e-bulletin (Issue 149) - 15 Dec 2021 - Hong Kong Metropolitan University

15 Dec 2021 (Issue 149)

Effective from 1 September 2021, The Open University of Hong Kong has been renamed as Hong Kong Metropolitan University.

University Updates

Honorary degrees conferred for 2021 At a ceremony on 1 Dec, the University conferred Honorary Doctorates on Dr Jing Degang, Prof. Yuk-Shan Wong and Prof. George Woo.

		Talk of the Metropolis by CLP CEO Mr Richard Lancaster spoke on ‘Race to Zero: A 30-Year Challenge for a Century-Old Industry’ on 22 Nov.

– Honouring donors –

Miss Connie Fong Yin-king, alumna and Honorary Fellow

A naming ceremony for the Fong Connie Nursing Skills Education Unit was held on 17 Nov to thank Miss Fong for her HK$8 million donation in support of the IOH and four healthcare-related research projects.

Dr Eddy C Fong, former Council Chairman

Two nursing teaching facilities in the IOH were named Eddy C Fong Nursing Skills Education Unit and Eddy C Fong CNEC Preparation Room on 9 Dec as a tribute to Dr Fong.

– Building partnerships –

		Establishing Mangrove Wetland Research and Development Centre The University signed a framework agreement with the Futian National Nature Reserve Management Bureau and Shenzhen University for establishing a Greater Bay Area Mangrove Wetland Research and Development Centre at Deep Bay. (Press release in Chinese only)

Fostering creativity and understanding of Chinese culture in gifted students

A&SS signed an MOU with The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education on 6 Dec to offer the Academy’s students creative art programmes by which to learn Chinese culture.

Part-time degree in partnership with HKIC under consideration

Another MOU was signed on 6 Dec with Hong Kong Institute of Construction. The two parties agreed to work towards a new part-time Bachelor’s degree programme.

– Academic conferences –

Healthcare and technology experts exchange knowledge on gerontechnology application during COVID-19

The International Conference on Gerontechnology was held from 23 to 25 Nov with the theme 'Gerontechnology in COVID-19: Experiences and Revelation'.

Academia and industry in dialogue on new business normal

The 5th IIBG Academia–Industry Exchange took place online from 3 to 4 December, exploring issues pertaining the era of ‘new normal’.

		New seminar series: Chinese Science Fiction in the Digital Age RIDCH launched the seminar series on 9 Nov with the inaugural seminar featuring Prof. Xu Zidong, Honorary Professor of the School of Chinese at The University of Hong Kong and Zijiang Chair Professor of the East China Normal University.

Excellence

Creative art students win four prizes at CA2 Creative Achievement Awards 2021

Including Best Award in Graphic category (tertiary, Individual)

Chinese double degree student named champion in ‘China Aerospace Dream’ essay competition (open group)

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Events

PSPRC seminar: Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment Protection and Crowd-out of Private Long-Term Care Insurance

17 Dec (Fri) 3:00-4:30pm (by Zoom)

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Knowledge for All (Sundays, 9:00am-1:00pm on TVB Pearl)

Recent highlights

• How to Make: Toothbrush and Toothpaste (19 Dec 9:00)
• Weight management Series: Weight Loss and Diet Controversies (19 Dec 11:25)
• Accountancy: More than Just a Professional (26 Dec 10:05)

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