March 2016 – Remaking our Communities
In this issue of Varsity, we look at different aspects of “community” in Hong Kong. A community can refer to a group of people...
Build From the Bottom Up
District councils are meant to serve residents, but in reality they can be out of touch with the public or lack the power to bring meaningful change. Some residents are taking matters into their own hands and forming their own groups to get things done.
Virtual Districts
More and more people are forming online groups for the districts where they live, and some of these groups are building connections in the real world with events like street fairs and screenings of a football World Cup qualifier.
The Wrong Mix
Each district has its own sports and recreational facilities, but what they have may not be what they need. Districts with ageing population don’t have much for the elderly, whereas others have gateball courts that are only used 40 per cent of the time.
Dec 2015 – Is Hong Kong International, Transparent and Efficient?
InvestHK calls our city “International, Transparent and Efficient” when explaining why “Hong Kong is the ideal place to do business in Asia.” In this issue...
Holding on to our International Edge
Hong Kong's economy is integrating more and more with the Mainland. Will this affect the city's status and brand as an international finance centre?
Transparently Unclear
Many say the Hong Kong government is becoming less transparent, and not consulting the public enough on new policies. Why the change?
The Great Overload
Hong Kong has long had one of the world's best public transport systems. But trains and buses have been slowing down lately. Why is that happening, and can Hong Kong continue to live up to its reputation?
Nov 2015 – What next for Hong Kong’s youth?
Varsity looks at three issues facing Hong Kong's young people today - finding a way forward in the political stalemate, navigating the changing nature of work and youth's changing concept of family and what it means to them.
Finding a Way Forward
After Jasmine Choi Yan-yan was arrested during the Occupy protests last year, she was denied access to mainland China. The outcome of the protests left some young people feeling powerless, radicalized others, and made yet others think of different ways of bringing about the social changes they want.
