On 18 March 2025, Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) celebrated a landmark moment in its history with the grand opening ceremony of the Jockey Club Campus of Creativity. The event, held on campus at Renfrew Road, Kowloon Tong, marked the official launch of a transformative new space dedicated to creative education, innovation, and transdisciplinary collaboration.

The Jockey Club Campus of Creativity was made possible through a major donation of HK$452 million from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, with a total project cost of HK$2.22 billion. This milestone initiative is a core part of HKBU’s Institutional Strategic Plan 2018–2028, reinforcing the university’s commitment to nurturing talent and advancing Hong Kong’s position as a hub for arts, culture, and the creative economy.

A Celebration of Vision and Partnership 

The opening ceremony was graced by distinguished guests and university representatives, including Dr CHOI Yuk-lin, JP, Secretary for Education of HKSAR; Mrs Ann KUNG YEUNG Yun-chi, BBS, JP, Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Professor James TANG Tuck-hong, Secretary-General of University Grants Committee; Dr the Hon Kennedy WONG Ying-ho, BBS, JP, Chairman of the Council and the Court of HKBU; Mr Paul WY POON, MH, Deputy Chairman of the Council and the Court of HKBU; Mr Kevin CK LIEM, Treasurer of the Council and the Court of HKBU and Professor Alexander WAI Ping-kong, JP, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU.

In his welcome address, Dr Wong expressed his heartfelt gratitude to The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and all donors for their generous support. He emphasised that the Jockey Club Campus of Creativity is more than just a physical campus - it holds immense potential as a platform for innovative collaboration and transformative change. With ArtTech as a strategic focus, he firmly believed that the Jockey Club Campus of Creativity would drive a fusion of art and technology, serving as a key pillar for Hong Kong’s creative industries and reinforcing the city’s long-term position as a regional and global cultural hub.

Professor Wai introduced the distinctive features of Jockey Club Campus of Creativity, highlighting its emphasis on innovation, collaboration and sustainability. The Campus integrates learning, living, and social functions, offering opportunities to nurture students’ creativity and collaboration. It incorporates green architectural principles and innovative energy-saving technologies. The central courtyard and breezeways also improve natural ventilation, while the stepped building profile enhances natural light and provides green recreational spaces for students. With a capacity for over 1,700 residents, the Jockey Club Campus of Creativity fully supports students’ academic and personal growth. 

In her speech, Mrs Ann KUNG YEUNG Yun-chi, BBS, JP, Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, said the Campus was a shining example of The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s commitment to talent development and the betterment of society. She added the opening of the Campus marks the start of a journey to nurture 21st century learners and foster creative industries in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.

The Opening of a New Chapter

The opening of the Jockey Club Campus of Creativity marks the beginning of a bold new chapter in HKBU’s commitment to creative education. With the invaluable support of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust as its major donor, JC³ will continue to serve as a beacon of talent, collaboration, and innovation — helping shape Hong Kong into a global leader in culture and the creative arts.