Up-coming events
 
Information session on postgraduate study at world-class universities in London by Imperial College London, King's College London, SOAS and University College London (UCL)
 

Come and meet staff from four of London’s leading institutions – UCL, Imperial College, King’s College and SOAS – will be holding an information session at the British Council in Hong Kong on Thursday 11 January 2018. Find out about postgraduate study opportunities at these institutions and how you can make a successful application.

 
Date & Time Thursday 11 January 2018 , 18.30 - 21.00
Venue Room 309, 3/F, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
Enquiries Call 2913 5100 or email enquiries@britishcouncil.org.hk
Reservation Please reserve your place online here
 

By reservation only. To be conducted in English.

 
King’s College London Taster Seminar: BSc in Sport & Exercise Medical Sciences
 
Are you interested in progressing to health-related careers in sport and medical science? This event offers an insight into an exciting new degree from King’s College London, which could be what you are looking for.

King's is one of the top 25 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings) and is ranked sixth in the UK for sport and exercise science, and leisure and tourism (Research Excellence Framework 2014).

Launched this year and taught by academics and clinicians, the course aims to surpass traditional sport and exercise degrees by focusing on the effect of exercise on health improvement, while assessing the application of science, including nutrition and psychology, on human endurance and elite performance.
 
Date & Time Friday 12 January 2018, 17.45 - 19.00 (rescheduled from Monday 15 January 2018)
Venue Room 307, 3/F, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
Enquiries Email communicationsunit@kcl.ac.uk
Reservation Please reserve your place online here
Speaker Dr Richard Bruce, Course Lead
Website www.kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/biomedical-and-life-sciences/sport-sciences.aspx
  By reservation only. To be conducted in English.

 
Applying for BSc Physiotherapy: Talk by University of Birmingham
 
BSc Physiotherapy of the University of Birmingham is ranked first in the UK in The Complete University Guide 2018, and interest from Hong Kong applicants is increasing every year.

Join Mr Paul Jepson, Admissions Tutor and Clinical Tutor for BSc Physiotherapy, for an in depth look at the course and the opportunity to experience a mini taster lecture.

Key topics will include:
- Detailed course overview
- Application and interview process and guidance
- Mini taster lecture on sport injuries
- Q&A session

This session is suitable for any applicants for 2018 or 2019 entry.
 
Date & Time Friday 12 January 2018, 19.00 - 21.00
Venue Room 309, 3/F, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
Enquiries Call 2913 5100 or email enquiries@britishcouncil.org.hk
Reservation Please reserve your place online here
Speaker Paul Jepson, BSc Physiotherapy Admissions Tutor and Clinical Tutor
Website www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/sportex/physiotherapy.aspx
 

By reservation only. To be conducted in English.

 
 
Seminar: Study Veterinary Medicine at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies of The University of Edinburgh
 
Discover what it is like to study veterinary medicine at the University of Edinburgh and the career prospects University of Edinburgh graduates enjoy around the world.
 
Date & Time
Wednesday 17 January 2018 , 19.00 - 21.00
Venue Room 307, 3/F, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
Enquiries Please email vetug@ed.ac.uk
Reservation Please reserve your place online here
Speakers

Dr Jane Gray BVSc MRCVS , Deputy Director (Veterinary Services) and Chief Veterinary Surgeon SPCA Hong Kong
Dr Tanya Master BVM&S MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon, SPCA Hong Kong

Website www.ed.ac.uk/vet
 

By reservation only. To be conducted in English.

 
Information session: Studying at the University of Reading
 
The University of Reading is one of the top 200 universities in the world. It is a global university with a world-class reputation for teaching, research and enterprise. Academic staff pioneer multidisciplinary work in International Development, Agriculture, Food Security, English Language Teaching, Environmental Sciences, Literature, Construction & Built Environment, Meteorology and Art & Design. Triple-accredited Henley Business School’s full-time MBA is consistently ranked top 50 in the world. Come and meet us at our information session at British Council Hong Kong to find out how we can help you maximise your potential and be successful in your future career.
 
Date & Time Thursday 25 January 2018 , 18.30 - 20.30
Venue Room 307, 3/F, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
Enquiries Please email eastasia@enquiries.reading.ac.uk
Reservation Please reserve your place online here
Speakers
Andy Seymour, Associate Professor and Deputy Head of International study &
Language Institute (ISLI) Vicky Li-Ong, Country Manager-East Asia
Website www.reading.ac.uk
 

By reservation only. To be conducted in English.

 
Study UK Exhibition 2018
 
Featuring nearly 100 independent schools, further education colleges and universities, the British Council’s Study UK Exhibition 2018 is the major event you can’t afford to miss if you or your children are aspiring to study in the UK. School representatives will be there to offer all the information you need to know before you go. With free workshops and seminars on life as an international student, as well as tips on preparing your UCAS application and preparing for the IELTS exam. Uncle Siu, an HKU law student turned leading voice in the field of English learning, will also share the essentials of writing an impressive personal statement in a face-to-face session from 2.30p.m. to 3.00p.m. on 27 January, this exhibition is the first step in planning your UK education!
 
Date & Time Saturday - Sunday 27-28 January 2018 , 13.00 - 19.00
Venue Hall 5G, HKCEC, Wan Chai
Enquiries Call 2913 5100 or email studyuk.hongkong@britishcouncil.org
Reservation Please reserve your place online here
Website www.britishcouncil.hk/en/events/study-uk-exhibition-2018
   

 
Meet the University of Birmingham!
 

This is an excellent opportunity to meet with academic staff and alumni of the University of Birmingham. We will be giving information on studying at the University, campus life and world class facilities.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions and chat to our academic staff and alumni about their experiences of study and living in Birmingham. You will be able to talk to us about our courses, many of which are ranked in the top 10 in the UK.

The event will start with a presentation and will be followed by an informal Q&A session. It is free to attend and will be conducted in English.

Everyone is welcome and the session is suitable for enquirers and applicants for 2018 entry and for those considering application in forthcoming years.

 
Date & Time Monday 29 January 2018 , 19.00 - 21.00
Venue Room 307, 3/F, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
Enquiries Call 2913 5100 or email enquiries@britishcouncil.org.hk
Reservation Please reserve your place online here
Speakers
Alexa Haslam, International Recruitment
Dr John Rose, School of Psychology
Robert Fleming, Birmingham Business School
Website www.birmingham.ac.uk
 

By reservation only. To be conducted in English.

 
Seminar: Undergraduate studies in Medicine, Physiotherapy and the Sciences at University of East Anglia (UEA)
 
Ageing population is a trending issue globally and urgently requires graduates to understand the older generation’s needs and help them live healthily. In this session, staff from the Faculty of Science and Health Sciences of the University of East Anglia (UEA) are going to share the latest research trends and introduce our innovative undergraduate degree courses in Medicine, Physiotherapy and the Sciences. Come and meet us to discover your potential to transform the society for future generations.
 
Date Monday 29 January 2018
Time 19.00 – 20.30
18.45 – 19.00 Registration
19.00 – 19.10 Introduction to UEA – Ms Ella Zhang
19.10 – 19.30 Studying Medicine – Prof Mary-Jane Platt
19.40 – 20.00 Studying Physiotherapy – Dr Hannah Schutt
20.10 – 20.30 Studying Science – Dr Stephen Laycock
Venue Room 309, 3/F, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
Enquiries Please email intl.office@uea.ac.uk
Reservation Please reserve your place online here
Speakers Professor Mary-Jane Platt, Clinical Professor in Medical Education & Director of Admissions for Norwich Medical School
Dr Stephen Laycock, Associate Dean for Admissions for the Faculty of Science & Senior Lecturer in Computing Sciences
Dr Hannah Schutt, Lecturer in Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences
Ella Zhang, Regional Manager, UEA International
Website www.uea.ac.uk
 

By reservation only. To be conducted in English.