Professor Li Min Dean and Chair Professor of Chinese Medicine, HKBU; and Ma Pak Leung Endowed Professor in Innovative Neuromedicine

In 2025, the School of Chinese Medicine (SCM) at HKBU was privileged to receive generous donations from numerous benefactors. Their substantial gifts facilitated research into age-related diseases, established the Research Fund for Chinese Medicine Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease, and sustained the work of the Research Centre for Herb Polysaccharides and Intestinal Immunology, thereby propelling our cutting-edge research forward.  

These philanthropic efforts not only uphold the heritage of Chinese medicine but also foster the integration of ancient wisdom with modern technologies, devising novel therapeutic solutions that offer new hope to patients. With HKBU serving as the contractor for Hong Kong’s first Chinese Medicine Hospital, which has recently commenced operation, the SCM is poised to deepen collaboration with industry partners and global experts, further strengthening our clinical research capabilities and driving the sector towards a new era of innovation and excellence. 

Professor Ronald Chung Dean of Continuing Education, HKBU

The year 2025 marked the Golden Jubilee of the School of Continuing Education (SCE). For half a century, SCE has upheld its mission to promote lifelong learning and professional education, having nurtured over 100,000 professionals who have excelled across all sectors of society. Thanks to the unwavering support of our donors, industry partners and stakeholders, SCE has repeatedly broken new ground in Hong Kong. This includes introducing the first overseas degree programmes and the first Associate Degree programme, and consistently developing diverse curricula closely aligned with industry needs.  

SCE’s impact extends beyond education. Whether through partnership with Hong Kong Baptist Hospital to establish the city’s first university-affiliated Chinese medicine clinic or implementing the employment-focused “CLAP-TECH Pathway” initiative, SCE remains committed to equipping learners with professional knowledge and innovative mindset, empowering them to meet the challenges of tomorrow. 

Professor Michael Ng Dean of Science, HKBU; and Dr. Elizabeth K.S. Law Endowed Professor in Data Science

Recently, the Faculty of Science at HKBU has actively advanced transdisciplinary education and research, integrating artificial intelligence in our curricula and disciplines. This strategic focus allows us to cultivate forward-thinking talent while facilitating scientific discovery. We are particularly grateful to The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust for its generous support in establishing the JC STEM Lab of ChemProbes and the JC STEM Lab for Neuronal Circuit Dynamics, both of which are pivotal in driving biomedical innovation. Furthermore, the Jockey Club Global STEM Post-doctoral Fellowship for Translational Research and Application empowers our scholars to push intellectual boundaries and catalyse transformative research outcomes. Moving forward, the Faculty remains committed to optimising donations to elevate teaching excellence, broaden collaborative networks, and deliver ever greater value to scientific progress and talent development. 

Dr. Theresa Kwong Director of the Centre for Holistic Teaching and Learning, HKBU; and Co-Principal Investigator of the Jockey Club “Blended Learning” Project

Thanks to the support of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, Hong Kong Baptist University, in collaboration with The Chinese University of Hong Kong and FlippEducators@HK, launched the three-year Jockey Club “Blended Learning” Project in 2022. This initiative engaged over 100 primary and secondary schools across Hong Kong to explore effective and innovative blended learning approaches aimed at fostering positive self-directed learning among students. To date, it has benefitted 600 teachers and 13,000 students. 

Over the past three years, the project has garnered widespread international recognition. It received the Gold Award for Exemplary Teaching and Learning at eLearning Forum Asia 2025, won 1st place at the 10th e-Learning Excellence Awards during the European Conference on e-Learning 2024, and achieved the Silver Award in the Blended and Presence Learning category at the prestigious QS Reimagine Education Awards 2023. These accolades demonstrate the project’s significant impact. 

Professor Kara Chan Associate Dean of Communication (Teaching and Learning) and Professor in Communication Studies, HKBU

To cope with the new digital era, creative media is one of the fast-growing industries in Hong Kong. Under the CLAP-TECH Pathway Project, HKBU’s School of Communication, industry partners and secondary schools collaborate in a tripartite partnership to roll out applied learning courses titled “Multimedia Storytelling” for senior secondary schools. The course provides students with a systematic comprehension and skills of content creation in various platforms. Co-curricular activities also equip students with the practical skills that are required in the creative industry. Students can learn through practical and extensive experiences with the inclusion of career planning elements. They can apply what they have learnt to different multimedia contexts such as public relations, advertising, sales and marketing, entertainment production and livestreaming. Participating students and teachers also commended the project for providing knowledge of the industry while at the same time teaching problem-solving plus analytical and communication skills that they can apply in different kinds of future jobs. 

Professor Daniel F.K. Wong Chair Professor, Academy of Wellness and Human Development and Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, HKBU

The Jockey Club SMART Family-Link Project, supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, leverages advanced information and communication technology in delivering effective family services. Promoting the importance of evidence-based research and practice, our social work team will help develop and evaluate innovative blended mode of services for the Integrated Family Service Centres, implement capacity-building training and develop an e-assessment tool and e-Resource Hub. We hope to co-create and share resources with the sector, the goal being to enhance frontline workers’ use of technology and delivery of professional services, and also to connect more effectively with users of family services so as to promote family well-being in Hong Kong.