Other Activities丨AY2025-26
Applications Successful: General Research Fund (GRF) 2026/27
The Research Grants Council (RGC) announced the funding results of the latest round of the General Research Fund (GRF) and the Early Career Scheme (ECS) for 2026/27 on 26 June 2026. Two research projects from the Department of Economics have been awarded funding under the General Research Fund (GRF) 2026/27.
Funded projects:
- Prof. LUO Jinfeng, “Worker Life Cycle Amid Task Evolution,” HK$497,567.
- Prof. FAN Cheng Ze, Simon, “Migrant Density and Labor Market Outcomes of Migrant Workers,” HK$298,000.
Summaries of results can be found on the following website:
https://www.ugc.edu.hk/eng/rgc/funding_opport/grf/funded_research.html
ECON 30th Anniversary Insulated Water Bottle & 2-way Strap
To mark the department’s 30th anniversary, we have created a stylish, tailor-made insulated water bottle with your name and a versatile 2-way strap as memorable keepsakes.
Keep an eye out for the email notification so you can collect it as soon as it’s ready!
Economics & Econometrics Climbs 100 Places Worldwide
Ranked 301–350 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
In the newly published QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, Lingnan’s Economics and Econometrics discipline climbed 100 places from last year to rank 301–350 worldwide. We are pleased to share that this significant leap is based on strong performance in academic reputation, employer reputation, and faculty research, reflecting our department's growing global impact and academic excellence.
Awards Presentation Ceremony 2026
Lingnan University’s Office of Student Affairs successfully held the Awards Presentation Ceremony 2026 on 30 March 2026 (Monday), celebrating the outstanding achievements of our students.
For more details, please visit the following link:
LU x HKIB Training Programme: Certified Banker (CB) Stage I Core Modules
Exclusive to ECON & BSSGEB students.
ECO3001 The Hong Kong Housing Market: Service Learning Field Visit - Youth Hostel: Youth Oasis at Yuen Long on 16 March 2026 (Monday)
Academic Advising for AY2026-27
The briefing sessions have been organzied successfully on 12 February 2026.
Video Recordings of the Briefing sessions:
Briefing Video for ECON students: https://youtu.be/C632KD_hEcE
Briefing Video for GEB students: https://youtu.be/nYfbZN6v98Q?si=4NwLPA5hr_WzUQAu
ECON Windbreaker Collection 2025
Exclusive to ECON & BSSGEB year 1 and senior year intake students.
CLC9005 Finance and Politics - E-learning Activity on 17 October 2025 (Friday)
Integrating game-based learning with generative AI and virtual reality enables students to engage in simulations closely aligned with lecture content.
The University Grants Committee (UGC) Secretariat has announced on 27 June 2025 the funding results of the latest round of General Research Fund (GRF) and Early Career Scheme (ECS) under the Research Grants Council (RGC). Summaries of the results can be found on the University Grants Committee's website:
https://www.ugc.edu.hk/eng/rgc/funding_opport/grf/funded_research.html
ECON Orientation Programme cum Reception on 1 September 2025 (Monday)
Schedule:
| Time: | Programme: | Venue |
| 17:00 -17:30 | Registration and Collection of Orientation/Reception Package | MBG06, G/F, Partick Lee Wan Keung Academic Building |
| 17:30 - 18:30 | Welcome Remarks by Prof. Larry QIU (Head of Department); Introduction to the ELSS (English Language Support
| MBG06, G/F, Partick Lee Wan Keung Academic Building |
| 18:30 - 18:45 | Group Photo Shooting (A departmental new T-shirt will be distributed to you during registration for the group photo | Main Entrance |
| 18:45 - 20:00 | Dinner Gathering | Lingnan House, 2/F, LYH Building |
