The Department of History and Geography of Hong Kong Baptist College (HKBC) was founded in 1960, four years after the College itself. In 1978, the Department of History became an independent teaching unit. In 1994, HKBC achieved university status, becoming Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU). Since then, the Department has forged extensive contacts with academic institutes in Hong Kong and abroad. In 2018, the Department of History celebrated its 40
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History is a useful subject that enables its readers to understand and capture the salient features of the shared past of mankind.
All the faculty members of the Department have demonstrated great interest in historical research and have published widely in academic journals, books and edited volumes.
Our Monthly Newsletter serves as an excellent channel to keep members and students informed about the latest development, activities, and achievements of the Department.
Since 2016, the History Department has hosted a Peer Mentoring Program. Students who join the Peer Mentoring Program as mentees are matched with experienced classmates who can help them develop effective study habits, learn how to navigate the university, and get the inside scoop on the History Department.
A Public Lecture - Feeding the City: The Transformation of Food Distribution Infrastructure in Shanghai Before and After World War II
A Public Lecture - The Early Years of Cardinal John Tong (湯漢樞機) in Hong Kong and Guangzhou
New Book: Forty-five Years in Retrospect: A Collection of Pictures in Commemoration of the Sapphire Anniversary of the Department of History, Hong Kong Baptist University
