Oxford University Hong Kong Scholars Association

As we gear up for a new academic year, let’s quickly look back at last year's events! We stayed active and engaged as always, and it wouldn’t have been possible without you!

We're also excited to announce that the new committee has been elected, and we’ll introduce them soon. Stay tuned, and a huge thanks to everyone who joined us last year!

It's been a pleasure serving you and the community.

OxHKScholars Committee 23/24

Call for Nominations for Incoming Committee 24-25

We are pleased to invite self-nominations from members for service on the Incoming Committee for the academic year 24-25.

The Annual General Meeting will be held in early to mid-August for the election of the Incoming Committee. We invite potential candidates to fill in the following form by 28 July and attend a briefing held by the Incumbent Committee in late July or early August (date TBC): https://bit.ly/oxhk25

We encourage potential candidates to contact the incumbent Committee members for an informal discussion about the specifications and expectations of their roles.

OxHKScholars Call for Committee Positions 24/25 Oxford University Hong Kong Scholars Association (OxHKScholars) is pleased to invite self-nominations from members for service on the Incoming Committee for the academic year 2024-2025. The Committee should be composed of the President, Secretary, Treasurer, Senior Member, and no more than seven oth...

Register ASAP to join our last soc formal of this academic year! Register here: bit.ly/oxhktt24

Register by today to join the talk and dinner tomorrow! bit.ly/oxhklaw

Discover the latest research by TW and HK students in town! Plus, join us for a dinner with the Taiwanese society to celebrate the end of term: bit.ly/oxhktw2024

Join us for a Fireside Chat with Mr. Raymond CW Wong from HKEX and Ms. Daisy Ip from InvestHK London on 19th February, 5 PM at Christ Church, Oxford. They’ll share insights on promoting Hong Kong‘s interests and attracting investments. A dinner will follow the talk, with priority given to OxHKScholars members if oversubscribed. Register by 18th February to secure your spot. For more details and registration: bit.ly/oxhkchat

The abstract submission deadline has been ❗️EXTENDED to 12th February❗️! You still have time to submit your work for presentation at our upcoming symposium with OUTSS & OCSS. Projects at any stage are welcome, even if you’re still in data collection. The aim of the event is to learn more about other Oxonians’ research. Find more details via the link in bio!

Happening today! Sign up before 3pm today and we will send you details of the event! Please note that the starting time of the event is now *5pm* to accommodate Lord Patten’s schedule: bit.ly/oxhkpatten

Exᴄɪᴛɪɴɢ Eᴠᴇɴᴛs Tʜɪs Tᴇʀᴍ ᴡɪᴛʜ OxHKSᴄʜᴏʟᴀʀs - Jᴏɪɴ Us!

1. Bᴏᴀʀᴅ Gᴀᴍᴇ Nɪɢʜᴛ (19ᴛʜ Jᴀɴᴜᴀʀʏ)
Start the term with fun and games! Join us tomorrow for a Board Game Night at Wadham. Remember to register by tonight so we can arrange enough food and drinks.

-Date: 19th January (Friday)
-Time: 7 to 10:30 pm
-Location: C.Day Lewis Room at Wadham
-Registration: http://bit.ly/oxgameHT24jan

2. Fɪʀᴇsɪᴅᴇ Cʜᴀᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜ Lᴏʀᴅ Pᴀᴛᴛᴇɴ (26ᴛʜ Jᴀɴᴜᴀʀʏ)
An evening not to be missed! Engage in a fireside chat with Lord Patten, exploring his new book and his rich career.

-Date: 26th January (Friday)
-Time: 5 to 6 pm
-Venue: Christ Church
-Registration: bit.ly/oxhkpatten

3. Oxʙʀɪᴅɢᴇ LNY Lᴏɴᴅᴏɴ Dɪɴɴᴇʀ (3ʀᴅ Fᴇʙʀᴜᴀʀʏ)
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us in London, in collaboration with CUHKPGSA. Expect good food and great company!

-Date: 3rd February (Saturday)
-Time: 6 pm
-Location: Chuan Royal China, London
-Price: £33 (member); £38 (non-member)
-Registration: bit.ly/oxbridge24

4. Jᴏɪɴᴛ Aᴄᴀᴅᴇᴍɪᴄ Sʏᴍᴘᴏsɪᴜᴍ (2ɴᴅ Mᴀʀᴄʜ)
Calling for papers! Share your research at our symposium, co-hosted with OUTSS and OCSS. Whether it's a formal presentation or a roundtable discussion, we'd love to hear your insights.

-Date: 2nd March (Saturday)
-Time: 2 to 6 pm (TBC)
-Format & Venue: In-person only (Venue TBC)
-Submission Deadline: 3rd February
-Registration: bit.ly/syp24cfp

Looking forward to seeing you all!

🎄OxHKScholars and OUTSS are thrilled to invite you to our Joint Christmas Dinner. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with peers from both Hong Kong and Taiwan! Register now at bit.ly/oxmas23

OxHKScholars is excited to host our assoc formal at Lincoln next Weds! Register by this Sunday to get your spot: bit.ly/oxhkformal23

OxHKScholars is pleased to host another boardgame night this Friday. Everyone is welcome. Register here: bit.ly/oxgamenov 😊