The British Chamber of Commerce (BritCham) has invited Gammon Constructions' chief executive, Thomas Ho (below), to speak at the "The New Horizon for Construction - Risks and Opportunities" seminar. September 29, 8am-9:15am. Harcourt Suite, 1/F The Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central. HK$400; HK$340 for members. Visit bit.ly/p87Cyr.

Interested in studying at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)? Then don't miss the first day of the "HKUST Information Days 2011" for 2012 admission aimed at Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination students for the three-year undergraduate programme. Day two is for Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education students under the new 3-3-4 education system. There will also be tours of faculties, student halls, recreational facilities and laboratories. September 24-25, opening hours vary between 8:30am and 6pm depending on the faculty. HKUST, Clearwater Bay, Kowloon. Visit bit.ly/pFFwa7 or call 2358 8888.

HKU lecture on graduate education

The University of Hong Kong's (HKU) Graduate School has invited the president of the Council of Graduate Schools, Dr Debra Stewart, to speak at the "Postgraduate Education Trends in the United States and Beyond" lecture. Registration is capped at 280 attendees and is open until 10:30am on the lecture date. September 26, 11am-12pm. Wang Gungwu Lecture Hall, HKU. For details, contact Eppie Chan at wychan@hku.hk or register at bit.ly/nNoUVN.