Around 70 teachers and students from the three universities: Tsinghua University, University of Macau and PolyU gathered in Hong Kong to participate in the five-day exchange programme
Dr LAM Tai-fai, Chairman of PolyU’s Council and Advisory Committee Chairman of The Research Centre for Chinese History and Culture (4th from left); Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, President of PolyU (2nd from left); Prof. Wing-tak WONG, Deputy President and Provost of PolyU (2nd from right); Prof LI Ping, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, PolyU (1st from right) and Prof. HAN Xiaorong, Head of the Chinese Culture Department, PolyU (1st from left) took a group photo with representatives from Tsinghua University and the University of Macau: Prof. ZHONG Wei-min, Director of the Institute of Humanities, Tsinghua University (3rd from right) and Prof. Richard Weixing HU, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Macau (3rd from left) at the welcome dinner.
The Research Centre for Chinese History and Culture held its unveiling ceremony on 27 June 2023. Dr Lam Tai-fai (2nd from left), Prof. Jin-Guang Teng (2nd from right), Prof. Wing-tak Wong, (1st from left), and Prof Li Ping(1st from right) officiated the ceremony.
Participating students from the three universities presented their theses during an engaging discussion on Chinese history and culture.
Dr Louis Ng, Director of the Hong Kong Palace Museum (4th from left) and Mr Kenneth Ng King-tsun, General Manager, Communications and Public Affairs of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (1st from left) introduced the Hong Kong Palace Museum and cultural facilities of the West Kowloon Cultural District to participants.
The Research Centre for Chinese History and Culture of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), established on 17 January this year, successfully held its inaugural event from 26 to 30 June. The Research Centre jointly organised an academic and cultural exchange programme with Tsinghua University and the University of Macau, enabling students from Beijing, Hong Kong and Macau to engage in Chinese historical and cultural exchange. The exchange programme provided an important platform for students to explore modern Chinese history, new perspectives on traditional Chinese culture, and deepen professional learning in the context of national development.
PolyU was honoured to receive strong support from Tsinghua University’s Rixin College and Faculty of Humanities, and the University of Macau’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Approximately 70 teachers and students from the three universities gathered in Hong Kong to participate in the five-day exchange programme.
In addition to lectures, participating students were tasked with writing a 3,000- to 5,000-word paper on one of three topics: 1) Modern China and the World; 2) Modern China: Thought, Culture and History; or 3) New Interpretations of Traditional China. Students then presented their papers for discussion with instructors and peers.
The Research Centre arranged excursions for teachers and students to cultural sites including the Sheung Wan Heritage Trail, West Kowloon Cultural District, Hong Kong Palace Museum, Tai Kwun and The Peak. These visits provided first-hand experience of Hong Kong’s modern historical and cultural developments.
The Research Centre is committed to enhancing young people’s interest in Chinese culture and their awareness of national identity. Through this exchange programme and other upcoming activities, we hope participating students will gain a deeper understanding of China, build national pride, and contribute to the Nation’s development.
Dr LAM Tai-fai
Chairman of PolyU’s Council and Advisory Committee Chairman of RCCHC
| Research Units | Faculty of Humanities | Department of Chinese History and Culture | Research Centre for Chinese History and Culture |
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