HKSYU Establishes the Faculty of Communication, Information and Creative Industries
As the new academic year begins, Hong Kong Shue Yan University marks its 55th anniversary of foundation and 20th anniversary of university title adoption. The university will further promote the development of "Digital Humanities and Liberal Arts Education," infusing new elements into traditional humanities disciplines. With effect from the 2026/27 academic year, the Department of Applied Data Science (ADS) will be renamed as the Department of Data Science and Digital Innovation (DSDI). DSDI and the Department of Journalism and Communication (JC) will form the new Faculty of Communication, Information and Creative Industries.
HKSYU Student Team Awarded HK$100,000 Seed Funding under Cyberport University Partnership Programme
SafeRent, a student startup team from Hong Kong Shue Yan University, was named one of the ten outstanding teams at the Cyberport University Partnership Programme 2026 (CUPP) Graduation Ceremony. The team was awarded HK$100,000 in seed funding from the Cyberport Creative Micro Fund (CCMF) to support the development of its product prototype over the next six months as it embarks on its entrepreneurial journey.
HKSYU Welcomes Nearly 2,500 New Students in the New Academic Year
Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU) held the Academic Staff Forum 2026 for the 2026/27 academic year, where management shared encouraging news regarding the university's development. Professor Catherine SUN Tien-lun, Senior Vice President, stated that the application and admission numbers for the new academic year were ideal, with 2,046 new students enrolled in undergraduate programmes—a 10% increase compared to last year. Together with 410 new postgraduate students and 24 students admitted to the one-year International Foundation Year Programme (IFYP), the total number of new students reached 2,480.
HKSYU Signs MoU with Cyberport to Strengthen Innovation and Technology Talent Development
Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cyberport. The collaboration will focus on artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and emerging technologies to encourage tertiary students to participate in project-based initiatives, company visits, internships, and employment opportunities, thereby strengthening innovation and technology talent development.
HKSYU Inauguration Ceremony: Freshmen Urged to Integrate Knowledge and Embrace the AI Era
Hong Kong Shue Yan University held its Inauguration Ceremony at Lady Lily Shaw Hall on 25 August 2026. The ceremony was conducted in two sessions, attended by members of the university management—including President Dr Hu Fai-chung, Senior Vice President Professor Catherine Sun Tien-lun, Vice President (Academic) Professor Selina Chan Ching, and Vice President (University Administration) Dr Jason Chow Tak-sang—alongside heads of academic departments, scholars, administrative heads, and nearly two thousand freshmen.
Celebrating Local Culture Through Art Tech
Funded by the Innovation and Technology Commission, organised by the Hong Kong Wuyi Association, and co-organised by Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU), the “3rd Art Tech Innovation Event” was held on HKSYU campus from 12 to 16 August. Rooted in local cultural traditions, the event offered workshops, competitions, exhibitions, interactive zones, and talks, inspiring young people to engage with Art Tech while strengthening their connection to and identification with local culture.
12 HKSYU Students Receive HSBC Scholarships
Twelve outstanding students from Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU) have been awarded HSBC Scholarships in recognition of their academic excellence and active involvement in community service. Several awardees attended the HSBC Scholars Day 2026 to celebrate their achievements alongside fellow scholars and to receive this recognition.