e-bulletin (Issue 134) - 16 Sep 2020 - Hong Kong Metropolitan University

16 Sep 2020 (Issue 134)

Happenings

PSPRC webinar: 'Navigating home: a study of house-searching and home-making practices among Africans in Hong Kong'

17 Sep (Thu) 3:00-4:30 pm

The notion of a 'navigating home', as proposed in Dr Terence Shum's research, examines how Africans in Hong Kong negotiate accommodation barriers and navigate space of belongings. His findings have practical implications on work to help migrant and on Hong Kong's housing policy.

RIBiLT webinar: 'Rethinking Polysemy: An All-in-one Framework for Cantonese dak1'

23 Sep (Wed) 3:00-4:00 pm

Drawing on previous studies and new empirical data from Hong Kong Cantonese, Dr Cherry Lam will put forward a framework that, by capturing both the intrinsic modal nature of dak1 (得) and its fine-grained interpretational distinctions, demonstrates how these seemingly distinct constructions are in fact closely connected and condenses identified cross-linguistic variation to learnable parameters.

International Conference on Gerontechnology

25-27 Nov 2020

The dates of the conference, postponed earlier due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, have been set, and the call for papers is open again (till 25 Sep)! With the theme of 'achieving excellence in elderly care through gerontechnology', the conference will look at the most recent innovations, trends, and challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the development and use of gerontechnology. Overseas attendees are welcome to attend via Zoom.

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IIBG Symposium 2020

4 Dec 2020 (Fri)

Coming to the 4th Annual Academia-Industry Exchange, the symposium, to be held online this year, will provide a platform for dialogue on the theme of 'International Business, Innovation & Governance: Shaping the Futures of Smart Economy'. Register by 30 Nov.

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Programme Info

Part-time programmes enrolment now open OUHK part-time (distance learning) programmes range from sub-degree to postgraduate levels. Enrolment for the 2020 Autumn term is open until 20 Sep.

Campus Updates

Honorary University Fellowships 2019 conferred on four distinguished individuals (8 Sep):

(From left) Prof. Chang Song-hing, Ms Edwina Lau Chi-wai, and Mr Jason Wu Shang-hong

Prof. Michael Lackner, who joined the ceremony online

HK$11 million in scholarships and bursaries presented to more than 1,000 students

Invitation for nomination of new title

After 30 years of rapid development, the University needs a more appropriate title to better reflect its current status, focuses and strengths, and facilitate its further development. It is inviting all members of the OUHK community and the public to submit nominations for the new title.

Knowledge for All

Recent highlights

• The Joy of Teaching and Learning in Kindergartens (Dr Maggie Koong) [Cantonese]
• Home Health Watch Training Day: Skin Care [Cantonese]
• Masters of Money: Hayek and the Free Market
[English]

Schedule

Alumni Corner

Alumni Linkage: Sep issue & Happy Share

The September issue is here! Alumni are welcome to share their latest news and moves with the alumni community.

Sep issue

Enquiries: 2711 2100 info@ouhk.edu.hk