Welcome to Faculty of Arts Month!
Programme Overview:
This interdisciplinary event, organized in collaboration with HKU Academy for the Talented, Admissions Office, offers secondary students a unique opportunity to explore the Ancient Egypt exhibition at the HK Palace Museum. The day begins with a thematic talk on Arab culture and Global and Area Studies at HKU, followed by an Arabic lunch and a fully guided tour of the exhibition led by Amjad Refai. Designed for the HKU Academy for the Talented and partner schools, the activity connects academic learning with real-world cultural engagement, inspiring students to appreciate ancient civilizations and contemporary Arab heritage.
Programme Details:
- Programme Name: Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums (Apply Now)
- Programme Code: ACT260104
- Programme Date: January 24, 2025 (Saturday)
- Class Time: 11:00 – 16:00 (HKT)
- Targeted Audience: S.3-5 / Grade 9-11 / Year 10-12 Members
- Programme Fee: HKD 300 (Covering coach fee, Palace Museum ticket and Arabic lunch)
- Delivery Mode of Programme: Face to Face
Tentative Programme Rundown:
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Thematic talk for HKU Global and Area Studies & Arabic Culture at HKU |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Arabic Lunch at HKU |
| 13:00 – 13:30 | Transit to HK Palace Museum (Coach services provided) |
| 13:30 – 16:00 | Guided Tour to Ancient Egypt Exhibition |
| 16:00 | Dismiss at HK Palace Museum |
Programme Instructor:
Mr. Amjad Refai
Director of the Arabic Programme at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), is a seasoned educator and Egyptologist with over a decade of experience teaching Arabic language, culture, and ancient history. Prior to joining HKU in 2019, he lectured in Egyptology and served as Editor-in-Chief of The Heritage of Egypt Magazine. A dedicated scholar, he has developed HKU’s Arabic studies curriculum and authored textbooks on Arabic and ancient Egyptian language. His work bridges classroom learning with immersive cultural experiences, fostering deeper understanding of the Arab world and its heritage.
Application:
- Application: Submit Application: https://actstudentapp.hku.hk/student/login (Non-refundable Application Fee: HKD 60)
- Application Deadline: December 30, 2025 23:59 HKT (Tuesday)
- For further details, please refer to the Application Guide.
For further details, please refer to the Application Guide.
*Disclaimer: Programme contents and formats are subject to change. The programme is subject to cancellation if there are insufficient applications. Programme fees and application fees are non-refundable.