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Discovery Series 2020-2021

Office of Student Affairs presents the DISCOVERY Co-curricular Learning Series

Seminars and workshops organised in the first semester of 2020-2021 academic year on Tuesday afternoons (mostly) inspire you to discover those around you but unnoticed to you.

Month

Theme

Language

 

15 Sep 2020 (Tue)
14:30-16:00; Online via Zoom
Equal Opportunities Commission

CCL20210061
Preventing Sexual Harassment on Campus
防止校園性騷擾

Understand the key concepts and unlawful acts under the anti-discrimination laws, the legal liabilities of students, and learn to prevent discrimination and sexual harassment on campus. (Cantonese)

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15 Sep 2020 (Tue)
18:30-20:00; Online via Zoom
Magnum (3D Modelling Practitioner)

CCL20210062
3D Modeling Workshop & Introduction to Blender
3D 建模工作坊

In this workshop, the instructor will give us a brief introduction to the 3D production pipeline and future applications of 3D printing, plus some basic and advanced techniques of the 3D modeling software "Blender". (English)

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22 Sep 2020 (Tue)
14:30-16:00; Online via Zoom
Ms. Jasmin Fong (Psychologist)

CCL20210063
Apply Your Character Strengths
善用性格強項

Explore and learn to apply your character strengths to deal with your life and the others. (Cantonese)

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22 Sep 2020 (Tue)
14:30-16:00; Online via Zoom
Mr. Derek Ko (Training Director, Derek Ko Training Academy)

CCL20210064
Adversity Introduces Us to Strength
「疫」境中成長,明天會更強

Fearlessly forward reflects the life of Mr. Derek Ko perfectly. He lost his right hand in an accident, but the imperfect condition did not hinder him to live in a positive manner. He marches through the ups and downs of life with one hand and his invincible will. Mr. Ko will show you how adversity introduces you to strength, with confidence. (Cantonese)

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29 Sep 2020 (Tue)
14:30-16:00; Online via Zoom
Mr. Albert Oung (Founding Chairman, Hong Kong Myanmar Chamber)

CCL20210065
Green Economy: From Hong Kong to Myanmar
綠色經濟:由香港至緬甸

Mr. Albert Oung is a pioneer of green life. He will introduce the opportunities in green economy in the territories. His experience of green economy during the trading in Myanmar would definitely be an eye-opener to you. (Cantonese)

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29 Sep 2020 (Tue)
14:30-16:00; Online via Zoom
Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)

CCL20210066
Code of Ethics: Making Tough Choices
誠信.解難

Personal integrity and tough ethical choices are nothing distant. You will learn how to make sound ethical decision in the seminar. (Cantonese)

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06 Oct 2020 (Tue)
14:30-16:00; Online via Zoom
Michael MMG 馬米高 (YouTuber)

CCL20210067
YouTuber 101

In this seminar, the speaker will share with us some tips to building up a personal brand on YouTube. He will also highlight some promotional strategies to maintain a strong and regular audience base/ followers. (Cantonese)

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13 Oct 2020 (Tue)
14:30-16:30; Online via Zoom
Hong Kong St. John Ambulance Association

CCL20210069
Introducing First Aid (Oct 13)
急救常識入門 (13/10)

Common sense should be common; so does first aid. Here comes some first aid concepts and skills particularly on choking, CPR and AED.(Cantonese)

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20 Oct 2020 (Tue)
14:00-15:30; Online via Zoom
SEED Talk

Mr. Gary Liu (CEO, South China Morning Post)

CCL20210072
Future Skills in A New Decade
未來技能,以應萬變

In a rapidly changing age of information and AI, what is the top skills set needed to maintain our competitiveness in the coming decade? (English)

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20 Oct 2020 (Tue)
14:30-16:30; Online via Zoom
Hong Kong St. John Ambulance Association

CCL20210070
Introducing First Aid (Oct 20)
急救常識入門 (20/10)

Common sense should be common; so does first aid. Here comes some first aid concepts and skills particularly on choking, CPR and AED.(Cantonese) (Cantonese)

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27 Oct 2020 (Tue)
14:30-16:30; Online via Zoom
Dr. Lee Cheuk-kwong (Doctor, Hospital Authority)
Ms. Au Yeung Wing-yan (Organ Donation Coordinator, Kowloon Central Cluster, Hospital Authority)

CCL20210073
Greatest Gift of All: Blood Donation and Organ Donation
最好的禮物:捐血與器官捐贈

It does not take a superhero to save lives. We all are heroes by giving our blood and agreeing to donate organs. Come to the talk and clear your doubts on blood donation and organ donation. A very special guest, a blood donation record holder in Hong Kong, will tell his story, too.(Cantonese)

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27 Oct 2020 (Tue)
14:30-16:15; Online via Zoom
Dr. Violet Lo (Founder, Inclusive Business Lab)

CCL20210185
Never too Young to Lead! Are You Ready?

Wanna embark your self-discovery leadership journey? Wanna be a facilitative leader and make an impact? Wanna develop your cross-cultural leadership skills?(English)

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29 Oct 2020 (Thur)
18:30-20:00; Online via Zoom
Mr. TSANG Chun Wing Felix (Screenwriter, Beyond the Dream)
Mr. CHOW Kwun Wai Kiwi (Director, Beyond the Dream)

CCL20210211
"Beyond the Dream" Sharing by Screenwriter & Director
《幻愛》編劇及導演分享會

Come and learn more about the production process of the popular movie "Beyond the Dream" behind the scenes! (Cantonese)

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03 Nov 2020 (Tue)
14:30-16:00; Online via Zoom
Dr. Agnes Chan (陳美齡小姐)

CCL20210074
SEED Talk
What the Future Education Should be?

 

In the coming SEED talk series, Dr. Agnes Chan will be addressing learning gaps in education in order to meet future challenges of the next generation. (English)

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03 Nov 2020 (Tue)
14:30-16:00; Online via Zoom
Ms. Carina Lee (Fellow in Thanatology)

CCL20210078
Dancing with Life
生命中起舞

Life journey is always full of ups and downs; to appreciate every bitter and sweet moment, and to discover the true meaning of life. (Cantonese)

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10 Nov 2020 (Tue)
14:30-16:00; Online via Zoom
Dr. Bernard Pak Li Chan, JP (Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Commerce and Economic Development Bureau)

CCL20210076
SEED Talk
Opportunities in Youth Entrepreneurship in Hong Kong and in Belt and Road Countries

The Belt and Road Initiative links up friends across the globe. The speaker will talk on what have been achieved and what is ahead along the Belt and Road. (Cantonese)

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10 Nov 2020 (Tue)
10:00-11:45; Online via Zoom
Mr. Lau Siu Fung (Graduate, Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
Ms. Twiggy Chan (Teacher and Founder, Boaz International Education Institute)
Mr. Fung Yiu Cheung Fielie (Principal, Baptist Rainbow Primary School)

CCL20210068
Success Without A Head Start
不是贏在起跑線

People always talk about how to win with a head start. Let's talk about the contrary: A physically challenged young man, a teacher with dyslexia, and a headmaster without good grades will show you how to succeed without a head start. (Cantonese)

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11 Nov 2020 (Wed)
16:30-18:00; Online via Zoom
Mr. Mac Chan (Executive Deputy Supervisor, Wofoo Leaders' Network Steering Committee 2020-22)

CCL20210077
Business and Ethics
商業與道德

It is always important to doing the right things especially in the business world. With the professional knowledge and experience of our speaker, student will learn more about business ethics as well as the importance of doing the right things. (Cantonese)

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17 Nov 2020 (Tue)
14:30-16:00; Online via Zoom
Mr. David Chow (NGO Director, GLOS)

CCL19200071
What Happens in Model United Nations?模擬聯合國到底是甚麼?

Know more about Global Citizenship and have a glimpse of being a "diplomat" at Model United Nations conference! (English)

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24 Nov 2020 (Tue)
11:00-12:30; Online via Zoom
SDMC (Marketing agency)

CCL20210080
Guide to Digital Marketing (Run your Own IG Shop!)
數碼市場推廣入門

In this workshop, you will get to learn how to manage, measure, and optimise advertising on social media channels and run your own Instagram store. (Cantonese)

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24 Nov 2020 (Tue)
14:30-16:00; Online via Zoom
World Vision Hong Kong

CCL20210081
The World Changes Because Of You

Connect to the world’s poorest by exploring the culture and needs of three developing countries (Kenya, Ghana, Sri Lanka); and to discuss how NGOs and individuals can respond to world's poverty.
(Cantonese)

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1 Dec 2020 (Tue)
18:30-20:00; Online via Zoom
Tang Siu Wa 鄧小樺
詩人、作家、文化評論人

SEED Talk

CCL20210275
Finding one's way to cultural economy

Tang Siu Wa, a well-known cultural practitioner. She is a founding editor of the literary magazine Fleurs des lettres and a council convener of the House of HKLIT.
She was a curatorial team member of West Kowloon Freespace Fest in 2013 and is now hosting the programme “文學放得開” at RTHK.(Cantonese)

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1 Dec 2020 (Tue)
14:30-16:00; iCafe Activities Room
Non-Profit making Veterinary Services Society

CCL20210079
Real Fur V.S. Artificial Fur
認識「皮草陷阱」

Fur comes from animal skin and is extremely cruel for animals. However, have we ever mistakenly bought any fur products that encourage animal abuse? Please bring fur-like items to the workshop and we will learn together how to distinguish real and artificial fur. (Cantonese)

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