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The year 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the Faculty of Education at The University of Hong Kong. An Anniversary Seminar Series is organised to celebrate this milestone and the Faculty’s academic achievements over the past four decades. The first seminar entitled “From Past to Present: The Evolution of Speech-Language Pathology Education and Practice in Hong Kong” will be held on September 30, 2024.

This seminar will provide an overview of the evolution of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) education and practice in Hong Kong from its early days to the present. It will also explore the challenges and opportunities that have shaped the development of this profession, and discuss the current state of SLP services in Hong Kong. Additionally, the seminar will highlight the latest advancements in SLP education and practice and elaborate on their effects on the lives of people with communication disorders, both in the local area and in Mainland China.

Members of the media are welcome to attend this event. Details are as follows:

For more details, please visit: https://web.edu.hku.hk/event/detail-page/seminar-series-Sep2024.   

About the 40th Anniversary Seminar Series
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of HKU Faculty of Education, the Anniversary Seminar Series offers a historical narrative and a perspective on education that connects the Past, Present, and Future. The works of the Faculty are closely linked to the global community of educational research, while at the same time deeply rooted in Hong Kong local society. The seminars will cover the major themes of research in the Faculty including Language Education, Early Childhood Education, Speech and Hearing Sciences, Information Technology, International and Comparative Education, and more.

For media enquiries, please contact Ms Cheryl Cheung, Senior Manager (Development and Communications), Faculty of Education, HKU (Tel.: 3917 4270 / E-mail: chercheung@hku.hk).