A) Background
To provide students with opportunities to develop an interest in research and innovation early in their study life at PolyU, CURI Residential College (創新書院) with the theme of “Achieving Academic and Research Excellence through Inquiry-based Learning” has been established in the Homantin Halls of Residence. CURI Residential College is led by a Master and a team of Resident Fellows. The CURI RC Master is a concurrent position for an academic staff member at the grade of Associate Professor or above who is accountable to the Dean of Students for the development of CURI RC life. Specifically, their role is to provide pastoral care and intellectual guidance to residents, as well as opportunities for the pursuit of research and innovation activities and holistic personal growth. Resident Fellows are concurrent appointments for academic staff members at the grade of Research Assistant Professor (RAP) or above.
CURI RC Master and the Resident Fellows play a key role in helping residents strive for academic excellence and research competency, and in motivating residents to further their learning beyond the classroom through inquiry-based learning and research projects. They will also support residents’ personal and professional development.
Residents of the CURI RC shall be governed by the rules and regulations of Homantin Halls unless otherwise specified.
B) College Goals
The CURI RC is set up with the following goals:
- Provide dynamic opportunities for residents to pursue academic and research excellence, and holistic personal growth
- Offer opportunities for residents to nurture creativity and innovation, as well as to enhance their awareness/experience on entrepreneurship
- Offer support to residents during various transitions that students encounter (i.e. from high school to university study and study to work)
- Strengthen inquiry-based learning among residents through various theme-based experimental learning activities
- Prepare students for research studies and lifelong learning
C) College Programme
The CURI RC will provide various programmes and platforms to cultivate and strengthen inquiry-based learning. Residents can pursue academic and research explorations, and at the same time have opportunities for whole-person development, through participating in a wide range of programmes and activities, such as peer tutoring programme, inspirational seminars and talks, dialogue with Professors/innovators/entrepreneurs, and various intercultural activities.
D) Admission Criteria for the CURI RC
- On top of the normal hall admission policies, please note the following special admission criteria for the CURI RC:
- Priority will be given to applicants, who have successfully enrolled in the Undergraduate Research and Innovation Scheme (URIS).
- Current students are required to attain a CGPA ≥ 2.7 and have not been served any final warning in hall.
- Interview of applicants may be required.
- CURI RC residents may apply for readmission for the following year and the result will be subject to their participation and contribution to the CURI RC. Please refer to here for the readmission criteria and details.
- The Hall Admission Committee (HAC) reserves the right to make the final decision on hall admission issues in case of any dispute.
For further questions about the CURI RC and the admission issues, please contact the Hall Administration by sending an email to student.halls@polyu.edu.hk.
