With the generous support of Hop Wai Tong, United College 70th Anniversary Activity – Hop Wai Artist-in-Residence Ink Art Exhibition on “Variations in an Unadorned Space” is now open.
In the context of contemporary art, the “exhibition space” has never been merely the physical space of the white cube; rather, it serves as a poetic field that embodies imagination, expresses stance, or facilitates sensory engagement. This exhibition, guided by the concept of “Unadorned Space,” constructs an aesthetic environment of purity and simplicity. “Unadorned” refers to a state of being untouched by excessive embellishment, reflecting the philosophical pursuit of ” embracing simplicity and returning to the pristine” in Eastern philosophy, which deeply resonates with the “plain and natural” charm of ink art. The “Unadorned Space” is not only a manifestation of the exhibition’s serene atmosphere but also an imaginative vessel woven from the interplay of ink, brush, and paper.
The core proposition of the exhibition, “Variations,” seeks to explore the multidimensional expressions of ink art within a contemporary context, rather than deliberately emphasising differences from tradition or negating the past. Through two distinct forms—two-dimensional landscape works and ink installations—the artist explores the interrelationship between ink, space, and people. Viewers traverse between the wandering perspectives of the flat plane and the interventions of the three-dimensional field, experiencing vastly different visual sensations.
“Variations in an Unadorned Space” goes beyond merely displaying ink works of different forms within a clean space; it seeks inner resonance within the spiritual time and space of ink art. The works move like the rhythms of different musical pieces, guiding the viewer’s thoughts into a state of stability and leading them rediscover inner clarity.
| Exhibition Period: | From 4 March 2026 to 24 April 2026 |
| Venue: | G/F, Wu Chung Library, United College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| Exhibition Time: | Mon to Fri 9:00am – 10:00pm |
| Sat 9:00am – 7:00pm | |
| Sun 11:00am – 7:00pm | |
| Public Holidays Closed |
(Holiday Opening Hours may vary. Please check the website: https://www.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/en/use/hours/calendar)
Professor Yau Wing Fung Ross, Hop Wai Artist-in-Residence 2025-2026
Biography
Yau Wing Fung, ink artist, is currently Assistant Professor at the Academy of Visual Arts of the Hong Kong Baptist University. He focuses on ink creations and research. His works consist in the transformation of visual experience, imagination and situationality while emphasising the potential interconnectedness of the visual content, the viewing mode and the external form. By merging the spatial aesthetics of ink with contemporary visual experience, his three-dimensional structures or installations create multi-dimensional spatial and temporal scenarios.
Yau has held solo exhibitions and projects in the USA, Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao. In recent years, he was commissioned by the United Overseas Bank, Art Central and Hong Kong Museum of Art to create some large ink installations that fosters a dynamic interaction between viewers, ink works and space. His artworks have been exhibited in numerous international exhibitions and events, including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and United Nations Secretariat Building in the USA, Beijing International Art Biennale, Shenzhen Art Museum, Zhengzhou Art Museum, National Taiwan Normal University Art Museum, University Museum and Art Gallery of The University of Hong Kong, the Art Space Oi!, Art Basel and Fine Art Asia. His works have been included in both public and private collections, including that of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Ashmolean Museum and M+.
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The College scholarships and awards tenable in 2025-2026 for final-year students and prospective postgraduates are now open for applications and nominations.
“United College Ming De Scholarship” and “United College Xin Min Scholarship” are the College’s flagship academic and service awards, and each carries a prize of HK$50,000. Additionally, the prize amount for the “Prof Tienchi Chen and Pearl Kong Chen Ming De Xin Min Scholarship for Performing Arts” has also been increased to HK$20,000. This award recognises final-year students who have demonstrated outstanding performance in the performing arts (including dance, music, Chinese opera, drama, film & television, and theatre & entertainment arts) both on-campus and off-campus throughout their studies. Applicants should contact either their Department Coordinators or members of the College Management Team for nomination.
Interested students please read the Application Details via the respective links below and submit your applications through the relevant online forms during the period from 2 March to 5:30pm on 13 March 2026. Incomplete and late applications will not be accepted.
Award Details:
(*Applicants should be either seeking admission or have already been admitted for postgraduate studies in 2026-2027)
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In addition to our regular evening courses, this year’s LIP will feature a series of special events designed to help students learn both language and culture through engaging activities!
The following special event is now open for application 25 February to 13 March 2026, 12:00noon. It is FREE of charge and UC students are welcome to apply. For more details:
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Course code: |
Programme title |
Medium/Target Language |
Date |
Time |
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SP08 |
Coffee Experience Workshop |
English |
Wednesday 18 March, 2026 |
6:00 – 8:00pm |
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SP09 |
Brewing English: A Tea Appreciation Language Workshop |
English |
Wednesday 25 March, 2026 |
6:30 – 8:30pm |
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SP10 |
World Languages and Culture Evening – Korean Cultural Night: Make Your Own Gimbap |
English/ Korean |
Monday 23 March, 2026 |
6:30 – 8:30pm |
United College Student Hostels Management Committee is in the process of conducting an open consultation on the revision of student hostel and air-conditioning fees for 2026-2027. In the committee meeting held in mid-January, the committee members and the student representatives discussed the proposed fee adjustments for next year based on the budget plan of student hostels.
For details on the reasons for adjusting the hostel fees and maintaining the current air-conditioning fees, please refer to the following document.
In addition, at its mid‑January meeting, the Student Hostels Management Committee also recommended continuing with the current hostel selection criteria next year. Please refer to the following document.
Students who have views on the proposed fees revision and the hostel selection criteria are welcome to submit their comments via the following College’s webform by 12:00 noon on 23 February 2026. Thank you.
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The United College Departmental Group Photo-taking for the Graduating Class of 2025–26 will be held on 27 March 2026 (Friday) at 11:00 am. The College has emailed the relevant details to Graduation Class students. The details regarding the borrowing of graduation gowns and the departmental photo-taking schedule on the day will be provided in a separate email later.
Kindly pay attention that the photo-taking venue this year is moved to the new venue — Janice Choi Hall, G/F, Choi Kai Yau Residence. The photo-taking schedule will be sent to all UC teaching staff, and graduating students are welcome to invite their teachers to join the photo-taking.
Student societies intending to set up celebration booths on the event day are required to submit an application ASAP. The applicants must be UC students. Application Deadline: 12 February 2026, at 11:59 pm.
moreThe final round of selection for the UC GOAL – Overseas Exchange Programmes (2026-2027) has been completed. Selected students will be notified separately via email by the College.
moreThe first term of office of Professor Stephen H S Wong as Head of United College will expire on 31 July 2026. In accordance with The Chinese University of Hong Kong Ordinance (the Ordinance), a Committee to be chaired by the Vice-Chancellor and consists of a representative of the Board of Trustees and six Fellows elected by the College Assembly as its members (the Committee) has been formed to make recommendations to University Council on the appointment of the next Head of United College (UC).
Ms Lina H Y YAN, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of United College, was elected via circular vote on 7 October 2025 as the representative of the Board.
The Assembly of Fellows has elected the following six Fellows to serve on the Committee on 23 December 2025:
Pursuant to Paragraph 3 of Statute 9 of the Ordinance, Professor Stephen H S WONG is eligible for re-appointment for another period of three years. Professor Wong has also indicated his willingness to continue to serve United College.
In order to collect feedback and comments from UC staff, students and alumni regarding the appointment of the next College Head, the representative of the United College Board of Trustees and the group of six Fellows elected to serve on the Committee will be organizing three consultation forums from late January to early February 2026. All UC staff, students and alumni are welcome to exchange views and to make recommendations for the consideration of the Committee.
If you cannot attend the forum, you may submit your views via the webform: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13725789 or in writing to unitedcollege@cuhk.edu.hk. For any nominations to be considered by the Committee, please email dorothychu@cuhk.edu.hk with the subject line “Confidential – Appointment of the Next Head of United College”. Kindly provide your views or nomination on or before 28 February 2026.
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Consultation Forums |
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Venue |
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Forum for Staff |
27/1/2026 – 18:00 |
Staff Common Room, 3/F Cheung Chuk Shan Amenities Building, United College Live on Zoom: details have been emailed |
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Forum for Students |
28/1/2026 – 18:00 |
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Forum for Alumni |
3/2/2026 – 18:00 |
The payment due date of tuition and hostel fees for the Term 2 of 2025-2026 is 30 January 2026. If you wish to defer your payment due date because of financial difficulties or other reasons, please complete an Online Application Form (https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13725156) and upload relevant documents as instructed on or before 1 pm on 26 January 2026 (Monday). Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
moreThe UC Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students is now looking for a student helper to assist in the upcoming hostel application and selection exercises for regular-term residence 2026-2027, including data input, database consolidation and data analysis. Proficiency in Computer Skills (e.g. MS Excel, Python) and good data analytical skill would be an advantage.
The remuneration includes allowance plus free accommodation for the summer months of 2026, if situation allows.
UC students who are interested should apply via the College online form on or before 30 January 2026.
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To encourage students to organise new or creative activities, the College has established the Creative Student Activity Award Programme and it is now open for application. This award programme is funded by the United College Endowment Fund and T C Cheng Memorial Fund. The aims of the Award are: (i) to increase the number of student activities in high quality on campus, which benefit all College students; (ii) to foster the development of an active spirit amongst student organisations; and (iii) to motivate students in participating and supporting College life.
The proposed activities should be held between 1 March 2026 and 28 February 2027. Awarded student(s) or organisation(s) will be subsidised according to their programme proposals. Detailed activity and financial reports must be submitted to the College upon completion of the programme.
moreThe check-in date for Term 2 will start from 12:00 noon of 2 January 2026 (Friday). Please go to your assigned hostel and provide your CU Link card and a passport photo to complete the check-in procedure. All residents are required to complete the check-in procedures before 12pm on 11 January 2026 (Sunday). Late admissions without notification to your respective wardens will be treated as relinquishment of hostel places
Below is the “Resident list with room allocation of Term 2”. Please login by your CUHK email with the password to view the results. The password has been sent to you by email.
Successful applicants will receive their billing notification from the Finance Office of the University by e-mail. Please follow the payment due date.
Please read the following “Guidelines for Registration at UC Student Hostels in Term 2” before moving to the hostels.
moreApplication results for 2026-2027 regular-term residence in UC student hostels (only for non-local students promoting to year 3 in 2026-2027) have been announced on 19 December 2025. Please login by your CUHK email with the password to view the results. The password has been sent to you by email.
Successful applicants can submit applications for choosing roommates in mid-July 2026. Room allocation will be completed by the end of August 2026. Further details will be announced on the College website closer to the date. Those wishing to relinquish their hostel places should notify the Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students in writing (email: hostel.uc@cuhk.edu.hk) before 10 July 2026.
Unsuccessful applicants may lodge appeals by submitting the appeal form to the Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students before 30 January 2026 if they have special reasons not previously mentioned in their applications. Appeal results and second-round allocation will be announced on the College website on 30 March 2026.
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The application for Career Development Facilitation Scheme 2026 started. The deadline is 16 Jan 2026. The Scheme includes a series of events to help students exploring future careers. We will match you with a career development facilitator, and you will also join an interactive workshop about Personality Dimensions to gain a greater understanding of yourself.
moreThe check-out date for Term 1 will be on 27 December 2025 (Sat), before 12:00 noon. Students who reside in the first term only should complete the check-out procedure and return the room keys at hostel counter. Please read the check-out notice and complete the “Hostel Deposit Refund Form.
All UC student hostels will be closed in the following two periods, all residents are requested to return home to be with your families:
To facilitate cleaning works, please do not place items on the floor or windowsill, and please store your personal belongings properly before leaving the hostel. Residents who have no residence place in Hong Kong or have special reason wishing to stay during the closure period, must complete the following online form before 5:30pm on Friday, 5 December 2025 for wardens’ consideration and approval. Late submissions will not be accepted. Result will be notified by email by 19 December 2025.
The check-in date for Term 2 will start from 2 January 2026 (Fri), 12:00 noon. The air-conditioning usage hours in each room will be re-calculated when the new term starts.
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To encourage students to organise and participate in arts and cultural activities, the College has launched a subsidy programme. Students can plan any activity with artistic or cultural elements for College’s review, and subsidy could be provided for the event if your application is successful.
Application Details:
Students or student groups must plan to hold the event between 1 January, and 31 May 2026. The winners or units will be subsidised according to their programme proposals. Expenses will be reimbursed based on actual expenses , and the winning individuals or groups must submit an activity and financial report to the College.
moreThe appeal results with the 2nd round room allocation and the updated waiting list for freshmen in UC student hostels have been announced on 19 September 2025. To view the results, please login by your CUHK email and the password which was sent to your email.
Successful applicants will receive their billing notification from the Finance Office of the University by e-mail.
Student residents are advised to check-in at their respective hostels from 19 to 24 September 2025. Late admission without notification to Warden and the College will be treated as relinquishing the hostel place. Please read the “Guidelines for Registration” and “Hostel Regulation” carefully before moving in.
moreThe hostel application results with room allocation for freshmen have been announced on the College website on 28 August 2025. Please login by your CUHK email with the password to view the results. The password has been sent to you by email.
The residential term for 2025-2026 will start from 31 August 2025 to 15 May 2026. Successful applicants will receive their billing notification from the Finance Office of the University by e-mail. You are required to pay the hostel fees and the tuition fees at the same time. Those wishing to relinquish their hostel places must notify the Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students by email before 5 September 2025 (Email: hostel.uc@cuhk.edu.hk). Hostel places vacated by students who choose to relinquish their rooms will be reassigned by the College to students on the waiting list.
Students who have a valid reason to lodge an appeal or submit a late application should complete the College’s online form https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13715791 during the period of 28 August to 5 September 2025 (10:00am). Relevant documents should be uploaded together as instructed. Results of appeals and second-round allocation will be announced on the College website on 19 September 2025.
Student residents are advised to check-in at their respective hostels between 1:00pm to 6:00pm on Sunday, 31 August 2025. If Typhoon No.8 signal or above or the Black Rainstorm signal is hoisted on 1 September, the check-in day will be postponed to the following day at 9am. For details and documents required upon check-in, please refer “Guidelines for Registration at UC Student Hostels (2025-2026)”.
moreRoom allocation for 2025-2026 regular-term residence at UC student hostels have been announced on 28 August 2025.
Student residents are advised to check-in at their respective hostels between 1:00pm to 6:00pm on Sunday, 31 August 2025. For details and documents required upon check-in, please refer “Guidelines for Registration at UC Student Hostels (2025-2026)”.
moreApplications for UC student hostel accommodation for 2025-2026 will be open from August 21 to August 25, 2025 (10am). UC local freshmen who want to experience hostel life can apply via the webform. Relevant documents should be uploaded as instructed. Students who have received the UC Hostel Scholarship should also submit their applications. Incomplete forms and late applications will not be considered. Please read the “Notice to Applicants” and “Student Hostel Regulations” carefully before applying.
*Non-local freshmen do not need to submit application for the hostel places in 2025-2026 since the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid has already arranged with the College.
morePassword for AV Equipment Cabinet will be provided by completing electronic form in the link below only. (Requested by phone / fax / email will not be addressed)
IMPORTANT NOTE
In order to maintain the highest security level for the AV Equipment Cabinets in classrooms, please keep the password for your personal use / relevant lecturing staff ONLY. Passwords will be changed every academic year.
moreThe counter services of UC Dean of Students’ Office will be provided as follows:
Monday-Thursday 8:45 am – 5:30 pm
Friday 8:45 am – 5:45 pm
For enquiries, please contact our office at 3943 7575 or email to unitedcollege@cuhk.edu.hk. College colleagues will address the enquiries as soon as possible.
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moreThe appeal results and 2nd round hostel places allocation for UC regular-term residence 2025-2026 have been announced on 30 June 2025. Please login by your CUHK email with the password which has been sent to you by email to view the results.
Successful applicants will receive their billing notification from the University Finance Office by email. They are required to pay the hostel fees together with the tuition fees at the beginning of the new academic year. Those wishing to relinquish their hostel places must notify the Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students by email (hostel.uc@cuhk.edu.hk) before 1:00pm on 11 July 2025. Otherwise, they will be disqualified from applying for hostel accommodation in the following academic year.
Residents who will reside in UC student hostels and wish to choose roommate(s) should submit applications by completing “Roommate(s) Selection Form” as below before 1:00pm on 11 July 2025.
For further information on check-in procedures, please refer to the “Guidelines for Registration at UC Student Hostels” as below. For the students who will reside in I-House, the room allocation and check-in procedures will be informed by I-House Staff via email.
moreThe application results for UC Regular-term Residence 2025-2026 have been announced on 30 May 2025. Please login by your CUHK email with the password to view the results. The password has been sent to you by email.
Residents who will reside in UC student hostels and wish to choose roommate(s) should submit the following “Roommate(s) Selection Form” before 1:00pm of 11 July 2025.
Successful applicants wishing to relinquish their hostel places must notify the Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students by email (hostel.uc@cuhk.edu.hk) before 1:00pm of 11 July 2025. Otherwise, they will be disqualified from applying for hostel accommodation in the following academic year.
Unsuccessful applicants may lodge appeals by submitting the following appeal application form to the Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students before 1:00pm of 9 June 2025 if they have special reasons not previously mentioned or need to submit documents as supplementary information. Appeal results and second-round allocation will be announced on the College website on 30 June 2025.
For further information on check-in procedures, please refer to the “Guidelines for Registration at UC Student Hostels” as below. For the students who will reside in I-House, the room allocation and check-in procedures will be informed by I-House Staff via email.
moreAppeal results and 2nd round allocation for 2025-2026 regular-term residence in UC student hostels (only for non-local students promoting to year 3 in 2025-2026) have been announced on 20 March 2024. Please login by your CUHK email to view the results.
Successful applicants can submit applications for choosing roommates before 11 July 2025. Room allocation will be completed by the end of August 2025. Further details will be announced on the College website closer to the date. Those wishing to relinquish their hostel places should notify the Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students in writing (email: hostel.uc@cuhk.edu.hk) before 11 July 2025.
The rooms assigned to successful applicants are not to be exchanged or sub-let to others. The hostel places vacated by non-local undergraduate opting to relinquish their rooms will be assigned by the college to non-local undergraduates on the waiting list.
UC Working Committee on Selection of Resident Students
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Tien Chi Microcomputer Laboratory of the is now offering the Portable Solid State Drive (SSD) borrowing service. UC student may come to the lab in-person and present valid CUlink to College staff on duty at the lab, complete an online booking form, and pay deposit for borrowing the SSD!
Please read the Terms and Conditions carefully before using this service.
moreThe opening hours of buildings at United College are shown as below.
Tsang Shiu Tim Building & T C Cheng Building
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Monday to Friday |
8:00am – 10:30pm |
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Saturday |
8:00am – 5:00pm |
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Sunday, Public Holidays and University Holidays |
Closed |
Cheung Chuk Shan Amenities Building
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Monday to Sunday, and Public Holidays |
8:00am – 10:30pm |
Many thanks to our College alumni, Mr CHAN Pan (2016/PHAR) and Ms AU Sui Man Shermen (2018/MEDU) for their wonderful drawings. High-definition wallpapers can be enlarged to download for Zoom meetings.
moreRegistered student societies of United College can book venue or borrow equipment from the College. Please submit your application via the online form below.
Certification letters issued by United College must be applied for exclusively through online submission. Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form together with all necessary supporting documents in order to finalize the application procedure. For details regarding the application, please refer to the following guidelines:
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