjoy and explore their learning journey with the guidance from teachers.

The SCOLAR-funded Putonghua Enhancement Programme - “Drama Dreams Taking Off – Putonghua Training Programme for Drama Ambassadors” has come to the very last stage with the Sharing Session cum Award Presentation Ceremony held on 24 November 2018 at PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus. Drama adjudicators Professor Tam Shing-chu and Mr Chiang Chi-zhong presented “The Best Performance Award” and also a certificate to 22 participating secondary schools. A teaching kit is being prepared for the participating schools to benefit their other students. More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/dramadreamstakingoff/.

Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Police Force (Kowloon City District), the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences of CityU and HKCC, the “Project Enlighten, Kowloon City 2018-2019” held its training day cum kick-off ceremony on 24 November 2018 at PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus. Nineteen students from the Associate Degree Scheme in Applied Social Sciences were appointed as mentors for 120 students from three secondary schools in Kowloon City. Our student mentors enhanced their organisation and communication skills through interacting with those secondary school students during training and team building activities.

The HKCC Business Excellence Contest is an annual business competition organised by Hong Kong Community College for Secondary 4 to Secondary 6 students. The theme for the competition this year is “Launching a Marketing Campaign through a Corporate Alliance”. A corporate alliance is a formal agreement between two or more business organisations...

The Maritime Project Award Competition Day was held on PolyU West Kowloon Campus on 20 November 2018. Making reference to the academic performance of students enrolled on the subject “Introduction to Inventory and Warehousing Management”, six outstanding students were shortlisted to present their maritime logistics business ideas. Winners were announced on the spot by Mr Fred Lo, an expert in the maritime industry and also the sponsor of this award.

Eight students joined the event “Be a Smart Entrepreneur - HSBC Hong Kong Community Festival 2018” organised by Wofoo Leaders’ Network at Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier on 18 November 2018. The event provided a platform for our students to work hand-in-hand with local primary school students in promoting financial management knowledge and entrepreneurship skills to our citizens.

Three-hundred participants attended the Opening Ceremony of the 19th Wofoo Millennium Entrepreneurship Programme on 10 November 2018 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus. HKCC is a supporting organiser of the programme, whose theme this year is “Revitalisation of Historic Building”. After participating in a series of keynote speeches and workshops, our students developed an innovative and effective proposal in revitalising traditional businesses with entrepreneurism concepts.

The Work-Integrated Education (WIE) Industry Partners Appreciation Gathering was held on 9 November 2018 at PolyU Chiang Chen Studio Theatre to extend our gratitude to the industry partners for their support in 2017/18. Thirty-seven WIE partner organisations joined the gathering, where they were presented with a wooden plaque of appreciation. In addition to the Credit-based Internship Award presented to 13 students in recognition of their outstanding internship performance, the newly established Outstanding Aero-engineering Project Award was also given to 10 students of our Higher Diploma in Aircraft Services Engineering Programme.

A company visit to Modern Terminals Limited was jointly organised by four Associate in Business programmes, namely Finance, Human Resources Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Marketing, on 8 November 2018. Attended by 13 students, the company visit helped them enhance their understanding of cargo operations in a container terminal and its future development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

A company visit to Kai Tak Cruise Terminal was jointly organised by the Higher Diploma in Service Management programme and four Associate in Business programmes, namely Business Management, Human Resources Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Marketing on 6 November 2018. Attended by 20 students, the company visit helped them understand the current cruise industry and cruise terminal operations.

HKCC Students’ Union organised a live performance “停半分鐘突襲校園” on 6 November 2018 at the Landscape Garden of PolyU West Kowloon Campus. Mr Alfred Hui was invited as our guest singer. His performance was overwhelmingly received by students.

The HKCC Alumni Association Newcomer Welcome Gathering was held at a BBQ restaurant in Tuen Mun on 4 November 2018. More than 100 graduates joined this barbeque gathering to catch up with each other and share their university life.

Thirty-six students joined the Wofoo Outstanding Student Citizen Awards 2018/19 - Leadership Training Camp between October and November 2018 to foster their leadership skills through planning and implementing activities for secondary school students. Also, it helped nurture our students to be socially responsible citizens.

Funded by the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR), the Putonghua Enhancement Programme “Drama Dreams Taking Off – Putonghua Training Programme for...

Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) and School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED), the educational units of the PolyU-affiliated College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE), held their 16th Joint Graduation Ceremony on 20 and 21 October 2018. SPEED and HKCC respectively sent forth 1,380 bachelor’s degree graduates and 3,150 sub-degree graduates who earned their Associate Degree (AD) or Higher Diploma (HD).

Ninety-three students taking the Attractions Management subject joined a talk and tour to the Ocean Park on 20 October 2018. Delivered by the Executive Director of Operation and Entertainment, Mr Timothy Ng, the talk introduced the essence of theme park management and risk and crisis management skills. Our students were lucky to visit backstage areas like the operation room of the haunted house, the make-up room and other restricted areas.

Organised by the Division of Business of HKCC, a guest talk “BAFS Talk Series - Bringing Theory to Practice” was held on 19 October 2018 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus for secondary school students. Mr Raymond Poon, Partner, Assurance – Financial Services Practice, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Hong Kong, was invited as our guest speaker to share his valuable experience in applying theory into practice in accounting functions. The talk attracted 312 secondary school students and teachers from 26 secondary schools. It not only enriched students’ learning experience in Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (BAFS) but also encouraged them to understand the importance of learning theoretical concepts.

A two-session Food and Wine Pairing Workshop was held at Vinoteca Lab of PolyU’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management on 13 October 2018 for 64 students. The workshop introduced some practical skills for proper wine tasting, wine analysing, wine appreciating; and some basic principles of food and wine pairing.

Four students of the Associate in Business (Tourism Management) joined The HATA 45th Annual Overseas Convention in Dubai from 12 to 14 October 2018. The theme of the convention was “How Artificial Intelligence (AI) impacts on the future of travel?” The students were well inspired by the key-note speeches delivered by experts in this emerging field of study, and they also had an opportunity to meet with some well-known leaders in the industry. They also visited some key attractions in Dubai to explore the success of the United Arab Emirates in the tourism aspect.

Three students of the Associate in Business (Tourism Management) were awarded the Merit Prize in the Tertiary Institution Group of the GTTP X Lotus Tours Itinerary Design Competition 2018. Out of 30 teams, 16 were shortlisted to conduct an oral presentation in the final. Our students proudly received their prize from Ms Keller Mak, General Manager of Lotus Tours Ltd., on 9 October 2018.

To help students understand more about the local community, history and culture, a “Walk and Learn Series” was organised in October 2018 with over 100 participants. On 6 October, a group of students visited The Blue House Cluster in Wanchai, a recipient of the Award of Excellence in the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation 2017. Consisting of three interconnected buildings, namely the Blue House (built in the 1920s), Yellow House (built in the 1920s) and Orange House (built in the 1950s), the Cluster is now a multi-functional complex with residential units and community centres. On 27 October, another visit started from Possession Street, one of the oldest streets, and finished at the recently renovated Tai Kwun - Centre for Heritage and Arts. Tai Kwun presents a wide range of heritage, contemporary art, performing arts and lifestyle experiences in the restored and revitalised Central Police Station compound.

Organised by the Rotaract Club of the HKCC Students’ Union, the community service of visiting The Salvation Army Chuk Yuen Centre for Senior Citizens was successfully held on 6 October 2018. With the honourable participation of Dr Eric Chin, Past District Governor of Rotary International 3450, 21 HKCC students brought much joy to the elderly by playing some games, doing simple exercises and Taichi, and chit-chatting with them. The students spent a meaningful afternoon and gained hands-on experience of serving the elderly.

Jointly organised by Associate in Business (Accounting) and the CPCE Student Affairs Office, a guest talk on “HK IPO & Capital Market” was delivered by Mr Roy Leung, a Partner of KPMG, on 5 October 2018 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus. Students were inspired by Mr Leung’s insights on the IPO basics, the roles of accountants in the capital markets and also the new listing regime for new economy companies.

The Business Division Badminton Competition 2018 was held successfully on 3 October 2018 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus. With the aim of promoting a healthy and fun bonding lifestyle for our business students, and to provide a social platform for year-one and year-two students, the competition attracted 16 teams of doubles.

An interactive workshop entitled “Stress OUT!” was conducted on 2 October 2018. Mr Kit Wong, Principal of InSight Maker and an experienced practitioner specialising in learning and development in international leading companies and global leading accounting and consultancy firms, helped our students understand more about stress symptoms and coping tips. All participants benefited from the fruitful discussion, lively exercises and idea exchange.

The Young Entrepreneur Scheme (YES) 2018/19 kicked off recently. A visit to the Tao Heung Museum of Food Culture and another visit to the Cathay Pacific Catering Services were arranged in October and December 2018 respectively, which aimed at helping participants develop creative business proposals for their presentations in the final to be held in the second semester.

Jointly organised by FWD (HK) and Associate in Business (Finance), the Future Leadership Development Programme was held between October and November 2018 with a total of 30 student participants. The programme consisted of three professional and lively workshops on leadership styles and habits of effective leaders. Our students had a chance to learn from successful stories and develop good habits, time management, teamwork and communication skills conducive to their further studies and career development.

Twenty-nine students joined an activity organised by the “Wofoo Together We Serve 2018” of Wofoo Leaders’ Network in mid-October 2018. Through organising a series of art workshops for students from special schools, our student volunteers enhanced their team building skills and understanding of students with special educational needs.

A group of Associate in Design (Advertising Design) and Associate in Design (Visual Communication) students showcased their works in an exhibition entitled “字繪香港” in Wuhan in September 2018. This joint school exhibition was organised by Hong Kong Federation of Design Associations and Wuhan Jiefang Park Gallery. The second part of the exhibition will showcase the final works of the students in December 2018.

Four students of Associate in Design (Advertising Design) won the Championship in the Tertiary Section of "Hang Seng Bank – Help the Police Fight Youth Crime Competition 2018". This biennial competition was co-organised by Junior Police Call and Hang Seng Bank to promote anti-crime messages among young people, especially anti-telephone deception, anti-cybercrime, anti-drugs and anti-quick cash crime.

Congratulations to Chan Ka-wai, Ho Ka-chun and Mak Kin-shing, graduates of the Associate in Language and Culture, who won a scholarship in the SOJLEHK Group Project Award 2017/18. The scholarship aims to encourage local sub-degree students in learning Japanese language and enhancing their understanding of Japan. They proudly received the award with the presence of Guest of Honour, Mr Tomofumi Koida, Consul of the Public Relations & Cultural Affairs Division of the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong, on 29 September 2018.

The Multinational Business Case Tournament 2017/18 held its Closing Ceremony on 28 September 2018 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus. With the topic “Why Hong Kong housing investors are moving out of the Hong Kong market? A case of study of Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur”, the shortlisted teams had their oral presentations in Kuala Lumpur in July and the final part in Hong Kong in August. Through a series of activities like workshops, talks and company visits, the participants had an opportunity to grasp the latest business trends. A team formed by Chan Sze-hon (Associate in Business), Ho I-ting (Associate in Business (Accounting)), Leung Wing-yung (Associate in Business), Mok Tsz-wing (Associate in Business (Accounting)), and Szeto Cheuk-nok (Associate in Business) became the champion.

A seminar “Unleash My Millennial Talent 2018” was jointly organised by three Associate in Business programmes, namely Human Resources Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Marketing, on 27 September 2018 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus. Ms Wendy Man from Wyeth Nutrition HK and Ms Lee Wai-lan from Coach Lee were invited as speakers. Attended by 21 students, the seminar inspired them of matching one’s personality with different sectors in the industry, and the interpersonal skills required to become successful in the job market.

A one-day tour to a watch manufacturer, Shenzhen Stock Exchange, and Shenzhen United Property and Share Rights Exchange in the Greater Bay Area was jointly organised by four Associate in Business programmes, namely Finance, Human Resources Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Marketing, on 25 September 2018. Through the tour, our 39 participating students learnt a lot about the current issues, latest trends and career prospects in the business and financial sectors on the Chinese mainland. They commented that this trip helped them develop their global perspectives and strengthened their business and professional knowledge.

A career talk “Career Planning in Maritime Industry” was delivered by Dr Stephen Li, Professor of Practice (Maritime Studies) of PolyU’s Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, for students of the Associate in Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) on 21 September 2018 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus. The talk attracted 56 students, who were informed of the latest developments and career opportunities in the maritime industry.

On 21 September 2018, over 30 students of the Associate Degree Scheme in Humanities and Communication attended a workshop “British English and American English”. Our guest speaker Mr Chase Ma, Senior Lecturer of the School of Arts and Social Sciences of The Open University of Hong Kong, briefly outlined the history of the English language from its Anglo-Saxon origin to its worldwide dominance through imperialism and globalisation. He also explained, using video examples, the key differences between British English and American English.

A seminar “The Importance of Storage to Liner Shipping Industry” was organised for students of the Associate in Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) on 18 September 2018 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus. The guest speaker Mr Fred Lo, a maritime expert, provided our 56 students with the latest information about the liner shipping industry.

To help students gain a better understanding of the accounting profession, a “BAFS Talk Series: Bringing Theory to Practice” will be held by Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University for Secondary 4-6 students.

Dr Eric Chin, Past District Governor of Rotary International District 3450; President Mr Gilbert Fung and Advisor Mr William Wong of the Rotary Club of Hong Kong Island East visited the booth of the Rotaract Club of HKCC Students’ Union on PolyU West Kowloon Campus during the orientation exhibition on 7 September 2018. They were impressed by the colorful booth design and pleasant atmosphere of the event. They were also excited to see lots of freshmen applying for membership of the Rotaract Club.

Yau Pak-ho, a year-one student of Associate in Design (Advertising Design) and a member of Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps, received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Commander, Mr Chan Chun-hing, for his efforts and contributions to the community work after the massive devastation caused by Typhoon Mangkhut in September 2018. An Appreciation Letter was also sent to HKCC, praising Pak-ho’s outstanding contributions to the community.

On 1 September 2018, College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE), an affiliate of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), welcomed around 6,000 new full-time students joining its educational units, Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) and School of Professional Education and...

With the theme of "Impossible is Possible", HKCC's Orientation Week 2018/19 kicked off on 22 August 2018. A series of workshops were conducted to help our freshmen adapt to tertiary education. An orientation exhibition was held on PolyU Hung Hom Bay and West Kowloon Campuses on 3-4 and 6-7 September respectively. To welcome and recruit freshmen as members, the HKCC Students' Union and its affiliated clubs and societies set up booths and organised interesting performances. Our Student Ambassadors also conducted campus tours for freshmen to learn about campus facilities.

In order to nurture those in the younger generation who aspire to embark on a career in the aviation industry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)-affiliated College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE), Hong Kong Community College (HKCC), and Hong Kong International Aviation...

With the honourable presence of District Governor Y.C. Ho of Rotary International District 3450, the 7th Rotaract Club of the HKCC Students’ Union was installed by President Gilbert Fung of Rotary Club of Hong Kong Island East on 4 August 2018. Over 70 honourable guests witnessed our 15 student board members being pinned and initiated into the Rotaract family.

Two students of the Higher Diploma in Aircraft Services Engineering participated in a mainland aviation internship programme entitled “香港大專生內地航空業實習計劃 2018” from 8 July to 12 August 2018. Co-organised by Jiangxi Air and Inspire (HK) Youth Education Foundation, this internship programme provided our students with an opportunity to enrich their knowledge and work experience in various airline departments, such as Passenger Transport Department, Freight Department and Ground Service Department.

Forty-three students joined “Together We Serve 2018” organised by Wofoo Leaders’ Network for a series of community services from July to August 2018. Through organising a series of workshops and visiting the Hong Kong Wetland Park and Eco Park with ethnic minorities and new arrivals from the mainland, our students had their team building skills and ethical knowledge enhanced.

A fresh graduate of Associate in Design (Visual Communication), Poon Cheuk-hang, showcased his first board game design at the 29th Hong Kong Book Fair held in July 2018. Cheuk-hang was invited by People on Board, a social enterprise which designs and produces board games, to collaborate with The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to design a board game entitled “Animal Rescue Team” to promote animal protection.

In mid-July 2018, a business case competition called “Multinational Business Case Tournament 2017/18” was organised by Associate in Business (Accounting). Six shortlisted teams of students joined a five-day trip to Kuala Lumpur, during which they were required to conduct a survey, attend talks, and visit companies for presenting their research findings on the topic “Why Hong Kong housing investors are moving out of the Hong Kong market? A case study of Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur”. Mok Tze-wing and her team members garnered the champion award. She said the trip extended her knowledge about the real business world and the property markets in Hong Kong and Malaysia. The competition also allowed her to explore the Malaysian culture, which greatly broadened her international horizons.

Nine students joined the “Simulation Game for Non-Chinese Speaking Secondary School Students” organised by Wofoo Leaders’ Network on 29 June 2018. Through organising simulation games for non-Chinese speaking secondary school students, our students had their generic skills enhanced. The activity also provided a very good platform for them to meet people from different backgrounds.

Five fresh graduates of Higher Diploma in Social Work, namely Choi Chiu-ting, Lau Hok-yin, Shek Pui-fun, So Lai-ching, and Yim Wing-hing, won the Guiding Star Scholarship Award 2017/18 in recognition of their outstanding academic performance at HKCC and commitment to the community. Sponsored by Drs. Richard Charles and Esther Yewpick Lee Charitable Foundation and administered by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service, the scholarship aims to encourage young people with community spirit to devote themselves to the helping profession of social work. This year, 20 sub-degree social work students won the award. They each received a grant of HK$30,000 and a certificate at the presentation ceremony on 27 June 2018.

A total of 36 students joined a 17-day Elite Tour to Los Angeles, USA, between 25 June and 11 July 2018. Our students experienced western teaching approach through attending the “Creative Thinking for Career Development” course in Santa Monica College. Besides, they understood more about American culture and history by visiting tourist spots such as Getty Museum and Hollywood Walk of Fame. Moreover, they immersed themselves in a genuine English-speaking environment by interacting with local people.

A group of 25 students embarked on the Oxford Experience Study Tour in the UK from 24 June to 7 July 2018. During their two-week visit, they enrolled on an English language and culture course provided by one of the most prestigious universities in the world, the University of Oxford. Other than classroom learning, they also joined some field trips to understand more about the British history and culture. Through this trip, our students further developed their English language and interpersonal skills, and also boosted their self-confidence and independence.

From 21 June to 11 July 2018, a group of 14 students from the Associate Degree Scheme in Humanities and Communication participated in a 21-day Language and Cultural Exchange Tour to New Zealand. While taking lessons in The University of Auckland, the students exulted in their gain of language ability, cultural knowledge and global vision. Enthralled by the breathtaking natural scenery of Rotorua, Waitomo and the Hobbiton Movie Set, the participants had the privilege to enjoy a private tour to visit a glowworm cave and taste indigenous cuisine. They also had their very first time riding a horse, observed a college for the innovative open-classroom concept and most importantly, stayed with an English speaking host for the entire trip.

The PolyU HKCC Design Annual Show 2018, organised by the Associate Degree Scheme in Design, is being held at the PQ Wing Podium on PolyU Main Campus until 29 June 2018. The show showcases the achievements of our design students in the areas of Advertising Design, Environment and Interior Design,...

Congratulations to four outstanding students, namely Chow Tsz-kwan (Higher Diploma in Event Management), Kwok Pui-yan (Associate in Statistics and Data Science), Leung Hiu-ching (Associate in Business), and Wong Yu-yan (Associate in Applied Social Sciences), who were granted the HSBC Vocational...

Waking up before sunrise to harvest corns for a local school festival and prolonged kneeling during the customary tea ceremony were two of the many cultural activities participants enjoyed in the Study Tour to Hamamatsu, Japan from 15 to 26 June 2018. The 33 participating students also had ample and invaluable opportunities to learn and use the Japanese language either in their lessons or everyday encounters. Unforgettable experiences also included visits to the Hamamatsu Castle, Shiraito Falls, and Suzuki Plaza.

The HKCC Alumni Association organised a voluntary service visit to the elderly at SAGE Chan Tseng Hsi Kwai Chung District Elderly Community Centre on 9 June 2018. Around 15 alumni and 30 elderly people joined the event. They made plant art together and had some meaningful sharing on various...

Between 9 and 24 June 2018, a group of 13 students of Associate in Business took part in a 16-day exchange programme entitled “An Experiential Introduction to the Business Environment and Culture of Canada & East Asia” with another group of eight Canadian students from Winnipeg, Canada. This was the first combined inbound and outbound study tour organised by HKCC, which included workshops on business negotiations, aviation management, and international trade, and visits to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Ngong Ping 360, and Po Lin Monastery.

About 40 students from the Associate Degree Scheme in Humanities and Communication took part in the Film Appreciation Day on 7 June 2018. While being thrilled by the 3D movie featuring the rescue of the many species of dinosaurs from a volcanic eruption and the fight between humans and dinosaurs,...

Sixteen students from the Associate Degree Scheme in Humanities and Communication visited Osaka, Japan and nearby cities including Nara, Kyoto, and Wakayama between 6 and 10 June 2018. During the tour, they visited Kyoto Notre Dame University and interacted with local students. They also toured various scenic spots and heritage sites. Through the trip, our students have gained a better understanding of the Japanese culture such as the tea ceremony.

Jointly organised by Hong Kong Red Cross and HKCC, “Voluntary Teaching and Community Service in Heyuan” was launched on 3 June 2018 for seven-day services...

Applause for four graduates from Associate in Business, namely Kwong Wing-yi, Lee Hoi-lam, Leung Hiu-kwan and Yeung Po-ling, who won the Gold Award under the category of The Best EPC/RFID Concept in the U-21 RFID Awards 2013 organised by GS1 Hong Kong. The team also won the Most Innovative..

Students from Associate Degree Scheme in Business obtained excellent results in the CJC Shadow Entrepreneur Programme 2013: Creative Brand Promotion Competition. 19 participating groups, including 9 from HKCC, were required to prepare a promotional branding plan within a HK$500,000 virtual...

Out of the 65 interns from various educational institutes, Hong Thai Travel has selected two best interns this summer – one for operations (internal) and one for branches (external). Chan Sze-wing, one of our Associate in Business (Tourism Management) students, was awarded the “Best Intern for...

Congratulations to Chung Tsz-kin, a student of Associate in Design (Visual Communication), who just received one of the three Semi-finalist Awards (Hong Kong Region) in the Adobe Design Achievement Awards 2018. His application design work “Life with Music” was completed during Semester Two...

Receiving HK$12,000 in funding from Wofoo Social Enterprises, the second “My Community Service Project” kicked off in late June 2018. Two community projects, namely “Fortune of Life” and “Hong Kong Culture Hunt: Finding Our Mysterious Past”, were carried out. Through these activities, our students had an opportunity to understand more about our society and to mingle with secondary school students and ethnic minority children.

The 16th Inauguration Ceremony of the HKCC Students’ Union (HKCCSU) was held on PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus on 13 April 2017. The oath-taking of the HKCCSU Exco, the Press Committee and 18 societies was witnessed by Dr Simon Leung, Associate Dean (Development) of CPCE and Director of HKCC; Dr...

Twenty students of Associate Degree Scheme in Humanities and Communication joined the Cultural Exchange Tour to Osaka and Kyoto from 7 to 11 June 2017. Osaka and Kyoto are renowned cultural, heritage and economic hubs in Japan. During the trip, the students visited Maishima Waste Treatment Centre...

The final round adjudication of HKCC Business Excellence Contest 2013/14 “A Creative Product Development Plan” organised for secondary students was held on 29 March 2014 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus. Five teams out of 131 were shortlisted to present their proposals. HKCC was honored to have Dr...

The DIY Glass Terrarium Workshop and the Board Gaming Fun Workshop cum Closing Ceremony of the Translation and Interpretation Mentorship Programme, organised by Associate in Translation and Interpretation, were held on 31 May and 1 June 2018 respectively. With the patient guidance of the artists...

A Bilingual One-day Excursion Tour to Macau, organised by Associate Degree Scheme in Humanities and Communication, was held on 31 May 2018. Nineteen participants visited places like Guia Fortress, Ruins of St. Paul’s, and Museu de Macau. Through the day trip, the students learned more about the...

The final adjudication of the HKCC Business Excellence Contest 2017/18 with the theme of “Corporate Social Responsibility Builds Long-term Success” was held on 7 April 2018 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus for secondary 4-6 students. Five outstanding teams were shortlisted to present their...

Congratulations to Associate in Design (Advertising Design) graduate Yiu Tan-ying and year-two student Mandy Man-wa Hung who have become the top ten in the M21 Social Welfare Advertising Awards. Organised by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, this competition aims to arouse public concerns...

Five year-one students of Associate in Design (Visual Communication), namely Chu Ming-wai, Lau Cheuk-lee, Kong Wing-kiu, Kwong Wing-lam, and Wong Lok-ching showcased a series of 12 posters and an animation storyboard in an exhibition titled “「手禾米田」禾花雀生態藝術展”( Ecological Art: Yellow-breasted...

Graduates Cheung Tik-yan (Associate in Applied Social Sciences (Sociology and Culture)) and Cheung Ho-lam (Associate in Translation and Interpretation), who enrolled on a General Education subject “Digital Storytelling” in Semester Two 2015/16, recently received an award from the Digital...

After completing the Putonghua drama training and guided tours to The Hong Kong Academy for Performance Arts, Phoenix TV, Hong Kong Film Archive, and Radio Television Hong Kong, the SCOLAR-funded “Drama Dreams Taking Off – Putonghua Training Programme for Drama Ambassadors” organised by HKCC came...

Hosted by the Learning and Teaching Quality Committee of HKCC, a teacher sharing session titled“不離地的學習” (a down-to-earth approach to learning) was conducted on PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus on 2 May 2018. Lecturer Dr Kimberly Tao and Head of the Division of Science and Technology Dr Anthony Loh...

The Final cum Prize Presentation Ceremony of Wofoo Millennium Entrepreneurship Programme (MEP XVIII) was held at PolyU West Kowloon Campus on 28 April 2018. With the theme of “Clothing, Food, Home Living, and Transportation” this year, the programme aimed to cultivate students’ understanding of...

The Dance Society of the HKCC Students’ Union held its 9th annual performance at the PolyU Jockey Club Auditorium on 26 April 2018. This annual flagship event of the Dance Society attracted around 1,000 students, graduates and guests to see our student dancers shine on stage after a few months...

Twenty-two students of Associate in Business (Finance) joined a company visit to Kirin Financial Group on 24 April 2018. The students visited the company’s offices at two nearby locations, followed by a seminar conducted by the CEO of Kirin Financial Group, Mr Justin Ng. The seminar covered...

A career talk delivered by the Institute of Seatransport for students of Associate in Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) was held at PolyU West Kowloon Campus on 19 April 2018. Attended by 45 students, the career talk enabled them to grasp the latest developments and career...

The HKCC Students’ Union (HKCCSU) Cultural Night 2018 was held at the Hall of PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus on 16 April 2018. Former and newly elected members of the HKCCSU Executive Committee, Press Committee, its affiliated societies and HKCC graduates joined this annual event and shared their...

HKCC is joining hands with a professional advisory firm, CW CPA, in implementing some projects on corporate social responsibility to nurture our young professionals. CW CPA is a member firm of Allinial Global with global business spanning across different continents. It offers an array of...

The HKCC Students’ Union Singing Contest 2018 was held at the PolyU Jockey Club Auditorium on 14 April 2018. After going through a few rounds of competition, a total of 15 HKCC students entered the final to compete for the awards for the solo session and team session. Thanks to the devotion and...

The Final Adjudication of the HKCC Business Excellence Contest 2017/18 – Corporate Social Responsibility Builds Long-term Success was successfully held on 7 April 2018. A total of 78 entries from 39 secondary schools have been received.

A Current Affairs Forum was organised by the Associate in Applied Social Sciences (Social Policy and Administration) at the Hall of PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus on 27 March 2018. We were honoured to have the newly elected Legislator Honourable Au Nok-hin; Eastern District Council Member and...

The HKCC Alumni Association (HKCCAA) received the “Most Successful Membership Recruitment Award (based on the increase in the number of members)” from the Federation of PolyU Alumni Associations for the third consecutive year. The Chairperson of the HKCCAA, Mr Justin Ng and some committee...

Supported by Wofoo Social Enterprises, a visit to the Lai King Correctional Institution was organised for HKCC students on 24 March 2018 to broaden their horizons. Through a series of activities, they had an opportunity to understand the experiences of those in custody.

Initiated by PolyU’s Alumni Affairs & Development Office, the PolyU Graduating Class Ambassador Scheme was launched recently to appoint enthusiastic full-time final-year degree and sub-degree students as Graduating Class Ambassadors to encourage their fellow students to stay connected with the...

Thirty-eight students of Associate in Design (Environment and Interior Design) visited the newly opened Shenzhen Sea World Culture and Arts Center on 20 March 2018. The Centre was designed by Mr Fumihiko Maki, an internationally renowned Japanese architect. The students visited three...

The Annual Alumni Dinner of the HKCC Alumni Association took place on 17 March 2018 at the Hall of PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus. With overwhelming support from alumni, more than 250 graduates and guests joined the event; and the Hall was filled with 25 tables. The PolyU HKCC Graduate Scholarship...

A site visit to Cathay Pacific Catering Services (H.K.) Limited organised by Associate in Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) was held on 14 March 2018. Attended by 18 students, the visit enabled them to understand the latest developments in the airline catering industry, food...

Five students from Associate in Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) formed a team and participated in the CILTHK Student Day 2018 organised by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (CILTHK). The competition was held on 10 March 2018, with eight participating...

CPCE participated in the Student Barometer (SB) Autumn for the third consecutive year, and its performance continues to compare favorably with global benchmarks in many aspects of students’ experience. The SB Autumn, conducted by the independent research company “i-graduate”, is a global...

Congratulations to 565 students and 46 graduates of HKCC who were granted the Outstanding Performance Scholarship, Best Progress Award, Talent Development Scholarship, Reaching Out Award*, and Endeavour Scholarship respectively under the Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS)...

Nineteen HKCC students, together with Mr William Wong, advisor from Rotary Club of Hong Kong Island East, visited children with special needs in Hoi Fu Parents Resource Centre of Heep Hong Society in Mong Kok on 3 March 2018. Fifteen children aged 6 to 11 in the Centre enjoyed playing games,...

Eleven students joined the Wofoo Outstanding Student Citizen Awards 2017/18 for a series of community services from October 2017 to March 2018. Through visits to the elderly homes and organising training camps for primary and secondary school students, our students have enhanced their...

The awards presentation ceremony of the HKCC International Business Case Awards 2017/18 was held on 28 February 2018 at PolyU West Kowloon Campus. This year, participants took a 5-day trip to Taiwan with the theme of “Examine the Challenges for Eslite Bookstore in the Digital Age”. This...

Held on 24 February 2018, the final round of the 13th Young Entrepreneur Scheme (YES) was supported by three professional bodies, namely the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Hong Kong, the Association of International Accountants (AIA) Hong Kong Branch, and the Hong Kong...

Full-time students of Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) and School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED), the educational units of College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE), are cordially invited to join a small-group lunch gathering with PolyU President Prof....

Sixty students from Associate in Business participated in the 6th Peacemaker’s Cultural Celebration of UNESCO HK on 10 February 2018. Being one of the flagship events of UNESCO HK, this celebration promotes peace and cultural diversity and offers a platform for different age groups to...

The final round adjudication and awards presentation ceremony of the POAD Creative Advertising Competition 2017/18 was successfully held on 10 February 2018 at PolyU West Kowloon Campus. This competition aimed to recognise and reward students for their outstanding performance in their...

About 70 students joined this year’s Joint Rotaract Vocational Talk organised by the Rotaract Club of the HKCC Students’ Union at PolyU West Kowloon Campus on 8 February 2018. It was our honour to have President Stacy Ho of the Rotary Club of Hong Kong Island East to deliver the opening remarks....

To encourage teamwork, create a positive attitude among the youth, and provide a platform for dance talents, Rookie Stars Dance Contest 2018, organised by Rotary International District 3450, was held on 4 February 2018 at Wong Tai Sin Square. As Chairman of the Organising Committee, Immediate...

A board game designed by ten year-two students of the Associate in Design (Visual Communication) is now being displayed at PMQ in Central until 10 March 2018. Through the discipline-specific compulsory subject “Client Project”, these students worked with People on Board (POB), a social...

Co-organised by the Division of Business of HKCC and CPCE’s Student Affairs Office, the Executive Leadership Programme has held a series of training workshops on interview skills, career planning, management skills, table manner, and grooming by seasoned professionals for 36 young student leaders...

Six students of the Associate in Design (Visual Communication) programme participated in the Fish Pond Sustainable Art Festival 2018 organised by Hong Kong Fishpond Conservation Scheme and Hong Kong Bird Watching Society in Tai Sang Wai, Yuen Long on 20 and 21 January 2018. To share the message...

We are very pleased that the HKCC Business Excellence Contest has received good responses this year. A total of 78 entries from 39 secondary schools have been received. After the first round adjudication, the five teams being selected to enter the Final Round Adjudication. The shortlisted teams...

We are very pleased that the HKCC Business Excellence Contest has received good responses this year. A total of 78 entries from 39 secondary schools have been received. After the first round adjudication, the five teams being selected to enter the Final Round Adjudication. The shortlisted teams...

A campus visit and a study talk were organised for 110 Secondary 2 students from Buddhist Mau Fung Memorial College on PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus on 19 January 2018. The participants interacted with our four alumni who are now studying at different local universities.

A group of year-two students of the Associate in Design (Environment and Interior Design) visited the JEB Group showroom in Quarry Bay on 16 January 2018. JEB Group is a leading architectural products and services provider in Hong Kong and Asia. The tour introduced to our students the...

A site visit to Hong Kong Disneyland was jointly organised by the Associate in Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) and Associate in Business (Marketing) on 15 January 2018. Attended by 33 students, the visit enabled them to grasp the latest development of Hong Kong Disneyland and...

The Northern Vietnam Service and Culture Exploration Tour, held from 10 to 15 January 2018, offered a very unique experience to 20 students of Associate in Business (Tourism Management). They visited Hanoi Tourism College - the first national school which offers training in tourism - where they...

The five finalist teams of the HKCC International Business Case Awards went on a 5-day trip to Taipei, Taiwan between 9 and 13 January 2018, during which company visits, guest talks, and student exchange activities were arranged. Meanwhile, they had to collect first-hand data and present their...

Twenty-one students of Associate Degree Scheme in Applied Social Sciences participated in the Voluntary Service Day for Deprived Groups in Yau Ma Tei, Mong Kok, Hung Hom and Sham Shui Po on 8 and 9 January 2018. The event enabled our students to understand the needs of deprived groups and drug...

Jointly organised by the Associate in Translation and Interpretation and the Society of Hong Kong History, a guided tour to the Hong Kong Cemetery in Happy Valley was held on 8 January 2018. Led by a Hong Kong historian, nine students learned a lot about the naming of Happy Valley and were...

Jointly organised by HKCC and Hong Kong Red Cross, “Voluntary Teaching and Community Service in Heyuan” was launched on 7 January 2018 for 5-day services. A total of 29 students participated in the trip and serviced the deprived primary students and local community. The participants also...

A Cultural Exchange Hiking Tour jointly organised by the Associate in English for Business Communication and the Tai Po Geoheritage Centre of the Environmental Association was held on 6 January 2018. Nineteen HKCC students met with five guests from India, Italy, Korea and the UK in the eco-tour...

Eighteen students of the Associate in Business (Finance) participated in a one-day community service project in Ping Che, Fanling on 5 January 2018. After joining a guided village tour to learn about the development and conservation of indigenous villages, our students helped an organic farmer to...

Twenty-eight students of Associate Degree Scheme in Applied Social Sciences visited Lo Wu Correctional Institution on 4 January 2018. Through the Personal Encounter with Prisoners Scheme, our students had an opportunity to see some facilities in the Correctional Institution, such as dormitories,...

A group of 22 HKCC students participated in the “AIA Academic and Cultural Exchange Tour Programme (Guangzhou Winter Tour 2018)” from 3 to 5 January 2018. This tour provided the participants with an opportunity to polish their Putonghua, improve their communication skills, and enrich their...

The HKCC Alumni Association organised a voluntary service visit to 1STep Association on 23 December 2017. About 20 alumni joined this meaningful event. Our alumni were asked to complete some simple tasks on electric wheelchairs to experience the life of the disabled. They also had a gathering...

Some year-two students of the Associate in Design (Environment and Interior Design) showcased their design proposals at the “Interactive Cultural Hub - Community Hostel” of the JCCAC Festival 2017 held by Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre from 20 December 2017 to 11 January 2018. Their proposals...

A year-two student of Associate in Design (Visual Communication), Chan Ho-wang, received a merit award in the “MTR Advertising – Innovate Festival Creative Contest 2017” organised by JCDecaux Transport. The award ceremony was held on 11 December 2017 at the Hub in Wan Chai. Congratulations to...A year-two student of Associate in Design (Visual Communication), Chau Hei-ching, was interviewed by Ming Pao Weekly recently on her board game design for the “Saving the Yellow-breasted Bunting Campaign” organised by the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society. This board game aims to enhance the...

A year-two student of Associate in Design (Visual Communication), Chan Ho-wang, received a merit award in the “MTR Advertising – Innovate Festival Creative Contest 2017” organised by JCDecaux Transport. The award ceremony was held on 11 December 2017 at the Hub in Wan Chai. Congratulations to...

The Alumni Affairs and Development Office of PolyU organised an Open Day on 2 and 3 December 2017 in celebration of the 80th Anniversary of PolyU, and HKCC was included as one of the touring sites. Led by our student ambassadors, 58 guests toured around some major spots on campus on 3 December....

Two-day Putonghua and drama training workshops for the SCOLAR-funded project “Drama Dreams Taking Off” Putonghua Training Programme for Drama Ambassadors were held on 2 and 9 December 2017. Over 200 secondary students and teachers attended six training courses on PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus, which...

The activity of “ExcoBacksUup” was held by the HKCC Students’ Union on 27-28 November 2017 on PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus and 29-30 November on PolyU West Kowloon Campus. Free pop corns and cotton candies were offered to students to cheer them up for the coming examination.

The Maritime Project Award Competition Day was held on 20 November 2017 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus. Based on the academic performance of students enrolling on the subject “Introduction to Inventory and Warehousing Management”, five outstanding students were shortlisted to present their...

Congratulations to 253 awardees of seven categories of scholarships in 2017, including the HKCC Outstanding Student Scholarships, scholarships sponsored by external donors, professional organisations and the Department of Applied Mathematics of PolyU. Families and friends of the scholarship...

The Opening Ceremony of the 18th Wofoo Millennium Entrepreneurship Programme (MEP XVIII) was successfully held on 18 November 2017 on PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus. Attended by about 300 secondary school students and 50 mentors, the participants were inspired by the speakers from Wofoo Social...

The Tax and Regulatory Conference 2017 organised by the Association of International Accountants (Hong Kong Branch) was conducted on PolyU West Kowloon Campus on 18 November 2017. The event was well attended by around 150 participants, and our student helpers learned a lot while helping out with...

A discussion talk on the newly introduced “Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Self-financing Undergraduate Studies” was held by the Press Committee of the HKCC Students’ Union on 17 November 2017 on PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus. Under the Scheme established by the government, an annual subsidy of...

Meet the PolyU President Lunch Gathering with PolyU President Prof. Timothy W. Tong (Semester 1, 2017/18) Full-time students of Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) and School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED), the educational units of College of Professional and...

Mr Tady Cheng, Director of Rooms of Harbour Grand Kowloon, was invited to deliver a talk to our students of Associate in Business (Hospitality Management) on 14 November 2017 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus. The talk covered topics like career opportunities in a housekeeping department,...

A SCOLAR-funded programme “Drama Dreams Taking Off” initiated by the Division of Language and Communication of HKCC held an orientation session on 11 November 2017 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus. The programme, receiving HK$675,180 in funding, aims to provide Putonghua and drama skills training...

The Newcomer Welcome Gathering organised by the HKCC Alumni Association was held in Tuen Mun on 11 November 2017. Around 70 graduates joined this barbeque gathering and shared their university life.

All Black Football Club (All Black FC), a local amateur football club, was invited to join the team building activities organised by Associate in Applied Social Sciences (Social Policy and Administration) on 7 November 2017 on PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus. Composing of asylum seekers from Africa...

A site visit to Kai Tak Cruise Terminal jointly organised by Associate in Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) and Associate in Business (Marketing) was held on 31 October 2017. Attended by about 20 students, the visit enabled the participants to grasp the latest development of Kai...

The 17th Council’s Inauguration Ceremony of the HKCC Students’ Union was held on 18 October 2017 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus. The oath-taking of the ten elected members was witnessed by Dr Joseph So, Head of Student Affairs of CPCE; Dr Ada Chan, Chairperson of the HKCC Student Development...

School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED) and Hong Kong Community College (HKCC), the educational units of the PolyU-affiliated College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE), held their 15th Joint Graduation Ceremony on 16 and 28 October 2017. SPEED and HKCC...

Twenty-four students of Associate in Business (Finance) joined a one-day visit to companies on the Chinese mainland on 14 October 2017. They visited Hang Seng Bank (Shenzhen Branch), Guosen Securities Company Limited and Shenzhen Industrial Museum which showcases Shenzhen’s industrial...

A Policy Address Forum was organised by Associate in Applied Social Sciences (Social Policy and Administration) on 13 October 2017 on PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus. Guests were invited to comment on the government’s housing, youth, social welfare and fiscal policies. Thanks to the help by some local...

Yeung Sin-man, a fresh graduate of Associate in Design (Visual Communication), has been selected as one of the speakers at the “3D Puzzle Workshop” to be held at the Hong Kong Central Library on 7 October 2017. This event is part of the Joint-School Design Exhibition 2017 – “DesignXcel” organised...

Sixteen students of Higher Diploma in Aircraft Services Engineering visited The Hong Kong Aviation Club (HKAC) on 7 October 2017. The HKAC was established in 1981 with the amalgamation of the Hong Kong Flying Club, the Aero Club of Hong Kong and the Far East Flying & Technical School. Through...

The Translation Student Mentorship Programme has been launched recently. A total of 16 year-two students of Associate in Translation and Interpretation were recruited as mentors. They went through a training session in late September 2017 before meeting their mentees who are year-one students of...

Sharing his gains and pains in producing various educational shows, a programme director of Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) met and spoke to a group of nearly 20 students of Associate in Public Relations and Communication at RTHK’s broadcasting facility on 3 October 2017. Besides touring its...

Congratulations to our two fresh graduates of Associate in Language and Culture, namely Wu Ching-ting and Lam Wing-yung, who won the SOJLEHK Scholarship 2016/17. With the aim of encouraging local sub-degree students in learning Japanese language and culture, this scholarship welcomes students...

A new competition called “Multinational Business Case Tournament (MBT)” was introduced for business students to nurture their communication, presentation and problem solving skills in a real business setting and broaden their international horizons. Out of 41 teams, the top 6 teams were...

A guest talk on “Managing Contractual Services in Housekeeping Development” was conducted by Mr Paul Wong, Director of Housekeeping of iclub Hotels on 28 September 2017 on PolyU West Kowloon Campus. The talk was very well received by over 100 students who showed much interest in the operations...

The HKCC Business Division Badminton Competition 2017 was held on 27 September 2017 at the Multi-purpose Hall of PolyU West Kowloon Campus. This activity aimed to provide a healthy and fun activity for our business students and offer a social platform to both year-one and year-two students to...

Organised by the Rotaract Club of the HKCC Students’ Union, a visit to an elderly home in Mongkok was made on 24 September 2017. With the honourable participation of Dr Eric Chin, Immediate Past District Governor of Rotary International District 3450, and Mr William Wong, Past President of Rotary...