Lingnan University Info Day: rediscover your future — debut of a 3.5m Lingnan cat, insights from an Asian Games medallist, and a deep dive into the Elite Class named after a Nobel Laureate

7 Nov 2026

Lingnan University’s Undergraduate Admissions Info Day, “Rediscover Lingnan”, gives secondary school students and parents a first-hand introduction to its programmes and campus life.

Lingnan University’s Undergraduate Admissions Info Day, “Rediscover Lingnan”, gives secondary school students and parents a first-hand introduction to its programmes and campus life.

Lingnan University’s Undergraduate Admissions Info Day, “Rediscover Lingnan”, gives secondary school students and parents a first-hand introduction to its programmes and campus life.

Lingnan University’s Undergraduate Admissions Info Day, “Rediscover Lingnan”, gives secondary school students and parents a first-hand introduction to its programmes and campus life.

Lingnan University’s Undergraduate Admissions Info Day, “Rediscover Lingnan”, gives secondary school students and parents a first-hand introduction to its programmes and campus life.

Lingnan University’s Undergraduate Admissions Info Day, “Rediscover Lingnan”, gives secondary school students and parents a first-hand introduction to its programmes and campus life.

Lingnan University’s Undergraduate Admissions Info Day, “Rediscover Lingnan”, gives secondary school students and parents a first-hand introduction to its programmes and campus life.

Lingnan University’s Undergraduate Admissions Info Day, “Rediscover Lingnan”, gives secondary school students and parents a first-hand introduction to its programmes and campus life.

Lingnan University’s Undergraduate Admissions Info Day, “Rediscover Lingnan”, gives secondary school students and parents a first-hand introduction to its programmes and campus life.

Lingnan University’s Undergraduate Admissions Info Day, “Rediscover Lingnan”, gives secondary school students and parents a first-hand introduction to its programmes and campus life.

The 3.5-metre-tall Lingnan Cat makes its campus debut. Together with the AR Campus Quest, it offers visitors a fun, interactive way to explore the University.

The 3.5-metre-tall Lingnan Cat makes its campus debut. Together with the AR Campus Quest, it offers visitors a fun, interactive way to explore the University.

The Department of Economics hosts The Nash Chess Cup inter-school chess competition to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

The Department of Economics hosts The Nash Chess Cup inter-school chess competition to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

Talks on the Samuel C.C. Ting Elite Class introduce students and parents to the comprehensive learning opportunities and training resources available to outstanding students.

Talks on the Samuel C.C. Ting Elite Class introduce students and parents to the comprehensive learning opportunities and training resources available to outstanding students.

Visitors to the AI Experience Zone interact with robots developed by Lingnan’s School of Data Science and encounter cutting-edge technology.

Visitors to the AI Experience Zone interact with robots developed by Lingnan’s School of Data Science and encounter cutting-edge technology.

Visitors try the innovative CREW smart wheelchair developed by the Office of Service-Learning, which demonstrates how Lingnan applies technology to community care.

Visitors try the innovative CREW smart wheelchair developed by the Office of Service-Learning, which demonstrates how Lingnan applies technology to community care.

Students from the Wong Bing Lai Music and Performing Arts Unit and Lau Wong Fat Secondary School give a joint performance, adding to the atmosphere on campus.

Students from the Wong Bing Lai Music and Performing Arts Unit and Lau Wong Fat Secondary School give a joint performance, adding to the atmosphere on campus.

Students from the Wong Bing Lai Music and Performing Arts Unit and Lau Wong Fat Secondary School give a joint performance, adding to the atmosphere on campus.

Students from the Wong Bing Lai Music and Performing Arts Unit and Lau Wong Fat Secondary School give a joint performance, adding to the atmosphere on campus.

Visitors gain personal experience of the University’s learning atmosphere through interesting, hands-on workshops led by faculty and staff.

Visitors gain personal experience of the University’s learning atmosphere through interesting, hands-on workshops led by faculty and staff.

Visitors gain personal experience of the University’s learning atmosphere through interesting, hands-on workshops led by faculty and staff.

Visitors gain personal experience of the University’s learning atmosphere through interesting, hands-on workshops led by faculty and staff.

Visitors gain personal experience of the University’s learning atmosphere through interesting, hands-on workshops led by faculty and staff.

Visitors gain personal experience of the University’s learning atmosphere through interesting, hands-on workshops led by faculty and staff.

Visitors gain personal experience of the University’s learning atmosphere through interesting, hands-on workshops led by faculty and staff.

Visitors gain personal experience of the University’s learning atmosphere through interesting, hands-on workshops led by faculty and staff.

Visitors gain personal experience of the University’s learning atmosphere through interesting, hands-on workshops led by faculty and staff.

Visitors gain personal experience of the University’s learning atmosphere through interesting, hands-on workshops led by faculty and staff.

A 3.5-metre-tall Lingnan Cat made its campus debut at Lingnan University, inviting visitors to take photos, while Asian Games Chinese chess bronze medallist Wong Hok-him sat at the chessboard with participants to explore how game theory can shape decisions about further education and life. Lingnan University held its Undergraduate Admissions Info Day, “Rediscover Lingnan” today, 7 November, featuring more than 80 interactive experiences, thematic talks, and campus explorations, as well as introducing the Samuel C.C. Ting Elite Class (CCT Class), named after Nobel Laureate in Physics, Prof Samuel C.C. Ting.

 

Ms Margaret Cheung, Registrar of Lingnan University, chatted with students, and said, “Under this year’s ‘Rediscover Lingnan’ theme, we are presenting a comprehensive view of how our liberal arts philosophy integrates with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) applications. We hope that through new interactive ways, we can guide students to discover their interests, explore diverse academic pathways, and make wise and most suitable choices before finalising their programme selections."

 

An elite class named after a Nobel Laureate: a pathway from undergraduate studies to research and diverse careers

 

The Info Day featured the "Decode the Samuel C.C. Ting Elite Class" talks, hosted by Prof Raymond Chan Hon-fu, Vice-President (Academics) cum Provost and Lam Man Tsan Chair Professor of Scientific Computing, and Prof Emilie Yeh, Associate Vice-President (Academics), Lam Wong Yiu Wah Chair Professor of Visual Studies, Head of the Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries, and Director of the Centre for Film and Creative Industries,  introducing how the CCT Class, named in honour of Nobel Laureate in Physics Prof Samuel C.C. Ting, paves a direct pathway from undergraduate studies to scientific research and various professions for high-achieving students.

 

The design of the CCT Class is rare among undergraduate programmes in the Hong Kong SAR. Students receive generous scholarships, full-tuition waivers, and guaranteed hostel places with waived fees for four years. They have the opportunity to receive a HK$20,000 subsidy for overseas exchanges or internships, as well as funding for global AI professional certification. In terms of academic support, the CCT Class is equipped with dedicated high-performance computing resources, guarantees students priority access to faculty-led research projects, and provides personalised mentorship.

 

Career prospects for this Class are not confined to the laboratory. During their undergraduate studies, students will have the opportunity to engage with leading figures in many professions—from academic leaders to industry decision-makers. For those seeking a career in research, this provides a direct route to scientific research, and allows those looking to enter the workforce to build a professional network early on. The CCT Class cultivates not only research talent, but also versatile experts capable of navigating seamlessly between academia and industry.

 

Asian Games bronze medallist talks to secondary school students and attracts over 300 chess players from primary, secondary and tertiary institutions

 

To mark its 30th anniversary, Lingnan’s Department of Economics hosted an inter-school chess tournament, The Nash Chess Cup, themed "When Economic Game Theory Meets Chess", with chess, Chinese chess, and Go competitions, attracting over 300 talented young players from more than 70 primary and secondary schools across Hong Kong. The event brought game theory into focus through the choices players made on the board: anticipating an opponent’s next move, weighing different strategies, and assessing possible outcomes.

 

Special guest Wong Hok-him, an International Grandmaster in Chinese chess and a member of the bronze medal-winning Hong Kong, China team at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games, discussed his experiences and tactical insights with students. Through strategic choices on the chessboard, participants gained a deeper understanding of the relationship between thinking, judgement, and decision-making.

 

Mr Wong shared that "the ultimate deciding factor of the outcome of a game is the players' psychological state". When both players are evenly matched in terms of technical skills and calculation abilities, the ability to remain calm and overcome hesitation under immense pressure often becomes the final factor determining victory or defeat. This also highlights a fundamental difference between AI and humans. Emotional stability is an absolute strength of AI, but it is often a physiological and psychological weakness of humans when they are under extreme pressure.

 

Smartphone treasure hunt and giant cat photo ops: exploring the campus through digital interaction

 

The Lingnan AR Campus Quest invited visitors to use their smartphones to find virtual "meow-mates" around campus, discover Lingnan landmarks, and learn more about student life. The newly unveiled 3.5-metre Lingnan Cat provided a striking photo opportunity, which complemented the digital treasure hunt, and turned campus exploration into an engaging experience to share a “Rediscover Lingnan” experience.

 

New programmes for 2027/28: connecting with the digital age

 

To meet societal demand for AI and interdisciplinary talent, Lingnan will launch two new four-year self-financing bachelor's degree programmes in the 2027/28 academic year. The Faculty of Business and the School of Data Science will jointly offer a new double degree programme, the Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) – Finance, and Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Innovative Design and Artificial Intelligence. Additionally, the School of Data Science will offer a new programme, the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Innovative Design and Artificial Intelligence, which integrates innovative design thinking, human-machine collaboration, and systems engineering. 

 

The existing Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Translation will be renamed the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interlingual Communication and Language Technology with effect from the 2027/28 academic year. As well as consolidating professional knowledge in language and translation, it will equip students with human-machine collaboration skills, merging digital tools and AI into professional language workflows.

 

For three consecutive years, since 2024, Lingnan has recorded the highest growth in JUPAS Band A applications among the Hong Kong SAR’s eight UGC-funded universities, with a cumulative increase of 88 per cent. In the 2026/27 academic year admissions, Lingnan’s mean JUPAS admission score increased by 6.7 per cent, the largest of all eight UGC-funded universities. The Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Business Analytics and Innovation programme was the most competitive in the Hong Kong SAR, with a 77-to-1 application-to-admission ratio.