Closing Ceremony for 2026 Summer Camp for Secondary Students

The Office of Academic Links at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) successfully organized the 2026 Summer Camp for Secondary Students (SCSS) from 12 to 18 July 2026, welcoming 54 participants. The programme featured two streams: the Experiential Camp and the Academic Camp (Earth and Environmental Science). In addition to attending classes, participants, guided by student ambassadors, explored the CUHK campus and various districts of Hong Kong. They also undertook research projects and presented their findings under different themes. Through these activities, students gained an early glimpse into university life, benefiting from both experiential learning opportunities and academic guidance from professors in relevant academic departments.

Opening Ceremony for 2026 Summer School for Mainland Students

The 2026 Summer School for Mainland Students (SSMS) was organized by the Office of Academic Links at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) from July 19 to August 8, 2026. This year, SSMS welcomed 1,126 students from 109 partner universities. It offered 46 courses covering a wide range of fields, including General Education, Engineering, Social Sciences, Science, Arts, Medicine, Education, and Business. Participating students visited CUHK and various parts of Hong Kong to learn more about different cultures and broaden horizons, fostering exchanges and valuable friendships.

CUHK students broadened their horizons through summer exchange and study programmes featuring field visits, cultural immersion, and service-learning activities

Our Office, in collaboration with partner institutions across the Chinese Mainland, organised a wide range of student interflow and study programmes during the summer of 2026 to promote cross-regional learning, cultural exchange, and youth engagement. Between May and August, more than 210 CUHK students participated in 34 outbound programmes covering a diverse range of themes, including cultural heritage, national development, community service, innovation and technology, leadership development, medical research, environmental sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Participants travelled to various cities and provinces across China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Hubei, Xinjiang, Chongqing, Gansu, Qinghai, Yunnan, and Guangdong.

Through classroom learning, thematic lectures, field visits, cultural immersion activities, and in-depth exchanges with students and academics from different regions, participants gained first-hand insights into the nation’s latest developments in technological innovation, economic growth, cultural preservation, and social progress. These programmes not only broadened students’ horizons and enriched their learning experiences, but also fostered mutual understanding and strengthened lasting friendships among young people from the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong.

Guests and participants pose for a group photo at the Opening Ceremony of the Summer Research Experience Programme for Mainland and Taiwan Students Participants tour the Legislative Council Complex of Hong Kong to learn more about the city's legislative system Participants visit the ICAC to learn about Hong Kong’s anti-corruption efforts and culture of integrity Participants visit the Hong Kong Heritage Museum to learn about Hong Kong’s rich cultural and historical heritage Guests and participants pose for a group photo at the closing ceremony of the Summer Research Placement Programme for Mainland and Taiwan Students to mark the successful completion of the programme

The 2026 Summer Research Placement Programme for Mainland and Taiwan Students at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) was held from 29 June to 15 August. This year, 140 students from 39 universities and institutions across the Chinese Mainland and Taiwan participated in the seven-week programme. Under the supervision of 80 CUHK professors, the students engaged in research placements and academic exchanges across 38 departments and research institutes.

The opening ceremony was held on 30 June. In his welcoming remarks, Professor Jiang Liwen, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of CUHK, encouraged participants to make the most of the opportunity to pursue research, expand their academic networks, and prepare for future scholarly endeavours. In addition to research training, students took part in a variety of cultural and experiential visits and activities to gain a deeper understanding of Hong Kong’s culture, governance, and social development.

Since its launch in 2008, the programme has benefited more than 1,400 undergraduate and postgraduate students. It has continued to strengthen research collaboration and academic exchange between CUHK and partner institutions in the Chinese Mainland and Taiwan, while nurturing the next generation of research talent with a broader international perspective.