3 May 2024Channel C#3482
DSE | Education Bureau announces senior secondary Chinese History enhancement plan; candidates from 2025/26 may sit only Paper 1, with maximum Level 5
教育局昨日（2日）向全港中學發通函，公布「高中中國歷史科優化方案」，2025/26學年的香港中學文憑試（HKDSE）中史科考生，可只應考總分佔70%的卷一「歷代發展」必修部分，原佔30%分數的卷二「歷史專題」改為選修部分，只應考卷一的考生最高可考獲第5級成績。而考生報考時毋須表明應考的卷別，成績單和證書只列出最終成績，不會顯示應考的卷別，教育局指有關考生不會被標籤為「次一等的考生」。
The Education Bureau issued a circular to all secondary schools yesterday (2nd) announcing the enhancement plan for senior secondary Chinese History. In the 2025/26 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Chinese History examination, candidates may sit only Paper 1, the compulsory “Development through the Ages” component worth 70% of the total marks. Paper 2, “Historical Topics”, which previously accounted for 30% of the marks, will become an elective component. Candidates who sit only Paper 1 can attain a maximum of Level 5. Candidates will not have to indicate which paper they intend to sit when registering, and their transcripts and certificates will list only their final results, without showing which paper they sat. The Education Bureau said such candidates would not be labelled as “second-tier candidates”.
2 May 2024獨媒#3475
CUHK Chinese Department Publishes Students’ Work Without Consent; Authors Shocked and Call for Respect for Written Work
中大中文系出版的學生創作集《吐露滋蘭（第三輯）》，被揭涉嫌未經部分作者同意就出版其作品，當中包括學生的創作功課及參加公開文學比賽的得獎作品。編者之一程中山向傳媒指「相信很多學生對作品獲選感到榮幸」，說法惹爭議。
除了梁莉姿，《獨媒》接觸到5名書中作者，全部表示中大中文系從未就出版一事聯絡他們。有學生坦言錯愕及不解，亦有畢業生對作品獲欣賞感開心：「但這樣不代表可以在我完全不知情下，出版兼販賣我的作品。得到consent（授權同意）是出版方的責任和禮儀。」
《吐露滋蘭（第三輯）》現已於各平台下架。《獨媒》已向中大中文系查詢，截稿前未獲回覆。
The Chinese Department of The Chinese University of Hong Kong published the student anthology 《吐露滋蘭（第三輯）》, which was found to have allegedly included some authors’ works without their consent. The works included students’ creative writing assignments and prize-winning entries from open literary competitions. Cheng Chung-shan, one of the editors, told the media that he “believe[d] many students felt honoured that their works were selected”, prompting controversy.
Apart from Leung Lai-chi, 《獨媒》 contacted five authors whose works appeared in the book. All said the Chinese Department had never contacted them about the publication. Some students said they were shocked and confused, while a graduate said they were happy that their work had been appreciated: “But this does not mean it can be published and sold without my knowledge whatsoever. Obtaining consent is the responsibility and courtesy of the publisher.”
《吐露滋蘭（第三輯）》 has now been removed from all platforms. 《獨媒》 contacted the Chinese Department of CUHK for an inquiry but had not received a reply by press time.
1 May 2024Channel C#3469
HKU begins first-phase visitor management｜Visitors must book visits; online slots for next three days of May 1 holiday fully booked
近年不少遊客喜歡到港大參觀，小紅書更現打卡攻略，校園內不時人頭湧湧。港大早前公佈遊客分流措施，由今日（1日）開始首階段實施。不過，今日為公眾假期未有預約限制，教學樓等打卡熱點仍現人龍。而明日（2日）起，遊客須提前於網上預約參觀，據預約網頁顯示，未來3日名額已經爆滿。
In recent years, many visitors have enjoyed visiting the University of Hong Kong, with Xiaohongshu even featuring guides to popular photo-taking spots, and the campus often crowded with people. HKU earlier announced visitor management measures, with the first phase beginning today (1 May). However, as today is a public holiday, no booking restrictions are in place, and popular photo-taking spots such as academic buildings still have queues. From tomorrow (2 May), visitors must book their visits online in advance. According to the booking website, all slots for the next three days are already fully booked.
30 Apr 2024科大編委會#3465
Societies’ Inauguration Ceremony: Two Years into New Hostel Allocation System, All Committee Members of Some Residential Students’ Associations Denied Hostel Places
四社均對學會幹事的宿位分配表示關注，認爲新制度下，學會幹事未必有宿位，難以留校處理會務，而Hall莊幹事則難以照顧住宿的新生，對學會運作有影響。冰川表示他們現時所有幹事都不獲分配宿位，在處理日常莊務間有困難，宿舍主任沒有提供特別協助，亦不清楚有什麽渠道向校方表達意見。
All four societies expressed concern about the allocation of hostel places to association committee members. They said that under the new system, association committee members might not be allocated hostel places, making it difficult for them to remain on campus to handle association affairs, while Hall society committee members would find it difficult to look after freshmen living in the hostels, affecting the operation of the associations. Bing Chuen said that none of their committee members had currently been allocated hostel places, creating difficulties in handling day-to-day Hall affairs. Hostel wardens had not provided special assistance, and they were also unclear about the channels for expressing their views to the university.
29 Apr 2024獨媒#3452
Rosehill School Parents Unhappy at Authorities’ Inaction; Education Bureau Says Matter Resolved Smoothly and Proceeding Step by Step
玫瑰崗中學因辦學團體道明會放棄辦學，原定2025/26學年後停辦，惟其後改為所有學生須於今年9月轉往余振強紀念第二中學就讀，原本可留校讀至畢業的高中生亦須轉校。有立法會議員與家長昨（28日）召申訴大會，有中五生兄長批校方安排混亂，嚴重影響妹妹備戰文憑試心情；亦有家長不滿教育局不作為、沒有接觸過家長，批「佢哋真係唔在乎學生！」新思維狄志遠批評校方處理不專業，促請教育局與校方商量，讓高中生能於原校就讀多兩年；他亦表示會向申訴專員公署投訴教育局處理失當，要求局方解釋為何在事件上沒有維護學生及家長利益。教育局則表示，一直與各方保持溝通及提供協助，「經過多方的努力，相關的停辦事宜已逐步順利解決，並按部就班推展。」
Rosehill School was originally due to close after the 2025/26 school year after its sponsoring body, the Dominican Order, gave up operating the school. It was subsequently decided that all students would transfer to Yu Chun Keung Memorial College No. 2 this September, meaning that senior secondary students who had originally been allowed to remain at the school until graduation would also have to transfer. A Legislative Council member and parents held a grievance meeting yesterday (28th). The elder brother of a Secondary 5 student criticised the school’s chaotic arrangements, saying they had seriously affected his sister’s mood as she prepared for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination. Some parents also criticised the Education Bureau for inaction and for never contacting them, saying, “They really don’t care about the students!” Tik Chi-yuen of Third Side criticised the school’s unprofessional handling of the matter and urged the Education Bureau and the school to discuss allowing senior secondary students to remain at their original school for two more years. He also said he would complain to The Ombudsman about the Education Bureau’s mishandling of the matter and ask the bureau to explain why it had failed to safeguard the interests of students and parents. The Education Bureau said it had maintained communication with all parties and provided assistance, adding: “Through the efforts of various parties, the relevant arrangements for the school’s closure have been gradually and smoothly resolved, and are proceeding in an orderly manner.”
20 Apr 2024Cable#3396
HKU controversy | HKU President Zhang Xiang faces complaint; university says whistleblower complaint cannot be regarded as malicious
港大學生會媒體《學苑》引述港大回覆指，校長張翔被指投訴事件，吹哨者的投訴不能視為惡意。
日前專責小組認為吹哨者指控張翔，包括不當處理大學財產及豁免招標等證據不足以確立指控。張翔其後發聲明，強烈譴責造謠者嚴重誹謗，強調「吹哨者」制度要慎用。《學苑》引述校方回覆指，專責小組的一致接納吹哨者的投訴是善意，而且涉嚴重指控並有表面證據，故按機制處理有關匿名投訴。校方又指善意舉報，或參與案件調查的教職員或學生，無論指控是否成立都會受到保護。大學員工若對他們報復，將受到紀律處分。
HKU student union media outlet Undergrad cited the university as saying that a whistleblower’s complaint against HKU President Zhang Xiang cannot be regarded as malicious. A task force recently found that the evidence for the whistleblower’s allegations against Zhang, including improper handling of university property and exemptions from tendering, was insufficient to establish the allegations. Zhang subsequently issued a statement strongly condemning those spreading rumours for serious defamation and stressing that the whistleblower system should be used cautiously. Undergrad cited the university’s response as saying that the task force unanimously accepted that the whistleblower’s complaint was made in good faith, involved serious allegations and had prima facie evidence, and that the anonymous complaint was therefore handled under the relevant mechanism. The university also said that staff or students who make good-faith reports or participate in investigations would be protected regardless of whether the allegations were substantiated. University employees who retaliated against them would face disciplinary action.
20 Apr 2024獨媒#3398
HKU to introduce visitor flow-control measures from May 1; advance real-name booking required for Monday-to-Saturday daytime visits
香港大學早前宣布，鑑於校園遊客人數不斷增加，將於5月1日起實施分流措施。港大昨公布首階段遊客分流措施，5月1日起周一至周六上午8時至下午6時30分期間參觀校園的遊客，須提前在港大網上登記平台實名預約，每節參觀時段為兩小時及設有名額上限，至於其餘時間及在公眾假期到訪的遊客，則無需提前預約，可自由進出校園。港大會視乎情況調整參觀時段安排及名額。
The University of Hong Kong earlier announced that, owing to the continuing increase in the number of visitors to the campus, it would introduce visitor flow-control measures from May 1. HKU announced yesterday that, during the first phase, visitors wishing to visit the campus from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday from May 1 must make an advance real-name booking through HKU’s online registration platform. Each visit session will last two hours and have a quota. Visitors arriving at other times or on public holidays will not need to book in advance and may enter and leave the campus freely. HKU will adjust the visiting hours and quotas depending on the circumstances.
19 Apr 2024獨媒#3393
Education Ministry approves establishment of City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan), opening this September
香港城市大學今日（19日）宣佈，獲得國家教育部批准設立香港城市大學（東莞）。城大（東莞）首批開設四個本科課程，以及十個碩士課程，將定於今年9月開學。城大校長梅彥昌表示，城大（東莞）將秉承城大的辦學理念，在「兩校一質」的原則下，致力推動富啟發性、互動性和創新的教育環境，以創新邁向未來，培育創科人才。
城大今日下午表示，教育部已於4月16日向廣東省人民政府發函，批准正式設立香港城市大學（東莞）。校園選址松山湖科學城，一期校園已於2022年初動工建設，包括行政樓、學術樓、學生宿舍、國際交流中心、綜合樓等生活配套設施，並於今年初啟用。第二期校園工程預計於2026年完成。
City University of Hong Kong announced today (19th) that it had received approval from the national Ministry of Education to establish City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan). CityU (Dongguan) will initially offer four undergraduate programmes and 10 master’s programmes, and is scheduled to open this September. CityU President Freddy Yin Chiang Boey said CityU (Dongguan) would uphold CityU’s educational philosophy and, under the principle of “two campuses, one quality”, work to foster an inspiring, interactive and innovative educational environment, advance into the future through innovation, and nurture talent in innovation and technology.
CityU said this afternoon that the Ministry of Education had sent a letter to the People’s Government of Guangdong Province on 16 April, formally approving the establishment of City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan). The campus is located in Songshan Lake Science City. Construction of Phase I began in early 2022 and includes an administrative building, academic buildings, student residences, an international exchange centre and a complex building, as well as supporting facilities. It opened earlier this year. Construction of Phase II is expected to be completed in 2026.
18 Apr 2024獨媒#3386
Police arrest 23-year-old local woman over uploading current DSE English listening answer booklet to Xiaohongshu
有人早前涉嫌將應屆中學文憑試的英文科聆聽卷答題簿，上載到內地社交媒體平台「小紅書」。警方昨日拘捕一名23歲本地姓劉女子，涉嫌違反《香港考試及評核局條例》。考評局發新聞稿稱，正全力配合警方的調查，而初步證據顯示，目前發現涉及網上轉載試題的個案，均於相關科目考試完結後才發生，因此對文憑試的保密工作沒有影響。
A person earlier allegedly uploaded the answer booklet for the current Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination English listening paper to the mainland social media platform Xiaohongshu. Police yesterday arrested a 23-year-old local woman surnamed Lau on suspicion of contravening the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority Ordinance. The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority said in a press release that it was fully assisting the police investigation. Preliminary evidence showed that all cases involving online reposting of examination questions identified so far occurred only after the relevant subject examinations had ended, and therefore had no impact on the confidentiality of the Diploma of Secondary Education Examination.
16 Apr 2024集誌社#3362
First Civic and Social Development Exam | Two-Thirds of Questions Concerned National Security, National Education and Enhancing National Strength
文憑試首屆公民與社會發展科今（16日）早開考，考試已於早上十時半結束。政府在 2021 年宣布以公社科取代通識科，課程內容和課時縮減一半，考試評級只分「達標」和「不達標」。公社科三個考試課題，包括「香港」、「國家」、「世界」，全卷只設資料回應題，考生須歸納及分析與時事議題相關資料。首屆考生需要回答甚麼問題？
The first Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education examination in Civic and Social Development began this morning (the 16th) and ended at 10:30am. The Government announced in 2021 that Civic and Social Development would replace Liberal Studies, with the curriculum content and lesson time reduced by half, and examination grading limited to “Attained” and “Not Attained”. The subject’s three examination topics—“Hong Kong”, “the Nation” and “the World”—were assessed solely through data-response questions, requiring candidates to summarise and analyse information related to current-affairs issues. What questions did the first cohort of candidates have to answer?
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