19/08/2026
How do we become creative writers at a time when writing itself is being reshaped by international cultural exchange and digital innovation?
HKU’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (MFA) leads two core creative writing initiatives: the Black Box Writers’ Series and Black Box Magazine. Together, they provide a space for MFA students and the wider literary community to engage in creative practice and cross-disciplinary exploration.
The Writers’ Series has welcomed international award‑winning writers such as Daryl Lim Wei Jie, Emma Pei Yin, and Sheung‑King for sessions exploring craft across genres, experimentation with digital media, and creative industries in the region. Some sessions were co‑presented with the Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKILF).
The series was further extended this summer with a poetry workshop led by Professor Luke Kennard from the University of Birmingham, winner of the 2021 Forward Prize for Best Collection and recently longlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize. Separately, Eric Yip, winner of the UK’s National Poetry Competition in 2021, discussed his creative practice with the MFA cohort during a class seminar.
Both the Writers’ Series and Black Box Magazine are physically located at the HKU Black Box and housed under the HKU Guild, with the Magazine being a Hong Kong arts, culture, and literary review published by the School of English. It features creative and critical works produced by MFA students and contributors from across HKU’s postgraduate and literary communities, and the first two issues, archived by HKU Libraries, explore the themes of “Becoming” and “Margins." The sister Black Box initiatives, in tandem with the MFA, will continue to challenge margins between genres, cultures, and media.
“I wish to advocate for greater emphasis on writing across genres, writing that transcends cultural boundaries, as well as writing for and beyond print.” — Dr Antony Huen, Director of the HKU MFA programme.
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17/08/2026
Want a sneak peek at the future of biology?
Join us at 10 a.m. on August 19 at HKU’s Grand Hall for the final day of the first-ever Asia-Pacific iGEM Conference (APIC) — where student-led science meets real-world impact!
The International Genetic Engineering Machine (iGEM) Competition is the world’s largest synthetic biology competition, drawing hundreds of teams from around the world each year to Paris.
This year, Team HKU – jointly sponsored by the faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, and Science – and the Greater Bay Area Synthetic Biology Alliance are organising the first-ever APIC as a pre-competition regional networking and idea-exchange event for teams across Asia.
What's happening:
🔬 Hands-on workshops — try the tech yourself
🎤 Guest lectures & panel discussions featuring top experts
🎨 Bio-art exhibitions that bridge science and humanities
🧬 Team project showcases from across the Asia-Pacific region
Hear from leading researchers, legislators, and entrepreneurs on how synthetic biology is shaping medicine, sustainability, and beyond. Then meet university and high school teams driving their own projects – from AI-designed proteins to smart wound dressings and more.
No prior knowledge needed. Whether you're a curious freshman, a high school student curious about university science, a past iGEM contestant, or simply someone fascinated by biology — you're welcome to join. No pre-registration needed!
Details:
10 a.m. August 19
Grand Hall, Centennial Campus (MTR Exit C1)
Walk-ins welcome!
17/08/2026
The MeckUP Quest Orbit Odyssey Hackathon is officially coming to the HKU-CDS Teaching and Research Site in Shanghai!
Hosted by the HKU Faculty of Engineering × CETIC, the competition challenges students to program XRP robots for autonomous navigation in unknown "space" environments, integrating computer vision and large language models to complete dynamic tasks in real time.
✨ Supported by three leading universities:
🔹 The University of Hong Kong – Provides strategic vision and an international academic perspective, bridging young engineers globally and infusing the event with cutting-edge AI engineering systems.
🔹 Harbin Institute of Technology – Leads mechanical design, hardware implementation, robotics training, and on-site technical support, sharpening hands-on skills and systems thinking through real engineering challenges.
🔹 Beijing Normal University – Brings a humanities education framework to guide participants in AI literacy, ensuring innovation is both rational and compassionate
With mentors from top universities on site, this is an opportunity too good to miss!
Date: August 19 – August 22, 2026
Venue: HKU-CDS Teaching and Research Site in Shanghai
🔥MeckUp Quest軌道奧德賽黑客松，即將在香港大學計算與數據科學學院（CDS）上海教研基地正式啟動！
由香港大學工程學院與信棵教育（CETIC） 聯合主辦，賽事要求中學生使用XRP機器人進行自主設計與編程，在模擬太空環境中完成導航任務，並結合電腦視覺與大型語言模型即時應對動態挑戰。
✨ 賽事獲三大名校加持：
🔹 香港大學 – 提供國際視野與策略佈局，搭建中外青年工程交流橋樑，為賽事注入前沿AI工程體系。
🔹 哈爾濱工業大學 – 負責機械結構、硬件實作、機器人技術教學及現場支援，透過真實工程挑戰鍛鍊動手能力與系統思維。
🔹 北京師範大學 – 人工智能素養教育，指導團隊社會責任意識與價值表達，確保創新兼具理性與關懷 ❤️
活動日期： 2026年8月19日－8月22日
活動地點： 香港大學計算與數據科學學院（CDS）上海教研基地
✨更多動態更新中，敬請密切留意！
17/08/2026
📢 港大反詐狙擊手短片創作大賽 2026
🌟 現已開放公眾參加！
自比賽推出以來引起廣泛興趣，我們很高興宣布：
🎉 新增「公開組」
⏰ 截止報名日期延長至 2026 年 9 月 13 日
💰 總獎金增至港幣 140,000 元
無論你是港大學生，還是符合資格的香港居民*，這都是一個發揮故事創作與創意表達才華，同時提升大眾防騙意識的絕佳機會。⚠️
🌐 公眾組*：
歡迎所有年滿 18 歲並持有有效香港身份證的香港居民參加。
📚 港大學生組*：
歡迎所有港大學生參加。
🎥 兩大參賽類別：
類別A – 真人微短劇
類別B – AI生成短片
💰各組別設有以下獎品：
🥇 冠軍（每個組別的每個類別各1名）：港幣 15,000 元 + 證書
🥈 亞軍（每個組別的每個類別各1名）：港幣 10,000 元 + 證書
⭐ 評審特別獎（每個組別橫跨兩個類別共1名）：港幣 10,000 元 + 證書
✨ 十部入圍作品將獲港大正式採納為教育宣傳教材。
🏫學院動員獎（只限港大學生組）：
在港大學生組中提交最多符合資格參賽作品的學院、學系或單位，將獲價值港幣20,000元的學生發展經費。
📅 截止報名及提交作品日期：
2026 年 9 月 13 日23:59（香港時間）
立即了解詳情及提交作品：
https://go.hku.hk/fb-scam-sniper-opentoall
🔗 *受條款及細則約束。
📢 ScamSniper HKU Short Film Competition 2026 is now OPEN to the public!
Following the strong interest received since its initial launch, we are excited to announce:
🎉 A new General Public Division
⏰ Submission deadline extended to 13 September 2026
💰 Total cash prizes increased to HK$140,000
Whether you're an HKU student or an eligible Hong Kong resident*, this is your chance to use storytelling and creativity to raise awareness of scams. ⚠️
🌐General Public Division*:
Open to all Hong Kong residents aged 18 or above who hold a valid Hong Kong Identity Card.
📚Student Division*:
Open to all HKU students.
🎥Two Categories:
Category A – Live-Action Mini Drama
Category B – AI-Generated Short Film
💰Prizes for each Division:
🥇Grand Prize (one per category in each division): HK$15,000 + certificate
🥈Runner-Up (one per category in each division): HK$10,000 + certificate
⭐Special Jury Award (one across both categories in each division): HK$10,000 + certificate
✨Ten finalist films will be officially adopted as HKU educational materials.
🏫Faculty Mobilisation Award (for the Student Division only):
The faculty/school/unit generating the highest number of qualifying entries from the Student Division will receive HK$20,000 equivalent in student development funding.
📅Extended Submission Deadline:
13 September 2026, 23:59 (HK Time)
For more details and to submit your entry:
https://go.hku.hk/fb-scam-sniper-opentoall
🔗*Terms and conditions apply.
17/08/2026