In face of the challenges of aging population, the School of Nursing and Health Studies of The Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) will host the first International Conference on Gerontechnology in Hong Kong from 25 November (Wednesday) to 27 November (Friday) online. The conference, under the theme of "Achieving excellence in elderly care through gerontechnology", will foster the development of gerontechnology in Hong Kong by presenting the most recent innovations and latest technology through a series of seminars, talks and workshops. It will also serve as an interdisciplinary platform for various stakeholders to exchange and share ideas.
The conference is organized by the OUHK, co-organized by the Association of Hong Kong Nursing Staff, and sponsored by the Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme set up by the Hong Kong Government and Wu Jieh Yee Charitable Foundation. To deepen the understanding of gerontechnology among the industry and the public, and to enhance the quality of life and independence of the elderly, over ten renowned overseas scholars and local experts will be invited to present their research findings and to share their knowledge and clinical experience on the development and use of gerontechnology, as well as its applications in elderly care services.
In view of the aging population and the growing demand on healthcare services in Hong Kong, the OUHK embarked on a new campus development project in 2017 to build the OUHK Jockey Club Institute of Healthcare. The new campus, which commenced operation in early November, is well designed with state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities and spacious student amenities. It will not only provide a conducive environment for all OUHK students to pursue their studies, but will also act as a hub for developing community initiatives to promote the health and well-being of the general public. The Institute will be home to a suite of academic programmes that aims to nurture the next generation of healthcare professionals to address community needs.
The conference and workshops will be conducted in English and Cantonese respectively. Admission is free. Eligible participants could also obtain 11.5 Continuing Nursing Education points. To register or learn more about the conference, please visit the website: http://icg2020.hkmu.edu.hk .
About the OUHK:
Established by the Government in 1989, The Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) has developed into a full-fledged university providing high quality and flexible university education at various levels to secondary school graduates and working adults. As a dynamic and innovative university, the OUHK currently offers programmes of different academic levels to about 10,000 full-time students and 9,000 part-time students. Our mission is to advance learning, knowledge and research that meet students' learning aspirations and society’s talent needs, focusing on practical and professional programmes.
OUHK comprises six Schools, i.e. School of Arts and Social Sciences, Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, School of Education and Languages, School of Nursing and Health Studies, School of Science and Technology, and Li Ka Shing School of Professional and Continuing Education (LiPACE). LiPACE provides lifelong learning opportunities by offering full-time sub-degree programmes, community learning and professional programmes.
