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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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  • 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.

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    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).

    REGISTER (IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE) REGISTER (ONLINE ATTENDANCE)
    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).

    REGISTER (IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE) REGISTER (ONLINE ATTENDANCE)
    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。

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    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.

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    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

    REGISTER (IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE) REGISTER (ONLINE ATTENDANCE)
    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).

    REGISTER (IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE)
    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.

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    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.

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    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.

    REGISTER (IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE) REGISTER (ONLINE ATTENDANCE)
    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 ( 香港大學專業進修學院風水課程客席講師) ;
    • 陳圖達先生 (「國際易學文化協會」會長、香港大學專業進修學院風水課程講師) ;
    • 方偉立先生 (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 (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

    REGISTER (IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE) REGISTER (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

    REGISTER (IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE)
    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.

    REGISTER (IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE) REGISTER (ONLINE ATTENDANCE)
    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.

    REGISTER (IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE) REGISTER (ONLINE ATTENDANCE)
    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.

    REGISTER (ONLINE ATTENDANCE)
    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.

    REGISTER (ONLINE ATTENDANCE)
    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).

    REGISTER (IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE) REGISTER (ONLINE ATTENDANCE)
    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.

    REGISTER (IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE) REGISTER (ONLINE ATTENDANCE)
    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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 (Assistant Professor at 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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

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

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