Established in 1862, Queen’s College has long stood as a pillar of academic excellence and civic leadership in Hong Kong. This museum traces the College’s evolution—its curriculum, student life, and enduring traditions—while highlighting its contributions to the development of Hong Kong, China, and the wider world.
Through 155 years of shifting socio-political landscapes, Queen’s College has adapted to new challenges while preserving its distinctive ‘QC spirit.’ The exhibition showcases this journey through a compelling mix of historical and thematic displays from pre-war to post-war eras.
Whether you’re an alumnus, student, educator, or history enthusiast, this exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the legacy of Queen’s College—where education, tradition, and transformation converge.
(extract from: https://www.qc1862.org/meet-joseph-cv)
The Speaker
Joseph Gregory S.Y. YU, DPhil,Hon. Curator, Queen’s College History Museum, Fellow of RAS Great Britain and Ireland
Joseph Gregory S.Y. YU, is the honorary curator of Queen’s College History Museum, who currently lives and works in London.
His academic interest lies in the triangle of history-anthropology-archaeology. After graduation of Philosophy Degree of Museum Anthropology at the University of Oxford, he works as teacher of history and politics at St. Dunstan’s College.
A Historian and Anthropologist by training, he is most interested in the development of colonial social institutions like museums and schools in Asia. Joseph is an Alumnus of Queen’s College (Hong Kong), Class of 2012. He is also a professional musician and composer, proficient in a number of string, wind, percussion and folk instruments.
More about Joseph:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephgregoryyu/
https://www.qc1862.org/meet-joseph
PROGRAMME
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 noon (a guided tour)
An optional self-paying lunch will be arranged after the tour (tbc).
Admission: FREE admission for RASHK’s members and guests
Registration: Please email membership@royalasiaticsociety.org.hk and provide your membership number, if applicable, at the time of registration. Your registration will be confirmed by email. Registration will be closed at 12 noon on 19 December 2025.