9 September 2024

AI, Emerging Technologies and Innovative Journalism

Emerging technologies like AI and virtual realities have been revolutionising the media ecosystem and affecting many aspects of the content we consume every day, from breaking news to investigative stories. To help us understand how AI and other emerging technologies shape future content, the JMSC is hosting a series of conversations with international leading experts, kicking off with Gina Chua, a longtime pioneer in media innovation.
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.
27 June 2024

JMSC Receives $32 Million Donation From Shum Family

The Journalism and Media Studies Centre (JMSC) has received a donation of HK$ 32.1 million from its longtime benefactor, the late Mrs Lee Shum Shuk Yuen.  JMSC Director Professor Ruby Yang announced the donation during the JMSC’s 25th anniversary celebration on Saturday, June 8.  "Over the past year, Professor Yang has served as the Interim Director of the Centre with passion and visionary leadership, which has played a pivotal role in fostering sustainable growth and strengthening the Centre's position," said Professor Ming Wen, the Dean of Social Sciences.
27 June 2024

Professor Ruby Yang Officially Appointed as JMSC Director

Professor Ruby Yang will officially start her two-year tenure as the JMSC Director on 1 July. The appointment has been approved by the HKU President and Vice-Chancellor. "Over the past year, Professor Yang has served as the Interim Director of the Centre with passion and visionary leadership, which has played a pivotal role in fostering sustainable growth and strengthening the Centre's position," said Professor Ming Wen, the Dean of Social Sciences.
22 May 2024

JMSC Partners with Peking University

JMSC director Ruby Yang and Chen Gang, dean of the School of Journalism and Communications at Peking University, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Beijing. Under the MOU, the two schools will collaborate in student exchanges, summer workshops, joint research programmes and seminars, and academic staff exchanges.