HKU Geography 95th Anniversary
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LATE NOV 2026
Celebrating 95 Years of HKU Geography (1931–2026)
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It is our great pleasure to announce that we are approaching a truly special milestone — the 95th Anniversary of the Department of Geography at The University of Hong Kong. Since 1931, our Department has shaped generations of geographers who have gone on to make meaningful contributions in academia, government, industry, and communities across Hong Kong and far beyond. The story of these 95 years is, in many ways, your story, and we would be honoured to celebrate it with you.
A Year of Celebration
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR
To mark this milestone, we have prepared a programme of commemorative events at The University of Hong Kong. We warmly invite you to save the dates below and join us in person:
Departmental Open House — Welcome Home to the Department
Date: Sunday, 29 November 2026 | Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Venue: 10/F, Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU
An afternoon of reunion, conversation, and group photos at the Department of Geography. A complimentary shuttle bus will transport participants to the gala venue afterwards.
Departmental History Book Launch & Video Premiere
Date: Sunday, 29 November 2026 | Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Venue: Room 10.10, 10/F, Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU
The official launch of our forthcoming Departmental History Book and the premiere of our commemorative anniversary video, honouring our 95 years of teaching, research, and discovery.
95th Anniversary Ceremony & Gala Dinner
Date: Sunday, 29 November 2026 | Time: Reception commences at 6:00 pm
Venue: Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel
The official Anniversary Ceremony and a formal banquet to celebrate our enduring community.
Intention to join Gala Dinner: https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Pv8aGn6v23pwy2
Please note that submissions close on 10 July 2026 (Friday)
International Conference
Date: Late November to Early December 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed)
Venue: The University of Hong Kong
An academic conference bringing together leading scholars from around the world, featuring keynote addresses, parallel sessions, and discussions on the geographies shaping our sustainable future.
Full programme and registration details will be announced in the coming months.
Share Your Memories
A CALL TO ALUMNI
In tandem with these celebrations, our Editorial Team is producing a Departmental History Book that will trace 95 years of teaching, research, and discovery at HKU Geography. To make this volume truly representative, we warmly invite you to contribute your written memories and historical photographs. Selected submissions will be featured in the history book.
Whether it is a recollection of a memorable field trip, a mentor who shaped your path, a friendship that has lasted decades, or a photograph from your time on campus — every contribution helps us tell a fuller story of our Department.
Share Your Memories: https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5jsvvu0bPUWCs6i
Please note that submissions close on 10 August 2026 (Monday), to allow time for editorial review and inclusion in the book.
Stay Connected
Please help us reach as many fellow alumni as possible by sharing this invitation with your classmates and friends from HKU Geography. If your contact details have changed, or if you would like to be added to our alumni mailing list, kindly reply to this email or write to us at geog@hku.hk.
We look forward to welcoming you back to campus in November 2026 — and to celebrating together the legacy and future of geography at HKU.
