What Do We Really Know About the Impact of Scholarships?
Every year, governments, universities, charities and private donors invest billions of dollars in scholarships. The reasoning is simple enough. Remove financial barriers, give tale
Why the Best Students Are Comfortable Being Wrong
One of the greatest misconceptions about education is that its purpose is to produce the right answers. Schools reward correct responses. Examinations measure accuracy. University
The Highest Return on Investment Is the Ability to Learn Again
Every generation inherits its own assumptions about education. My grandparents’ generation regarded education as a privilege that few could access. My parents’ generati
The Secret Behind Great Interview Preparation
Many people assume success depends upon finding the perfect answer to predictable questions. They rehearse responses to “Tell me about yourself”, prepare examples of le
Reaching the Peak Isn’t the End
Early this month, one of Hong Kong’s best-known landmarks was reimagined. Illuminations at The Peak invited visitors to experience Victoria Peak through light, colour and per
Why Is Everyone So Tired?
Ask almost anyone how they are and the answer rarely changes. “Busy.” “Exhausted.” “Running behind.” Those responses have become so familiar tha
Living Longer, the Hong Kong Way
Hong Kong is home to one of the longest-lived populations in the world. Yet according to the latest government health survey, almost 97 per cent of adults consume fewer than [&hell
Education Is the Only Form of Wealth That Grows When Shared
Most forms of wealth become smaller when we give them away. If we donate money, we have less of it. If we give away land, we no longer own it. […]
Why Opportunity Must Be Shared
Education Begins With a Chance Every young person has potential, but not every young person has the same chance to realise it. This is one of the most important truths […]
Education Is More Than a Path to Success
Why Education Matters Education is often described as the key to success. That is true, but it is only part of the story. A good education can open doors. It […]