The Chinese Civilisation Centre of CityU has invited the famous GuoGuang Opera Company from Taiwan to introduce Peking opera to Hong Kong’s new generation from 19 February to 22 February.

CityU Gallery is showcasing a collection of works by the Spanish artist Mr Mario Pasqualotto, who transforms plastic bags into valued fabrics, ancient stained glassworks and unexpected canvases

Using the universal language of sport, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of CityU held "Global Stadium 2008" on 16 January to promote cross-cultural interaction between local and exchange students.

Mr Aurelio Gabaldón, a Spanish tenor and 2007 Operalia contest winner, entertained CityU staff and students with a captivating Spanish opera in a recital held on campus on 10 December.

CityU hosts the third City Literary Awards to promote creative writing in Hong Kong and Macau. The Awards are now open for entries.

Forty-seven members of the CityU Choir, Alumni Choir and Staff Association Singing Group participated in the Busan Choral Festival and Competition from 31 October to 4 November. The trip brings rewarding experience to the participants.

CityU's Cultural and Sports Committee organised the "City Cultural Salon" on 30 October. Around 40 guests, staff and students came to enjoy and discuss the art of Kunqu.

"Conceptual Feeling Beyond Images - The Works of Hon Chi-fun", an exhibition of more than 30 paintings created by Mr Hon during the past half century, is showing at the CityU Gallery until 9 December.

The Department of Information Systems organised a Thank-the-Sponsors Sharing Ceremony for the Integrated Student Development Programme on 24 October during which students talked about their exchange and internship experiences.

CityU held the A+++ Scholarship Schemes Presentation Ceremony on 24 October and awarded scholarships to 44 first-year students who had registered outstanding academic and sporting achievements.