Co-curricular Learning

炎炎夏日將至，在sem break期間，您們又準備參加甚麼活動？我們誠邀您一起參加德國文化服務交流團，共渡一個涼爽的暑假，一起擴寬眼界！

為甚麼要參加德國文化服務交流團？
【海外義工服務】參與服務及教會活動，親身關懷並服務當地有需要的人士，實踐愛心的同時，亦豐富自己的人生經驗。
【家庭寄宿】體驗道地生活，與寄宿家庭一同生活，感受當地的風俗習慣，建立跨國友誼。
【文化及歷史體驗】 深入了解德國，參觀當地建築及教會，了解他們的歷史、信仰和民族
【文化交流】到訪當地學校，與當地學生和年青人交流，互相認識彼此文化，以及流行話題。

您還在猶豫甚麼？心動不如行動！馬上報名～與我們在這炎炎夏日共同踏上一場文化、信仰和交流共融的奇妙旅程吧！

詳情如下：
計劃時段：2026年4月下旬至7月中旬（活動內容及日期詳見網頁）
出團日期：2026年6月14日至24日（11日10夜）
地點：德國紐倫堡、慕尼黑
費用：HKD$14,200 + 按金HKD$1,000 (共HKD$15,200) *
對象：17至29歲浸大全日制本科生，並持有效大學青年會會籍
語言：廣東話及英語
報名方法：填妥網上報名表格後參與面試
截止報名日期及時間：2026年4月1日（三）
面試日期：2026年4月9日（四）
活動查詢： Angela (9266-4634) / Abby (5504-2789)

*額外資助：
-參加者完成整個活動後須完成YMCA「世界公民培育與傳承計劃」金章申請，如成功申請有機會獲得$1,000出團津助
-合資格者亦可自行向學校申請不同海外津助，如「香港特別行政區政府奬學基金—外展體驗奬」（Reaching Out Award）最高可獲＄10,000津貼；「第一次大學生基金」（FGF）最高可獲＄15,000津貼，詳情可自行於學生事務處網頁或電話查詢。

注意事項：
1.參加者必須為大學青年會會友並持有效會藉，歡迎於報名時即時入會／續會；
2.經面試取錄後，名額以繳交費用作實；
3.參加者完成整個計劃，達一定出席率，以及表現積極良好，方可獲退回全數按金及計算CCL；
4.費用包括出團之來回機票、當地住宿、當地大部份飲食及交通、保險 。

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an international certificate course, which was originally developed by the ORYGEN Centre of the University of Melbourne in 2001. In this 12-hour certificate course, participants learn how to provide initial help to people with developing mental health problems before professional treatment can be obtained.

On completion of the course, participants will receive a Mental Health First Aid certificate issued by the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong. The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong is the organisation authorised by the ORYGEN Research Centre of the University of Melbourne to issue the Mental Health First Aid certificate in Hong Kong.

Since 2008, the course has been launched in HKBU. Up to now (as of June 2025), over 4,000 students and staff members have been trained.

Content:
• Symptoms, causes and treatment: depression, anxiety disorder, psychosis and substance use disorder
• Possible crisis situation arising from these mental health problems
• Five first-aid actions and skills
• Resources available in HKBU & the community for professional help and self-help

MHFA (Face-to-face) (a total of 12 hours of classroom learning)
The course is offered in two training days, with lectures, group discussion and role-play delivered in a classroom setting.



* The courses are subsidised by UGC SEN Fund, programme fee therefore will be exempted.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an international certificate course, which was originally developed by the ORYGEN Centre of the University of Melbourne in 2001. In this 12-hour certificate course, participants learn how to provide initial help to people with developing mental health problems before professional treatment can be obtained.

On completion of the course, participants will receive a Mental Health First Aid certificate issued by the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong. The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong is the organisation authorised by the ORYGEN Research Centre of the University of Melbourne to issue the Mental Health First Aid certificate in Hong Kong.

Since 2008, the course has been launched in HKBU. Up to now (as of June 2025), over 4,000 students and staff members have been trained.

Content:
• Symptoms, causes and treatment: depression, anxiety disorder, psychosis and substance use disorder
• Possible crisis situation arising from these mental health problems
• Five first-aid actions and skills
• Resources available in HKBU & the community for professional help and self-help

MHFA (Online Version)

Course component 1 - Self-paced interactive eLearning (around 7 hrs)
Developing mental health problems covered:
• Depression
• Anxiety problems
• Substance use problems
• Psychosis

Mental health crises covered:
• Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
• Panic attacks
• Severe psychotic states
• Aggressive behaviours

Course component 2 - Instructor-led video conferencing (2.5hrs x 2 sessions)
This course component allows participants the opportunity to revise and consolidate practical skills in a group environment. It is designed to be delivered after participants have completed the eLearning component of the MHFA online course.

In this training, the focus is on the application of knowledge and skills learnt in the eLearning component. It provides the participants with the opportunity to:

• Revise the eLearning content and the MHFA Action Plan
• Clarify points of uncertainty remaining after completion of the eLearning modules
• Apply the MHFA Action Plan to relevant scenarios
• Discuss and reflect on ‘a where to from now’ in using mental health first aid skills


* The courses are subsidised by UGC SEN Fund, programme fee therefore will be exempted.

Step into immersive technologies and discover how virtual reality and 3D scanning can transform ideas into interactive experiences. This workshop introduces participants to navigating VR headsets and exploring essential applications. Ideal for beginners interested in immersive visualisation and digital environments.

The University will hold the “Inauguration Ceremony of Endowed Professorships 2026” to recognise the outstanding scholarly achievements of five newly appointed Endowed Professors and an Endowed Associate Professor, while expressing our deep gratitude for the tremendous support of their respective donors.

Repair Cafe HK sees an opportunity for change in broken old appliances. They will share why repairing is both a powerful tool against waste and an important way to support grassroots communities.

This seminar introduces the role of inheritance within families in aging East Asian societies. Focusing on the Chinese Mainland and South Korea and drawing on publicly available comparable aging surveys, it offers insights into how inheritance is divided within families and how it shapes post-death family relationships.

Discover the precision and creative possibilities of laser cutting. This workshop guides you through basic understanding for preparing vector designs suitable for laser cutting and engraving, and how to operate a laser cutter safely and effectively. A great introduction for students, makers, and designers interested in rapid fabrication and product development. Each participant will receive a pre‑designed item produced after the workshop as a personalised souvenir.

Workshop Outline:

Introduction to recruitment cycle for multinational corporations
Introduction to the 6 major aptitude test service providers (SHL, TalentQ, Cut-E, Cappfinity, Pymetrics and Skyrise) and their respective question examples
How recruiters shortlist candidates after receiving responses