French physicist and 2018 Nobel laureate Gérard Mourou has joined Peking University’s School of Physics as a chair professor, where he will play a critical role in establishing a new institute focused on advanced research and international collaborations. His appointment, announced on Monday, marks a significant addition to the university’s scientific community. Mourou, 80, officially...
In an effort to attract young talent and fill their classrooms, Hong Kong’s top high schools are increasingly targeting students from mainland China. This was evident at the 2024 Greater Bay Area International Education School Fair, held in Shenzhen’s Futian District on Saturday, where 15 prestigious Hong Kong schools sought to appeal to mainland parents...
The Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology (SUAT) is breaking new ground as a research-oriented institution committed to innovation. During its inauguration on September 29, founding president Fan Jianping emphasized that SUAT’s focus on the “new” extends beyond its recent establishment to encompass a forward-thinking approach to education. Since its inception in 2018, SUAT has pursued...
Hong Kong education authorities have voiced concerns about a series of pranks involving the renaming of schools on Google Maps, causing incorrect names to appear on other platforms like Uber. On Thursday, the Education Bureau reported that several schools had their names altered on the popular map service by pranksters. “[We] learned that some schools...
The School of Public Policy at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) was inaugurated on September 13, marking the university’s seventh school. During the ceremony, renowned scholar Zheng Yongnian was appointed as the school’s dean. Xu Yangsheng, president of CUHK-Shenzhen, emphasized the school’s role as a bridge between various sectors, including Hong Kong...
Shenzhen MSU-BIT University (SMBU) welcomed new students from around the world with an official ceremony on its Longgang District campus, marking the beginning of the new semester. The event, held both on-site and online, attracted nearly 150,000 virtual attendees. Stepan Kalmykov, chairman of SMBU’s Board of Directors, congratulated students in a video address, highlighting Moscow...
This year marks a significant milestone for Shenzhen’s universities, as they have enrolled full-time international students for the first time. Nearly 40,000 students have been accepted into bachelor’s programs and above, with a record-breaking 2,393 international students among them. This influx of international students reflects Shenzhen’s growing reputation as a global education hub, as the...
It sounds like the international students’ tour of Shekou, organized by the Nanshan International Cultural Exchange & Service Center (NSIC) and the College of International Exchange of Shenzhen University, was a great way for them to immerse themselves in the local culture and history before starting their academic journey. Students like Shadi Etbarisani, a freshman...
The International School of Nanshan Shenzhen (ISNS) is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year, offering a select number of openings for the current 2024-2025 school year. ISNS caters to students aged 2 to 18, welcoming those who hold foreign passports or are residents of Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. The school provides an...
Education authorities in Hong Kong have announced that they are investigating a complaint filed by a mother regarding the handling of an alleged bullying incident involving her son at the Canadian International School in Aberdeen. The complaint follows the school’s decision to dismiss the case after conducting preliminary investigations. According to a report by a...