The School of Communication (SCOM) held its first New Student Orientation session on 10 September 2026, warmly welcoming undergraduate freshmen of the 2026/27 academic year, with around 80 students participating. Themed “Empowering Your Journey to a Brighter Future,” the event aimed to help new students build confidence and equip themselves with diverse skills, laying a strong foundation for their university journey and future career development. As the day coincided with Teachers’ Day, the students took the opportunity to express their festive greetings to their teachers, creating a warm atmosphere.
Professor Scarlet Tso, Dean of the School of Communication, delivered a warm welcome speech at the event. She encouraged freshmen to maintain a curious mind, cultivate critical thinking skills, embrace challenges, and view mistakes as opportunities for growth. Professor Tso also emphasised the importance of interpersonal connections in today’s fast-evolving digital era, urging students to make the best use of innovative tools such as AI, while actively expanding their networks. She encouraged the freshmen to fully enjoy their university life and concluded with an inspiring message: “Today you are proud of the School of Communication; tomorrow the School of Communication will be proud of you!”
The School prepared six “success kits” to freshmen at the Orientation, covering the topics that students care most about: “Attending Classes,” “Taking IELTS,” “Participating in Summer Internships,” “School Activities,” “Personal Tutor,” and “Being part of the Big Family.” The initiative aimed to equip new students with comprehensive information from the very beginning of the academic year, enabling them to plan their four-year university journey with confidence. The School also invited several senior students to share their learning experiences, internship insights and practical tips. In addition, each freshman was assigned a Personal Tutor to provide one-on-one support, guiding them through course selection, career planning, and other challenges, ensuring a strong support throughout their university journey.
After the Orentation, freshmen from the School’s three undergraduate programmes held group discussions, where they engaged in in-depth exchanges with their module teachers. They also toured the School’s facilities, including the Cinema and TV Production Centre, gaining a clearer understanding of their academic pathways. This event marked an important step for the freshmen, helping them integrate into the School of Communication family and paving the way for a successful university experience.
The “New Chapter Ceremony” for the School of Communication in 2026 has officially commenced
All the faculty members of the School of Communication met with the new students.
Professor Scarlet TSO, Dean of the School of Communication, delivered a welcoming address, urging the new students to maintain a curious mind, cultivate critical thinking skills, embrace challenges, and view mistakes as opportunities for growth.
The School of Communication uses six success kits to kick off the “New Chapter Ceremony,” reminding new students of important points to pay attention to in their studies.
Senior students to share their learning experiences, internship insights and practical tips.
The freshmen listened attentively to all the important matters.
A group photo.
The Program Directors, Associate Program Director, Personal Tutors, and Modules Teachers are conducting group discussions and sharing with the new students.
