Bachelor of Journalism Archives - Page 6 of 12 - Journalism and Media Studies Centre, The University of Hong Kong

19 August 2024

‘A living museum’ — BJ Students visit historical Pokfulam Village and interview docents

In March 2024, a group of JMSC students attended a docent tour at the Pokfulam village and interviewed tour guides Mr Lee Sui Wah and Jenny Tsang, who shared their ten-year journey and experiences as a docent. To encourage continued efforts in conserving the Pokfulam village's heritage, Wah and Jenny featured Issac Lee's (BJ 2024) and Esther Lee's (BJ 2026) articles in the Caritas – Hong Kong Pokfulam Community Development Project newsletter.

17 July 2024

Lecturer Uli Gaulke won the Social Sciences Outstanding Teaching Award 2023

Congratulations to JMSC lecturer Uli Gaulke for winning the Social Sciences Outstanding Teaching Award 2023.

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

Harvey Kong

BJ 2021, Harvey Kong, News Reporter, SCMP
HKU Journalism has provided me with many opportunities during my time as a student, equipping me with the skills needed to capture the first rough draft of history.

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

Robin Pang

BJ 2008, Robin Pang, Director of Relationship Manager, HSBC Global Private Banking Division
Having built a successful career at HSBC, Robin Pang is now a director at the bank’s global private banking division. Part of the "Magic 20," the first cohort of the BJ programme at the JMSC, he pursued a double degree in journalism and finance. Robin attributes his career success to empathy and lifelong learning.