THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Graduate School Handbook
2010-2011

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

NOTICE
The University's Vision and Mission
Definitions
The Organization of the University
The University Campus
The Graduate School
Induction Programme 2010
Dates of Semesters
Registration
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
Libraries
Academic/Support Units
Bad Weather
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. Faculty Higher Degrees Committee
V. Boards of Examiners for Higher Degrees by Coursework and Research
VI. Departmental Research Postgraduate Committee (DRPC)
VII. Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studentships
VIII. Scholarships
IX. Prizes and Awards
X. Regulations for the Degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
XI. Regulations for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
XII. Procedures for the Degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
XIII. Procedures for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
XIV. Notes for Guidance of Candidates for the Degrees of MPhil and PhD
XV. Notes for Supervisors of Candidates for the Degrees of MPhil and PhD
XVI. Good Practices for Research Postgraduate Students
XVII. Good Practices for Supervisors
XVIII. Good Practices for Departmental Research Postgraduate Committees
XIX. Regulations Governing the Format, Binding and Presentation of Theses for Higher Degrees by Research
XX. Regulations Governing the Duties of Internal Examiners, External Examiners and Additional Examiners for the Degree of MPhil
XXI. Regulations Governing the Duties of Internal Examiners, External Examiners and Additional Examiners for the Degree of PhD
XXII. Policy for Ethical Practice in Research
XXIII. Conscientious Objection Policy for Teaching Experiments Involving the Use of Live Animals
XXIV. Regulations Governing Students’ Academic Conduct Concerning Assessment
XXV. Guidelines for Setting Up and Conducting Oral Examinations for MPhil and PhD Candidates
XXVI. Procedures for the Resolution of the Grievances of Students
XXVII. Powers of the Disciplinary Committee
XXVIII. Guidelines on Handling Appeal from a Student Whose Candidature is Terminated by the Faculty within the Probationary Period
XXIX. Regulations Governing Conference Grants for Research Students
XXX. Regulations Governing the Administration of Travel Grants in support of International Academic Training / Research Activities for Research Postgraduate Students
XXXI. Regulations Governing University Libraries
XXXII. MPhil and PhD Thesis Submission Form for Libraries
XXXIII. Regulations Governing the Use of Central Computer Services
XXXIV. Statement of Ethics on Computer Use
XXXV. HARNET Acceptable Use Policy
XXXVI. Conditions on Computer Usage
XXXVII. Procedures for Handling Discrimination / Harassment Complaints
XXXVIII. Schedule of Fees 2010-2011
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