2025 Summer School for Mainland Students
The China Engagement Office of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) organized the Summer School for Mainland Students (SSMS) from 20 July to 9 August 2025, admitting a total of 668 students. The school offered 26 courses covering various fields, including general education, engineering, social sciences, sciences, and arts. Participating students attended classes and joined visits to CUHK and various activities to learn more about other cultures and from each other, fostering exchanges and forging valuable friendships.
The first Greater Bay Area Summer School (GBASS) was held in 2020. In 2022, GBASS was renamed Summer School for Mainland Students to expand admission to all partner universities in China’s Mainland and Macao with a greater variety of participation.
School of the Gifted Young of USTC visits CUHK
A 48-member delegation from the School of the Gifted Yong of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) visited The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) from 23 to 25 July. The delegates, led by Professor Lu Zheng-Tian, the School Director, learned more about the University’s developments during their stay on campus and attended Greater Bay Area Science Forum Distinguished Lectures. They had exchange sessions with academic members of CUHK on the research path and personal growth.
2025 Summer Research Placement Programme for Mainland and Taiwan Students
A group photo of Summer Research Placement Programme for Mainland and Taiwan Students participants at the Opening Ceremony
Programme participants visits Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) of Hong Kong
Programme participants engage in a VR experience during their visit to the Hong Kong Science Park
Participants visit the Legislative Council Complex in Hong Kong to learn about the history and development of the Legislative Council
Participants and supervisors celebrate the successful completion of the programme together at the Closing Ceremony
The 2025 Summer Research Placement Programme for Mainland and Taiwan Students at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) was held from 30 June to 15 August. This year, 102 students from 38 institutions in the Chinese Mainland and Taiwan participated in the programme. Under the guidance of 64 distinguished professors from CUHK, participants engaged in a seven-week placement across 29 departments and research units.
The opening ceremony took place on 2 July. Professor Chan Wai-Yee, then Pro-Vice-Chancellor of CUHK, delivered a speech wishing participants fruitful outcomes from their research internships and memorable experiences at CUHK while preparing for their future careers and studies. Professor Szeto Cheuk Chun, Associate Dean (Academic) of the Graduate School, shared with participating students the research developments at CUHK, motivating them to explore the limitless possibilities.
The programme provided not only research training at CUHK but also a variety of cultural activities comprising visits to government departments and landmarks, with a multifaceted understanding of Hong Kong’s unique charm.
To further promote research collaboration between CUHK and institutions in the Chinese Mainland, Macao, and Taiwan, and to assist in nurturing research talent, the China Engagement Office has organized this programme since 2008. To date, more than 1,300 students from the Chinese Mainland and Taiwan have benefited from this placement opportunity in Hong Kong, fostering exchange and cooperation across the regions.
Step into the World of Culture and Technology - Highlights of CUHK Students’ Summer Interflow Programmes
Fudan University International Summer Session Closing Ceremony
CUHK students visit the National Museum
CUHK students visit The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall located in the Sun Yat-sen University campus in Guangzhou
CUHK students gain an understanding of Sichuan opera culture through participating in the interflow activity
CUHK students visit Three Gorges Dam in Yichang
This summer, the China Engagement Office continued to co-organize short-term student interflow programmes with various universities in the Chinese Mainland and Taiwan, providing experiential learning opportunities for students of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). The activities included cultural experiences, academic competitions, service learning, and thematic field studies. Here are some of the sharing of the participating students:
“The activities were incredibly diverse. In addition to visiting museums and tech companies, we also experienced some unique and socially immersive programs, such as visiting a local primary school, sitting in on a music class, and touring a fire and rescue station. These are places typically inaccessible to regular tourists, offering us a deeper understanding of the local culture and everyday life.”
“What left the deepest impression on me was the experience of painting Sichuan opera masks and exploring the Wulong Karst Three Natural Bridges. These activities not only broadened my knowledge but also allowed me to truly feel the charm of Bayu culture. Through learning the craft, I gained a deeper appreciation for the vitality behind the culture.”
“We were very fortunate to have the opportunity to visit Huawei’s research institute. The staff provided us with a detailed introduction, helping us understand Huawei’s advancements in AI and other fields, as well as its global strategy. For us, undergraduate and postgraduate students, this visit not only expanded our horizons but also gave us valuable insights into potential internship and career opportunities at Huawei.”
More experiential learning activities will be launched in the new academic year. Interested students are welcome to visit the following website:
https://www.cneo.cuhk.edu.hk/student-interflow/en-gb/activities
CUHK Students Visit Guizhou to Promote Cultural Exchange and Integration
Centre for Sustainable Placemaking and Urban-Rural Regeneration (SPUR) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) joined hands with Guizhou University to organise an eight-day trip, “CUHK Students Visit Guizhou for Cultural Space Village-hopping Journey”. The event has not only fostered cultural exchange between students from Hong Kong and Guizhou but also laid the foundation for future cooperation in urban-rural integration and cultural conservation. CUHK has always been committed to providing practice-oriented learning opportunities to help students adapt to an interconnected global world while strengthening their respect for local culture, history, and ecology.
Through the eight-day journey, CUHK and Guizhou University students and faculty members immersed themselves in the culture of traditional villages across Guiyang, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, and Anshun. They explored the intangible cultural heritage of the Bouyei and Dong ethnic groups, such as the culture of the Tunpu and batik wax dyeing, embarking on a profound and unique journey into the exploration of traditional culture. The visited cultural spaces also included Bouyei villages in Huaxi Town, the ancient town of Qingyan, Yunshan Tun in Anshun, and Zhaoxing Dong Village.
During the journey, students from various disciplines exchanged experiences and discussed issues on field visits and in workshops, exploring the integration of academic knowledge with practical approaches. This experience not only broadened the students’ interregional perspectives but also cultivated their ability to deeply reflect on and develop innovative solutions for future urban and rural revitalization, cultural conservation, and other important issues. Faculty members and students from Hong Kong and mainland China can look forward to continuing to strengthen cooperation, further academic exchange, cultural conservation, and rural revitalization, and jointly promote sustainable development.
SPUR, part of the Institute of Environment, Energy and Sustainability (IEES), assisted by the Faculty of Social Science, aims to strengthen the University’s research capacity in urban-rural coexistence and sustainable placemaking through interdisciplinary collaboration. Under the School of Architecture and SPUR’s leadership, the event placed particular emphasis on cultural diversity and cross-cultural exchange, inspiring students from various disciplines – architecture, urban studies, cultural management, business administration, and traditional Chinese medicine – to collaborate and explore how to effectively integrate ethnic cultures with modern technology, promoting rural revitalisation and sustainable development.