HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – March 19, 2024 –
Lingnan University
expects a significant increase in the number of non-local student applicants when the quota for non-local student admissions to publicly funded universities doubles to 40% in the 2024/25 academic year. To attract outstanding students from around the world, the University officially launched LingnanVerse 2.0 BETA March 18making it the first higher education institution in Hong Kong to use the metaverse for admission purposes. THE
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Undergraduate Admissions as The all-new LingnanVerse 2.0 BETA breaks geographical and time constraints by providing a single undergraduate admissions information platform that allows prospective students to visit the Metaverse campus anytime and from anywhere to access latest and most complete admission information and select their preference. programs.
Photo 1. Professor Lau Chi-pang, Associate Vice President (Academic Affairs and External Relations), and Ms. Margaret Cheung Wai-fong, Registrar of Lingnan University.
Photo 2 and 3. On the theme of undergraduate admissions, Lingnan University launches LingnanVerse 2.0 BETA, making it the first higher education institution in Hong Kong to use the metaverse for admissions purposes.
Professor Lau Chi-pang, Associate Vice President (Academic Affairs and External Relations) of Lingnan University, said LingnanVerse 2.0 BETA will help expand the university’s global reach and attract top students from around the world. “Lingnan University is committed to establishing itself as a leading international research-intensive liberal arts institution in the digital age. Last year, we introduced Lingnan Metaverse, which provides virtual campus tours for high school students in Hong Kong, and was well received. by the public because it allows them to obtain information about admissions. This year, the university launched LingnanVerse 2.0 BETA, which replicates our Tuen Mun campus, allowing users to explore Lingnan and gain an in-depth understanding of the university’s rich history and cultural heritage since it was founded. was founded in 1888. The platform’s listing focus has also expanded from Hong Kong to the rest of the world. Admission via LingnanVerse 2.0 BETA helps reduce the use of printed promotional materials and is part of the global trend towards digitalization and sustainability. “.
Prospective students from around the world can invite family and friends to visit this year-round Metaverse campus with them for admission information, including programs in the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Commerce, from the Faculty of Social Sciences and the School of Interdisciplinary Studies. in all four teaching buildings, browsing undergraduate admissions information kiosks and registering for various admissions activities. They can explore every corner of the Metaverse campus on a computer or smartphone with a personal first-person avatar and experience the friendly and welcoming atmosphere of the university. Additionally, users can view the entire Lingnan campus from a bird’s eye view via the Skyway, a skyway system where users enjoy a panoramic view of the campus that cannot be seen in the real world. This year, a real-time communication feature has been added, allowing visitors to interact and take part in in-depth discussions with the Lingnan undergraduate admissions team and departmental offices on the Metaverse campus.
Ms. Margaret Cheung Wai-fong, Registrar of Lingnan Universitysaid: “Enrolling at a preferred university is one of life’s most important decisions, especially for students studying abroad. Learning and living environments are essential factors in deciding where to study. Therefore, Lingnan University proactively launched LingnanVerse 2.0 BETA. and an innovative way to enrich the understanding and experience of international students at the university. We will invite faculty and staff to appear on the Metaverse campus from time to time to answer questions about hostels, exchanges, and internship opportunities. Staff and students will also act as tour guides to teach Lingnan to users. Games and activities will be available on the platform to further enhance the fun of applying, and we will promote LingnanVerse 2.0 BETA through overseas networks to attract the attention of more global students whole about the last student of Lingnan. admissions information. »
After winning THE Awards Asia 2023 Student Recruitment Campaign of the Year last year, Lingnan University will continue to upgrade its state-of-the-art Metaverse campus, adding additional undergraduate admissions information, as well as developing features, games, games, and activities for the community.
For more information about Lingnan undergraduate admissions, please visit »LingnanVerse 2.0 BETA“.
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