The International and Greater China Student Support Office of Hong Kong Shue Yan University organised a two-day event, “Cultivating Diversity, Co-creating a Caring Shue Yan Campus”, on 28 and 29 October 2026. Through exhibitions, interactive games, workshops and multicultural activities, the event promoted diversity and inclusion on campus, helping staff and students gain a deeper understanding of people from different backgrounds and cultures.
In his opening address, Dr Jason Chow Tak-sang, Vice President (University Administration), said that inclusion goes beyond understanding and respecting differences. It also requires people to break down barriers, bridge divides, and work together to create an environment where everyone can participate, contribute and realise their full potential. This spirit closely aligns with Shue Yan’s motto, “Cultivating virtues of benevolence; broadening horizon and knowledge” (敦仁博物), with “benevolence” underscoring the importance of compassion, respect and consideration for others.
Dr Chow expressed hope that the event would inspire staff and students to approach those who are different from themselves with curiosity, to understand others’ circumstances and needs with empathy, and to reflect on how they can contribute to positive change both on campus and in society.
Mr So Wa-wai, a six-time Paralympic gold medallist, shared that having clear goals and unwavering determination was key to his success, noting that the demands of long-term training would be difficult to sustain without them. He also recalled competing alongside athletes from diverse cultural backgrounds at international competitions and living in the athletes’ village. These experiences, he said, gave him a first-hand appreciation of multiculturalism. He encouraged Shue Yan students not to judge others based on differences, but instead to embrace diversity and support one another in building a more inclusive and caring campus community.
Several alumni also attended the event to share their views on diversity and inclusion. Economics and Finance alumnus Shingo Tsang said he was proud of his alma mater for actively fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where students from different backgrounds and abilities could thrive. He stressed that diversity and inclusion should be more than slogans; they should empower people of different ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, and abilities to find a sense of belonging and realise their potential.
Tom Lau, an alumnus of the Department of Business Administration who works in cross-border marketing, said Shue Yan not only equips students with workplace knowledge but also provides opportunities to interact with people from different ethnic backgrounds before they enter the workforce. He hoped the University would organise more activities of this kind to help students better understand society’s ethnic diversity and prepare for future careers.
Several alumni from the Department of Journalism and Communication also expressed support for the University’s initiative. To Man-hung reflected on the Chinese character 「仁」 (benevolence) in Shue Yan’s Chinese name, noting its close connection to diversity and inclusion. “It is not about making everyone the same, but allowing people to be different,” he said.
Carrie Tsui, a sports editor, observed that both society and her alma mater had become more inclusive, with more accessible facilities than in the past. These improvements, she noted, have made it easier for people with disabilities to get around and are of great significance to them.
Fellow media professional Toby Wong said HKSYU’s diversity and inclusion activities, together with the sharing session by Mr So Wa-wai, helped students better understand the circumstances faced by different members of society and learn to respect people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
