THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Graduate School Handbook
2009-2010

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

The University's Vision and Mission

The Organization of the University

The University Campus

The Graduate School

Induction Programme 2009

Dates of Semesters

Awards and Financial Assistance

Student Services

Notes for Non-Local Students

General Education Programmes

Student Associations

Policy on Equal Opportunity

University Safety Policy

Insurance Coverage

Preparation, Submission and Examination of Theses

Acknowledgement of the University in Publications and Publication By-Lines

The Ethics of Research

Copyright and Plagiarism

Grievance Procedures

The Faculties, Institutes and Centres

Academic/Support Units

Prevention of Bribery Ordinance

Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance

APPENDICES

I.	Sections of the General Regulations of Special Concern to Research Students
II.	Policy Board of Postgraduate Education
III.	Board of Graduate Studies
IV.	Board of Examination for Graduate Studies
V.	Faculty Higher Degrees Committee
VI.	Boards of Examiners for Higher Degrees by Coursework and Research
VII.	Departmental Research Postgraduate Committee (DRPC)
VIII.	Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studentships
IX.	Scholarships
X.	Prizes and Awards
XI.	Regulations for the Degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
XII.	Regulations for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
XIII.	Procedures for the Degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
XIV.	Procedures for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
XV.	Notes for Guidance of Candidates for the Degrees of MPhil and PhD
XVI.	Notes for Supervisors of Candidates for the Degrees of MPhil and PhD
XVII.	Good Practices for Research Postgraduate Students
XVIII.	Good Practices for Supervisors
XIX.	Good Practices for Departmental Research Postgraduate Committees
XX.	Regulations Governing the Format, Binding and Presentation of Theses for Higher Degrees by Research
XXI.	Regulations Governing the Duties of Internal Examiners, External Examiners and Additional Examiners for the Degree of MPhil
XXII.	Regulations Governing the Duties of Internal Examiners, External Examiners and Additional Examiners for the Degree of PhD
XXIII.	Policy for Ethical Practice in Research
XXIV.	Conscientious Objection Policy for Teaching Experiments Involving the Use of Live Animals
XXV.	Regulations Governing Conduct at Examinations
XXVI.	Guidelines for Setting Up and Conducting Oral Examinations for MPhil and PhD Candidates
XXVII.	Procedures for the Resolution of the Grievances of Students
XXVIII.	Powers of the Disciplinary Committee
XXIX.	Guidelines on Handling Appeal from a Student Whose Candidature is Terminated by the Faculty within the Probationary Period
XXX.	Regulations Governing Conference Grants for Research Students
XXXI.	Regulations Governing the Administration of Travel Grants in support of International Academic Training / Research Activities for Research Postgraduate Students
XXXII.	Regulations Governing University Libraries
XXXIII.	MPhil and PhD Thesis Submission Form for Libraries
XXXIV.	Regulations Governing the Use of Central Computer Services
XXXV.	Statement of Ethics on Computer Use
XXXVI.	HARNET Acceptable Use Policy
XXXVII.	Conditions on Computer Usage
XXXVIII.	Procedures for Handling Discrimination / Harassment Complaints
XXXIX.	Schedule of Fees 2009-2010
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