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HKFP
5 days ago
- Health
- HKFP
Nearly half of Hongkongers who lost loved ones to suicide at high risk of PTSD, survey shows
Nearly half of Hongkongers who lost their loved ones to suicide are at high risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a survey has found. According to a survey released by the Suicide Prevention Services (SPS), a non-profit organisation, on Tuesday, 47.4 per cent of 154 respondents whose family members died by suicide scored higher than 31 – the cutoff line in a PTSD screening tool. Scores above the cutoff line indicate probable PTSD. Conducted by the Department of Social Work and Social Administration at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), the survey studied those who received SPS services from September 2022 to April 2025 after losing their children, spouses, or siblings to suicide. It also found that those bereaved by suicide struggled with guilt, self-blame, and thoughts questioning the reasons behind the suicides of their loved ones. Amy Chow, a professor at the Department of Social Work and Social Administration at HKU and a board member of the SPS, told HKFP on Tuesday that the study showed women were more likely than men to suffer from self-blame, a sense of abandonment, and feeling uncomfortable talking about the reasons for death. Cultural shame and stigma in Chinese communities often lead the bereaved to remain silent, Dr Fang Chun-kai, a senior attending physician in the Department of Psychiatry at MacKay Memorial Hospital in Taiwan, said at a press conference on Tuesday. They face not only overwhelming grief and guilt but also a lack of adequate social support and psychological care, he added. Each suicide incident affects an average of six family members or friends, Fang said. He called on people not to judge those bereaved by suicide. All the respondents received counselling services provided by the SPS, which had a positive impact on their grief symptoms, Chow said, adding that early intervention is critical. 'If we know anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide, even if they only show mild symptoms, please encourage them to seek help,' she said in Cantonese.
India Today
24-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Top CBSE students can now get full scholarship to Hong Kong University. Know how
The University of Hong Kong is offering full-ride scholarships to top-performing CBSE students for various undergraduate programmes, focusing on innovation, technology, and interdisciplinary studies. Know the eligibility and application details here. India Today Education Desk HKU offers full scholarships to top CBSE students for select undergraduate programmes Courses include fields like Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, and Biomedical Engineering Applicants should refer to HKU's official website for detailed eligibility and application procedures The University of Hong Kong (HKU), ranked 17th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025, has announced full-ride scholarships for top-performing students from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). This initiative aims to support outstanding CBSE students seeking undergraduate admission at HKU, particularly in fields aligned with innovation, technology, and interdisciplinary studies. The university's decision comes in light of CBSE's emphasis on competency-based education under the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which has enhanced student performance across disciplines, including STEM and the humanities. COURSES COVERED UNDER THE SCHOLARSHIP HKU is offering a range of cutting-edge courses eligible under this scholarship scheme, such as: BA in Humanities and Digital Technologies (HDT) BBA (Business Analytics) BSc in Marketing Analytics and Technology (MAT) BSc in Quantitative Finance (QFin) BA in Global Creative Industries (GCIN) BBA BEng - Global Engineering and Business Programme (GEBP) BEng Elite Programme BEng X+ MScEng - Master of Science in Engineering in Artificial Intelligence in Engineering (AIE) BSocSc (Major in Computational Social Science) BASc in Applied Artificial Intelligence (AppliedAI) BASc in Financial Technology (FinTech) BSc in Actuarial Science (ActuarSc) Bachelor of Statistics (BStat): (1) Decision Analytics, (2) Risk Management, and (3) Statistics BEng in Computer Science (CompSc) BEng in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AI&DataSc) BSc in Innovation and Technology BEng in Biomedical Engineering (BME) In addition to providing a strong foundation in core academic areas, the university offers access to over 420 global exchange partnerships in 49 countries and regions. Students will also benefit from dual degree and collaborative programmes with prestigious institutions including the University of Cambridge, University of British Columbia, and Sciences Po. HOW TO APPLY CBSE students aiming for these scholarships should apply through HKU's International/Non-JUPAS Admissions Scheme. Applicants need to submit their academic records, a personal statement, and any other required documents. It's advisable to check the official HKU admissions website for detailed application procedures and deadlines ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA While specific eligibility criteria for CBSE students haven't been detailed, HKU generally considers academic excellence in national examinations. For Indian board exams, a minimum percentage of around 90% is often expected for competitive programmes. Applicants should also meet English language requirements and any programme-specific prerequisites. For detailed information on eligibility, application process, and course offerings, students are advised to visit the official University of Hong Kong website: The University of Hong Kong (HKU), ranked 17th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025, has announced full-ride scholarships for top-performing students from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). This initiative aims to support outstanding CBSE students seeking undergraduate admission at HKU, particularly in fields aligned with innovation, technology, and interdisciplinary studies. The university's decision comes in light of CBSE's emphasis on competency-based education under the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which has enhanced student performance across disciplines, including STEM and the humanities. COURSES COVERED UNDER THE SCHOLARSHIP HKU is offering a range of cutting-edge courses eligible under this scholarship scheme, such as: BA in Humanities and Digital Technologies (HDT) BBA (Business Analytics) BSc in Marketing Analytics and Technology (MAT) BSc in Quantitative Finance (QFin) BA in Global Creative Industries (GCIN) BBA BEng - Global Engineering and Business Programme (GEBP) BEng Elite Programme BEng X+ MScEng - Master of Science in Engineering in Artificial Intelligence in Engineering (AIE) BSocSc (Major in Computational Social Science) BASc in Applied Artificial Intelligence (AppliedAI) BASc in Financial Technology (FinTech) BSc in Actuarial Science (ActuarSc) Bachelor of Statistics (BStat): (1) Decision Analytics, (2) Risk Management, and (3) Statistics BEng in Computer Science (CompSc) BEng in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AI&DataSc) BSc in Innovation and Technology BEng in Biomedical Engineering (BME) In addition to providing a strong foundation in core academic areas, the university offers access to over 420 global exchange partnerships in 49 countries and regions. Students will also benefit from dual degree and collaborative programmes with prestigious institutions including the University of Cambridge, University of British Columbia, and Sciences Po. HOW TO APPLY CBSE students aiming for these scholarships should apply through HKU's International/Non-JUPAS Admissions Scheme. Applicants need to submit their academic records, a personal statement, and any other required documents. It's advisable to check the official HKU admissions website for detailed application procedures and deadlines ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA While specific eligibility criteria for CBSE students haven't been detailed, HKU generally considers academic excellence in national examinations. For Indian board exams, a minimum percentage of around 90% is often expected for competitive programmes. Applicants should also meet English language requirements and any programme-specific prerequisites. For detailed information on eligibility, application process, and course offerings, students are advised to visit the official University of Hong Kong website: Join our WhatsApp Channel
NDTV
23-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
CBSE Top Performers To Get Full-Ride Scholarships At University Of Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong (HKU), ranked 17th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025, has announced full-ride scholarships for top-performing students from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The initiative aims to support outstanding CBSE students seeking undergraduate admission at HKU, particularly in fields aligned with innovation, technology, and interdisciplinary studies. The university's decision comes in light of CBSE's emphasis on competency-based education under the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which has enhanced student performance across disciplines, including STEM and the humanities. HKU is offering a range of cutting-edge courses eligible under this scholarship scheme, such as: BA in Humanities and Digital Technologies (HDT) BBA (Business Analytics) BScs in Marketing Analytics and Technology (MAT) BSc in Quantitative Finance (QFin) BA in Global Creative Industries (GCIN) BBA BEng - Global Engineering and Business Programme (GEBP) BEng Elite Programme BEng X+ MScEng - Master of Science in Engineering in Artificial Intelligence in Engineering (AIE) BSocSc (Major in Computational Social Science) BASc in Applied Artificial Intelligence (AppliedAI) BASc in Financial Technology (FinTech) BSc in Actuarial Science (ActuarSc) Bachelor of Statistics (BStat): (1) Decision Analytics, (2) Risk Management, and (3) Statistics BEng in Computer Science (CompSc) BEng in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AI&DataSc) BSc in Innovation and Technology BEng in Biomedical Engineering (BME) In addition to providing a strong foundation in core academic areas, the university offers access to over 420 global exchange partnerships in 49 countries and regions. Students will also benefit from dual degree and collaborative programmes with prestigious institutions including the University of Cambridge, University of British Columbia, and Sciences Po. For detailed information on eligibility, application process, and course offerings, students are advised to visit the official University of Hong Kong website.
HKFP
20-05-2025
- Business
- HKFP
US higher education cuts ‘opportune moment' for Hong Kong to attract talent, says head of city's top university
Funding cuts at top US universities offer an 'opportune moment' for higher education institutions in Hong Kong to attract talent, the head of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has said. US President Donald Trump's slashing of grants to some of the country's elite universities, including Harvard and Columbia, has caused 'damage' to the American higher education sector, said Zhang Xiang, president and vice-chancellor of HKU, in interviews published by two local newspapers on Monday. However, it gives 'an opportune moment and a good window for Hong Kong to absorb overseas talent,' he told Ming Pao and Sing Tao Daily. His remarks come days after the Trump administration announced fresh funding cuts to Harvard, claiming 'discrimination' at one of the world's top universities. US federal agencies have terminated a total of US$2.65 billion in grants to Harvard, a move that the university has called 'unlawful.' Harvard is challenging the decision in court. Another Ivy League school, Columbia University, complied with some of the Trump administration's demands but still faced grant cuts, forcing it to lay off nearly 180 staff members. Science journal Nature found that 75 per cent of US scientists who answered its poll said they were considering leaving the United States following 'disruptions prompted by Trump,' with Europe and Canada being top choices for relocation. 'World-class university' Zhang, who studied and worked at US universities, said in the interview that Trump's move had affected the morale of academics in the country. HKU recently admitted mainland Chinese students who had enrolled at Princeton University, another Ivy League school in Trump's crosshairs, he said, adding that some scholars had decided not to go the US due to the president's policy. However, Hong Kong also faces competition from other universities in the region in attracting talent, he said, citing the case of ex-Harvard chemist Charles Lieber. Lieber, who in 2021 was convicted of lying to the US federal government about his research ties to China, joined Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, a university in Shenzhen, as a professor in late April. Zhang told the newspapers that Lieber intended to come to HKU, but the Chinese university made a better offer. The vice-chancellor added that housing and education for children in Hong Kong posed an additional challenge in the city's bid to bring in talent. The Nanjing-born academic shrugged off concerns that the share of local staff at HKU had been declining, whereas that of mainland Chinese staff had been on the rise. Ming Pao reported that local staff accounted for 25.5 per cent of HKU's faculty in the 2024-25 academic year, down from 38.7 per cent in 2017-18, while mainland Chinese faculty rose from 21.6 to 38.8 per cent over the same period. Zhang said a 'world-class' university must comprise scholars from around the world, describing the trend as 'a natural process.' 'That chapter has passed' Zhang also said HKU had been 'on the right track' after a year of management infighting that prompted the Hong Kong government to intervene. In June last year, the government set up a task force to investigate a prolonged conflict between the HKU governing council, then led by barrister Priscilla Wong, and Zhang himself. Veteran HSBC banker Peter Wong was later appointed chairperson of the council, succeeding Priscilla Wong as she completed her three-year term at the end of last year. Peter Wong took up the role in January this year. 'That chapter has passed,' Zhang said, adding that the university had arranged for the successor to interim deputy vice-chancellor Richard Wong, who is expected to step down at the end of June. Zhang took up the post in 2018, succeeding Peter Mathieson, who stepped down after four years in office. Last year, he was cleared of misconduct and mismanagement allegations arising from whistle-blower emails that prompted an internal six-month-long investigation. HKU, the city's oldest university, was ranked sixth in Asia in the latest ranking published by Times Higher Education – the highest among tertiary institutions in Hong Kong.
Independent Singapore
19-05-2025
- Independent Singapore
Chinese beauty queen Li SI Xuan sentenced to jail for faking Columbia University credentials to enter HKU
CHINA: Chinese beauty queen, Li Si Xuan, is going to jail for faking her qualifications from Columbia University to get into The University of Hong Kong (HKU), according to VnExpress. Based on a report by 8days, the 28-year-old was sentenced to 240 days in jail, reduced from the original 300-day term. Another 40 days will also be served separately. Her defence lawyer argued for clemency, pointing to her regret and the lack of evidence indicating that the fraudulent documents were used for personal financial advantage. The court found that her acts had no bearing on the admission of any other candidates. Fake documents In 2021, Li Si Xuan applied to HKU, and to make her application look good, she said she'd already finished studying linguistics at Columbia University in New York. She even sent in fake documents, like made-up certificates, to back up her claims. And it actually worked – she got into HKU's Master's program for Applied Linguistics. See also Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth finalise divorce HKU started hearing some reports in 2024 about students possibly using fake documents, so they decided to look into it. And wouldn't you know it, when they actually checked with Columbia University, they found out that the beauty queen had never even been a student there. 'Pass' to 'Distinction' Besides forging documents and fabricating her undergraduate degree, Li was also caught having altered her Master's degree certificate. She even tried to make her time at HKU look better than it was! She apparently changed her grade from just a 'pass' to a much fancier 'distinction.' She even messed with the date of her graduation, saying it was on June 12 when it really happened on June 11. So, after finding out about all the fake documents and not being able to even talk to Li about it, HKU decided to put an end to it. They kicked her out of the program and then reported the whole thing to the police. When she finally confessed, Li admitted that she actually graduated from a university in Wuhan back in 2020. She even said she paid a company called 'Academic Emperor' to help her get into HKU and get all those fake qualifications. 'Academic Emperor' agency So, it turns out Li shelled out a whopping 380,000 yuan – that's like 67,000 Singapore dollars! – to this 'Academic Emperor' agency. And part of what she paid for was even access to some online course that was supposedly run by Columbia University. Li entered a guilty plea to two charges: faking her Master's degree results and forging paperwork to get into HKU. She acknowledged using outside agencies to execute the fraudulent activities. The 28-year-old won the Miss Woman of the Universe Shenzhen 2024 title, a contest organised by the same organisation that founded Mrs. Universe China.
