e-bulletin (Issue 90) - 18 Jan 2017

The OUHK Great Speakers Series is a distinguished public lecture series featuring prominent speakers from various sectors. Through broadcast as part of the Open for Learning programme on TVB Pearl, it is accessible by all in Hong Kong, turning all of Hong Kong into an OUHK lecture hall. To register for the upcoming talks or watch the programme replay, please visit www.ouhk.edu.hk/greatspeakers.
 

Topic: The Spiritual Divergence of the Four Chinese Masterpieces
Date: 23 January (Mon)
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre 1 (D0309), Jockey Club Campus
 
Please register your seat now.
 

Full-time face-to-face programmes information sessions and advisory services on course selection will be held. Applications for full-time programmes will be accepted and admission interviews for some programmes will be arranged on-the-spot. Non-JUPAS applicants and parents are welcome.

Date: 11 February (Sat)
Time: 2:00 pm
Venue: Ho Man Tin Campus

Formed by OUHK students, alumni and staff, the OUHK Marathon Team is all set to gear up for the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon on 12 February. To support them, the OUHK Runners Club has organized a series of running workshops. If you see any marathoner in the OUHK T-shirt on the event day, be sure to cheer them up!

Air pollution is a global problem and no one can escape from it. This free courseware, Air Pollution Management, introduces the causes and effects of air pollution. In particular, it explores how air pollution affects our health. Let's learn more about the problem and try our best to keep the air clean.

Enjoy studying!

Register at Knowledge Network and enjoy more free courseware now!

Please refer to the Chinese version.
 

This is a one-year full-time programme specially designed for postgraduate students to deepen their understanding of applied English linguistics as well as theories and practices of English language learning and teaching. Graduates of the programme will have gained a strong academic foundation in practical English language teaching skills and expertise in teaching English in a variety of contexts.

The School of Education and Languages offers language studies programmes in English language and Chinese language, as well as a number of language enhancement courses in English, Chinese and Putonghua. These language enhancement courses last for one to two semesters only and are suitable for those who wish to enhance their language proficiency in social, academic and workplace contexts.

  Freshwater Watch – A Global Citizen Science Programme (View online)
  How to Embed Sustainable Thinking in Corporate Strategies of Government Owned Public Companies in Hong Kong (in Cantonese)
  Corporate Governance Conference 2016: Directors and CG - Guard dogs, Police dogs or Lap dogs?

Good news! Some benefits for members have been extended and new benefits are now available:

  DHL: 20% discount on outbound shipment for document and non-document items.
  Dorsett Tsuen Wan: Enjoy 18% off best available rate for room reservation and complimentary late check-out; enjoy 15% off lunch and dinner at Dorsett Café.
  Regal Supreme: At least 25% off on 3D-cakes, cookies and pastries at their official website by entering the discount code on checkout page.
  Robot Institute of Hong Kong: Special discount on courses and books.
  Royal Plaza Hotel: 18% off at designated restaurants or cake shop.
  TPAGES Mall: Enjoy 20% off for rental of Pocket Wi-Fi by entering the discount code on their website. If members pick up or return the Wi-Fi device at the Hong Kong International Airport, they can enjoy one-day free rental. Purchase all Go Travel products at 10% discount by presenting Alumni Link card from the outlet at the Hong Kong International Airport.

By presenting the Alumni Link membership card, members can enjoy lots of benefits and privileges. For details and the terms and conditions, please visit www.ouhk.edu.hk/alumnibenefits.