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The 217th Congregation, Faculty of Science

The 217th Congregation, Faculty of Science
Date & Time
July 17, 2026 (Friday) | 12 pm — 6:45 pm
Venue
Grand Hall, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, Centennial Campus, HKU
 

 

ADVERSE WEATHER ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE 217TH CONGREGATION, FACULTY OF SCIENCE


Please note the following arrangements for Friday, 17 July 2026, should the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal be in force.


Sessions 1–3

If the warning is hoisted or remains in force after 10:30 a.m.

→ The Congregation will be postponed to a later time on the same day or rescheduled. Follow-up arrangements will be announced through the Faculty’s website and social media platforms.


If the warning is lowered or cancelled at or before 10:30 a.m.

→ The Congregation will proceed as scheduled.


During a Session

If the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued during a session:

→ The session concerned will continue, as the Congregation is being held indoors.


Graduands and guests are advised to monitor the latest weather updates and check our official channels before travelling to the venue.


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Please stay safe and allow sufficient time for your journey.
 

 

 

 
We are pleased to announce that the 217th Congregation, Faculty of Science, HKU will be held on July 17, 2026 (Friday). The Programme details are as follows:

 

Session 1
Time
12 pm — 1:45 pm (admission and briefing at 11:30 am)
Degrees
Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy, Master of Research and Bachelor of Science (Science Master Class), Master of Science in the fields of Applied Geosciences, Chemical Technologies for Health and Materials, Physics, Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence, and Bachelor of Science — Biochemistry, Physics, and Physics (Intensive)
 
Session 2
Time
2:45 pm — 4:30 pm (admission and briefing at 2:15 pm)
Degrees
Bachelor of Science — Biological Sciences, Biological Sciences (Intensive), Chemistry, Chemistry (Intensive), Earth System Science, Ecology & Biodiversity, Ecology & Biodiversity (Intensive), Environmental Science, Food & Nutritional Science, Geology (Intensive), Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (Intensive), Mathematics, and Mathematics (Intensive)
 
Session 3
Time
5:15 pm — 6:45 pm (admission and briefing at 4:45 pm)
Degrees
Master of Data Science, Master of Statistics, Bachelor of Science — Decision Analytics, Risk Management, Statistics, Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science, and Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Applied Artificial Intelligence
 
As in previous years, the Ceremony is regarded as one of our biggest events and is very much looked forward to by our graduates. Families and friends of our graduates will be proud to see them recognised on stage at this memorable and once-in-a-life occasion. Class of July 2026, please mark this important date in your calendar. Registration/Pre-registration opens from early May and invitation will be sent to graduands and eligible students via their HKU email by then. Please keep checking your @connect.hku.hk mail box to get messages from the Faculty. Stay connected for further updates.
 
Details of Permanent HKU Email Accounts for Graduands, please visit: https://www4.hku.hk/congreg/hku-graduand-email-account. If you have any problem, please contact the Information Technology Services at ithelp@hku.hk for assistance.
 
For general information about Congregation, please visit here. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for helpful information and answers to common queries.
 
For enquiries, please contact: science@hku.hk
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