Earthbound
A space in Sheung Shui hosts workshops for people who want to ditch city life for a while and get hands on with nature by making pottery from actual soil.
The Sci-fi War
Put a laser gun in your hands and enter the world of your favourite science-fiction movies by playing laser tag at Lasermads.
Sweet Survival
Honey bees around the world are under threat from a mysterious condition called colony collapse disorder where worker bees abandon their hives. But here in Hong Kong, the destruction of sources of nectar, such as fruit trees may be a bigger danger.
Mysterious Movies
A lot of people watch trailers, read reviews, and go into a movie with a clear idea of what to expect. Secret Movie will sell you tickets, but you won't know where the movie is being shown until they complete a series of tasks intended to make the moviegoing experience new again.
Forgotten Memories
Hong Kong's heritage, like walled villages and old markets, can't stay forever, so a group of young people are leading tours to share these overlooked stories with the public while they still can.
The Changing Taste of Tai O Shrimp Paste
Thanks to its rich natural resources and access to quality shrimps, Tai O has been renowned for its scrumptious shrimp paste. But the ban on trawling has shifted the production line to the Mainland. Varsity asks long-established brands how they see the future of their businesses.
Share Your Vision
In a digital age where we are linked together by social platforms, Be My Eyes is a mobile app that allows sighted people to help visually impaired people through live video chat. Feel free to lend your eyes!
Flavours of Yesteryear
Hong Kong is a city where development constantly changes the physical landscape and where fashions quickly come and go. But Hongkongers are a nostalgic lot. Now, in the heart of our city, there is a restaurant re-creating the demolished Lai Yuen Amusement Park.
Medicine Street Seeks Prescription for Survival
Ko Shing Street in Sheung Wan has been a wholesale centre for Chinese medicine for decades. The street is renowned for its high-quality herbs and dried seafood. But the opening of the West Island Line is pushing up rent. Varsity asks the street's vendors about how they see their future.
Paradise for Shutterbugs
Take offbeat and crazy photos that will trick people’s eyes at the city’s first 3D museum.