Hong Kong Studies Group
The Hong Kong Studies Group (HKSG) brings together faculty and students of diverse disciplinary backgrounds at 91ÑÇÉ« and beyond through dialogues and collaborations to explore, facilitate and promote Hong Kong Studies in the global intellectual landscape.
The HKSG seeks to:
- re-imagine Hong Kong Studies as an interdisciplinary field of studies in and beyond territorial Hong Kong
- develop new knowledge, concepts, theories and methods of studying the history, culture, identities and politics of Hong Kong and its transnational/diasporic communities
- re-examine Hong Kong’s historical past, its uncertain present, and re-envision its trans-local futures
With the assistance of 91ÑÇÉ« Libraries, the HKSG initiated a providing selected links to crucial research resources.
In addition, in honour of the late Professor Bernard H. K. Luk (1946–2016), who was an international authority on the history of Hong Kong and a respectful colleague at the Department of History, the group also organizes the annual .
In 2021, the group launched the . Course directors and teaching assistants at 91ÑÇÉ« are encouraged to nominate exceptional (undergraduate or graduate) student papers or creative projects for the Award.
We invite interested 91ÑÇÉ« students and faculty to join us. Don’t hesitate to contact us at hongkong[at]yorku.ca to join the mailing list and help us shape Hong Kong Studies at 91ÑÇÉ«.