Embarking on this journey is a significant chapter in a student’s life, and parental involvement is crucial. How can parents effectively and positively contribute to their child’s further education process? Here are some suggestions:

• Provide Emotional Support: One of the most important roles as a parent is offering emotional support. The college admissions process can be stressful, and having a supportive figure to provide encouragement and a listening ear is invaluable. Celebrate their efforts and be there to uplift them during challenging times.

• Facilitate Academic Preparation: Encouraging good study habits and helping your child stay organized with their academic responsibilities is key. While it’s important to be supportive, also encourage them to take the lead in managing their academic workload and preparation for standardized exams.

• Guide Extracurricular Involvement: Assist your child in choosing activities that reflect their interests and passions. These activities are an opportunity for students to showcase their unique skills and personalities. However, avoid over-scheduling and respect their choices and limits.

• Assist with Research: Help your child in researching universities by discussing factors like academic programs, campus environment and location, as well as financial aspects. Encourage them to explore a wide range of schools and respect their preferences, guiding them to make informed decisions.

• Encourage Independence: It’s crucial to strike a balance between helping your child and allowing them to take ownership of the college admissions process. This independence is a valuable part of their growth and preparation for college life.

As a parent, your role in the FE process is to be a guide, a supporter and an encourager. It’s about helping your child navigate this journey with confidence, providing support when needed and allowing them the space to grow and make decisions independently. This experience is not just about gaining admission to college; it’s about preparing your child for future success and independence.

Building on the success of the inaugural event, this programme introduces students to the exciting world of AI-generated content (AIGC), filmmaking, and visual storytelling. Participants will attend five hands-on workshops at HKUST on 24 October, 31 October, 7 November, 14 November, and 21 November 2026 (Saturdays, 10am-1pm), where they will learn to use cutting-edge AI creative tools and explore innovative approaches to storytelling and film production. Outstanding teams will be invited to advance to the Final AI Film Hackathon, to be held on 27-28 February 2027.

The program is designated for Hong Kong secondary school students from Y7 to Y12. Students should register in teams of 2 to 4 members from the same school. Participants are required to bring their own laptop. No coding experience is required. Participants are expected to attend all workshops unless there are special circumstances.

Participants will receive an official HKUST certificate, gain valuable project experience that can enhance their academic portfolios, and have the opportunity for outstanding works to be showcased at the HKUST AI Film Festival (AIFF).

Details:

• application deadline is 9 October 2026 

• Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis

• For more information and registration details, please visit: https://aifilmhackathon.hkust.edu.hk/