EdUHK Opens West Kowloon Study Centre (Museum Drive)
Expanding Urban Teaching Footprint and Promoting the Integration of Education and Culture
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) today (24 April) celebrated the opening of its West Kowloon Study Centre (Museum Drive) located at the M+ Building in the West Kowloon Cultural District. This marks EdUHK’s second study centre in the district and its fourth in the urban area, following centres in North Point, Tseung Kwan O, and the Xiqu Centre in West Kowloon. Coinciding with the 10th anniversary of EdUHK’s retitling, the four urban study centres form a teaching network with the Tai Po campus, spanning Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories, furthering the integration of education, culture, arts and the community.
The new study centre occupies more than 9,000 square feet and features five interactive classrooms with flexible, multi-purpose collaboration spaces. Equipped with advanced teaching facilities, including LED walls, it supports diverse teaching modes and creative activities.
Officiating at the ceremony were The Honourable Bernard Charnwut Chan, Chairman of WKCDA Board; Dr David Wong Yau-kar, EdUHK Council Chairman; Professor Terence Chan Ho-wah, Deputy Council Chairman; Ms Imma Ling Kit-sum, Treasurer; Professor John Lee Chi-Kin, President; Professor May Cheng May-hung, Vice President (Academic); and Dr Tom Fong Wing-ho, Vice President (Administration).
The ceremony opened with a cross-disciplinary interactive music performance. Pianist Dr Philbert Li King-yue, Lecturer in the Department of Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA), together with members of the Contemporary Music and Digital Instrument Lab, used the e-Orch Ambience app to integrate piano, iPads, and the smartphones of audience members in presenting “Topophilia”. The piece was newly composed by Dr Leung Chi-hin, Associate Head of CCA (Research) and composer, specifically for the inauguration of the new teaching centre. Inspired by the authentic soundscape of the West Kowloon Cultural District—including the sea breeze of Victoria Harbour, architectural resonance, and the ambience of the venue—the work transformed these elements into music, creating an immersive experience. The ceremony concluded with a captivating finale by the EdUHK Vocal “Lacov,” marking a memorable opening for the new teaching centre.
During the ceremony, the Honourable Bernard Charnwut Chan delivered a speech on the city’s urban arts and cultural development. Guests later toured the new centre and mingled with teachers, students and invited guests in a tea gathering.
Mr Chan stated in his remarks, “The West Kowloon Cultural District is not only a cultural landmark in Hong Kong, but also an important platform for promoting urban arts and cultural innovation. By establishing this new study centre here, EdUHK helps strengthen the connection between education and culture, and provides young people with broader spaces for learning and exchange activities.”
Dr David Wong Yau-kar said West Kowloon is a meeting point for local and international creativity, as well as a vital platform for cultural exchange and innovation, “The West Kowloon Cultural District has a strong artistic atmosphere, which will undoubtedly inject creative energy into teaching and learning, promote cross-disciplinary exchange, and inspire students’ innovative thinking. Immersed in museum and exhibition spaces, teachers and students can explore academic topics while engaging directly with world-class cultural resources, thereby enhancing cultural literacy and broadening students’ diverse perspectives.”
Professor John Lee expressed gratitude to the District Authority for its support, which has enabled the University to add a new base in this vibrant district. “The new centre will become an important teaching base for EdUHK. The University will make good use of the district’s high-quality resources, seize opportunities for cross-sector collaboration, and enrich the learning experience for our students. Guided by our strategic plan ‘Education Futures’, EdUHK will continue to provide diverse disciplinary knowledge and skills, nurturing a new generation with a national and international outlook, innovative thinking, and a strong sense of social responsibility,” he said.
With scenic views of Victoria Harbour, the study centre also serves as a versatile venue for ceremonies, seminars, workshops and public lectures. It offers practical services for teachers and students, including assignment submission and library borrowing and return services – supporting both their academic and daily needs.
The new centre has opened in phases since January. In addition to teaching, it has hosted major events such as the recognition ceremony for the ‘Where Sky and Earth Meet’ Space Art Education Programme and the Principal Forum, underscoring its role as a platform for education and cultural exchange.
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EdUHK Opens West Kowloon Study Centre (Museum Drive) Expanding Urban Teaching Footprint and Promoting the Integration of Education and Culture
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