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To meet the diverse learning needs of individuals in the Greater Bay Area and to fulfill its mission of promoting lifelong learning, HKU SPACE has launched a series of one-year full-time Postgraduate Diploma programmes tailored for both students and working professionals from the Chinese Mainland. On 16 January 2026, the School hosted the Inauguration Ceremony for Full-time Postgraduate Diploma Programmes 2025/26 and Leadership Workshop at Wang Gungwu Lecture Hall, Graduate House, HKU, marking a new chapter in the School's academic development in the Chinese Mainland. 

Nearly 80 students enrolled the first cohort of Postgraduate Diploma programmes, with most of them from the Chinese Mainland and a few from overseas. There are five PgD programmes available at the first batch: Corporate Branding and Event Management, Fashion Marketing and Management, Luxury Services and Brand Management, International Live Entertainment and Event Management, and Teaching Chinese to Early Childhood Learners. 

During the ceremony, Professor William K.M. Lee, Director of HKU SPACE, welcomed the students to the School, “The region is positioned for remarkable development, and in line with the School’s vision of lifelong learning, we are dedicated to ensuring that you are thoroughly prepared to adapt and excel in the evolving market.” 

Following the Opening Ceremony, Dr Catherine Ng, the President and Chief Tutor of Enrichment Consulting and Coaching Institute, delivered a keynote speech on “Cross-cultural Communication: Embracing Differences, Shaping the Future”, unveiling the secrets of communication that bridge cultural divides and transform differences into strengths in the era of globalisation. This was followed by ice-breaking activities and an HKU Campus Tour led by the respective programme leaders, where teachers and students enjoyed a pleasant and harmonious time together. 

In the afternoon, Dr Joey Lam, Head of College of Business and Finance and Mainland Affairs Office gave a talk on “The Centenary History of the University of Hong Kong and the Development of HKU SPACE”, providing students with an introductory overview of HKU and the School. Mr Lu Qiyuan, Chairman of the Board of World International Consulting Limited, then delivered a presentation titled “Centripetal Convergence and Digital Currency Integration”, explaining how global currencies would undergo a “collapsing and restructuring” in the new era while exploring the future blueprint for Sino-US monetary competition and digital financial convergence. 

The final session was a roundtable discussion facilitated by Dr Andy Lock, Senior Programme Director and College Principal Lecturer of HKU SPACE. It was themed “International Perspectives and the Future of Hong Kong”, featuring a distinguished panel of guests including Mr Lu Qiyuan, Legislative Council Member Mr Tang Fei, MH, Professor Wang Weidong from the Faculty of Social Sciences, HKU, and Ms Cynthia Lam, Human Resources Director of CLP China. Together, they explored how global forces were reshaping the future, as well as Hong Kong’s positioning and future role within the GBA and on the world stage. 

At the end of the Ceremony, the students expressed that the event was a great success. They were delighted to understand more about HKU SPACE and the history of HKU and the campus environment and expressed that the seminars and roundtable discussion were immensely valuable. Many of them found that Mr Lu Qiyuan's perspectives and opinions were particularly insightful and inspiring. They look forward to participating in more events of a similar nature in the future.