Objectives
During this series of programme-related activities and workshops, you can:
- explore your interests and talents in different disciplines;
- experience the unique university life in The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK);
- understand the uniqueness of HSUHK through communication with current students;
- award by certificate of attendance* upon completion of the assigned activities.
* Participants are required to complete all the assigned activities, and submit the survey after the activities.
Schedule and Activities
Group 1
| 08:45 – 09:00 | Registration |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Kick off Ceremony |
| 09:30 – 11:00 | Retail Simulation Challenge: Accounting and Sustainability Basics Department of Accountancy |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Break |
| 11:15 – 12:45 | Prompt Smart, Think Smart: Mastering Effective AI Communication and Critical Use Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Insurance |
| 12:45 – 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 – 15:30 | Out-of-Classroom Activity |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Preparation for Poster Session |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Poster Session |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Closing Ceremony cum Presentation of Certificates and Awards |
Group 2
| 08:45 – 09:00 | Registration |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Kick off Ceremony |
| 09:30 – 11:00 | The Magic Behind Marketing: How Brands Shape Your Mind and Life Department of Marketing |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Break |
| 11:15 – 12:45 | Inside AI: A Hands-On Discovery Workshop (with a visit to HSUHK’s Advanced Computer Science Labs) Department of Computer Science |
| 12:45 – 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 – 15:30 | Out-of-Classroom Activity |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Preparation for Poster Session |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Poster Session |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Closing Ceremony cum Presentation of Certificates and Awards |
Group 3
| 08:45 – 09:00 | Registration |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Kick off Ceremony |
| 09:30 – 11:00 | 歷史不只在課本： 了解古人的解難智慧 Department of Chinese |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Break |
| 11:15 – 12:45 | From Folklore to Social Impact: How Supernatural Stories Drive Social Change Mobile Phones as the Culprits: How to Solve the Problem of Students Using Mobile Phones in Class? Psychology of Emoji Department of Social Science |
| 12:45 – 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 – 15:30 | Out-of-Classroom Activity |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Preparation for Poster Session |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Poster Session |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Closing Ceremony cum Presentation of Certificates and Awards |
Group 4
| 08:45 – 09:00 | Registration |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Kick off Ceremony |
| 09:30 – 11:00 | Million Dollar Impact: Pitch Your Passion Department of English |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Break |
| 11:15 – 12:45 | Introduction to Card Game Translation: Starting with Pokémon School of Translation and Foreign Languages |
| 12:45 – 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 – 15:30 | Out-of-Classroom Activity |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Preparation for Poster Session |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Poster Session |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Closing Ceremony cum Presentation of Certificates and Awards |
Group 5
| 08:45 – 09:00 | Registration |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Kick off Ceremony |
| 09:30 – 11:00 | Your First Investment: Making Money and Making Meaning - A Guide to Social Impact Investing Department of Economics and Finance |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Break |
| 11:15 – 12:45 | Invest in Yourself, Grow Your Wealth, Create Impact: Honours Academy Student Leadership Workshop Honours Academy |
| 12:45 – 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 – 15:30 | Out-of-Classroom Activity |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Preparation for Poster Session |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Poster Session |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Closing Ceremony cum Presentation of Certificates and Awards |
Group 6
| 08:45 – 09:00 | Registration |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Kick off Ceremony |
| 09:30 – 11:00 | Teamwork Adventure: Navigating the Funny Side of Management — From Ideas to Social Innovation Department of Management |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Break |
| 11:15 – 12:45 | Stockout? Department of Supply Chain and Information Management |
| 12:45 – 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 – 15:30 | Out-of-Classroom Activity |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Preparation for Poster Session |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Poster Session |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Closing Ceremony cum Presentation of Certificates and Awards |
Group 7
| 08:45 – 09:00 | Registration |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Kick off Ceremony |
| 09:30 – 11:00 | Creative Audio and Visual Production Workshop: From TV News Production to Generative AI School of Communication |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Break |
| 11:15 – 12:45 | Rubbing and Cultural Heritage: An Epigraphic Hands-on Experience Department of Art and Design |
| 12:45 – 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 – 15:30 | Out-of-Classroom Activity |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Preparation for Poster Session |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Poster Session |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Closing Ceremony cum Presentation of Certificates and Awards |
Important Notes
- Please click on the name of activities for more details.
- The preliminary schedule and activities may revise based on circumstances on the event day.
- All participants will be allocated to at least one group of activities according to the order of priority. However, if the applications exceed the activity quota, other group will be assigned to the applicants. More activities may be assigned according to the order or priority subject to quota available. Successful applicants will be informed individually via email.
- No relevant knowledge is required for all activities.
- HSUHK reserves the right of making final decisions on all matters in relation to HSUHK Summer Academy 2026.
Application
Eligibility
The following students are eligible to apply:
- Local S.4 to S.6 students in Academic Year 2025/26; or
- Local students pursuing another equivalent curriculum e.g. International Baccalaureate (IB) or GCE-AL.
- Preference will be given to S.5 students.
Participation Fee
Free of Charge
Certificate of Participation
Participants will receive certificates of participation upon completion of the assigned activities and submission of evaluation form.
Application
- Application Method ︰Online application. No school nomination will be required
- Application Form ︰Link HERE
- Application Deadline ︰29 May 2026 (Fri)
- Announcement of Result︰Application results will be announced by end of June 2026 via email.
Important Notes
- Upon completion of application procedure, all confirmed places are non-transferable.
- Applicants who would like to withdraw from the HSUHK Summer Academy 2026 should email us (sa@hsu.edu.hk) as soon as possible.
- Notification email will be sent to all participants if the event being cancelled by HSUHK.
- HSUHK reserves the right of making final decisions on all matters in relation to HSUHK Summer Academy 2026.
Campus Map and Transportation
HSUHK (Kwong Sin Street) Bus Stop
| Start From | Route No. |
|---|---|
| Shatin District | Bus: 83K, 83S, 89S Minibus: 65A, 65K, 808 |
| Kowloon West | Bus: 85A, 86 |
Tate's Cairn Tunnel Bus Stop
| Start From | Route No. |
|---|---|
| Kowloon | |
| Kowloon Central | 82X, 84M, 85M |
| Kowloon East | 74X, 80X, 83X, 88, 88X, 89C, 89D, 89X, 277X |
| Kowloon West | 75X, 85X |
| New Territories | |
| Sai Kung District | 798 |
| Shatin District | 80X, 82X, 83X, 84M, 85M, 85X, 88, 88X, 89C, 89D, 89X, 798 |
| North District | 277X |
| Tai Po District | 74X, 75X, 307 |
| Hong Kong Island | |
| 307, 373, 673, 680, 681, 682 | |
MTR-Bus Interchange Station
| MTR Station | Route No. |
|---|---|
| Diamond Hill Station | 82X, 84M, 85M |
| Shatin Station | 89X |
Adverse Weather Arrangements
Before the commencement of the activity
| Time | Weather Condition as announced by Hong Kong Observatory | Arrangement |
|---|---|---|
| At or before 6:00am | Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 or above, or a Black Rainstorm Warning is cancelled | The activity on the day will be held as scheduled. |
| At or before 6:00am | Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 or above, is likely to be hoisted within the next two hours | The activity on the day will be cancelled. |
| At or after 7:01am | Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 or above, or a Black Rainstorm Warning is still in force | The activity on the day will be cancelled. |
While the activity is in progress
| Weather Condition as announced by Hong Kong Observatory | Arrangement |
|---|---|
| Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 or above, or a Black Rainstorm Warning is issued |
|
| Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 or above, is likely to be hoisted within the next two hours | Registry would release participants to go home as soon as the weather and traffic conditions permit. |
| Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 or above, or a Black Rainstorm Warning is still in force when the activity ends | Participants are advised to stay on campus for their safety until the warning has been cancelled or the weather and traffic conditions have improved. |
FAQ
Programme and Activities
Can I attend all activities?
With the limited quota, each successful applicant will be assigned with at least ONE group of activity (Two academic activities + One out-of-classroom activity). However, if the applications exceed the activity quota, other group will be assigned to the applicants. More activities may be assigned according to the order or priority subject to quota available. Successful applicants will be informed individually via email.
Are there any homework, tests or examinations?
The academic activities are primarily conducted in the mode of demo lecture, game or workshop. Participants are required to complete the worksheets, group discussions or group presentations in class only.
Are the out-of-classroom activities compulsory?
Participants must join the out-of-classroom activities to experience the diversified university life.
What is the medium of instruction or language used in the courses?
Please refer to the Activities page for the medium of instruction used in different courses.
When are the application deadline, application result announcement and payment deadline?
| Application Schedule | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application | 13 April 2026 to 29 May 2026 |
| Application result announcement | Application results will be announced by end of June 2026 via email. |
Application
I have not taken any Business subjects like Economics or Business, Accounting and Financial Studies. Can I join this event?
Yes. No relevant knowledge is required.
Can I withdraw from the HSUHK Summer Academy 2026?
Yes. You can withdraw from the event by sending us email (sa@hsu.edu.hk) as soon as possible.
Are there any credit transfer or credit exemption if I am admitted to HSUHK undergraduate programmes?
No credit transfers or credit exemptions will be arranged for Summer Academy participants when they are admitted to HSUHK undergraduate programmes in future.
