SCMP Young Post

01/10/2025

Two students discuss how this summer programme, hosted by local NGO Civic Exchange, has inspired them to pursue careers in sustainability.

01/10/2025

Features meant to prevent young users from surfacing content related to self-harm by blocking search terms were easily circumvented, the researchers reported.

Instagram’s steps to protect young users are largely ineffective, researchers say; concerns raised over self-harm content.

30/09/2025

What do you think? Should filters be allowed on social media?

Each week, two of our readers debate a hot topic in a showdown that doesn’t necessarily reflect their personal viewpoints.

30/09/2025

Practise your English with our short listening exercises! Just play the audio and answer the questions in our quiz.

Practise your English with our short listening exercises: play the audio and answer the questions in our quiz.

29/09/2025

Bring your perspective to life through storytelling✨

Renowned storytelling coach and STANCE 2025 Phase 2 judge Gary Lo shares his top tips for impactful delivery and demonstrates how a well-crafted speech can inspire and connect with an audience.

Think you’ve got a STANCE the world should hear? Start with a written submission! Your journey could take you all the way to the Grand Finale, where you’ll have the chance to deliver your STANCE live on stage.

Competition details:
Phase 1: Take a STANCE Written Submission by October 24, 2025
Phase 2: Grand Finale Showcase on January 17, 2026 at Tai Kwun, JC Cube

Open to secondary school students in Hong Kong and Asia.
📌 Submit your Phase 1 entry here: scmplearnevents.com/stance

Venue Partner: 大館 Tai Kwun

29/09/2025

Hong Kong's low birth rate, emigration mean fewer children in the school system, with kindergartens and primary schools already feeling the impact.

City’s low birth rate, emigration mean fewer children in the school system, with kindergartens and primary schools already feeling the impact.

27/09/2025

Children under 16 cannot use social media in Australia, a method the prime minister called "a crucial step in the right direction”.

Children under 16 cannot use social media in Australia, a method the prime minister says is not foolproof, “but a crucial step in the right direction”.

27/09/2025

Do you have any advice for this student?

Each week, we respond to a question from our readers and give advice and resources they can turn to.

26/09/2025

The 52 fragments will be on display for 60 days as part of a “Human Origins and Fossils” exhibition.

Lucy and Selam, two remarkable fossils from Ethiopia, are displayed together for the first time, shedding light on the origins of humanity.

26/09/2025

From singer Serrini Leung’s Shuuudim shop to Sham Shui Po’s Book Punch, this list is for students and anyone wanting a new perspective.

26/09/2025

Step into your upcoming DSE English exams with confidence thanks to the SCMP HKDSE Mock Exam 2025!

📅Exam date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
📝Registration: bit.ly/scmpme25

This is your chance to practice under authentic exam conditions with papers based on SCMP content - the same trusted source used in past DSE exams.

What’s more, you’ll benefit from expert human marking by experienced teachers familiar with DSE standards, along with a detailed performance report that breaks down your strengths, areas to improve, and even predicted grades and your marked scripts!

✨Register before Sunday, October 12, to enjoy our early bird discounted fee and receive a free SCMP mock exam past paper*. Your DSE success starts here!

*Digital past exam papers will be offered according to the papers the candidates have registered for this year. Past papers are not applicable to those who register for Paper 3 only.

25/09/2025

Great communication begins with great storytelling🎤

Renowned storytelling coach Gary Lo is joining the judging panel for our STANCE 2025 Phase 2 Grand Finale Showcase! Watch as Gary shares his top tips for turning your ideas into a message that resonates and leaves a lasting impression on your audience.

💡Have a STANCE that deserves to be heard? Take Gary’s advice, craft your message and join STANCE 2025!

👉 Don’t wait! Enter STANCE 2025 now and make your story unforgettable.

Head to the link for full competition details, including how to enter: scmplearnevents.com/stance

Venue Partner: 大館 Tai Kwun