On the sunny and inviting Friday morning of 30 Aug 2024, forty-nine GPGC students gathered on campus for their first meeting at the heartwarming Orientation.

After a welcoming remark from Professor Pierre Landry, the Director of the School of Governance and Policy Science, Professor Vivian Zhan, GPGC’s Program Director, introduced the programme and encouraged the students to embrace H.O.P.E. – High aspiration, Open mind, Professionalism, and Exploration.

The event continued with introductions from GPGC faculty members. Mr. Ivan Choy, Prof. Mark Michelson, and Dr. Mohid Iftikhar were present in person, with Dr. James Downes conveying his good wishes through pre-recorded videos.

Following this, Dr. Brenda Liu, the Programme Manager, shared valuable advice on postgraduate studies at CUHK and answered students’ questions in the Q&A session. The Programme Management Committee presented six Admission Scholarships before the session concluded.

The Orientation ended with a welcoming lunch at the Chung Chi Staff Club, where teachers and students shared delicious foods, exchanged ideas, and fostered bonding.

We wish all GPGC students a fruitful academic year ahead!