1. Home
  2. Students & Alumni
  3. Orientation Activities Welcome New Cohort to FLASS

Orientation activities welcome new cohort to FLASS

Around 150 students admitted through the senior-year entry channel attend the FLASS faculty-based orientation on 4 August. The activity opens with a recorded welcome message from Professor Li Wai-keung, Dean of FLASS.

Jointly organised by FLASS and the Student Affairs Office, with support from the Centre for Language in Education, the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Education, and the Global Affairs Office, the faculty-based orientation kicks off a series of activities welcoming the new cohort of senior-year and first-year students.

EdUHK’s campus in August was alive with excitement as new students took part in a series of orientation activities ahead of the 2025/26 academic year. These events helped prepare them for the journey ahead, one that promises to support their growth both academically and personally.

At FLASS, the Faculty Orientation Reception on the Tai Po campus on 4 August marked the start of the celebrations. Around 150 senior-year entry students attended the half-day event, where they were introduced to FLASS, its four academic departments*, and the wide range of support available to them. This included academic advising, internship placements, and exchange opportunities. On 12 August, first-year students received programme-specific briefings during faculty orientation sessions. Soon after, on 18 and 19 August, all new students joined the University’s New Student Orientation Days. These sessions highlighted the many support services in place to help them settle into academic life and thrive at EduHK.

The Faculty-based Orientation Reception on 4 August was co-organised by the Student Affairs Office and FLASS, with support from other university centres. In a recorded welcome message, Professor Li Wai-keung, Dean of FLASS, reassured students that the faculty is committed to providing an education that not only helps them pursue their dreams, but also shapes their character and has a lasting impact on their lives. He encouraged students to be open to fresh ideas, adding, “The more you embrace your adventurous journey at EdUHK, the more you will be rewarded with new skills, insights, experiences, and friendships that will last a lifetime.”

Dr Chan Man-ho, Associate Dean (Undergraduate Studies and Student Learning) of FLASS, encourages the new cohort to take part in overseas exchanges that broaden their horizons.

Professor Stephen Chiu Wing-kai, Chair Professor of Sociology and Associate Dean (International Engagement), explains that the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Community Studies emphasises experiential learning, with students applying theories through community-based projects.

Dr Haoran Cheung Ho-yin, programme leader of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology from MIT, briefs students on programme design. He reminds them that while generative AI may be used in assignments, they must follow guidelines, including clear disclosure of their usage and purpose.

Dr Claudia Wong Ming-yu, Assistant Professor from HPE and programme leader of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports Science and Coaching programme, tells students that they can gain experience as interns in partner organisations in Hong Kong or the Greater Bay Area during the summer before their final year.

The new cohort of senior-year entry students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Social Entrepreneurship and Development Studies programme listen attentively to briefings about their programme.

After Professor Li’s recorded welcome, Dr Chan Man-ho, Associate Dean (Undergraduate Studies and Student Learning) of FLASS, provided an overview of the faculty’s management structure and the academic priorities of its four departments. He also introduced senior-year entry students to the range of support available at faculty and department level, including academic advising, programme-based internships, and overseas exchange opportunities. Dr Chan encouraged students to take part in exchanges abroad, noting, “learning overseas not only allows you to acquire new knowledge, but also teaches you how to work with people from different cultural backgrounds.”

Students also heard from various University teams, such as the Student Affairs Office, the Centre for Language in Education, the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Education, and the Global Affairs Office. Each unit shared useful resources and services designed to help students succeed. Following the main session, students joined smaller group presentations led by their programme teams, where they received tailored advice and guidance.

Mr Singh Taranjot’s grandparents moved from the Punjab region of India to Hong Kong in the early 1970s. He enjoys exploring different places of the city on weekends. This photo was taken in January 2025 in Cheung Chau.

 

By combining education technology, AI, big data, and related fields, I will be better equipped to stand out in today’s competitive job market.

 

Among the attendees was Mr Singh Taranjot, a third-generation Indian student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology (BSc(AI&EdTech)) programme offered by the Department of Mathematics and Information Technology (MIT). He remarked, “The internship arranged by the programme is especially attractive because it provides valuable hands-on experience and work-related knowledge. It will prepare me well for my job search after graduation. With AI now influencing so many fields, I even learnt that a local secondary school uses AI in archery training, this programme gives me an advantage. By combining education technology, AI, big data, and related fields, I will be better equipped to stand out in today’s competitive job market.”

Ms Sharis Lam Wing-tai aspires to become a finance professional after completing the BA(PF) programme. She likes travelling during holidays. This photo was taken in Osaka of Japan in autumn 2024.

 

While it will certainly open doors in the financial industry, I also believe the programme will prepare me for other career paths that require strong financial knowledge.

 

Also sharing her perspective was Ms Sharis Lam Wing-tai, who joined as a third-year student on the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Personal Finance (BA(PF)) programme, hosted by the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies . “In Hong Kong, many people are engaged in personal investment, which shows there is a growing demand for financial expertise. I chose BA(PF) because it is the first programme offered by a Hong Kong university to focus on personal and household financial needs. While it will certainly open doors in the financial industry, I also believe the programme will prepare me for other career paths that require strong financial knowledge,” Sharis said.

To help new students feel at home and settle into university life, the Student Affairs Office is running New Student Orientation Days on 18 and 19 August. Over these two days, student associations and recreational clubs are welcoming newcomers and sharing what they do. Here, members of the EdUHK Tchoukball Team show how the game is played.

FLASS is encouraging students to join clubs and societies, make new friends, and connect with peers who share similar interests. In this shot, members of the LARP (Live-Action Role-Playing) society (劇本推理遊戲學會) bring the stage to life with their acting skills.

At the booth of the EdUHK Mathematics Club, members share the fun side of mathematics. The club is part of the Department of Mathematics and Information Technology (MIT).

On 12 August, first-year students admitted to FLASS’s 11 undergraduate programmes attended dedicated briefing sessions, where programme leaders outlined the focus, curriculum, internship opportunities, and career prospects of their respective fields of study. Later, during the University-wide New Student Orientation Days on 18 and 19 August, newcomers were welcomed by their seniors and enjoyed a vibrant array of performances and activities organised by different student societies.

As the new academic year begins, newcomers are settling in by attending classes, making friends, and engaging in extracurricular activities across campus. The faculty warmly wishes all students a fulfilling and rewarding learning journey at EduHK.

Note *: The four departments under FLASS are the Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE), the Department of Mathematics and Information Technology (MIT), the Department of Science and Environmental Studies (SES) and the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies (SSPS).

Programmes with Senior Year Admissions/Top-up Degree:

  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Personal Finance
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Integrated Environmental Management
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports Science and Coaching
  • Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Social Entrepreneurship and Development Studies
  • Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Community Studies
  • Bachelor of Health Education (Honours) (Self-financed Top-up Degree)

Programmes with Year 1 Admissions:

  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Personal Finance and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Business, Accounting and Financial Studies)
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Information and Communication Technology and Primary Science)
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Primary Mathematics)
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Integrated Environmental Management and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Science)
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports Science and Coaching and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Physical Education)
  • Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Community Studies and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Geography)
  • Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Community Studies and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Primary Humanities)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Personal Finance
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Integrated Environmental Management
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sports Science and Coaching

For details of the above programmes, please visit the faculty’s home page.