Teachers Being Awarded with GRF

We would like to extend our congratulations to Prof. Wilson Wong and Prof. Travis Ng for having their research projects on “Social Media and Political Participation of the Youth in Hong Kong” and “Resale Price Maintenance in a Corruptible Market” respectively to be funded by General Research Fund (GRF).

The grants are allocated by the Research Grants Council (RGC) in response to competitive bids from various institutions. Proposals are considered by the panel based on academic quality, contribution to academic/professional development, potential for social, cultural or economic application, etc.

MPUP has invited Ms Wong Ming Lok, a professional and experienced trainer, to conduct a training of Joint AO/EO/TO Recruitment Examination (JRE).

Session 1: Introduction of basics, strategies and skills for taking JRE
Session 2: In-depth feedback on participants’ performance at the mock test

The workshop is now open to MPUP current students and alumni via https://goo.gl/forms/KD81tUqnwtxbPa2D3.

Admission exercise for 2018 entry has been started. Online application should be made via the Graduate School website at https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/.

Applications are reviewed on rolling-basis. Places are filling up quickly by outstanding applicants. Hence, early applications are encouraged.

The application deadline is 15 March 2018.

Professor Tang Shui Yan, Interim Chair of Department of Governance, Sol Price School of Public Policy of University of Southern California is invited to deliver a seminar on “Rethinking Governance Reform in China” on December 6.

For registration, please go to https://goo.gl/forms/r70UttTiaDtJESQf2.

A symposium on civil servants and youth policy will be held on Jan 6, 2018. Two panels of top government officials, including The Honourable Bernard Charnwut CHAN, GBS, JP (陳智思議員), and distinguished scholars are invited.

The symposium would be conducted in Cantonese. Registration can be made via http://bit.ly/2zWAylX.

Professor Alfred Wu, Associate Professor of Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore is invited to deliver a seminar on “China’s Tiger Hunt and India’s Demonetization: A Comparative Research” on January 9.

For registration, please go to https://goo.gl/forms/wSRTYQZdH5OD3iPN2.

Professor Kenneth Tan, Associate Professor of Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, is invited to deliver a seminar on “Are Singapore’s Finest Years Coming to an End?” on January 31.

For registration, please go to https://goo.gl/forms/vWhLmX6rqBhOyp1g1.

Mr Damian Martinez Taguena, Consul General of Mexico in Hong Kong and Macao, is invited to share Mexico’s Foreign Policy and Asia Policy on 2 February 2018.

For registration, please go to https://goo.gl/forms/tG4K1CEfXIlEsQv63.

Mr. Kelly Busby, American diplomat, U.S. Consulate to Hong Kong & Macau, is invited to give a talk on U.S.-HK Relations /U.S. Foreign Policy Towards Asia on 6 February 2018.

For registration, please go to https://goo.gl/forms/tovf0cZKPbaUL5ld2

MPUP is organizing another round of workshop for students/alumni who are interested in joining the HKSAR Government.

1. EO Sharing Session on 24 Feb (Sat) at 1pm
2. AO Sharing Session on 27 Feb (Tue) at 7pm

For registration, please go to https://goo.gl/forms/jhEEsEvPmzHbGCdI2 (First-come-first-served).

Application Deadline for 2018: 15 March 2018

Review of applications has already started. Early applications are encouraged.

Applications must be made online. Please visit the website (http://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/) of the Graduate School for details.

The Programme has prepared a phone holder as souvenir to our supporters.

If you would like to get one, please register by filling in the form below.

We will be mailing to your address provided under “Others” of the registration form.

Only limited quantity are available. Act Now to Receive Yours!