EVENTS this September ...

There are a lot of higher education events coming up in Hong Kong over the next few months.  We will post details and links to further information on these as they come to hand - so check back regularly for updates!

 - September - 


CAMBRIDGE ADMISSIONS PRESENTATION
Information on applying to Cambridge for students and parents
Dr Andrew Murray will be giving a presentation for year 12 and 13 students and their parents on applying to Cambridge and the admissions process.
When & Where
Monday, 19 September 2011
7 - 8:30 PM
Leo Lee Arts Center, Canadian International School
36 Nam Long Shan Road
Aberdeen

Please let the HE office know if you are intending to attend.  In order to maximise space for students it is requested that only one parent attend per student.

PLANNING A GAP YEAR? - TUNE IN TO A WEBINAR ON TRAVEL AND VOLUNTEERING ADVICE

AVENTURE a gap and volunteer experience company is offering a series of 30-minute 'Webinars' on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 September. These online presentations will cover a variety of topics around volunteering in the developing world and travel safety. They are designed to provide you with useful information for anyone thinking of taking a gap period/year out.



To take part in a webinar,register via the links below. All you will need to watch the presentation is access to the internet and a computer with sound output.

Planning your year out Travel safety tips Volunteering abroad and Volunteering with AV: 
Webinar Schedule  - Sept 2011 (All times are BST)

Wednesday 21 September
09:00 Planning your year out  Register here
12:00 Travel safety tips for your year out Register here
15:00 Volunteering abroad and improving your career prospects: help others to help yourself Register here 
16:00 Volunteering with AV: a typical project from start to finish Register here

Thursday 22 September 2011
09:00 Volunteering with AV: a typical project from start to finish Register here
12:00 Planning your year out Register here
15:00 Travel safety tips for your year out Register here
16:00 Volunteering abroad and improving your career prospects: help other to help yourself Register here

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Applying to UK universities: How to stand out from the crowd! 
Applying to the UK for study next year or thinking ahead for 2013? Exeter is running this session for you.  It will have a particular focus on:

• the personal statement
• what Admissions Tutors look for when considering an application via UCAS 

When & Where
Saturday, 24 September 2011
6 - 9 PM
Empire Room 1, The Empire Hotel  
33 Hennessy Road
Wanchai

RSVP as soon as possible to the HE Office - attendance is by rsvp only. 




IIE US - Higher Education Fair
Meet admissions officers from over 60 accredited US colleges and universities
Also on offer are presentations on:

• the value and lifelong rewards of US higher education
• how to choose and apply to suitable US institutions
• how to apply for a student visa
• TOEFL and GRE seminar

When & Where
Sunday, 25 September 2011
12-4 PM
Conrad Hotel Grand Ballroom
Admiralty

Admission is Free.  To pre-register and view the college list visit iiehongkong. 
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UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Meet the admissions officer from UPenn and learn more about this university 
When & Where
Monday, 26 September 2011
7- 9 PM
HKFC, Sports Road
Happy Valley

Pre-registration is essential. You can pre-register by email.

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME - DISCOVER NOTRE DAME TOUR
Find out more - 26 September 2011

When & Where
American Club 
Monday 26 September 2011
7 - 9 PM



Register before attending if possible.

LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
Learn more about LSE, programmes offered and Admissions 
Rosemary McAlonan, Student Recruitment Officer at LSE, will be conducting an information session for prospective LSE students in Hong Kong.  This session will cover both undergraduate and graduate admissions and will provide an opportunity for you to learn more about LSE and to pose any questions you might have about the application process, studying at LSE or student life in London. This event is free of charge but requires registration in advance.

For more information see the flyer.

When & Where
Tuesday, 27 September 
7 - 9 PM
Room 309 3/F, British Council,
3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty

For enquiries call 2913 5100 or e-mail.  To rsvp complete the online registration form 

SHAW PRIZE LECTURE 2011
'Spacetime Geometry and the Einstein Equations' and 'Hot Geometry'
The Shaw Prize honours individuals who have achieved significant breakthroughs in academic and scientific research or application and whose work has resulted in a positive and profound impact on mankind.  The Shaw College is part of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Professor Demetrios Christodoulou and Professor Richard S Hamilton were awarded the Shaw Prize for their highly innovative works.  Come and hear them speak on 29 September 2011
When & Where
Thursday, 29 September 2011
5 PM
Shaw College Lecture Theatre
Chinese University Hong Kong 

Admission is Free.  RSVP by 9 September is essential.  RSVP by email or by ph 3943 8538
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