Department News
Congratulations to Prof. PUK Wing Kin for Securing the Faculty Conference Support 2023-24
We would like to extend our congratulations to Prof. PUK Wing Kin secured a grant from the Faculty Conference Support 2023-24 for organizing International Conference on “簡牘內外︰上古文獻與上古歷史”. [Details …]
Congratulations to the Recipients of Distinguished Awards and Scholarships 2023-24
Congratulations to History students who have won various awards and scholarships through their outstanding performance during the academic year 2023-24. Let’s share the joy with the awardees listed below.
Course Enrolments
Students who wish to change their 2024-25 First Term course enrolments are reminded to do so via the CUSIS during the following specified add/drop periods:
Undergraduate programme: Between 8:30pm on 9 September 2024 and 8:30pm on 15 September 2024
Postgraduate programmes: Between 10am on 2 September 2024 and 5:30pm on 16 September 2024
Personalia
Academic Activities
Recapping the “20th Biennial Conference of the International Planning History Society (IPHS)”
Prof. Ian MORLEY and Prof. Hendrik TIEBEN (Director of the School of Architecture) co-convened the conference “20th Biennial Conference of the International Planning History Society (IPHS): The (High Density) Metropolis and Region in Planning History” on the campus of CUHK during the 2 – 5 July 2024.
The conference attracted delegates from more than 25 countries based in Asia, Europe, Oceania, and North and South America. Approximately 240 presentations were given in nearly 60 parallel sessions at the event. Panels dedicated to academic writing, and the obtaining of the first book contract were also given to postgraduate attendees. Fieldtrips in Hong Kong and Shenzhen helped show at first hand the form and expansion of high density urban environments in South China.
In discussing matters associated with urban cultures, governance, and urban design, the IPHS event provided new opportunity to explain port cities, ancient cities, cities and natural environments, new towns, regional development, colonialism and postcolonialism, housing, transport, public spaces, public health, and heritage.
The event proved highly successful, and reiterated the Department of History’s place at the heart of cutting-edge scholarly activity.
Recapping the “Kyoto University-CUHK History Student Cultural Exchange Seminar” held on 9 August 2024
With the welcome speech delivered by Dr. SIU Kam Wah, Senior Lecturer of History Department, “Kyoto University-CUHK History Student Cultural Exchange Seminar” was held on 9 August 2024. Eleven undergraduate students and two postgraduate students from Kyoto University visited the Department, participated in the seminar and gave presentations on the four topics: “Kyoto’s Architecture and Landscape Regulations: Focusing on Kyomachiya”, “The Development of Sushi Culture”, “Acceptance of “Chinese Culture” and “Chinese History” Image in Japan” and “Children’s Games in Japan”. Fifteen undergraduate students of the Department took part in the seminar. Presentations were also made by four undergraduate students of the Department on the four topics: “University Life in Hong Kong”, “Various Religions in Hong Kong”, “Hong Kong Food Culture” and “Different Festivals in Hong Kong”. Students from both universities greatly enjoyed the presentations and discussions in the seminar and fellowship dinner.
Recapping the “Academic Counselling for New Students of the Undergraduate Programme” conducted on 13 August 2024
Almost 70 new History students joined the Academic Counselling Session organised by the Department of History on 13 August 2024 to gain a better understanding of the Undergraduate Programme offered by the Department.
The Academic Counselling was hosted by Prof. TSE Wai Kit Wicky, with the welcome speech delivered by Prof. CHEUNG Sui Wai, Department Chairman. Teaching members of the Department provided information on programme features, study schemes, and course selection requirements. Senior undergraduate students were also invited to share their fruitful experience of university life. Participants were keen to take the opportunity to meet and exchange views with the Department’s teaching staff.
Recapping the Orientation Workshop for Research Postgraduate Students 2024-25 conducted on 20 August 2024
The Orientation Workshop for Research Postgraduate Students was conducted on 20 August 2024. The workshop was hosted by Prof. PUK Wing Kin, Head of Graduate Division, with the welcome notes delivered by Prof. CHEUNG Sui Wai, Department Chairman. It provided an overview of the Department and programme features to postgraduate students. Miss Emily CHEUNG, Assistant Lecturer, then gave a briefing on the duty of teaching assistants in the Department.
Recapping the Orientation Workshop for the M.A. Programme in Comparative and Public History conducted on 31 August 2024
The Orientation Workshop for the M.A. Programme in Comparative and Public History was conducted on 31 August 2024. Over 100 new students attended the Workshop. At the workshop, the Department’s teaching staff provided students with information on programme features, study schemes and courses offered. Representatives of the M.A. Programme Alumni Association also gave an introduction about the alumni association and shared their learning experience with participants, enabling them to learn more about their fruitful university life. Students were keen to take the opportunity to meet and exchange views with the teaching staff and their academic advisors.
For teachers and students who have information to share with the Department, please email your articles in both Chinese and English to chanfiona@cuhk.edu.hk by 4:00pm every Monday.
