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Welcome to The Chinese University of Hong Kong!

 

As you are about to embark on a new journey of your life in the form of postgraduate study, you must be going through a period of both excitement and uncertainty. To assist you in your adjustment, the University is ready to help you navigate through the opportunities and challenges in the course of your studies here.

 

We understand that familiarising yourself with the University plays a vital role in your future success in postgraduate study. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s orientation talks for postgraduate students are going online. A series of tailor-made videos, which are a joint effort made by the Office of Student Affairs and many other university units, will allow you to receive essential information and plan ahead. And the new format provides you more flexibility, without the restriction of time and location. The videos will be uploaded to this website from late July to early September, so please keep visiting us regularly for updates.

 


Video of Welcoming Speech by University Dean of Students

 


Welcome Video from the Dean of the Graduate School

 

 

Programme

Orientation Videos

Week

Topics
27-31 July

Improving Postgraduate Learning and Honesty in Academic Work

Postgraduate study is distinctively different from undergraduate education. This video vividly shows how the Centre for Learning Enhancement and Research can assist postgraduate students in improving their study. It also has full explanation of academic honesty, a crucial topic in higher education.

Introduction to University IT services

  • Computing Account Information (CAI), MyCUHK & CUSIS
  • Office 365 and University Email System
  • WIFI & Network
  • eLearning @ CUHK
  • Information Security
  • Mobile Apps & Other ITSC Services

The video series contains very important information regarding University IT services. You can learn about the way to activate your computing account; manage your academic matters @ MyCUHK and various eLearning platforms. From the videos, you can also know more about information security, various CUHK Mobile Apps and other services from ITSC.

(Live on Zoom) Tips for Non-local Students (Session 1)

Smooth adaptation to a new environment is essential for non-local students. A Learning Enhancement Officer from the Office of Student Affairs is going to meet the new non-local postgraduate students on Zoom to give them some advice on this topic. Get prepared for your new life no matter whether you are in Hong Kong already or still looking forward to it in your home country.
3-7 August

Stay Healthy at CUHK

Protecting ourselves against COVID-19 has become a new normal in our everyday life. While studying on CUHK campus, you should know about the medical services available at our University Health Service and resources of health-related information.

Road Safety and Crime Prevention

  • Campus Theft
  • Deceptions
  • Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking


Road Safety

Hong Kong is generally regarded as a safe city with low crime rate. However, you still have to be cautious when you are coming to live and study in a foreign place. Certain laws, rules and regulations may not be the same as your home country so it is important to know the difference. By learning the common crimes occurred on campus and in Hong Kong, you can prevent yourself from being an easy target and stay safe.
10-14 August

My Postgraduate Journey

Pursuing a postgraduate degree can be challenging. What adjustment difficulties may you experience? How can you deal with them? And what are the resources available to you? Watch this video and get yourself prepared for a fruitful and enjoyable postgraduate journey.

Independent Learning Centre @ CUHK

Independent learning is a key element in the success of postgraduate study. The Independent Learning Centre provides a resourceful environment and organises a variety of events for students to be self-directed learners.
17-21 August

Use Your Library for a Successful Study at CUHK

  • Welcome and Introduction
  • View CUHK Library introduction video
  • Basics for Your Study
  • Library Resources for Postgraduate Students
  • Workshops for Your Academic Achievement & Services for Nurturing Young Scholars
  • More about Your Library and Contact for Help
  • Take Virtual Library Tours

The CUHK Library is like a treasure house of knowledge, which is an enormous resource and provides comprehensive services. The presentation topics are tailor-made for postgraduate students. The virtual library tours offer a fresh angle to visit the University Library before you set your foot in it.
24-28 August

Quick Moves to Recognize and Address to Sexual Harassment

Understanding the nature of sexual harassment and ways to respond to indecent acts enhances our awareness in self-protection. In this video, you will be able to learn about the definition of sexual harassment, how you can respond to indecent acts if you witness or encounter them, and the information about the relevant policy and the Committee Against Sexual Harassment at CUHK.

Career Planning and Development & Employment Policy for Non-local Students

Chance favours the prepared mind! Through this video, you will learn about how you can prepare for your career roadmap and what employment resources are available at CUHK. Non-local students can also know about their condition of stay in terms of taking up employment in Hong Kong.

(Live on Zoom) Tips for Non-local Students (Session 2)

Smooth adaptation to a new environment is essential for non-local students. A Learning Enhancement Officer from the Office of Student Affairs is going to meet the new non-local postgraduate students on Zoom to give them some advice on this topic. Get prepared for your new life no matter whether you are in Hong Kong already or still looking forward to it in your home country.

Student Associations for Postgraduate Students

Get to know about the two postgraduate student associations – Postgraduate Student Association of CUHK and the Chinese Students and Scholars Association, CUHK, and the various activities they organise to colour up postgraduate students’ campus life.
31 August-
4 September

Zoom Lecture on “Media Literacy”

We all live in such a digital world. It is challenging for us to make sense of all sorts of news and to differentiate those true ones from the fake ones. We need to be more critical when we bathe in the sea of information. But how? The lecture will discuss the idea of “Fact check” towards everyday news and how we can be smarter news recipients. You will also learn the local media environment.

Speaker: Professor Donna CHU, School of Journalism and Communication
Format: Lecture on Zoom

Putonghua Session
Date: 2 Sept 2020 (Wednesday)
Time: 16:00-17:00 HKT
Registration: Please register with your @link account for the Zoom lecture (https://bit.ly/2YoKGSJ) by 1 Sept 2020. Zoom meeting details would be informed through email after registration.

English Session
Date: 3 Sept 2020 (Thursday)
Time: 16:00-17:00 HKT
Registration: Please register with your @link account to the Zoom lecture (https://bit.ly/3jeiIRJ) by 2 Sep 2020. Zoom meeting details would be informed through email after registration.

 

 

Orientation Videos
Useful Information and Links
News and Announcements

(New!!) Online Library Orientation for Postgraduate Students

Other than the Online Library Orientation for Postgraduate Students video series and virtual tours, live online sessions will also be conducted by the University Library to highlight topics in the series, and have time for questions and answers.

 

Date and Time:
3 Sept 2020 (Thu) 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Cantonese)
4 Sept 2020 (Fri) 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (Putonghua)
4 Sept 2020 (Fri) 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (English)
5 Sept 2020 (Sat) 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (English)
8 Sept 2020 (Tue) 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Putonghua)

 

Registration: Complete the Online Registration Form
Venue: Online via Zoom
Enquiries: research@lib.cuhk.edu.hk
Remark: Zoom meeting details will be sent to registrants a few days before the chosen online session.

 

Request a Library Online Orientation Session

Faculty members, course instructors and students in groups may request online orientation sessions for a particular subject area. Please contact Research Services (research@lib.cuhk.edu.hk) for details. 

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Arrangements for online courses and online examinations under adverse weather

Arrangements for online classes and online examinations on approach of typhoons and rainstorms has been updated on Postgraduate Student Handbook 2020-21. For details, please refer to https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/download/IX-C.pdf.

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Beware of Telephone Deception!!

Dear students,

Various types of telephone fraud has risen recently, fraudsters were intimidating, issuing instructions in a way that many believed they are government officials/ dealing with the police. Scenarios like the individual’s account was being frozen or used for money laundering activities, or that parcels/ documents sent by the individual were in custody were presented; befuddled with the provision of the individual’s particulars, the fraudsters then tricked that individual into parting with money or disclosing personal information, e.g. bank account number and password details.

We hereby alert you to be watchful on suspected telephone frauds. Stay calm and verify the caller’s identity would be helpful, if in doubt. Most importantly, personal information, e.g. bank account number and password details, should be kept strictly confidential and not to be disclosed to anyone. Last but not least, do NOT deposit any money to bank account instructed by the fraudsters. Law enforcement agents in Hong Kong/ the Mainland will never request ATM/ Internet banking passwords nor any money to prove your innocence.

You may report any suspected case to the Police Force at Ma On Shan Station on 3661 1700; or call 999 for any emergency. For more information of telephone deception and advice from the Hong Kong Police, please visit: www.police.gov.hk/ppp_en/04_crime_matters/adcc.

 

Learning and Cultural Enhancement Section
Office of Student Affairs

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On-campus banks

There are two banks located at CUHK campus, namely Hang Seng Bank (address: 1/F, John Fulton Centre) and The Bank of East Asia (address: 1/F, Pomerenke Student Centre).

The following documents will be required when a non-local student applies to open a bank account in Hong Kong.

  1. Passport or Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao
  2. National Identity Card
  3. CU Link Card or Admission Letter
  4. Student visa and landing slip
  5. Hong Kong Identity Card
  6. Proof of your address in home country
  7. Proof of residency in Hong Kong (can be obtained from the Postgraduate Halls if you reside on campus)

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Contact

Learning and Cultural Enhancement Section, Office of Student Affairs

Tel:

(852) 3943 1874

Email:

 lces@cuhk.edu.hk / pgso@cuhk.edu.hk

Website:

http://lces.osa.cuhk.edu.hk

Graduate School Office

Tel:

(852) 3943 8976

Email:

gradschool@cuhk.edu.hk

Website:

www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk

Postgraduate Halls

Tel:

(852) 3943 3131

Email:

enquiry@pgh.cuhk.edu.hk

Website:

www.pgh.cuhk.edu.hk

The Postgraduate Student Association of CUHK (CUPSA)

Email:

cupsa@cuhk.edu.hk

Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/cuhk.cupsa

The Chinese Students and Scholars Association, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CSSA@CUHK)

Email:

cuhkcssa1997@gmail.com

Website:

https://www.cssacuhk.org

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