Feature Stories
Lingnan’s CineSim wins Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year
Transforming film education through interactive game – CineSim, developed by the Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries at Lingnan University, received the Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year award at the Times Higher Education Awards Asia 2026 on 22 April.
From salted fish and tennis, to Cantonese opera: Prof Victor Shin’s reflections on teaching and research
Can salted fish be a serious subject of research? Absolutely! "It may come as a surprise, but Hong Kong is actually a global hub and primary distributor of salted fish," explains Prof Victor Shin, Assistant Professor of the Department of Cultural Studies at Lingnan University, enthusiastically sharing the discoveries made by his students in their capstone projects.
Prof DU Chunmei, Department of History
NEH Grant Winner - Prof DU Chunmei
The multidisciplinary historian discusses how her work led to becoming the only Hong Kong recipient of the prestigious fellowship.
Experimenting with art x technology - Interview with Lingnan’s new-gen calligrapher-painter He Shiwei
I think calligraphy and painting have a lot in common. They are both ways to cultivate people’s artistic appreciation and, ultimately, improve the public’s aesthetic intelligence.
He Shiwei, student of Animation and Digital Arts Programme
Prof Carmen TSUI, Department of History
A Mission to Write History - Prof Carmen TSUI
We are all observers of history, and also a part of history. As a history professor, I feel very responsible for objectively recording and interpreting history for people here and now, and in the future.
Postgraduate Avivi Hau Wai-man: hoping to pass on the wisdom of the classics through technology
I am fortunate to have read the wisdom and insights passed down by those who came before us. Not only do I admire them, but I also hope to pass on their intellectual legacies in a more direct and agreeable way in the future.
Avivi Hau, MPhil student in Chinese
Teaching Excellence Winner of Team category: Prof Man Chi-wah, Prof Ken Tso Hung-kit, Mr Tobby Kan Shiu-tao and Ms Emily Chan Yuen-ting, Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries
Teaching Award 2023-24:
Winner of Team category
Prof Man Chi-wah, Prof Ken Tso Hung-kit, Mr Tobby Kan Shiu-tao and Ms Emily Chan Yuen-ting
Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries
What sets teaching at Lingnan University apart? Our close-knit community. “As educators, we do not just interact with students in the classroom, we become peers and friends. This creates a nurturing environment where students feel encouraged to seek help when facing challenges.”
Athlete Yuen Wing-ki: 'Having goals is crucial; otherwise, you'll drift aimlessly.'
Follow your own path, regardless of what others think. Giving up now would be a huge waste, so I'll persevere!
Yuen Wing-ki, student of Animation and Digital Arts programme
Bernice Li, Alumna of Contemporary English Studies programme
Breaking the glass ceiling – interview with alumna Bernice Li
You owe it to yourself to find out what success and happiness look like to you. Once you know that, go for it, no matter what anyone says.
The power of digital history – Prof Vincent Leung
No matter how smart our machines eventually become, they can never replace historians who interpret the past and establish connections to the present.
Prof Vincent Leung, Associate Dean (T&L) of the Faculty of Arts and Associate Professor of the Department of History