Kaiyuan Hall

Welcome to KaiYuan (開元) Hall!

Our hall name in Chinese comes from the “Kaiyuan” era of the Tang Dynasty in China. It means opening a new era and symbolizes the university’s pursuit of excellence, continuous innovation and development. Your admission to the residence brings a new, vibrant component to our community!

As a true believer of the whole-person education, I am very honoured to serve as warden to the KaiYuan Hall. While students can learn specialized knowledge through delicate curriculum, it is their experiences and activities at hall that provide them opportunities to act as a citizen in the society as well as to develop multicultural mindsets preparing for the future. In my opinion, a successful hall education should highlight the following features: increasing cultural awareness, embracing diversity, developing civil responsibilities, and cultivating sisterhood/brotherhood among students.

I will closely work with our hall tutors, hall association and every one of you together to cultivate a harmonious hall and equip you with the intellectual, social and communication skills that will help you to grow in competence. You are welcome to bring your suggestions and ideas to build the KaiYuan family better and stronger!