Jockey Club supports construction of new student village to nurture local and global talent

The Jockey Club Student Village IV of the University of Hong Kong officially opened in Wong Chuk Hang today (3 April). The project enables a blended living-learning experience for students to balance academic learning with cultural and social interaction. It is also designed to help attract global talent to Hong Kong, adding diversity to the student community and promoting the city’s development as an international education hub. It comes after the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust donated more than HK$154 million for this project in 2020.

Group photo of Club Steward Lester Huang (4th right); Professor Xiang Zhang, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong (2nd right); and Dr Peter Wong, Chairman of the Council of the University of Hong Kong (3rd right) with Masters of four colleges and students at Jockey Club Student Village IV inauguration ceremony.

Officiating guests at the village’s opening ceremony included Club Steward Lester Huang; Professor Xiang Zhang, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong; and Dr. Peter Wong, Chairman of the Council of the University of Hong Kong.

Guests tour the Jockey Club Student Village IV.

Club Steward Lester Huang said: “This is the fourth residential complex to be part funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust for the University of Hong Kong. It will add valuable diversity to our student community and further Hong Kong’s development into an international education hub.”

Club Steward Lester Huang delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the Jockey Club Student Village IV.

Located on Police School Road in Wong Chuk Hang, Aberdeen, the Jockey Club Student Village IV comprisesfourstudent residences, distributed in two 17-floor student residential towers providing more than 1,200 bed places for local and non-local undergraduate and postgraduate research students. It incorporates a smart housing system including design features such as electronic door locks, room booking and laundry-status monitoring. It also provides shared facilities such as a dining hall, study rooms, relaxation areas and other amenities.

Guests tour the Jockey Club Student Village IV.

The village is one of the pilot projects in Hong Kong to adopt a modular integrated construction method designed to enhance cost-efficiency and productivity while reducing construction waste, carbon footprint and disruption to neighbouring areas. The project has been awarded the BEAM Plus Platinum green building certification, reflecting the Club’s contribution towards a greener future for all.

Club Steward Lester Huang (1st right); Professor Xiang Zhang, President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong (1st left); and Dr Peter Wong, Chairman of the Council of the University of Hong Kong (2nd left) at Jockey Club Student Village IV inauguration ceremony.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust is supporting efforts to address Hong Kong’s long-standing shortfall of student dormitory accommodation. The Club’s Charities Trust previously funded construction of Jockey Club Student Villages I, II and III, as well as the Mui Fong Street Student Residence providing more than 3,800 bed places. In 2020 it also allocated more than HK$31 million to construct the Mui Fong Street Student Residence, which opened in 2023. Located on Mui Fong Street in Sai Ying Pun, it consists of a 24- storey student dormitory providing 250 bed places for postgraduate research students.

Guests tour the Jockey Club Student Village IV.

The Club’s support for the Jockey Club Student Village IV and Mui Fong Street Student Residence, like all its charity and community donations, is made possible by its unique integrated business model through which racing and wagering generate tax contributions, charity support and employment opportunities.

Jockey Club Student Village IV

Jockey Club Student Village IV

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Luka Doncic had 45 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds in his fifth triple-double of the season, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a big fourth quarter to top the Utah Jazz 143-135 on Thursday night.

LeBron James had 28 points and 10 assists for the Lakers, who outscored the Jazz 41-29 in the fourth quarter.

The Lakers led by 12 in the period but the Jazz cut it to 134-130 before Doncic found Jaxson Hayes for his final assist and the cushion the Lakers needed to clinch the win.

Hayes was 7 of 7 for 16 points and is a perfect 26 of 26 in six games against Utah as a Laker.

Utah played without leading scorer Lauri Markkanen (groin), while the Lakers were missing regular starters Deandre Ayton (elbow) and Austin Reaves (calf).

Keyonte George scored 33 points, his third straight game with more than 30. Rookie Ace Bailey added 19 points for Utah, which hasn't won three consecutive games all season.

The Lakers won for the third time in four games despite allowing their most points this season.

The Jazz shot 65% and led 78-73 at halftime — their second-best offensive performance of the season. Meanwhile, Doncic scored or assisted on 16 of the Lakers’ 27 baskets in the first half to keep them close.

The Jazz attempted a season-high 47 free throws (making 31) and the Lakers’ frustration boiled over in the third quarter as Marcus Smart, Hayes and Doncic all received technical fouls.

James made two free throws to cap a 10-0 run and lift the Lakers to a 114-108 lead after they had trailed since the second minute of the game. He tweaked his knee midway through the second quarter and then got hit on the jaw a few plays late, but stayed on the court.

Lakers: At Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday.

Jazz: Host Orlando Magic on Saturday.

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Los Angeles Lakers forward Lebron James reacts after a play against the Utah Jazz during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray)

Utah Jazz guard Ace Bailey (19) looks. to shoot a 3-point basket over Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake Laravia, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray)

Los Angeles Lakers forward Lebron James (23) posts up against Utah Jazz guard Svi Mykhailiuk, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) moves the ball against Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots against the Utah Jazz during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray)