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In today's dynamic world, continuous self-improvement and seizing new opportunities are key to a fulfilling life. Whether broadening our workplace horizons or pursuing personal passions, the courage to learn and explore can lead to exciting new paths. OPEN SPACE provides an array of stimulating talks designed to inspire your next big leap, helping you redefine your potential.

With over 80 engaging talks spanning a variety of subjects—from cutting-edge market trends to language and culture, from wellness and health to professional and career development—there is something for everyone. A special session focused on DSE further study planning will also be available, offering valuable guidance for students charting their academic journeys. Our lineup of distinguished keynote speakers will delve into topics such as the family office landscape in Hong Kong, vegetarian nutrition through Eastern and Western lenses, and strategies for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, the Consul-General of Japan in Hong Kong will share personal diplomatic experiences and insights into the city's unique character.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity for learning and personal growth. Register now to secure your spot at the OPEN SPACE!

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Keynote Talk

  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    The latest trends in the development of family offices in Hong Kong in 2024

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Professor and Mrs Enoch Young Lecture Theatre (Room 204), 2/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Jason Fong (Global Head of Family Office InvestHK)

    Mr Jason Fong

    Mr.Jason Fong was appointed as the Global Head of FamilyOfficeHK, Invest Hong Kong (“InvestHK”) in April 2023. Mr. Fong is a veteran in the banking and asset management industry with over 27 years of experiences before joining FamilyOfficeHK. He has held various senior positions with international financial institutions over his career and he has wide exposure in the Asia Pacific region including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan China, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Japan and Korea. Mr. Fong was re-located to China and based in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, during his terms with international banks to take up onshore leadership. Mr. Fong spent his early years in United Kingdom and graduated from the University of Leeds. He is an expert in family business and family office. He served as a senior consultant to banking associations and government advisory bodies. Mr. Fong is also the member of HKTDC Financial Services Advisory Committee and Steering Committee member of Asian Financial Forum.

    2975 5767 /2867 8476
    gigi.leung@hkuspace.hku.hk/ecfomwi@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    A Dialogue between Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Dietitian: Unveiling the Mysteries of Vegetarianism and Food Therapy for Health

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 206, 2/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mrs Clara Pi (Registered Dietitian) ;
    • Dr Jenny Tung (Senior Programme Director of HKU SPACE)

    Mrs Clara Pi

    Mrs Clara Pi is a Registered Dietitian and an Adjunct Associate Professor at HKU SPACE. She was the Chair for the Asia Pacific Region of the Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI). In addition to her professional roles, Mrs. Pi is a dedicated environmentalist with a focus on food and nutrition, and has contributed to the field through public talks and publications including "Save our planet one carbon bite at a time! ".

    Dr Jenny Tung

    Dr Tung Shong Jenny, Senior Programme Director at HKU SPACE, is a leading figure in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Hong Kong. With nearly two decades of experience in TCM clinical practice, education, and programme management, Dr. Tung is dedicated to promoting TCM culture and healthcare education. Her contributions, notably the Advanced Diploma in Practical Chinese Medicine (Chinese Medicine Nutritional Studies), are highly regarded within the community. Dr Tung has actively disseminated TCM knowledge through various media channels, including newspapers and television. In 2023, she secured funding from the Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Development Fund for the project "Inheritance of TCM Culture," featured in "Ju Jing Chuan Xiang."

    2975 5881 / 2975 5878
    sss.sze@hkuspace.hku.hk / wyr.li@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    19 Mount Austin Road--My Life as a Diplomat in Hong Kong

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 311, 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Speaker
    • Mr. OKADA Kenichi (Consul-General (Ambassador), Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong) ;
    • Moderator: Mr TK Tan (Senior Programme Director of HKU SPACE)

    Mr. OKADA Kenichi

    Mr. OKADA serves as the Consul-General (Ambassador) of Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong. He promotes Japan and Japanese culture though various events and campaigns, such as "the Japan Autumn Festival in Hong Kong".

    Moderator: Mr TK Tan

    Mr TK Tan has extensive experience in teaching Japanese language and culture. He is in charge of part-time Asian language programmes at the College of Humanities and Law, HKU SPACE.

    In-person registration is full.
    3762 0820
    jolang@hkuspace.hku.hk

Market Trends

  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    3 tips for effective communication with your child

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 205, 2/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Dr Benjamin Au Yeung (Former Senior Lecturer at CUHK, columnist, host, actor) ;
    • Facilitator: Dr Rosa Kwok (Honorary Research Fellow of Institute of Education, University College London; programme director at HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education)

    Dr Benjamin Au Yeung

    Dr Benjamin Au Yeung Wai Hoo (Ben Sir), is a scholar in Linguistics. Apart from his career in academia, Benjamin is also a host, actor and the former senior lecturer at the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Department of Chinese Language and Literature. Benjamin completed a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master of Philosophy at Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1995 and in 1997 respectively. He obtained his PhD at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2005. Awarded “LSHK Outstanding Thesis Award” by the Linguistic Society of Hong Kong, Benjamin’s academic publications were cited by top universities, such as Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and University of Cambridge etc. Besides his career in education, Benjamin writes columns for “Ming Pao”. His passages are extended to other media platforms, such as “Hong Kong Economic Journal”, “The Sing Tao Daily” and “Oriental Daily News” as well.

    Facilitator: Dr Rosa Kwok

    Dr Rosa Kwok’s mission is to bring evidence-based strategies to families and schools. As an education professional with over 13 years of rigorous laboratory research training and a strong publication record in peer-reviewed child psychology journals, Dr. Kwok is a subject matter expert in issues of emotional and literacy development in the monolingual and multilingual population. Her current research is focused on the strength profile and emotional development in children with dyslexia and bilingual pupils.

    2975 5657
    sophie.yys.wong@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Defending the Digital Realm: The Evolution of AI in Cybersecurity

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 206, 2/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Frankie Leung (Independent Security Consultant)

    Mr Frankie Leung

    Mr Leung has over 31 years of comprehensive IT management experience across Technical Product Marketing, Business Information Management, Software Development, and Information Security Consultation spanning Greater China and numerous Asian countries, our esteemed speaker brings a wealth of expertise to the table. As an independent Security Consultant boasting certifications such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, and CISSP, they have successfully provided innovative security solutions to major government departments and prominent financial institutions in Hong Kong. Notably, they have excelled in areas such as USB Device Control, Mobile User Protection, and Data Leakage Protection. Currently serving as a CISA and CISSP Training Instructor at a premier institution in Hong Kong, our speaker has been recognized with prestigious awards including the Senior Information Security Professional Award at the Asia Information Security Leadership Achievement (ISLA) in 2015 and The Cyber Security Professionals Awards 2017 Gold Award in Government & Public Bodies Management sector. Their leadership roles, including presidency at (ISC)² Hong Kong Chapter and program directorship at Professional Information Security Association (PISA), underscore their commitment to advancing the field of information security. Additionally, their contributions extend to advisory roles within the Hong Kong Information Technology Industry Council (HKITIC).

    2587 3210 / 2587 3256
    csb.lam@hkuspace.hku.hk / bobo.kung@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    2024 H2 Hong Kong Equity Outlook: Opportunities Emerge

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 301, 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Peter Pak (Executive Director, BOCI Securities)

    Mr Peter Pak

    Mr Pak joined BOCI in 2004 and currently Executive Director and Head of Retail Trading Department at BOCI Securities. He was born in Beijing while grew up in Hong Kong and graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in the United States, majoring in finance. Mr. Pak has nearly 30 years of experience in the financial industry and previously worked for various financial institutions including Sun Hung Kai & Nomura etc. in equity research. He has covered conglomerate, aviation, consumer, infrastructure, and small-cap sectors & has participated in some major IPO transactions such as CNOOC & Ping An Insurance. In addition, Mr. Pak is an active spokesperson for BOCI, appearing regularly in several media from both Hong Kong and the mainland, including CCTV, TVB &.I-Cable He is also a frequent presenter in investment seminars among affiliated institutions within the Bank of China Group, including BOCHK, BOC Macau as well as other subsidiaries in the mainland. He is a director of the Hong Kong Securities Association (HKSA).

    2867 8322
    susanna.wss.lee@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    The market value and situation of lab-grown diamonds

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 303, 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Andrew Loo

    Mr Andrew Loo

    從一九九九年起，盧信義先生(Andrew)就開始他的培訓專業。珠寶鑽石業是一門既有趣，又令人響往，並且帶有點神秘感的行業；行業裡有着很多特殊而且非常專業的學識。現時，Andrew 是多間國際寶石培訓機構(Gem-A, HRD)的課程導師，為業界提供專業人員培訓；而本身亦為國際公司從事鑽石採購工作，以逾廿多年的培訓及鑑定為基礎，常為學員分享深入及專業的寶石鑑定知識。

    2867 8313
    ws.chiu@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Insights from a Certified ESG Planner (CEP®): Sustainable Development Trends in Logistics for 2024

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 306, 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Alex Chan ( Chairman of Hong Kong Sea Transport and Logistics Association)

    Mr Alex Chan

    Mr Alex Chan is the current chairman of the Hong Kong Sea Transport and Logistics Association, and it is also the second time to serve as the chairman. After graduating from school, Mr. Chan received training as a senior deck officer of Golden Peak Shipping Co., Ltd., aka OOCL, and has been serving in the shipping and logistics industry for more than 40 years. Among them, his services are ship management companies, container liner companies, container terminals, container leasing, container management, international freight forwarders, Asia-Pacific and global supply chain management companies, consulting service companies, etc. Engaged in seafarers, operations and operations management, global supply chain control tower, mergers and acquisitions, supply chain design and solutions, digitalization and other positions, ranging from Hong Kong, South China, Central/East China, Asia Pacific and the global. Mr Chan’s career start from in seafaring, specialising in maritime logistics and supply chain management services. His working experience started in Hong Kong and expanded to regional and global freight. He has experienced and participated in the booming period of Hong Kong due to China’s opening up and Hong Kong’s pivotal role as freight, sea and air transportation hub at the south gate of China. He also witnessed the development and changes of Hong Kong, East China/South China container terminals, and the acquisition of major shipping companies/international freight companies merger case.

    2867 8480
    blogistics@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Defying Time: Cutting-Edge Innovations in Anti-Ageing Aesthetics

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 315, 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Jonathan Wong (Founder and General Manager of Norgel Derma Limited and The Skin Academy Limited)

    Mr Jonathan Wong

    Mr Jonathan Wong is the founder and General Manager of Norgel Derma Limited and The Skin Academy Limited. He is also a well-committed part-time teacher at HKU SPACE. His profession in the field of aesthetic medicine has been greatly contributing to the beauty industry, especially with the latest cutting-edge equipments for aesthetic applications

    3762 0098 / 3762 0854
    tony.ho@hkuspace.hku.hk / tommy.ip@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    How does HKD backed stablecoin promote the development of the Web3 ecosystem in Hong Kong

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Professor and Mrs Enoch Young Lecture Theatre (Room 204), 2/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty
    Speaker
    • Mr SK Lee ( Chief Executive and Board Director of RD Wallet Technolgies Limited)

    Mr SK Lee

    Mr SK Lee is the Chief Executive and Board Director of RD Wallet Technologies Limited. Mr Lee’s previous experience includes his roles as the Head of Financial Crime Compliance and Senior Executive in Business Development in Hang Seng Bank during 2014 to 2020, and various compliance positions at Standard Chartered (Hong Kong) during 2006 to 2014 with the last position being Head of Compliance in Retail Clients. During 1996 to 2006, he worked in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority in Banking Supervision and Banking Policy. Mr Lee is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and Certified AML Professional (CAMLP), and Fellow Member in Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (FHKSI). His academic credentials include master’s degrees in law (LLM, Common Law, CUHK), in banking (MSc Banking, CityU), and in Asian Studies (MA, HKU), and bachelor’s degrees in public and social administration (BA(Hons) PSA, CityU), and Law (LLB, MMU, UK).

    2975 5767/2867 8476
    gigi.leung@hkuspace.hku.hk/winnie.ng@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    Transfer of assets before, during or in a divorce settlement in Hong Kong – points to have in mind!

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 205, 2/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Billy Ko (Family Law Specialist) (Partner Withers Worldwide Law Firm)

    Mr Billy Ko (Family Law Specialist)

    Mr Billy Ko advises on all aspects of family law including, but not limited to, divorce and separation, nuptial agreements, children custody, and complex financial disputes with substantial assets. He also focuses on cases involving complex asset holding structures and trusts, and advises wives, husbands and unmarried partners as well as other relevant parties, such as the grandparents on Wardship cases. Billy has advised clients who have international interests and has worked on a number of cases involving cross-jurisdictional issues.

    2520 4665
    studylaw@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    Navigating the Future of Finance: GenAI, Web3, and the Evolution of Digital Finance

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 301, 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Ken Choi ( Data Scientist of Zhong Yu Limited)

    Mr Ken Choi

    Mr Choi currently serves as a Data Scientist, engaging in a project that intersects the dynamic fields of AI and Web3. He imparts his knowledge and expertise as a teacher at HKU SPACE, where he conducts courses such as the "Advanced Diploma in FinTech – Big Data", the "Advanced Diploma in Big Data Analytics & Applications", and the "Certificate for Module (Business Analytics and Web Scraping)" etc. His areas of specialization encompass a broad spectrum of AI technologies, including Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), Reinforcement Learning (RL), Neural Networks (NN), and Natural Language Processing (NLP), as well as the emerging domain of WEB3. Ken is a certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) and boasts a suite of certifications from SAS®, including but not limited to Statistical Business Analyst, Predictive Modeler: Enterprise Miner, System Platform Administrator, and Advanced Programmer. He holds a Bachelor's (Honors) degree in Statistics and a Master's degree in Risk Management.

    2867 8331
    finpgd@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    AI Transforms Smart Commerce

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 303, 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Ms Ruby Chan ( Head of Marketing of Shopline)

    Ms Ruby Chan

    Ms Ruby Chan is the Head of Marketing in Shopline and an expert in B2B solutions of E-commerce with digital transformation. Ruby has over 15 years of solid experience in e-commerce, brand and product management, digital marketing and CRMdomains and worked in senior management roles in the APAC region of Benetton Group, Decathlon Hong Kong and Swire Resources Limited. Prior to that, she is an experienced Brand manager of multinational sportswear and lifestyle brands in Hong Kong. Besides, Ruby is a multi-talented business leader and highly analytical on business strategy development. with experience in brand management including Ecommerce, retail management, product management and merchandising, digital marketing and CRM.

    2867 8324
    ec.marketing@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    Feng Shui 9th Cycle (2024-2043): The Road to Success!

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 314, 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • 鍾永漢先生 (HKU SPACE風水課程客席講師) ;
    • 陳圖達先生 (HKU SPACE風水課程導師) ;
    • 方偉立先生 (HKU SPACE風水課程客席講師) ;
    • Moderator: 李汶鍵博士 (香港大學專業進修學院金融商業學院學院首席講師及高級課程主任)

    鍾永漢先生

    鍾永漢先生為資深祖傳風水導師，有逾五十年風水實踐經驗。早年曾於房屋署工作，其後，傳承父親的風水知識，提供風水諮詢服務。 鍾先生擁有美國工商管理學士及碩士學位，曾分別於職業訓練局、香港中文大學專業進修學院及香港管理專業協會任教風水課程，現為澳門科技大學現代風水環境學專業文憑的課程策劃及總顧問兼首席導師及香港大學專業進修學院風水課程客席講師

    陳圖達先生

    陳圖達先生擁有英國謝菲爾德大學的機械工程學學士學位及修畢英國卡迪夫大學的工商及商理學深造文憑，現為「國際易學文化協會」會長。 陳先生曾於香港管理專業協會任教風水課程，現為澳門科技大學現代風水環境學專業文憑導師及香港大學專業進修學院風水課程導師。

    方偉立先生

    方偉立先生幼承祖輩於中國易學、命理、風水和古董文化薰陶，致力硏究天文和地理學與風水學理的關係。曾任職於投資銀行、測量師行董事、美國上市公司顧問及香港政府多個政府部門的顧問，為政府撰寫相關的顧問報告，現為香港調解資歷評審協會會員、香港專業審核師學會資深會員及香港國際仲裁中心會員。 方先生擁有澳洲理學士學位、中國法律學士學位及澳洲國際財務碩士學位，現為澳門科技大學現代風水環境學專業文憑導師及香港大學專業進修學院國際財經課程和環境風水課程客席講師。

    Moderator: 李汶鍵博士

    In-person registration is full. Please register for online attendance.
    2867 8485 / 2867 8317
    fsaw@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    Unlocking Success: Strategies for Thriving Events in the Greater Bay Area

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 607, United Learning Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong
    Speaker
    • Mr Hamson Wai (Honarary President of ILEA Asia Chapter and General Manager of AT Once Communication Ltd) ;
    • Mr Richard Cheung ( Vice President (Membership) of ILEA Asia Chapter and CEO/Production Director of Event Impact Ltd. ) ;
    • Mr Felix Lam (Founder of Visual Media Ltd) ;
    • Facilitator: Dr Chloe Lau (President-Elect of ILEA Asia Chapter and Accredited Trainer of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and Director of Uni-Plannet)

    Mr Hamson Wai

    Mr. Hamson Wai has worked in the field of conventions, exhibitions and event planning for 30 years. He has been responsible for exhibition projects in Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland China and other Asian, European and American countries.

    Mr Richard Cheung

    Mr Richard Cheung has worked in performing arts, events and attractions in Asia for more than 50 years and he has solid experience in staging and managing live performance and entertainment events.

    Mr Felix Lam

    Mr Felix Lam founded his company in visual show media in 2000. With over 4,500 productions, they are known for their expertise in exhibition, video production and have recently obtained ISO 9001 certification.

    Facilitator: Dr Chloe Lau

    28678329 / 28678320
    parttimehtm@hkuspace.hku.hk / epgd_smhs@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Preparing for the New Phase of Crypto & Digital Assets

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 301, 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr. Marco Lim (Managing Partner of MaiCapital Limited)

    Mr. Marco Lim

    Marco Lim has over 16 years of experience overseeing electronic sales and trading operations in instutional fixed income, commodities, currencies with major financial institutions. Prior to joining MaiCapital, a licensed virtual assets fund manager, He was the Heads of North Asia Fixed Income, Commodities, Currencies electronic distribution for Goldman Sachs Asia LLC. Mr. Lim also served at Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, and Forex Capital Markets, specializing in foreign Exchange trading. At MaiCapital, Mr. Lim is the co-fund manager for Blockchain Opportunity Fund and the fund manager for the Bitcoin Plus Investment Fund. He brings his expertise in sales and marketing to further develp the company.

    2867 8322
    susanna.wss.lee@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Confession of a Startup Investor: Why most startups don’t get funded and what can you do differently?

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 306 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Brian Tsui ( Partner, Catallyze, and Member of the Cyberport, HKSTP, and HKTDC investor networks)

    Mr Brian Tsui

    Through human and financial capital, Brian empowers founders to navigate the stage where most startups fail: when a locally validated idea goes global. As an early-stage investor, Brian also co-founded the Chicago Booth Angels Network of Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. He is the Asia-Pacific co-chair of the University of Chicago's top-ranked global accelerator, a venture partner of AngelHub, and a mentor at Founder Institute. Brian enjoys judging at the Asian Financial Forum, Hong Kong FinTech Week, and Startup Express. He has shared his favourite topic, "What's missing in your perfect pitch?" with 3,000+ founders, intrapreneurs, and university students. Brian began his international career in management consulting, where he launched and managed a corporate finance practice in Southeast Asia and a financial institution practice in the US for a global consultancy, helping C-suite executives at the most complex companies embrace, invest in, and integrate emerging technologies. Brian holds a BA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

    28678321 / 28678319
    cecily.iu@hkuspace.hku.hk / fiona.chan@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    From Data to Action: How AI is Driving ESG Innovation

    Type of Event
    Online Attendance
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Paul Fraley

    Mr Paul Fraley

    Mr Paul Fraley holds an Honours degree in engineering, along with several master's degrees in engineering, mathematics, international marketing, eCommerce, and an MBA. Before his teaching career begins, Paul has held various leadership positions, such as CTO, CEO, International Business Director, and International Marketing Director. His academic specialty areas include Big Data, Business Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Analytics and apply them to various industries such as Healthcare, ESG. Teaching and eCommerce.

    3762 0098 / 3762 0854
    tony.ho@hkuspace.hku.hk / tommy.ip@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Sports Marketing

    Type of Event
    Online Attendance
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Jo Li (Former Marketing and Public Relations Manager at the Hong Kong Football Association Former Deputy Director of Marketing and Event Development at Hong Kong 01)

    Mr Jo Li

    From 2012 to 2017, Mr Jo Li served as the Marketing Manager at the Hong Kong Football Association. During this time, he led a series of marketing campaigns and brand revitalization initiatives. These efforts aimed to raise public awareness of Hong Kong football and enhance fan engagement. The grand annual “Hong Kong Football Star Awards” is one of his notable projects. Mr Jo Li implemented integrated marketing strategies, including new logos, themes, and extensive promotional activities. These efforts contributed to the creation of a fresh image for the Hong Kong Premier League and the Hong Kong national team. He also established the first dedicated store for the Hong Kong national team. Mr Jo Li is adept at leveraging platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, in conjunction with CRM strategies and website enhancements, to increase public awareness of Hong Kong football and boost fan participation.

    3762 0862 / 2587 3154
    erm_bsc@hkuspace.hku.hk / serm_pgdip@hkuspace.hku.hk

Languages & Culture

  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Blossoms in our City

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 202, 2/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Terence Lam (Lecturer of THEi)

    Mr Terence Lam

    Mr Terence Lam has over 30 years of extensive working experience in the arboriculture and horticulture field in the government sector. After his retirement, Mr. Lam is now giving a variety of lectures and seminars on horticulture, landscape design and landscape management at the Technical and Higher Education Institute(THEi) and the Leisure & Cultural Services Department (LCSD).

    2508 8865
    adtmcenquiry@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Exploring Korean Webtoons and Everyday Comic Creation with the Cartoonist

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 311, 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Ms Lee, Yeon Soo (The Cartoonist) ;
    • Mr Kevin Shen (Adjunct Lecturer of HKU SPACE )

    Ms Lee, Yeon Soo

    Yeon Soo Lee is a cartoonist based on Jeju Island, South Korea, who studied art at Emily Carr University of Art + Design in Canada. Her bright and imaginative comics depict everyday scenes of friendship and love between dogs and humans. She currently serialises comics in The Hankyoreh, one of the largest daily newspapers in Korea, and on Instagram with over 12.4K followers. She has also published a comic book series called "A Dance with You" which consists of volumes 1 to 5. Additionally, she held a solo exhibition in 2018, and a new exhibition will be held in June this year in Korea.

    Mr Kevin Shen

    Mr Shen, the facilitator, studied Korean at the Korean Language Institute of Yonsei University. He has been teaching Korean at various universities for almost 20 years.

    3762 0820
    jolang@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Learning Spanish through Yoga

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 612, United Learning Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong
    Speaker
    • Ms Laura Yamina Bermeo Mazzeo (Part-time Spanish Teacher of HKU SPACE and certified Yoga Instructor)

    Ms Laura Yamina Bermeo Mazzeo

    Ms Laura Yamina Bermeo Mazzeo is a native Spanish language teacher from Argentina. She has been working as a Spanish language teacher at different institutions and universities in Hong Kong for over 20 years. Besides, having completed her accredited yoga teacher training at the International Yoga Academy, she has taught yoga to different age groups in both English and Spanish. With her experience of serving in the family-run yoga studio in Argentina and then teaching yoga, Pilates and aerobics in several fitness centers in Ecuador, she started her first yoga classes in Hong Kong on Lamma Island in 2013, and up to now, there are over 130 participants in her Yoga group.

    In-person registration is full.
    2975 5681
    almond.chan@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Japanese Trial Lesson

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 614, United Learning Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong
    Speaker
    • Mr Tan Tack Ki (Senior Programme Director of HKU SPACE)

    Mr Tan Tack Ki

    Mr TK Tan has extensive experience in teaching Japanese language and culture. He is in charge of part-time Asian language programmes at the College of Humanities and Law, HKU SPACE.

    3762 0820
    jolang@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    The Power of Human Interaction: Why Classroom English Learning is Essential

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 616, United Learning Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong
    Speaker
    • Dr Christopher Green (Part-time Teacher of HKU SPACE )

    Dr Christopher Green

    Dr Christopher Green has been teaching English in different universities in Hong Kong for 35 years, and he is a leading scholar and expert in English curriculum design and teaching General English, Business English, EAP and ESP.

    3762 0930
    english-info@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    The Hidden Mystery of the Governor of Hong Kong's Journey to Japan

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 306 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Hau Ching Yee (Japanese Lecturer of HKU SPACE)

    Mr Hau Ching Yee

    Mr Hau Ching Yee is a part-time lecturer of the HKU SPACE. He is also the Chairman of the Hoi Bun Heritage Docents Society, Director of the Hong Kong History and Culture Society, and the former Principal of the Japan Society of Hong Kong.

    3762 0820
    jolang@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)14:30 - 15:30

    Niu Niu’s Music Life

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 614, United Learning Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong
    Speaker
    • Niu Niu(Zhang Shengliang) (Pianist) ;
    • Moderator: Professor Kenny WONG Kam Shan (Adjunct Professor of The University of Hong Kong)

    Niu Niu(Zhang Shengliang)

    Niu Niu(Zhang Shengliang) unveiled his exceptional talent at the age of three and graduated from the New York’s Juilliard School in 2018. In 2010, Niu Niu was named the youngest laureate of the PRIX Montblanc in Berlin. In 2012, as the first laureate of the Artemisia Foundation, he made his debuts in Boston’s Jordan Hall and Yale University’s Sprague Hall. In 2017, he was invited to perform for the presidents of China, Russia, India, Brazil and South Africa at the BRICS summit evening gala. In 2018-19, Niu Niu dubbed the piano performance of the character Wei Pang in NHK’s animated version of "Piano no Mori", which was broadcast worldwide on Netflix. In 2016-22, Niu Niu completed world tours across China, Japan, the Americas and Europe.

    Moderator: Professor Kenny WONG Kam Shan

    Professor Kenny Wong is an adjunct professor at HKU and a leading lawyer specialising in intellectual property rights. He is appointed as Deputy Chairman of the Copyright Tribunal. Kenny has also served as a governor of HKPhil. The School is honoured to invite Kenny who has known NiuNiu for more than a decade to be the moderator.

    3762 0820
    jolang@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Revealing Musical Excellence: A Master Class in Piano Technique and Performance

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 308, 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Speaker
    • Dr Lee Yung Yung Elsa (DMA Eastman School of Music, MMus Sydney Conservation of Music, Dip, BMus HKAPA, EdM Columbia University - Teachers College)

    Dr Lee Yung Yung Elsa

    Under the tutelage of Van Cliburn medalist Barry Snyder, Elsa earned her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music, with a minor in Instrumental Conducting. She was awarded the Vaughan Scholarship from Eastman and worked as a graduate assistant in studio and orchestral accompanying. Elsa also earned her Master of Music Studies from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and her Bachelor (Hons) of Music degree from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Her teachers include renowned pianists and pedagogues Nancy Loo, Raymond Young, Elizabeth Powell, and Gerard Willems. Besides performing, Elsa is also a dedicated educator. She obtained a Master of Education degree from Columbia University in New York, USA. Elsa is also an active presenter at music education conferences and received the “Best Presentation Award” at the College Music Society Northeast Conference. She was selected as one of the five Yamaha Graduate Fellows to work closely with deans and music faculty from across the United States at the Eastman Music Leadership Conference in 2017. Elsa taught applied piano lessons at Columbia University and Chamber Music at ArtsAhimsa Chamber Music Festival in Lenox, MA, USA. Elsa is currently a lecturer and piano faculty at Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong University - School of Professional and Continuing Education, and an honours project advisor at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.

    3762 0094
    anita.li@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Crafting Legacies - Dialogue between Professional Art Manager & Art Conservator

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 312, 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Rex Shiu (Professional Art Restorer & Consultant in Antiques and Contemporary Art) ;
    • Ms Jeannie Wu (Programme Director of HKU SPACE, Director of the Hong Kong Archives Society)

    Mr Rex Shiu

    Mr Rex Shiu is a professional with more than ten years of experience in art restoration. His art processing level covers antiques and contemporary art, such as porcelain, mixed-media, sculptures, and paintings, to name a few. He mainly serves private collectors, auction houses, galleries, artists, insurance brokers and art logistics companies. In addition to assessing artworks' conditions, repairing damaged works, and providing art maintenance plans, this involves highly detailed technical work, such as evaluating the risks of art transportation and packaging and providing professional solutions. Regarding consulting services, he needs to provide customers with strategic and targeted solutions, recommends display spaces for artworks at art events of different scales, and set requirements for short-, medium-, and long-term storage and collection.

    Ms Jeannie Wu

    Ms Jeannie WU is an experienced Consultant with a Master of Arts in Literary & Cultural Studies from The University of Hong Kong and a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry. Wu’s role as an assistant to the art dealer at Vermillion Art Collections allowed Wu to gain in-depth insight into contemporary art collecting and connect closely with artists, particularly helping renowned local artist ‘Frog King’ to organise his studio. She actively engaged in various large-scale projects as a Project Officer at the Hong Kong Arts Centre, administering the project ‘Hong Kong Short Film: New Action Express’ sponsored by CreateHK. Wu then further expanded and consolidated her network within the local art scene during her freelance work supporting the artist-run initiative Painting On and On. After 4 years of working as Personal Assistant to collector/consultant/curator William Zhao, Wu took up key positions at K11 Art Foundation as Cultural Manager and then as the Director of HART Collective to lead within the art and cultural industry, break boundaries and connect creative talents within the network. By March 2022, she completed a contract with Alan Chan Design Company as an Art Consultant & Strategist. She is now a part-time Program Manager at the College of Humanities & Law of HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPACE) and a devoted art & cultural advisor, founding her company Legacies Collective Limited, providing consultation services to personal and collaborative partnership projects.

    3762 0069 / 3762 0084
    tracy.ji@hkuspace.hku.hk / jeannie.wu@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Bauhaus - Beginning and Development of Modern Design in Germany

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 613, United Learning Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Thomas Spitzer (Part-time German Instructor of HKU SPACE)

    Mr Thomas Spitzer

    Mr Thomas Spitzer is a native German teacher from Berlin. Having worked in Hong Kong for around 20 years, Mr. Spitzer has fruitful teaching experience in teaching the German language and culture for both beginners and advanced learners in different institutions and universities. To promote the German language and culture, he has organised workshops and given talks in various fields such as tourism, history and economic development.

    2975 5681
    almond.chan@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Hong Kong TV Programs with Theme on History in the 1970's

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 616, United Learning Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong
    Speaker
    • Dr LEUNG Yung (Education Director, Hong Kong Docent Association; Council Member, Hong Kong Teachers' Association) ;
    • Facilitator: Dr Vivian Tse Wai Chi (Programme Director of HKUSPACE)

    Dr LEUNG Yung

    Dr Leung Yung, College Lecturer; PhD (Sun Yat-Sen University), MA (HKU). Dr Leung has been teaching Chinese language, history and culture for about 30 years. He currently serves as an Education Director of the Hong Kong Docent Association and a Council member of the Hong Kong Teachers' Association. Besides publication of two books and a serious of articles on journals and newspapers, Dr Leung had been invited as a guest speaker for RTHK and TVB with theme on Hong Kong heritage.

    Facilitator: Dr Vivian Tse Wai Chi

    29755685
    monita.chan@hkuspace.hku.hk / charmaine.sung@hkuspace.hku.hk

Profession and Career

  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Electrifying the World: The Opportunities of Electrical Engineers

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 312, 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Adrian Leung (Chartered Electrical Engineer)

    Mr Adrian Leung

    Mr Adrian Leung is a Chartered Electrical Engineer currently working in Drainage Services Department. Over the course of his professional career, he has been responsible for the design, construction, testing and commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems and equipment related to sewerage system. He possesses multi-disciplinary knowledge required for the design and construction of sewage and stormwater pumping stations, sewage treatment works and renewable energy systems. He is also familiar with project management skills in relation to his experience on formulating and managing New Engineering Contract (NEC) projects.

    3762 0842 / 2587 3227
    judy.cheung@hkuspace.hku.hk / sp.wong@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Building a Pathway to Success in the Insurance Industry

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 314, 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Ms Terrie Lau FCII (General Manager of Corporate Business Department, China Life Insurance (Overseas) Company Limited ) ;
    • Mr Andrew Chow FCII (The CII Professional Advisory Group, Hong Kong) ;
    • Mr Solomon Ngan FCII (Special Projects Director, Charter Gilman Insurance Brokers Limited ) ;
    • Mr Ronald Fong FCII (Member of Future Insurance Leaders Group ) ;
    • Ms Christine Zhou ACII (Member of Future Insurance Leaders Group )

    Ms Terrie Lau FCII

    Terrie is currently the General Manager of a leading life insurer company. She has been working in the general insurance industry for over 20 years and has branched out to long-term insurance in recent years. She has had hands-on experience overseeing various functions of business.

    Mr Andrew Chow FCII

    Andrew has more than 3 decades of insurance experience in the insurance sector and possesses practical risk and insurance management experiences in insurance, reinsurance, bancassurance and captive operations as a risk carrier, together with client servicing and business development experience in insurance broking and agency management.

    Mr Solomon Ngan FCII

    Solomon has more than 3 decades of relevant experience in General Insurance. Started as a bank trainee at Wing Lung Bank in 1989, he has held senior positions including Beijing Nova Insurance Services Ltd, AON, PICC HK, and CPIC HK in Hong Kong and the Mainland.

    Mr Ronald Fong FCII

    Ronald has over 12 years of relevant experience in General Insurance working in various positions focusing on Marine Insurance. He has worked for FP Marine Risk, Marsh, Premier Insurance Brokers and Sompo.

    Ms Christine Zhou ACII

    Christine has over 13 years of relevant experience in General Insurance, working in various business development, strategic planning and risk, analysis underwriting and product innovation roles as a Senior Manager for PICC in Hong Kong and the Mainland. She had also worked for KPMG Advisory (Hong Kong) as an Associate Director in consulting services focusing on General Insurance.

    2867 8487
    shortcourse@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Architecture Matters : Insights and Experiences of Three Women Architects

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 613, United Learning Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • HKIA Women in Architecture Taskforce: Ar Mike Yeung ;
    • HKIA Women in Architecture Taskforce: Ar Mary Chan ;
    • HKIA Women in Architecture Taskforce: Ar Margaret Lau ;
    • HKIA Women in Architecture Taskforce: Ar Corrin Chan

    HKIA Women in Architecture Taskforce: Ar Mike Yeung

    Ar Mike Yeung is a member of HKIA. She is an Associate of Llewelyn-Davies in HK

    HKIA Women in Architecture Taskforce: Ar Mary Chan

    Ar Mary Chan is a fellow of HKIA. She is the Former Director of Hong Kong Green Building Council, and the Former Chair of Environment and Sustainable Development Committee at HKIA.

    HKIA Women in Architecture Taskforce: Ar Margaret Lau

    Ar Margaret Lau is a member of HKIA. She is the Director of Design 2 (HK) Ltd.

    HKIA Women in Architecture Taskforce: Ar Corrin Chan

    Ar Corrin Chan is a fellow of HKIA. She is now Council Member, ex-Vice President of HKIA . She is the Director of AOS architecture in HK.

    3762 0071
    dorcas.kwan@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    Career Opportunities for Occupational Safety and Health

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 202, 2/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Tommy Lok (Experienced Occupational Safety and Health Professional) ;
    • Facilitator: Dr Franky Wong (Programme Director of HKU SPACE )

    Mr Tommy Lok

    Mr. Tommy Lok is a highly accomplished Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) professional. With a background in engineering and extensive experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects, Tommy has engaged as an OSH professional within a wide variety of workplaces. Over the course of his professional career spanning 13 years, Tommy has successfully overseen the safety management of diverse multi-discipline projects, including Building Services, Alteration and Addition Works, and Fitting Out Works, for esteemed clients such as the Hong Kong SAR Government, major public utilities, and transportation authorities. His comprehensive understanding of safety regulations, sustainable development, and OSH best practices has been instrumental in ensuring the successful execution of these projects. His expertise extends across various roles within the industry, as he has served as a client, main contractor, and subcontractor. This multifaceted experience has endowed him with a holistic perspective on safety management, enabling him to effectively navigate the challenges inherent in different project scenarios. Tommy's unwavering commitment to OSH, coupled with his extensive knowledge and experience, make him an invaluable asset in creating and maintaining safe working environments.

    Facilitator: Dr Franky Wong

    2508 8869
    tommy.ng@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)14:00 - 14:45

    Designing the Future: A Journey of Critical Decision-Making

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 311, 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Leo Chan (College Lecturer and Programme Manager of HKU SPACE ; Member Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Federation of Design and Creative Industries)

    Mr Leo Chan

    Mr Leo Chan is the Programme Leader of Design Programmes at HKU SPACE and serves as a Member Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Federation of Design and Creative Industries. With over 18 years of experience in visual communication, graphic design, typography, branding, and strategic design. Leo has been selected twice as one of the '40 Under 40' in the Graphics and New Media category and acknowledged by the HKSAR Government as a new generation Hong Kong award winning designer in 2010 to promotoe Hong Kong creative ecologies in the World Expo (Shanghai) .

    29107691
    mavis.nlm.chow@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    Journey from Interest to Profession in Nutrition and Dietetics

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 312, 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Dr Wendy Ma (Senior Programme Director of HKU SPACE ) ;
    • Dr Gigi So (Programme Director of HKU SPACE ) ;
    • Dr Lilian Yeung (Programme Manager of HKU SPACE ) ;
    • Ms Kammy Yeung (Programme Manager of HKU SPACE )

    Dr Wendy Ma

    Dr Gigi So

    Dr Lilian Yeung

    Ms Kammy Yeung

    3762 0833
    timothy.yeung@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    Fly for Career, Fly for Fun!

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 315, 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Speaker
    • Mr Calvin Lau (Technology Educator)

    Mr Calvin Lau

    Mr Calvin Lau is a technology educator by nature. His dreams about flying have motivated him to promote aviaiton education and flying to people of Hong Kong. Calvin completed his flight training and received the Private Pilot Licence in both fixed-wing and helicopter in the U.K. He then continued his training in Australia and has accumulated extensive flying experiences in Hong Kong, Australia and the U.K. Calvin received his undergraduate and postgraduate education from Loughborough University and the University of Nottingham in the U.K. respectively. He also holds an advanced technical teachers’ certificate and is a registered teacher.

    2975 5678
    angel.cya.chow@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    Exploring the pathways from aspiring Healthcare Workers to Future Leaders

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 611, United Learning Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Ms Cecilia Chan (Programme Manager of HKU SPACE) ;
    • Ms Kathy Kwan (Programme Manager of HKU SPACE)

    Ms Cecilia Chan

    Ms Kathy Kwan

    2975 5688/ 2975 5687
    terry.tsang@hkuspace.hku.hk / ymr.chan@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    Pathways to Qualify as a Lawyer in Hong Kong and UK

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 613, United Learning Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Dr Devin Lin (Programme Director of HKU SPACE) ;
    • Miss Gao Yudi (Compliance and Transaction Department of Tencent)

    Dr Devin Lin

    Dr Lin is a Program Director at HKU SPACE and a practicing lawyer at a leading local firm in Shenzhen. He is qualified in both the People's Republic of China (PRC) and California. Prior to joining HKU SPACE, Dr. Lin taught at a leading law school in China and gained valuable experience working in the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

    Miss Gao Yudi

    Miss Yudi Gao earned her bachelor's degree in law from Shantou University together with PRC bar qualification in 2018, and holds an LL.M. from the University of Hong Kong in 2019. In 2022, she obtained Graduate Diploma in English and Hong Kong Law (Common Professional Examination). Thereafter, she has enrolled in HKU PCLL (part-time) in 2023. At the same time, she is now working at the Compliance and Transaction Department of Tencent.

    2520 4665
    studylaw@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    人生的每一天都在談判！如何轉危為安？

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 616, United Learning Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong
    Speaker
    • 劉達強先生 (退休警司, 香港人道年獎2012得獎人)

    劉達強先生

    劉達強先生為退休警司，擁有豐富的戰略談判經驗。 劉先生自1990年起在警察談判小組任職，直至2013年退休。劉先生已成功通過談判勸說超過200人不要自殺，且無失敗記錄。 劉先生是談判方面的專家培訓師和教練。 他慷慨地分享知識和技能，不僅對警務人員有價值，而且對社會上有興趣運用談判技巧幫助別人的人也很有價值。 劉先生積極為不同政府部門、學校及機構舉辦講座及培訓。

    37620851/ 37620868
    media_comm@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Medical Practitioner as a Law Student

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 202, 2/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Dr Lo Yee Chi, Janice (Specialist in Pathology) ;
    • Facilitator: Ms Tiffany Kwong (Programme Director of HKU SPACE)

    Dr Lo Yee Chi, Janice

    Dr. Janice Lo is a medical practitioner who attended University of London LLB (Bachelor of Laws) at HKU SPACE from 2018 to 2021. She is currently in her final year of part-time PCLL at HKU, aspiring to become a barrister in Hong Kong.

    Facilitator: Ms Tiffany Kwong

    2520 4665
    tiffany.kwong@hkuspace.hku.hk / pauline.tang@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Pathways to Medical Laboratory Sciences

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 302, 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Dr Tian Zhipeng (Senior Programme Director of HKU SPACE) ;
    • Dr Keith Mai (Programme Manager of HKU SPACE) ;
    • Dr Huang Suihong (Programme Manager of HKU SPACE)

    Dr Tian Zhipeng

    Dr Keith Mai

    Dr Huang Suihong

    2975 5683
    kwk.man@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Human Resource Management: Advancing Sustainability and ESG through AI and HR Analytics

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 303, 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Dr. Monica Tang (Senior IT Manager of The University of Hong Kong)

    Dr. Monica Tang

    Dr Monica Tang is a seasoned IT management professional. She is experienced in managing HR system projects, digital transformation and data analytics. She is now working in the capacity of Senior IT Manager managing HR systems at the University of Hong Kong. Dr. Tang is also Adjunct Associate Professor in Hong Kong Baptist University. She also teaches at HKU SPACE and HKU ICB. She is a frequent speaker on data analytics and AI topics to promote organizational sustainability.

    29755690
    betty.kwong@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    The lifelong learning journey of a pastry chef

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 314, 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Miss Alison Wah (Founder of AW Patisserie and Graduate of Le Cordon Bleu)

    Miss Alison Wah

    AW Patisserie's founder, Alison, graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Paris, France, in 2016. After returning to Hong Kong, she gained experience working in the pastry department of a five-star hotel. In 2018, she established AW Patisserie, an online handmade dessert shop, and set up her own private baking studio. Her goal is to bring authentic French desserts to everyone.

    2867 8479
    foodandbeverage@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    企業傳訊面面觀及公共事務超越拆彈思維 - 得話語權，得天下 !

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 612, United Learning Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong
    Speaker
    • 關玉群女士 (香港大學專業進修學院課程主任及導師)

    關玉群女士

    在從傳訊轉向高等教育領域之前，關女士曾任TBWA\博報堂的董事總經理，擁有超過28年的品牌管理，企業傳訊經驗。 Renée 憑藉其職業生涯早期的電視節目製作知識，以及隨後在多家跨國傳訊集團（包括上海Nitro Group、Publicis Hong Kong 和Asatsu-DK）中擔任高管職務，成為業內備受尊敬的媒體傳訊專家之一。她服務過的品牌包括東風日產汽車、聯合利華、三菱汽車、惠普、索尼愛立信、柯達和萬寶路、香港賽馬會和英皇鐘錶珠寶等。 Renée 也曾擔任許多重要專案的品牌策略顧問，包括中國天津的 CBD 開發專案；國泰航空的品牌重塑和維他奶國際的宣傳。

    37620851/ 37620868
    media_comm@hkuspace.hku.hk

Wellness & Health

  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Application of Medical Laboratory Science in Infection Control

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 302, 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Dr Jonathan Chen (Honorary Assistant Professor of HKU Microbiology)

    Dr Jonathan Chen

    Dr Jonathan Chen is Honorary Assistant Professor of HKU Microbiology

    2975 5683
    kwk.man@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Theraband Exercise for Osteoarthritis

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 610, United Learning Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong
    Speaker
    • Mr Ryan Choi (Registered Physiotherapist )

    Mr Ryan Choi

    In-person registration is full.
    3762 0949
    pkkkwan@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)11:00 - 12:00

    Injury Prevention Strategies for Athletes

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 610, United Learning Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Alex Wong Wai Keung (Registered physiotherapist (HK & HCPC), Accredited acupuncture practitioner (HKPA))

    Mr Alex Wong Wai Keung

    Alex is a passionate individual with a deep interest in the world of sports. He has actively participated in a wide range of local and international games, including para games. Throughout his journey, he has had the privilege of working alongside exceptional athletes and professional teams across various sports such as basketball, hockey, volleyball, handball, and disabled sports. Notably, Alex took on the role of Team Physiotherapist for the prestigious 2018 Indonesia Asian Para Games, the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Para Games, and the 10th Para Games in China in 2019. In these positions, he played a vital role in providing essential care and support to the teams. Several literature support "exercise is medicine" and he recognizes the critical importance of injury prevention across all types of sports-related injuries. Now, it is the perfect time for us to delve into the significance of injury prevention together.

    3762 0862 / 2587 3154
    serm_bsc@hkuspace.hku.hk / serm_pgdip@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    Optimising Training Performance: Understanding the Impact of Heart Rate on Efficient Training

    Type of Event
    Online Attendance
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Mr Alan Sham

    Mr Alan Sham

    Mr Alan Sham is an accomplished professional with a diverse background. He has served as a lecturer in physical education and possesses extensive experience in team sports coaching and adult school sports coaching. His expertise lies in optimizing training methods, particularly by considering the impact of heart rate on training efficiency. Attendees of his talk can expect valuable insights into achieving better performance through informed training strategies.

    3762 0862 / 2587 3154
    serm_bsc@hkuspace.hku.hk / serm_pgdip@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    Traditional Chinese Medicine Orthopedic Treatment for Lumbar Disc Herniation

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 302, 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, HK
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Dr Chu Hung Man (Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

    Dr Chu Hung Man

    Dr Chu Hung Man is an adjunct associate professor at the School of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is also a member of the editorial board for the Chinese higher education "13th Five-Year Plan" textbook "Orthopedics of Traditional Chinese Medicine" (Science Press). Additionally, he is involved with the Shanghai Shi Family Orthopedic School Heritage Hong Kong Workstation under the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Vice President of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies' Bone and Joint Disease Professional Committee, Executive Director of the Cross-Strait Nan Shaolin Manipulative Medicine Association, and former President of the Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Association. With many years of medical experience, Professor Chu specializes in traditional Chinese orthopedics, acupuncture, and other techniques.

    3762 4210 / 3762 4216
    samson.suen@hkuspace.hku.hk / kf.kwok@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    Holistic Aromatherapy: Nature’s Energy for Holistic Health and Well-Being

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 609, United Learning Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong
    Speaker
    • Ms Jessica Chan (President of the International Federation of Holistic Aromatherapy)

    Ms Jessica Chan

    Ms Jessica Chan, the President of the International Federation of Holistic Aromatherapy, is a pioneer in Hong Kong’s aromatherapy industry. As the first accredited chief lecturer of the International Association of Aromatherapists, she serves as an industry and subject expert for the Hong Kong Council for Academic and Vocational Qualifications and is a member of the Industry Training Advisory Committee under the Hong Kong Education Bureau. Her dedication to aromatherapy education spans over a decade, collaborating closely with various training institutions and universities in Hong Kong. She currently teaches professional aromatherapy courses at institutions such as HKU SPACE, HKMU Li Ka Shing Institute of Professional and Continuing Education, and the Macau University of Science and Technology’s Continuing Education College, etc., and is actively raising public awareness of aromatherapy and promoting correct aromatherapy education.

    3762 0098 / 3762 0854
    tony.ho@hkuspace.hku.hk / tommy.ip@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    The Secrets of Taoist Health Preservation Techniques—An Introduction to the Eight-section Kong Kim and Six-character Formula Methods

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 610, United Learning Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong
    Speaker
    • Dr Yip Tan (Registered Chinese medicine practitioner )

    Dr Yip Tan

    Dr Yip is a registered Chinese medicine practitioner at the Clinical Centre of Chinese Medicine, HKU SPACE. He has extensive experience in the study of Taoist health preservation techniques, such as the Eight-section Kong Kim and Six-character Formula methods, and Tai Chi.

    3762 4210
    samson.suen@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00

    Entering the path of Horticultural Therapy@Life Education

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 612, United Learning Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong
    Speaker
    • Ms Michelle Leung (Registered Social Worker) ;
    • Mr Paul Choy (Registered Horticultural Therapist) ;
    • Facilitator: Dr Vivian Tse (Programme Director of HKU SPACE)

    Ms Michelle Leung

    Ms Michelle Leung is a registered social worker and counsellor, Adjunct Lecturer of HKU SPACE, Fieldwork Supervisor of Social Work Department of HKBU. She is also a registered horticultural therapist with the International Asia-Pacific Horticultural Therapy Association, as well as with the Taiwan Horticultural Assisted Therapy Association, the Taiwan ACP Certified Horticultural Therapist, the Taiwan Heart Healing Card Instructor, a certified instructor in Japanese Pastel Nagomi Art, a certified instructor in Mental Health First Aid by the Hong Kong Mental Health Association (Standard, Youth Version, Older Persons), and a tutor in Korean Hand-Kneaded Aroma Stone. She has also participated in the publication of numerous articles on life education and horticultural therapy.

    Mr Paul Choy

    Facilitator: Dr Vivian Tse

    2508 8867
    charmaine.sung@hkuspace.hku.hk / monita.chan@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Traditional Chinese Medicine Beauty and Anti-Aging

    Type of Event
    Online Attendance
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Ms Huang Jie (Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioner)

    Ms Huang Jie

    Ms Huang is a registered Chinese medicine practitioner in Hong Kong and a practicing Chinese medicine practitioner in the Mainland. During her school years, she focused on her studies in Chinese medicine and cosmetology, and later became a Chinese medicine practitioner in the Department of Chinese Medicine and Cosmetology. She is an experienced Chinese medicine cosmetologist with unique insights in Chinese medicine beauty care, skin care and anti-aging.

    3762 4210 / 3762 4316
    samson.suen@hkuspace.hku.hk / wanda.chong@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Chinese Cuisine for Health: Applying Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory in Dietary Therapy

    Type of Event
    Online Attendance
    Online Platform
    HKU SPACE YouTube Channel
    Speaker
    • Dr Peng Rui

    Dr Peng Rui

    Medical Doctor, Associate Professor, Deputy Chief Physician, Master's Supervisor, Domestic Visiting Scholar for Young and Middle-aged Teachers in Guangdong Province (under the guidance of Academician Zhang Boli), Successor of Famous Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners in Guangdong Province, First Batch of Outwardly-oriented Backbone Talents in Traditional Chinese Medicine Management by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Member of the Chinese Hypertension Alliance's Young and Middle-aged Expert Forum (CHIEF Forum). Proficient in applying the theory of constitutional medicine to diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, and complex internal medicine cases. Mentored by the renowned Chinese medicine masters Deng Tietao, Academician Zhang Boli, and the famous Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner Wu Wei in Guangdong Province, this expert possesses unique insights in the fields of Traditional Chinese Medicine health preservation, prevention, and rehabilitation.

    3762 4316 / 3762 4210
    wanda.chong@hkuspace.hku.hk / samson.suen@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 08Jun 2024 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45

    Tao of Incense Journey: Traditional wisdom blending into the mind, body, and soul

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 609, United Learning Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong
    Speaker
    • Mr Steve Cheung (President of the International Federation of Holistic Aromatherapy) ;
    • Ms Sarah Lo

    Mr Steve Cheung

    Mr Cheung is a dedicated practitioner and expert in the fields of traditional incense art and holistic well-being. With a wealth of teaching experience and profound knowledge, he currently serves as a tutor for HKU SPACE courses and as a master for the "Chinese Traditional Culture Promotion Association." In addition, he holds the position of The Chief Shingon Buddhist Guru at the "Universal Brightness Esoteric Buddhist Seminary".

    Ms Sarah Lo

    Ms Lo is an experienced instructor and therapist, specializing in the art of Tao of Incense and promoting holistic well-being. She is a tutor and Shingon Buddhist Guru for the "Chinese Traditional Culture Promotion Association" and the "Universal Brightness Esoteric Buddhist Seminary". With her down-to-earth style and profound knowledge, Ms. Lo strives to promote the importance of incense appreciation and nurturing one's spiritual well-being.

    3762 0098 / 3762 0854
    tony.ho@hkuspace.hku.hk / tommy.ip@hkuspace.hku.hk

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