e-bulletin (Issue 167) - 14 Jun 2023 - Hong Kong Metropolitan University

14 Jun 2023 (Issue 167)

University Updates

Dr Ina Ho announced a donation to HKMU for establishing a Cantonese opera research centre at Hong Kong Cantonese Opera Troupe’s opening

Dr Ina Ho Chan Un-chan, the founder of the Hong Kong Cantonese Opera Troupe, announced a donation to support the establishment of the research centre. Through the translation of libretti, exchange activities and academic research, the centre aims to promote education and appreciation of Cantonese opera for local and overseas communities.

Unleashing infinite creativity through immersive technology

Three students shared their experience in incorporating technology into traditional ink paintings and showcasing them through 360-degree and 270-degree immersive Cave Automatic Virtual Environment (CAVE) systems in the Digital Art Laboratory opened earlier this year. By volume, the 270-degree system is the largest of its kind among all institutions in Asia.

Students become ‘buddies’ with people with intellectual disabilities

The Student Affairs Office and Fu Hong Society co-hosted the HKMU Best Buddies Ceremony and Carnival, marking the start of a long-term partnership to promote care for people with intellectual disabilities and social inclusion.

Research & Knowledge Transfer

VR-based Driving Training System to be developed to promote smart city

HKMU is now developing a VR-based Driving Training System for driving practice and mock tests, hoping to overcome the drawbacks of conventional driving practice, prepare learners to drive in various traffic conditions and enhance the efficiency of road usage. The project has received funding support from the Smart Traffic Fund and Lee Kin Driving School.

Public and Social Policy Research Centre research proves benefits of Jockey Club Support Service for the Children of Disabled Parents 2.0

Commissioned by the Hong Kong Network for the Promotion of Inclusive Society, the organiser of the scheme, the research study finds that participating parents, children and volunteers have all benefited in personal and interpersonal development.

Excellence

Collaborative project of School of Science and Technology scholar recognised

• Recognised scholar: Dr Juan Carlos Astudillo Placencia, Assistant Professor
• Winning project: ‘Eco-Tiles for Enhancing Marine Biodiversity’

Yet another accolade for essay work by School of Arts and Social Sciences scholar

• Recognised scholar: Dr Antony Huen, Research Assistant Professor
• Recognised essay: ‘Transculturalism, Transformation and the Visual Arts in Contemporary British Women's Poetry’

Students on the way to Swire Properties White Christmas Street Fair

IT innovation recognised in Challenge Cup

VR conservation project crowned gold in Greater Bay Area STEM Excellence Award

Flying colours in Intervarsity Creative Writing Competition

Graphic design works win silver awards in G CROSS Award 2023

Winning works: Children’s Fashion (兒童風尚), Dusk Archive (黃昏檔案)

Three gold medals in intercollegiate sports competitions

More student & alumni achievements

Events

RIDCH Inaugural Seminar for the Series of Chinese Mythology in the Digital Age – ‘The Mythic in Sci-fi: Beyond the Anthropocene’

23 Jun (Fri) 9:30am

Talk of the Metropolis:
Unlocking the Future of Cognitive Cities through Innovative Digital Technologies – NEOM

29 Jun (Thu) 5:00pm

Speaker: Dr Ted SUEN, MH, Executive Director for Digital Mobility at NEOM

2023 International Conference on Open and Innovative Education (ICOIE 2023) [hybrid conference]

4–6 Jul (Tue–Thu)

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

Upcoming recommendations

• Developing Coach-Athlete Relationships for Effective Coaching (18 Jun 12:10)
• The Culture of Cantonese Opera: Script, Literature and Chicken Soup for the Soul (25 Jun 10:05)
• IOT Revolution in Asia: Digital and Energy Solution (25 Jun 11:45)

Schedule

Enquiries: 2711 2100 info@hkmu.edu.hk