Join us for a special screening of Jaime Chávarri’s landmark documentary El desencanto (1976), organised to celebrate Spanish Cinema Day and the film’s 50th anniversary. Produced by Elías Querejeta, El desencanto offers an intimate and unconventional portrait of the Panero-Blanc family after the death of poet Leopoldo Panero. Through conversations with Felicidad Blanc and their sons Juan Luis, Leopoldo María and Michi Panero, the film explores family memory, grief and the ten

The Italian language has played an important international role for centuries in Europe and in the Mediterranean region, serving literature and, more generally, culture, as well as commerce and diplomacy. The peak of its dissemination coincides with the great Renaissance period when Italian sonnets were composed at the courts of France, Spain, and England, often in Italian, and official communications between European powers and the Ottoman Empire were also conducted in Itali

The Master of Arts in European Studies, examines the political, economic, cultural, and social experience of Europe. It focuses on European international relations, cultural studies, and intercultural communication, while also placing Europe in a global context. Students will be taught by leading scholars in the field. Students are expected to have already achieved an advanced level of study in the French, German, Spanish, or Russian language. This programme prepares students

The Master of Arts in East Asian Studies, examines the political, economic, cultural, and social experience of East Asia, with a focus on Korea and Japan. It focuses on East Asian international relations, cultural studies, and intercultural communication, while also placing East Asia in a global context. Students will be taught by leading scholars in the field. Students are expected to have already achieved an advanced level of study in the Japanese, Korean, or Russian langua

Applications are invited for appointment as Part-time Lecturers in French / German / Japanese / Korean / Spanish in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures, from Sept 2026 or as soon as possible. Applicants should have a Master’s degree or equivalent in teaching one of the above target languages as a foreign language, with native fluency and relevant experience from teaching complete beginners to higher levels. They are expected to teach classes in the language programmes

When: September 9, 2026 (Wednesday) Time: 10:30am to 4:00pm Where: Area outside of Bank of East Asia, G/F, Centennial Campus, HKU Discover the rich culinary and cultural heritage of Turkey right here on campus. The Turkish Food and Culture Festival invites you to experience the warmth of Turkish hospitality through traditional flavors, music, and crafts. From olives and sweet baklava to the iconic Turkish tea and coffee, this event offers a sensory journey across Anatolia. Jo

Join us for Arabic Culture Day - a vibrant celebration of traditions, flavours, and creativity! Indulge in delicious Arabian snacks, fresh coffee, take home beautifully designed Arabic ceramic cup coasters, and unique notebooks inspired by Arabie patterns. This is your chance to immerse yourself in the beauty of Arabic heritage, connect with fellow students, and explore the exciting opportunities offered by our Arabic Programme. Don't miss this unique experience to learn, int

Students interested in applying for the School of Modern Languages and Cultures' Master of Arts in the Field of East Asian Studies programme are invited to attend an information set to be held on September 19th, 2026 (Saturday) from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in Shenzhen. The exact location can be found in the registration portal below: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=108394 For enquiries, please contact Ms. Tiffany Li (tifflkw@hku.hk).

Benvenuti! Join us for our Italian Day! Learn about the Italian Programme, meet current students and alumni, enjoy language-based games, and taste delicious Italian snacks and drinks. All HKU students are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there! When: Wednesday 2nd of September Time: 10:30 am – 4:00pm Where: Area outside Bank of East Asia, G/F, Centennial Campus, HKU For enquiries, please contact Ms. Ilaria Riboldi at ilarib@hku.hk

Students interested in learning Thai are invited to enrol in THAI1001 to begin a course of Thai language education at the SMLC. The two subclasses of THAI1001 in the 2026-27AY are offered during the following times: THAI1001-1A (Monday and Friday 12:00-13:50) THAI1001-1B (Monday and Friday 15:00-16:50) Those with existing beginner or intermediate knowledge of the Thai language may contact Dr. Phornrat Tiranant (tiranant@hku.hk) to seek permission to enrol in advanced Thai la

Students with prior knowledge of the Japanese language who wish to enroll in the core language courses are required to take a placement test. The purpose of the test is to determine the most suitable course based on the applicant's level. The test will be conducted online during the following period. An interview may be required in addition to the test. Start time: September 1, 2026 at 10 am End time: September 2, 2026 at 1 pm Please visit the link below and complete the regi

Dear Korean Studies major and minor students, Please note that a special arrangement has been made for KORE4009 in the 2026–27 academic year. Students who wish to enroll in KORE4009 in Semester 2 of 2026–27 but have not completed any of the regular prerequisite courses in previous semesters may take KORE2048 Contemporary Korean Culture: The 21st Century in Semester 1 to fulfill the prerequisite requirement. This is an additional arrangement to the prerequisite course KORE2033

Date: June 23, 2026 (Tue) Time: 4pm-5pm Venue: Room CPD-4.16, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU With this book, Houri Berberian and Talinn Grigor offer the first history of Armenian women modern Iran. Foregrounding the work of Armenian women's organizations, the authors trace minoritarian politics and the shifting relationships among doubly minoritized Armenian female subjects, Iran's central nodes of power, and the Irano-Armenian patriarchal institutions of churc

Date: August 22, 2026 (Sat) Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm (HKT) Venue: The University of Hong Kong Test Information: The Chulalongkorn University Language Proficiency Test of Thai as a Foreign Language, developed by the Sirindhorn Thai Language Institute at Chulalongkorn University, assesses examinees’ proficiency in three skills: Listening, Reading, and Writing. Each skill section takes approximately 60 minutes. All three skill sections are administered in a single test session; howev

Prospective students interested in the Master of Arts in the field of European Studies programme are advised the deadline for the final round of admissions has been extended to Friday, May 15th, 2026 (12:00 GMT+8). The Master of Arts in the field of European Studies examines the political, economic, cultural, and social experience of Europe. It focuses on European international relations, cultural studies, and intercultural communication, while also placing Europe in a global

Prospective students interested in the Master of Arts in the field of East Asian Studies programme are advised the deadline for the final round of admissions has been extended to Friday, May 15th, 2026 (12:00 GMT+8). The Master of Arts in the field of East Asian Studies, examines the political, economic, cultural, and social experience of East Asia, with a focus on Korea and Japan. It focuses on East Asian international relations, cultural studies, and intercultural communica

Date: April 30, 2026 (Thu) Time: 17:30-19:00 Venue: CRT-5.41 (5/F, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU) China's and Russia's permanent seats on the UN Security Council are a direct legacy of their alliances with the liberal western powers in World War I! - a fact which is increasingly obscured in late-liberal discourse. Both China and Russia base key aspects of their contemporary self-understanding in that shared history, and both are formally committed to the fundamen

Take a break and join us for our third and last edition on Thursday the 30th! After the success of our previous events, the Spanish Programme and the SMLC are excited to bring you this final fun evening for the last class day of this academic year. It is open to everyone in the university community, from absolute beginners to Spanish native speakers. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends and practice Spanish in a casual setting with simple, party-style games. If you’

Date: April 24, 2026 (Fri) Time: 11:30am-12:30pm Venue: Online ( Zoom link ) The School of Modern Languages and Cultures is set to offer two new MA programmes, the Master of Arts in the field of East Asian Studies (MAEAS) and the Master of Arts in the field of European Studies (MAEUS) , in the coming academic year. Both programmes are the first area studies MA programmes in Hong Kong with foreign language learning integrated into the curriculum. Both programmes have a strong

Speaker: Prof. Hyeok Hweon Kang | Washington University in St. Louis | Assistant Professor of East Asian Languages and Cultures Date: April 28, 2026 (Tue) Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm Venue: CRT-5.41, 5/F., Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU This talk examines the culture of material design in early modern Korea (1392–1910). Drawing on archival research, material artifacts, and experimental “rework” methods—including 3D modeling and prototype fabrication—I argue that technic