5 August 2024

‘Five-star experience’: JMSC’s Media Summer School introduce young students to world of journalism

‘Five-star experience’: JMSC’s Media Summer School introduce young students to world of journalism The JMSC’s summer school was designed for high school and undergraduate students interested to learn about business, arts and culture, and sports through the media lens. Over the course of three weeks, they learned about the basics of storytelling and critical thinking skills from experienced journalists and media professionals. They also went on field trips to media organisations, financial institutions, tech companies, museums and sports venues.
10 July 2024

Gabriel Fung

BJ 2022, Gabriel Fung, MPhil IR Candidate, University of Oxford
Gabriel graduated with first-class honours in 2022. He majored in Journalism and Politics and Public Administration, with a specialisation in International Relations. He was the recipient of scholarships like the Sir Man Kam Lo/Jardine Scholarship and the K. K. Ho Prize during his time at HKU. He has freelanced for news outlets like The Diplomat and Hong Kong Free Press.
10 July 2024

Anne Chan

BJ 2022, Anne Chan, Reporter, RTHK
Anne double majored in Journalism and Economics. She interned at NBC News and freelanced with various newsagents, such as the Hong Kong Economic Journal, during her time at HKU. She is currently a reporter for RTHK. Prior to her role at RTHK, she was a reporter/anchor at ViuTV News.
10 July 2024

Vanesse Chan

BJ 2021, Vanesse Chan, Video Producer, Reuters
HKU journalism has prepared me for a career in international media. The four-year undergraduate program, which consists of traditional reporting and writing training, and new digital media courses, has given me the tools I need to be an all-rounded journalist in this rapidly changing new landscape where media is facing unprecedented challenges.
9 July 2024

Eric Cheung

BJ 2018, Eric Cheung, Freelance Journalist
“HKU Journalism has provided me with plenty of opportunities to build up my journalism experiences. The professors come from an international background, and are well-connected in the industry. This allowed me to get exposure to some of the top newsrooms in the world, which was crucial in kicking off my career in journalism.”
9 July 2024

Jing Yang

MJ 2012, Jing Yang, Asia Bureau Chief, The Information
Award-winning journalist Jing Yang left journalism twice, and twice she came back. At the Wall Street Journal, she took a leading role in a series of investigative reports on China’s regulatory clampdown on tech companies, which won two SOPA awards and other recognitions from American press organisations. She is now the Asia bureau chief of The Information, a technology and business online news media.