Certificate Course on Urban–Rural Integration and Sustainability (CURIS)
8 April – 23 May 2026 | The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s first certificate course dedicated to urban–rural integration, sustainable development, and rural revitalisation, co-organised by CUHK School of Architecture, SPUR, and Wu Zhi Qiao Charitable Foundation.
The 50-hour programme features:
• Expert-led lectures on ESG, planning, placemaking, and sustainability
• Field trips across Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Kaiping/Jiangmen
• Engagement with villagers, planners, conservationists, and stakeholders
• A cross-sector teaching team of 20+ practitioners and scholars
Course Highlights:
- Northern Metropolis field studies (San Tin, Long Valley, Ho Sheung Heung)
- Sha Tau Kok / Lai Chi Wo / Kat O cultural landscape visits
- GBA extension to Kaiping’s Tangkou Town
- Multidisciplinary perspectives across policy, planning, environment, and community
Programme Details:
• Dates: 8 April – 23 May 2026
• Duration: 50 hours, 11 weekly evening sessions (including weekend field trips)
• Tuition: HKD 13,500; Application fee HKD 150
• Scholarship: Up to HKD 5,000 for eligible youth (sponsored by the Lee Hysan Foundation)
• Language: English (supplemented by Cantonese & Putonghua)
- Application Deadline: Ongoing until enrolment is full.
👇 More details & online registration
https://linktr.ee/CURIS.CUHK
Enquiry: isabelwong@cuhk.edu.hk
