News & Events Archives - School of Future Media

25 February 2026

Published by jmsccoms at 25 February 2026

SFM hosts AI Filmmaking Week

Reimagining Cinema in the Age of AIA unique chance to meet award-winning filmmakers and leading AI artists from South Korea and Silicon Valleyand explore the future of AI filmmaking. From the roles of news literacy and censorship of public discourse to political compliance in autocracies, our guest speakers will present their research projects and provide a platform for participants to explore various topics in political communication.

6 February 2026

Published by jmsccoms at 6 February 2026

Political Communication: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue

The SFM is hosting a half-day symposium to bring together scholars studying media and politics, political science, economics, and communication for an interdisciplinary dialogue. From the roles of news literacy and censorship of public discourse to political compliance in autocracies, our guest speakers will present their research projects and provide a platform for participants to explore various topics in political communication.

23 January 2026

Published by jmsccoms at 23 January 2026

SFM launches Asia’s first master’s degree in AI filmmaking & media

Shaping the Future of Film and Media Through AI Introducing the Master of Arts in Artificial Intelligence Filmmaking and Media Asia’s first master's degree focused on AI Filmmaking and Media Combines traditional film making training with cutting-edge Generative AI technologies Intensive one-year programme (60 credits) Develop the next generation of filmmakers, creative technologists, and innovators Opportunity to submit your work and participate in international film festivals

22 December 2025

Published by jmsccoms at 22 December 2025

Application for 2026 HKU Summer Institute is now open

HKUSI offers a range of disciplines, including artificial intelligence, business, media storytelling, STEAM, and more, for students who want to experience university life at HKU.

18 December 2025

Published by jmsccoms at 18 December 2025

Scholarship Alert – Tuition Coverage for 1 Malaysian Student

Calling all Malaysian students! This is your chance to land a life-changing opportunity with the SunStrong Entertainment Scholarship. This award offers USD $25,000 to one outstanding Malaysian student pursuing the Master of Journalism (MJ) programme at the School of Future Media.

2 December 2025

Published by jmsccoms at 2 December 2025

SFM students win China Daily Campus News Awards

Congratulations to our students for earning multiple awards at the 2025 China Daily Campus News Awards. Featuring Hong Kong's push for green burials and people's evolving attitude towards death and funerals, MJ student Yonger Shen's article earned second runner-up in the "Best News Reporting" category.

28 November 2025

Published by jmsccoms at 28 November 2025

Generative AI Student Film Screening Fall 2025

Join our Master of Journalism admissions webinar on Tuesday, 2 December, to learn more about our master's programme, available concentrations, courses on offer and potential careers for MJ graduates.

24 November 2025

Published by jmsccoms at 24 November 2025

Growing into the School of Future Media, a letter to the JMSC community

I am thrilled to share with you a major strategic advancement of the Journalism and Media Studies Centre (JMSC): our transformation into HKU’s School of Future Media. I am delighted to bring this news to you ahead of our public launch in the coming months.