e-bulletin (Issue 95) - 14 Jun 2017

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14 Jun 2017 (Issue 95)   

 
 
    Great Speakers Series  
   

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. A range of previous talks are now in store. Please visit www.ouhk.edu.hk/greatspeakers to watch the programme replay.
 

 
    Distinguished Lecture by Prof. C F Lee  
   

Topic: Buddhism from a Science Perspective
Date: 4 July (Tue)
Time: 5:00 pm
Venue: Lu Sin Lecture Theatre (D0309), 3/F, Jockey Club Campus
 
Please register your seat now.
 

 
    Community Healthcare Day  
   

Organized by the Division of Nursing and Health Studies, the Community Healthcare Day is an annual community-wide event which aims to enhance the knowledge of health among the public and to raise public awareness of those who have special healthcare needs in the community.

Date: 8 July (Sat)
Time: 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Venue: Multi-purpose Hall, 1/F, Jockey Club Campus

 
            
    2017 International Conference on Open and Innovative Education (ICOIE 2017)  
   

Openness and innovation are major trends in contemporary education, influencing the whole spectrum of education institutions across the globe. Technological advancements and breakthroughs are bringing about a paradigm shift in contemporary education. Modes of learning and teaching are becoming more open and innovative in terms of time, space, curriculum contents, organization, pedagogy, infrastructure and requirements. This conference will explore key issues of relevant advancements.

Date: 12 – 14 July (Wed – Fri)
Venue: Jockey Club Campus

Please register before the deadline. (Free for OUHK full-time staff only.)
 

 
    OUHK off-campus information booth  
   

Date: 4 – 6 July (Tue – Thu)
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Venue: Kwun Tong MTR Station (near Exits B & D)

Date: 17 – 19 July (Mon – Wed)
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Venue: Quarry Bay MTR Station (near Exit A)

Date: 1 – 3 August (Tue – Thu)
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Venue: Kowloon Tong MTR Station (near Exit C)

 
       
 
 
    Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration Master's Programmes  
   

The Master's programmes are designed for practising managers to enhance their knowledge, ability and skills as they prepare for senior managerial positions. Master's level students may choose to specialize in a particular field – accounting, business administration, corporate finance and compliance, corporate governance, global business and marketing or human resource management. The programmes are available in full-time and part-time study modes.

Application deadline for local applicants is 31 July.

 
          
      Master of Nursing (Chinese Medicinal Nursing)  
   

Please refer to the Chinese version.
 

 

 
          
      Postgraduate Programmes in Autism Spectrum Disorder  
   

The programmes aim at providing students with more advanced and up-to-date knowledge of research, theories, interventions, and therapies for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Application deadline for local applicant is 31 July.

 
          
      Bachelor of International Hospitality and Attractions Management with Honours  
   

This programme aims to provide high quality education in theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in various aspects of hospitality and attractions management for those who wish to pursue their careers at managerial level in the hospitality industry. Students will be offered internship as well as local and overseas exchange opportunities to gain familiarity with practical work settings.

 
          
      Bachelor of Sports and Recreation Management with Honours  
   

This programme aims to provide quality education focusing on theoretical knowledge and practical skills in areas including business, management, sports and recreation. Through multiple disciplines and a comprehensive work-based learning project, graduates will be developed into professionals who are able to integrate knowledge, skills and experiences from the social and management sciences and the practical world. Such useful learning experiences can be applied to organizations in the sports and recreation industry as well as other sectors and industries.

 
            
      Early Childhood Education Programmes  
   

Please refer to the Chinese version.
 

 

 
          
      Preparation courses for National Putonghua Proficiency Test  
   

Test date: 27 – 30 October
Course commencement date: 2 August (Wed)
Enquiries: 2768 5807 or el@ouhk.edu.hk

 
          
 
 
    Recent highlights  
   

  China's Belt and Road Initiative as an International Development Strategy: How Important? How Realistic?
  A Perpetual Work-in-Progress A Sobering Look at Corporate Governance in Hong Kong
  Worlds of English: English: A Global Language?
 

 
          
 
 
       New benefits for Alumni Link members  
   

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

  HKT Smart Living: Discount offer on selected electronic products.
  Senior Citizen Home Safety Association: Discount offer on different Call and Care service plans and a supermarket coupon for free.
  Zurich: Up to 25% discount on insurance products.
 
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.

 
          
 
(Alumni groups formed by volunteer alumni)
 
   

For contact details of the alumni groups, please visit webpage www.ouhk.edu.hk/alumnigroups.

 

 

 
       
     
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