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Discovery Series 2019-2020

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

6 seminars and over 40 workshops organised in the first semester of 2019-2020 academic year on Tuesday afternoons (mostly) inspire you to discover those around you but unnoticed to you.

Registration opens on Student Learning Experience System (SLES) since 17 August 2019 except specified otherwise.

Exclusive Special Offer for Year 1 Students

Month 月份

Organiser 主辦單位

Theme 主題

Location 地點

 

10 sep 2019 (Tue)
14:45-16:15; WLB103
Fair Trade Hong Kong

CCL19200036
Climate Change and Justice
氣候變化與公義

Explore how climate change is related to social injustice, and what we can do to mitigate it. (Cantonese)

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10 sep 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:30; AAB402K
Happeriod

CCL19200085
My Natural Menstruation
環保月事研習坊

More than protecting the environment, every period is a happiness to herself. (Cantonese)

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10 sep 2019 (Tue)
14:45-16:15; AAB402L
Ms. Melanie Lee

CCL19200061
Effective Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Workshop
傳情達意(演講技巧)工作坊

Learn how to engage your audience from real-world professional. (Cantonese)

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17 sep 2019 (Tue)
14:45-16:15; OEE601-3
Ms. Amy Leung (Assistant Commissioner and Training School Commander, Civil Aid Service)

CCL19200062
E&E Event Management
項目管理 E&E

Grasp the professional knowledge and experience in event management. (Cantonese)

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24 sep 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:30; WLB103
Mr. Samuel Ma (Arborist & Climber Specialist)

CCL19200037
All About Arborist [Rescheduled]
認識樹藝師 [已改期]

Alumnus and experienced registered arborist talks about his experience in tree management and career development. (Cantonese)

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24 sep 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:30; OEE601-3
Ms. Mandy Hung (ME Party Balloon)

CCL19200045
Balloon Twisting from Scratch (Sep)
扭氣球新手工作坊(九月場)

Balloon twisting workshop for beginners! (Cantonese)

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24 sep 2019 (Tue)
14:45-16:15; AAB305
Mr. Anthony Leung (Treasurer, Junior Chamber International)

CCL19200063
International Service & Leadership Styles
國際服務與領導風格

Exploring the differences between the social leaders and business world's leaders and their roles in international services. (Cantonese)

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24 sep 2019 (Tue)
15:00-16:30; OEE606A
Ms. Heitung Yip (independent musician)

CCL19200095
Elementary Pop Singing Technique
歌唱技巧基礎教學

Basic breathing, rhythmic and warm-up exercises, ways for changing tones and timbre in singing, and more. (Cantonese)

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24 sep 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:30; i-Café
Ms. Emily Ko (Psychological Counsellor)

CCL19200086
Personality Dimensions
性格透視

To recognise your temperament and potentials, and enhance your communication with people. (Cantonese)

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8 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:30; AAB302
Silence

CCL19200031
Sign Language Workshop (1008)
能看懂他們嗎?手語體驗及認識聽障人士 (1008)

A deaf volunteer talks about his/her community and sign language. (Cantonese)

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8 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:00; SCE1201
Institute of Bioresource and Agriculture

CCL19200033
Visit to S Gallery - Exploring Biodiversity through AR & VR (Cantonese)
多媒體AR◆VR探索體驗—參觀可持續資源館(廣東話)

Exploring biological resources, organic agriculture and sustainable consumption through interactive multi-media. (Cantonese)

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8 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:30-17:00; AAB301
Ms. Ruby Wong (Certified instructor)

CCL19200060
Pastel Nagomi Art Workshop 1
和諧粉彩工作坊 1

Prepare for the service delivery of "Nagomi Pastel Art" with SEN children. (Cantonese)

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8 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:45-16:15; i-Café
Non-Profit Making Veterinary Services Society

CCL19200053
Truth About Animal Fur Workshop (1008)
認識動物皮草工作坊 (1008)

Distinguish real and artificial fur and learn the truth behind the production of animal fur. (Cantonese)

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8 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:45-16:15; WLB103
Dreamer Lab Award winners

CCL19200080
Dreamer Lab Award - "Chase the Dream" Sharing
夢想實驗室-追夢歷程分享會

As university students, can we use our own innovation and strength to do something for the society/ vulnerable groups? (Cantonese)

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8 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:45-16:15; AAB303
Mr. Stanley Choi (Executive Deputy Supervisor, Wofoo Leaders' Network Steering Committee)

CCL19200064
Business and Ethics [Cancelled]
商業與道德 [取消]

Look into business ethics from the view of employers. (Cantonese)

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8 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:00; AAB201
Mr. Chris Shum (lyricist), Dr. Howard Choy (moderator)

CCL19200072
Star Chat: Mr. Chris Shum [To postpone, TBC]
名人聚 - 岑偉宗先生 [延期,詳情待公佈]

Renowned lyricist Chris Shum talks, with Dr. Howard Choy, about local culture, Cantonese musicial lyrics writing and creative writing. (Cantonese)

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8 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:30; AAB402K-L
Mindfulness Flourishing Ambassadors Program, CUHK

CCL19200092
Mindful Flourishing: Mindfulness Experiential Workshop
「日常心活」靜觀體驗工作坊

Introduction to simple techniques of practising relaxation and awareness exercises. (Cantonese)

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8 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:30; AAB402M
Ms. Kelly Ho (Registered Dietitian)

CCL19200087
Eat Away the Stress
吃走壓力

Managing your stress and mood by adjusting your eating habits and finding the "Happy Foods". (Cantonese)

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12 oct 2019 (Sat)
11:00-12:30; Sham Shui Po
Christian Concern for the Homeless Association

CCL19200041
Exploring Social Enterprise: Sham Shui Po Community Tour
認識社企 深水埗無家者社區導賞

Exploring the Sham Shui Po community through the lens of the homeless and their impactful life stories. (Cantonese)

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15 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:30; AAB402K
Silence

CCL19200040
Sign Language Workshop (1015)
能看懂他們嗎?手語體驗及認識聽障人士 (1015)

A deaf volunteer talks about his/her community and sign language. (Cantonese)

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15 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:00; SCE1201
Institute of Bioresource and Agriculture

CCL19200034
Visit to S Gallery - Exploring Biodiversity through AR & VR (English)
多媒體AR◆VR探索體驗—參觀可持續資源館(英文)

Exploring biological resources, organic agriculture and sustainable consumption through interactive multi-media. (English)

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15 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:00; OEE601-3
World Vision Hong Kong

CCL19200081
The Plight of Street Children
擁有什麼(街童)

Simulating the life of child rag pickers and understand their situation and needs. (Cantonese)

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15 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:30-17:00; AAB402L
Ms. Ruby Wong (Certified instructor)

CCL19200059
Pastel Nagomi Art Workshop 2
和諧粉彩工作坊 2

Prepare for the service delivery of "Nagomi Pastel Art" with SEN children. (Cantonese)

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15 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:45-16:15; i-Café
Non-Profit Making Veterinary Services Society

CCL19200079
Do We Need "Animal Police" in HK?
我們需要動物警察嗎?

Understanding the animal cruelty situation in Hong Kong. (Cantonese)

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15 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:30; FSC501
Ms. Mandy Hung (ME Party Balloon)

CCL19200046
Balloon Twisting from Scratch (Oct)
扭氣球新手工作坊(十月場)

Balloon twisting workshop for beginners! (Cantonese)

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15 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:45-16:15; AAB305
Mr. Leo Chan (Executive Director, Amempapa Limited)

CCL19200065
How to Use Design Thinking in Daily Life?
設計思維工作坊

Learn how Design Thinking and Creative Mindset can contribute to your daily life. (Cantonese)

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15 oct 2019 (Tue)
15:00-16:30; OEE606A
Ms. Heitung Yip (independent musician)

CCL19200096
Singing Music Style Analysis and Application
歌唱音樂風格分析與應用

Detailed discussion in various singing styles and techniques. (Cantonese)

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15 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:30; AAB402M
Ms. Tracy Fung (Psychological Counsellor)

CCL19200088
16 Personality Factors
性格性情 16 體

Know the 16 factors that affect your tendencies. (Cantonese)

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17 oct 2019 (Thu)
16:30-18:00; RRS905
Prof. Furong Zhu (Professor, Department of Physics)

CCL19200097
Modern Displays and Lighting Technologies
現代顯示和照明技術

Discussing the recent developments in display and lighting technologies, e.g. LEDs and OLEDs, for applications in future smart home. (English)

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19 oct 2019 (Sat)
14:00-17:00; Kwun Tong
Lulu Tung (Siteseeing)

CCL19200076
Siteseeing - Outdoor Adventure Game
視遊行 - 戶外實體解謎遊戲

Look into the issue of “disabled-friendly community” in Kwun Tong by playing an outdoor adventure game. (Cantonese)

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22 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:30; AAB303
Mr. Alvin Ng (Active Ageing Services 50+, Christian Family Service Centre)

CCL19200039
Card Game X Life Journey (1022)
桌遊.人生.旅程 (1022)

Explore your life planning in the card game workshop designed by Christian Family Service Centre. (Cantonese)

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22 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:45-16:15; AAB302
Hong Kong Federation of Women's Centres

CCL19200083
Natural Dyeing Workshop
草木染工作坊

Use natural patterns on plants to make a unique personal item. (Cantonese)

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22 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:30; AAB301
Ms. Ruby Wong (Certified instructor)

CCL19200071
Communicating with SEN Children
兒童為本溝通之法

Prepare for the service delivery of "Nagomi Pastel Art" with SEN children. (Cantonese)

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22 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:45-16:15; i-Café
Non-Profit Making Veterinary Services Society

CCL19200055
Truth About Animal Fur Workshop (1022)
認識動物皮草工作坊 (1022)

Distinguish real and artificial fur and learn the truth behind the production of animal fur. (Cantonese)

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22 oct 2019 (Tue)
19:00-21:00; AAB301-302
St. James' Settlement

CCL19200091
Ruin Venturer
談.遊「棄」

Listen to stories of local ruins. (Cantonese)

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22 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:45-16:15; AAB402M (場地改動)
Mr. Eugene Fong (District Governor, 2013-2014 Rotary District 3450)

CCL19200066
Leading A Purposeful Life
活出意義為本的生命

Listen to inspirational ideas for planning your life. (Cantonese)

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22 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:00; SCC201
Ata Wong (Artistic Director) and actors of Théâtre de la Feuille

CCL19200073
JCNAP - Creative Physical Acting & Performance Workshop
賽馬會藝壇新勢力:肢體劇體驗工作坊(綠葉劇團)

Body movement is an essential tool for communication. Experience the physical theatre training which affects daily life, or vice versa. (Cantonese)

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29 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:30; FSC501
Mr. Alvin Ng (Active Ageing Services 50+, Christian Family Service Centre)

CCL19200038
Card Game X Life Journey (1029) [Cancelled]
桌遊.人生.旅程 (1029) [取消]

Explore your life planning in the card game workshop designed by Christian Family Service Centre. (Cantonese)

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29 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:45-16:15; AAB402K
Codekey Cookies

CCL19200084
Catering Cookie Workshop
「點點心意」曲奇工作坊

Eliminating stereotypes and enhancing social inclusiveness by making braille cookies by chocolate pen, and gift card by slate and stylus. (English)

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29 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:30; Kowloon City
Ms. Ruby Wong (Certified instructor)

CCL19200074
Children Service
兒童服務(與兒童一起創作)

Service delivery of "Nagomi Pastel Art" with SEN children. (Cantonese)

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29 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:45-16:45; AAB402L
Anew Toys

CCL19200078
"Upcycle x Art" - Comic on Cardboard
"升級改造x創意藝術" - 紙皮漫畫

Transform recycled materials into a piece of "artwork". (Cantonese)

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29 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:45-16:15; AAB305
Mr. Timmy Lee (Wofoo Leaders' Network Advisory Group)

CCL19200067
Business Etiquette: DOs & DON’Ts
商務禮儀

An opportunity to understand more about the protocol in formal setting and etiquette in the East and West. (Cantonese)

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29 oct 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:30; AAB402A
Ms. Irene Wing-Sze Cheung (Clinical Psychologist)

CCL19200093
The First Taste of Mindfulness
靜觀淺嚐

Introduction to simple techniques of practising relaxation and awareness exercises. (English)

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2 nov 2019 (Sat)
11:00-16:00; Tuen Mun
Asia Non-Profit Animal Rescue

CCL19200090
Volunteer Service for Animals [Rescheduled]
動物義工 - 寵愛有家 [已改期]

Be a volunteer; learn to take care of animals. (Cantonese)

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5 nov 2019 (Tue)
14:45-16:45; AAB402K
Anew Toys

CCL19200077
"Upcycle x Art" - Mandala
"升級改造x創意藝術" - 環保曼陀羅

Transform recycled materials into a piece of "artwork". (Cantonese)

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5 nov 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:30; Kowloon City
Stone Houses

CCL19200054
Stone Houses and Kowloon City Heritage Tour
石屋家園暨九龍城歷史文化遊

Dive into the historic area of Kowloon Tong just 10 minutes walk away from HKBU. (Cantonese)

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5 nov 2019 (Tue)
14:45-16:15; AAB305
Mr. Regan Ho (Deputy Supervisor, Wofoo Leaders' Network Steering Committee)

CCL19200068
Time Management
時間分配

Practical tips for tackling time management. (Cantonese)

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5 nov 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:30; i-Café
Ms. Marianne Lagutaine (Registered Art Therapist)

CCL19200094
Visual Journaling for Self-care
繪記自療

Introducing techniques in art expression and written reflection to process emotions. (English)

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5 nov 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:00; AAB402L
HKBU MUN Club

CCL19200098
Model United Nations Tasting
認識模擬聯合國

Have a glimpse of being a "diplomat" at a Model United Nations conference! (English)

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12 nov 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:00; OEE601-3 (場地改動)
World Vision Hong Kong

CCL19200082
The Innocent [Cancelled]
戰禍無辜(戰爭與難民) [取消]

What is it like to have to flee from your home? What are the choices that have to be made? (Cantonese)

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12 nov 2019 (Tue)
14:45-16:15; AAB402L
Ms. Sarah Tam (Vice President & Head of Customer, Blue)

CCL19200069
An Hour in the Life of A Marketer [Cancelled]
當一小時的企業營銷主管 [取消]

An interactive workshop on the "Insurtech" and marketing. (Cantonese)

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12 nov 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:00; Chapel
Mr. Caleb Woo (Co-ordinator of Ensemble Music Ministries, Chaplain's Office)

CCL19200169
Amazing Voices - An Adventurous Choral Journey: Understanding, Appreciation, Composition, Participation [Cancelled]
奇妙的聲音-探秘合唱之旅:理解、欣賞、創作、參與 [取消]

Try to be in a choir! (Cantonese)

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19 nov 2019 (Tue)
14:45-16:15; AAB402K
Dr. Kevin K. W. Ip

CCL19200075
Introduction to Global Citizenship and Model United Nations [Cancelled]
世界公民與模擬聯合國 [取消]

Try being a "diplomat" at Model United Nations conference! (English)

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19 nov 2019 (Tue)
14:45-16:15; AAB402L
Mr. Aaron Hui (Advisor, Wofoo Leaders’ Network Professional Group)

CCL19200070
Start-up/ Entrepreneurship Knowledge and Skillset [Cancelled]
創業錦囊 [取消]

Well equip yourself with knowledge and skillset to start up your own business. (Cantonese)

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19 nov 2019 (Tue)
14:30-16:30; AAB402M
Mr. Alan Leung (MSW and Associate Director of Men’s Ministry of Island Evangelical Community Church)

CCL19200111
5 Love Languages [Cancelled]
愛的語言 [取消]

The 5 Love Languages engage us with our significant others and those around our life with greater impact. (English)

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21 nov 2019 (Thu)
14:30-16:30; i-Café
Eddie Sir (Counsellor and Chair of Hong Kong Institute of Animal Assisted Intervention)

CCL19200110
De-stress through Therapy Animals [Cancelled]
減壓路有牠 [取消]

Grasp the opportunity to work with therapy dog(s)! (Cantonese)

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