Creating your SPACE
Learning is a journey. For some, it’s a weathered path full of intriguing twists and turns; others welcome the stimulating trials and challenges; and many find exquisite joy in the blossoming flora they encounter along the way. As HKU SPACE celebrates its 60th anniversary, we are honored to have four alumni to share their journeys of learning with us, and talk about their experiences, and the beautiful scenery they encountered over the years.
Lam Chiu Ying, the former Director of the Hong Kong Observatory, takes us deep into the forest and contemplates the philosophical lessons he gained from bird watching. For Lam, learning is the most constructive form of leisure. Law Hiu Fung, a professional athlete and prominent Hong Kong rower, tells us how learning inspired him during a perceived impasse in his sporting career, and how the experience helped him to build a stronger sense of self. For world-class snooker player Ng On Yee, learning stimulates her intellectual and creative thinking, which in turn directly enhances her performance in competitions. And last but not least, Dr Ko Wing-man explains how he complemented his training in Western medicine with new knowledge from Chinese medicine, to build a truly person-oriented practice enriched with the subtle nuances of deep theories and traditions from the East.
Through their stories, we discover that each journey of learning is unique, with each voyage resulting in personal growth, intellectual and spiritual development, and an enriched personal space in which to thrive. Perhaps it’s now time to plan your own journey, and create and cultivate your own special space in which you can learn, grow, and flourish.
Dedicated Clinic and Pharmacy
Tucked away at a quiet yet convenient location at 2/F Admiralty Centre is HKU SPACE’s dedicated Chinese medicine clinic and pharmacy. Established in 1998, the clinic comprises a highly professional team of accomplished practitioners, professors and experts with extensive clinical experience, providing a full range of consultation and acupuncture services. Leading the team is Dr. Leung Wing Nang Albert, Head of Division of Chinese Medicine and Head of Chinese Medicine Clinics and Pharmacies, who is also available for clinical consultation.
The pharmacy was established a few years later in 2001, offering only the finest Chinese herbal medicines meticulously selected from their respective natural habitats in the optimum geographic and climatic conditions. Our Citrus Reticulata Blanco, for example are all carefully handpicked in Guangdong Xinhui, ensuring a milder taste and higher quality than similar products found in the market. Our Lycium barbarum L., meanwhile, are all indigenous to Ningxia, and comes in a longer and more slender shape with smaller seeds and a more refreshing taste. All herbs go through a stringent selection process, and all our dispensers are experienced professionals, ensuring the highest quality.
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