Warwick Alumni Hong Kong (WGAHK)

is pleased to announce the winner of WGAHK Scholarship 2023: Marcus Choi (Economics)🎊

Shortlisted candidates (in alphabetical order by first name) are:
-Adrian Leung (Maths & Physics)
-Amber Yeung (Accounting & Finance)
-Mandy So (Management)
-Matthew Lam (Economics)

The 5 shortlisted candidates attended a panel interview on 9/9. We'd like to thank our 3 panel judges, fellow Warwickers Mr Clarence Chung (MBA), Mr Liam Lai (LLB), Ms Loren Tang (MSc), and also the University of Warwick Hong Kong Regional Office for the venue support. An award presentation took place on 15/9 over a cozy gathering with the judges and WGAHK executive committee.

👏👏👏👏👏 Congratulations new students - Enjoy your time at Warwick!

Captivating talk by Warwick alumnus Mr Szeto Yuen-kit (BEd Art Education), ex Chief Curator (Chih Lo Lou & Wu Guanzhong Collections), Hong Kong Museum of Art. Thank you Marco! 謝謝校友 #司徒元傑 為一代宗師 #黃永玉 及 #吳冠中 策展背後故事的精彩分享，及向 贈書！誠邀大家觀看香港電台節目 『走進吳冠中的江南』：連結見留言。

#一生追求藝術美

【In Memory of Professor David VandeLinde】

WGAHK is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Professor David VandeLinde, University of Warwick’s Vice-Chancellor between 2001 to 2006.

WGAHK pays special tribute to Professor VandeLinde for his unwavering support to alumni activities in Hong Kong during his tenure. On his first visit as Warwick Vice-Chancellor in November 2001 to attend an event hosted by Chinese University of Hong Kong, he took time out of his tight schedule to meet with WGAHK’s Executive Committee. Subsequently he accepted WGAHK’s invitation and became the first Warwick Vice-Chancellor to assume the role of WGAHK’s Honorary President.

In March 2004, Professor VandeLinde came specifically to Hong Kong to be the Guest of Honour at the WGAHK’s 10th Anniversary Reception held at the British Council premises. In June 2006, at a dinner event hosted by the University of Warwick in honour of its Honorary Graduates from Hong Kong, over 100 alumni & guests shared a memorable evening with Professor VandeLine marking his last overseas trip as Warwick Vice-Chancellor.

We offer our heartfelt condolences to the VandeLinde family.

University of Warwick Hong Kong alumni networking event🥂cum mini-celebration of Warwick HK Office 20th anniversary (2003-2023)🥳

Warwick Alumni Drinks Reception in Hong Kong (20/6/2023), organised by The Development & Alumni Engagement Office, University of Warwick.

We had a fantastic time catching up with some of our alumni in Hong Kong!

Our Provost Professor Chris Ennew hosted a drinks reception as part of her final international trip for the University ahead of her retirement.

It's always wonderful to meet our global alumni community, hear your stories, and share the latest on what's happening at Warwick 💜

Got time for a stroll down the Warwick memory lane?
20 campus photos from June 2023...
What did you remember?
📝 comments & ask questions 🤔
❤️ pics that you recognize 😊

🥂Hong Kong Warwickers Happy Gathering🍻

WGAHK was recently invited to the 28/3 Private Cocktail Reception hosted by British Council Hong Kong in celebration 🥳 of its 75th Anniversary in HK, and also to 2/4 University of Warwick Reception for Offer Holders hosted by University of Warwick Hong Kong Regional Office. Here are the snapshots! 😍

【University of Warwick Reception for Offer Holders】
Did you still remember how it felt like when it was months before you started at Warwick? All the very best to the 2023 entrants!

【2023-2-2 WGAHK Happy Hour🥂】On the 12th day of the Year of the Rabbit🐰, Warwick alumni & friends shared a cozy evening 💖to bid farewell to ex-comm member 🫶Herman Chan who will move to UK soon, and to celebrate the birthday of our dear secretary 🎂Regina Woo.

WGAHK is immensely sad to learn of the passing of MR. COLIN TOUCHIN, Director of Music at the University of Warwick Music Centre (1989-2003). During his time with the University, Colin’s passionate advocacy of music has enriched the lives of many Warwick students.

Colin’s distinguished record of conducting and coaching musicians in UK & around the world has hugely contributed to the promotion of the Warwick brand in Hong Kong through his many music projects with local institutions & music makers. His encouragement of singers and players has inspired choirs, ensembles & orchestras, both professional and amateur.

Colin has been invited as guest to many WGAHK activities since 2007 at WGAHK singing group gatherings & annual dinners. As a clarinettist, he as part of a wind-trio has given us a memorable performance at the 2013 WGAHK Annual Dinner.

Colin, you will be greatly missed. Rest in peace.

We are pleased to announce the winner of WGAHK Scholarship 2022: Jasmyn Wong (International Management)🎊

Shortlisted candidates (in alphabetical order by first name) are:
- Bernard Moy (Computer Science)
- Josia Chan (Data Science)
- Laetitia Lin (Management)
- Serena Wong (Economics)

An award presentation luncheon was held today with this year’s panel judges (Mr Alvin Lam, Mr Edward Tan, Ms Jacquelyn Ng), previous WGAHK scholars, current executive committee members & alumni guests. The luncheon ended on a sweet note with a thank-you card 💌 given to WGAHK from winner Jasmyn Wong.

👏👏👏 Congratulations to all 5 of you, new students - Enjoy your time at Warwick!

2022 marks the 2️⃣0️⃣th anniversary of WGAHK Scholarship. More celebration activities are under plan. Stay tuned! 😊

Warwick Graduates’ Association Hong Kong (WGAHK) is honoured to be one of the supporting organisations at the Social Enterprise Summit 2022 @ Central and Western District – SE Lab, themed “Smart City for ALL - Inclusive Challenges” and held today (17/9/2022) at HKEX Connect Hall.

Social Enterprise Summit (SES), incepted in 2008, is an annual series of non-profit events & programmes that aim at advocating social innovation & entrepreneurship for positive change, by collaborating efforts across the civil, business, government and academic sectors. https://www.ses.org.hk/

At today’s event, WGAHK was represented by our Vice-Chairman Mr Alvin Lam, who has facilitated one of the six breakout sessions. Other Warwickers present include Dr Ilex Lam, Chair of SES @ Central Western District & Founder of iEnterprise ; Ms Alice So, Head of Entrepreneurship, Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Ltd ; Mr Sunny Yung, Executive Director & CEO, HKMC Annuity Ltd.

As alumni of a British university that was established during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, we mourn the passing of a much-loved monarch. May Her Majesty rest in peace.

The WGAHK 2022 Scholarship interview was held today (3/Sept) with a judge panel comprising:

- Mr Alvin Lam (MSc e-Business Management) & WGAHK Vice-Chairman (2022)
- Mr Edward Tan (MA International Political Economy) & WGAHK Chairman (2005-2008)
- Ms Jacquelyn Ng (BA Politics & International Studies) & WGAHK Scholarship winner (2005)

The 5 shortlisted candidates (in alphabetical order by first name) are:
- Bernard Moy (Computer Science)
- Jasmyn Wong (International Management)
- Josia Chan (Data Science)
- Laetitia Lin (Management)
- Serena Wong (Economics)

Big THANK YOU to the 3 judges & also to University of Warwick Hong Kong Regional Office for the administrative support.

The scholarship winner will be announced very soon. Stay tuned!

Warwick event for F5/F6 students on 12/9 (HK public holiday). Please share with your contacts who will be interested.

Further info & Registration form:
https://your.warwick.ac.uk/form/warwickHK-explorationday

【2022 Warwick Pre-departure Briefing】 Hello Warwickers, who still remember 💭 the PDB(s) that YOU attended as a new entrant or a student helper?

WGAHK reps at today's event were delighted to meet so many new students and also the student helpers (reps of 3 student societies). Our Kevin Lo of the WGAHK SCHOLARSHIP Team gave a presentation about this year's scholarship offer -- Did you know WGAHK has been offering an annual scholarship to HK students for 2️⃣0️⃣ years already? 💕

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WGAHK Scholarship 2️⃣0️⃣th Anniversary 🎊
Special video in the making: Happy filming day 🎥

With 6 WGAHK scholars (Warwick course/entry year):
▪️Danny Fung (Management/2002) ▪️Steven Lo (Law/2005) ▪️Jessica Leung (Law/2009) ▪️Amanda So (Engineering/2012) ▪️Kevin Lo (MORSE/2013) ▪️ Eugene Tseng (Accounting & Finance/2020)

ℹ️ Since 2002, Warwick Graduates’ Association Hong Kong (WGAHK) has been offering undergraduate scholarships every year to eligible students from Hong Kong. The WGAHK Scholarship is the first Warwick scholarship established by local alumni outside the UK.

Thanks all Warwickers for joining a wonderful Happy Gathering. See you all next time.

With these new 🐅 stamps from Hong Kong
We send our best wishes to all
Wherever you are: Happy Year of the Tiger!
㊗️所有 #華威人 新春愉快😊😊 虎年威威🧧🧧

🎉 Happy 2022 to all Warwickers wherever you are! Stay tuned with updates & activities in the New Year. Keep well! ❤️

Campus photos from University of Warwick

See you at 12 noon today 😊

It's now easier to send Warwick Alumni Hong Kong (WGAHK) a message.

Virtual Event: Saturday 17th April 4.00-6.00 pm
‘How Entrepreneurial Thinking will help your Career and Business Start-up Ambitions’.

We’re delighted to let you know that academics from the WMG department at Warwick will be holding a virtual event specifically for Hong Kong on Saturday 17th April. This free two-hour event look will look at the personal, organisational and national value of developing an entrepreneurial mind-set, and includes a short interactive workshop on ‘Designing and Creating Your Own Business’.
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https://events.bizzabo.com/309102
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You are warmly invited to attend, and we would be very grateful if you could also disseminate this invitation to your personal and professional network within Hong Kong. Particularly to those who may be considering establishing their own business now or in the future!

Professor Jay Bal, Course Director for the MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship will be joined by academic colleagues from his entrepreneurship group, and the Course Director from MSc Service Management and Design