Lingnan University hosts Information Day “Your Future Begins Now” and publishes new JUPAS flexible admissions policy for 2026/27 academic year

To further improve the admissions process and better evaluate applicants’ diverse talents and achievements, Lingnan announced a new flexible admissions policy for the 2026/27 academic year.The University will give special admissions consideration to applicants who have placedtarget Lingnan University programme(s) in their Band A choices, and indicated outstanding overall academic performance, but have not met the general admissions requirement by one level in either of the core subjects (Chinese Language or Mathematics).

Information Day activities included admission talks, interactive workshops, professor-ledmasterclasses, and guided tours of the campus and student hostels, as well as sharing and consultation sessions with professors and student ambassadors. A series of AI-themed lectures provided in-depth investigation of AI applications across disciplines. In “Tradition Upgraded: Exploring Chinese Studies with AI”, Prof Maciej Kurzynski, Assistant Professor of the Department of Chinese, explained that AI not only serves as a tool for optimising writing and organising notes, but also makes students look at the nature of language and creativity from new perspectives. In a live demonstration, he showed AI’s ability to analyse Tang poetry and modern novels, and the potential of blending traditional disciplines with technology.

In “AI vs Philosophy: The Ultimate Showdown”, Prof Chiu Wai-wai, Associate Professor of the Department of Philosophy,suggested students think about whether AI can replace humans in making life-altering decisions. He considered the ethical challenges of technology-driven decisions from a philosophical vantage point, emphasising the interplay between rationality, morality, and social structures.

Amid the growing popularity of AI applications, Prof Chan Chi-yu, Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Translation, gave a talk titled “When Everyone Knows AI – What Makes You Stand Out?” He called attention to the formula “Core Competence × AI = Achievement”, stressing that even with technological assistance, one’s core competencies remain the key to personal success. He also encouraged students to actively cultivate professional skills and social awareness to stay competitive in the future workplace.

Lingnan University regularly invites external experts to review its programmes in order to keep the curriculum abreast of the fast-evolving fields of AI and technology, and to strengthen the integration of technology and data science in business education, the undergraduate programme “Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) – Human Resource Management and Analytics” will be renamed “Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) – Management and Analytics”. In the “Get to Know More!” session, Prof Lee Wai-ying, Associate Professor of Teaching of the Department of Management, explained how the redesigned curriculum teaches students to harness the data and technology to drive strategic decisions and increase organisational effectiveness.

With this year’s launch of Lingnan University’s first High-Performance Computing (HPC) Data Centre, “Lingnan HPC NexT”, students gain access to dozens of supercomputers comparable to some of the world’s top 100 systems. This cutting-edge facility underscores the University’s commitment to data-driven innovation and research. In “The Data-Driven World” session, Prof Lee Kwan-yeung, Assistant Professor of Teaching of the School of Data Science, staged live displays to illustrate the pivotal role of Data Science in the digital era.

Ms Margaret Cheung, Registrar of Lingnan University, said “Information Day attracted enthusiastic participation from local and international students, parents, and teachers. In a series of interactive learning experiences, multiple AI-themed lectures, and meetings with the professors, student ambassadors, and admissions staff, students received personalised admission guidance and scholarship advice. They also encountered Lingnan’s teaching characteristics and campus atmosphere personally, and were able to examine their personal aspirations and plan future academic directions.”

Lingnan University earned global recognition this year by coming first worldwide in SDG 4: Quality Education in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. This notable achievement is the first time a Hong Kong higher education institution has topped the global league table in this category. Lingnan was also classed 301–350 globally and 47th in International Outlook in THE World University Rankings, demonstrating its growing research excellence and international impact.