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Aug 2024
(Sat)

Humanities and Law Open Day (August 2024)

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Explore Learning Opportunities in the College of Humanities and Law

Take this opportunity to enjoy free seminars on languages, culture and various professions from the College of Humanities and Law, HKU SPACE !

Feel free to participate in the English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Thai and Putonghua trial lessons and seminars. Join our dozens of talk to be delivered by experts from various professions and learn their skills and experiences. The opportunity is invaluable, particularly for those who want to become lawyers, architects and surveyors. And for those who want to learn more about psychology and how to apply it to real-life situations, these talks are something that you should not miss!

The Open Day will feature a total of 30 workshops, trial lessons and information sessions.  Don’t miss this event—seize the learning opportunity and sign up to gain diverse knowledge!

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Appreciation of Language and Culture

Exploration of Professional Remits

  • 31Aug 2024 (Sat)11:30 - 12:30 Free

    Career Paths in Psychology: How to Become a Psychologist

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Rm 302, 3/F, Admiralty Centre
    Online Platform
    Facebook
    Speaker
    • Mr James Wong (Adjunct Lecturer, College of Humanities and Law) ;
    • Dr Rosa Kwok (Programme Director, College of Humanities and Law)

    Mr James Wong

    Mr James Wong is an experienced adjunct lecturer since 2010, with the career goal of applying and refining psychological knowledge and skills through teaching, and an award-winning producer, arranger and composer in the local popular music scene since 2009.

    Dr Rosa Kwok

    Dr Rosa Kwok brings evidence-based strategies to the classroom. As a business-minded education professional with over 13 years of rigorous laboratory research training and a strong publication record in peer-reviewed psychology journals. Dr Kwok brings a unique combination of education expertise, client-facing experience, and project management insight to convey evidence-based strategies to policy makers and practitioners.

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    2975 5865
    emma.ng@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 31Aug 2024 (Sat)11:30 - 12:30 Free

    Free Trial Class: Experiencing Law School

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 311, 3/F, Admiralty Learning Centre
    Speaker
    • Ms. Kwong Wai Ting Tiffany (Programme Director, College of Humanities and Law, HKU SPACE)

    Ms. Kwong Wai Ting Tiffany

    Ms. Tiffany Kwong is the Programme Director for our signature law program, University of London Law preparation courses including Bachelor of Law (LL.B.), Graduate Diploma in Commercial Law and Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law. She is also the Programme Director for our only full-time law program, the Higher Diploma for Legal Executives and for the very popular Summer Law School - Law School Preparation Program (for Future Lawyers) and Weekend Law School - Law School Advantage for Secondary School Students.

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    2520 4665
    studylaw@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 31Aug 2024 (Sat)11:30 - 12:30 Free

    Becoming ESG Professionals for Real Estate Sector

    Venue
    Room 312, 3/F., Admiralty Centre, Admiralty and Online
    Speaker
    • Mr Victor Kwong (Chairman, Environmental Committee, Institute of ESG & Benchmark)

    Mr Victor Kwong

    Mr. Victor Kwong, Chairman of the Environmental Committee, Institute of ESG & Benchmark, has more than 40 years of experience with proven expertise in corporate sustainability, environmental protection, energy saving, occupational health and safety, fire protection, crisis management and security protection. He has consistent track records of achieving organizational goals by improving sustainability and safety performance through effective risk management systems, energy saving programs, carbon reduction, climate change risk reduction.

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    25088865
    stella.cheung@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 31Aug 2024 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00 Free

    企業傳訊面面觀及公共事務超越拆彈思維 - 得話語權，得天下 !

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 304, 3/F., Admiralty Centre
    Speaker
    • 關玉群女士 (香港大學專業進修學院課程主任, 導師)

    關玉群女士

    在從傳訊轉向高等教育領域之前，關女士曾任TBWA\博報堂的董事總經理，擁有超過28年的品牌管理，企業傳訊經驗。 Renée 憑藉其職業生涯早期的電視節目製作知識，以及隨後在多家跨國傳訊集團（包括上海Nitro Group、Publicis Hong Kong 和Asatsu-DK）中擔任高管職務，成為業內備受尊敬的媒體傳訊專家之一。她服務過的品牌包括東風日產汽車、聯合利華、三菱汽車、惠普、索尼愛立信、柯達和萬寶路、香港賽馬會和英皇鐘錶珠寶等。 Renée 也曾擔任許多重要專案的品牌策略顧問，包括中國天津的 CBD 開發專案；國泰航空的品牌重塑和維他奶國際的宣傳。

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    37620868
    media_comm@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 31Aug 2024 (Sat)14:30 - 15:30 Free

    Applying Counselling Skills in Your Everyday Life

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 302, 3/F., Admiralty Centre
    Online Platform
    Facebook
    Speaker
    • Mr Isaac Yu (Registered Counseling Psychologist) ;
    • Dr Rosa Kwok (Programme Director, College of Humanities and Law)

    Mr Isaac Yu

    Mr Yu is an associate fellow and registered counselling psychologist of the Hong Kong Psychological Society. He is also the president, registered clinical supervisor and counsellor of Asian Professional Counselling and Psychology Association. He has been awarded Master of Social Sciences in Counselling Psychology with distinction by Hong Kong Shue Yan University, and has studied Family Therapy at HKU Family Institute. Upon his graduation, he has taught classes of personal growth, group counselling, abnormal psychology, social psychology, personality and individual differences, autism spectrum disorders. Mr Yu also works on research supervision and clinical supervision for local bachelor and master students. Mr. Yu specializes in analysing and solving personal, career and life issues people encounter in different life stages, and to provide comprehensive and preventive psychotherapy and counselling services with the help of psychological assessments to analyse one's talents and strengths.

    Dr Rosa Kwok

    Dr Rosa Kwok brings evidence-based strategies to the classroom. As a business-minded education professional with over 13 years of rigorous laboratory research training and a strong publication record in peer-reviewed psychology journals. Dr Kwok brings a unique combination of education expertise, client-facing experience, and project management insight to convey evidence-based strategies to policy makers and practitioners.

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    2975 5655
    ella.leung@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 31Aug 2024 (Sat)14:30 - 15:30 Free

    Play Therapy Workshop

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 306, 3/F., Admiralty Centre
    Speaker
    • Ms Tobi Ho (Secretary General of Hong Kong Academy of Play Therapy)

    Ms Tobi Ho

    Ms. Ho has extensive experience in early childhood education and teaching. She also possesses a wealth of practical experience in play therapy. Through game therapy, she is able to assist young children in effectively expressing their emotions. By utilizing a variety of play activities tailored to suit young children, she creates a safe and enjoyable environment where they can freely express their feelings and emotions.

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    2975 5655
    ella.leung@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 31Aug 2024 (Sat)14:30 - 15:30 Free

    Architecting My Career: from Architecture to Interior Design, Transferable Skills for Career Growth

    Venue
    Room 312, 3/F., Admiralty Centre, Admiralty and Online
    Speaker
    • Mr Chan Man Chung Dennis ( Associate / Design Leader of Woods Bagot )

    Mr Chan Man Chung Dennis

    Mr Chan Man Chung Dennis, Associate and Design Leader of Woods Bagot at Hong Kong Studio, is an experienced designer who has devoted to architecture and interior design with years of solid experience. He focuses on design storytelling, concept development, retail strategy, and layout planning on various projects, spanning from mixed-use, retail, workplace to creative development.

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    3762 0071
    dorcas.kwan@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 31Aug 2024 (Sat)14:30 - 15:30 Free

    How do our laws protect the elderly in Hong Kong? (Selected case studies related to elder law)

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 205, 2/F., Admiralty Centre
    Online Platform
    Live on IG and Facebook @ HKU SPACE LAW
    Speaker
    • Ms. Helen Hu (Consultant at Oldham, Li & Nie (OLN) )
    Ms. Helen Hu

    Ms. Helen Hu

    Helena Hu is a seasoned senior lawyer, possessing an extensive background of over 20 years’ experience in regional in-house legal practices. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (‘NAELA’). Throughout her career, she has focussed on legal and regulatory compliance in multinational financial services institutions. Helena’s professional journey has equipped her with a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial knowledge, making her a versatile and commercially astute legal professional. She has consistently demonstrated her ability to navigate complex legal landscapes, offer strategic advice and provide effective and practical solutions to legal challenges.

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    2520 4665
    studylaw@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 31Aug 2024 (Sat)15:45 - 16:45 Free

    特殊學習需要學童教育（情緒篇)

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 304, 3/F., Admiralty Centre
    Speaker
    • Miss Ching Sau Man

    Miss Ching Sau Man

    Ms. Ching Sau Man has served in both special and mainstream schools over 30 years. In her career path, she has held positions such as Principal of Child Development Centers and Education Centers, Vice Principal of subsidized primary school, Instructor at the Hong Kong Education Bureau's Fung Hon Chu Gifted Education Center, and Executive Director of various charitable organizations. She has received recognition such as Outstanding Student Award in Leadership Development Programme for Middle Leaders from Hong Kong Baptist University(香港浸會大學中層人員領導培訓課程), and Excellent Lesson Plan Award from the Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association (香港通識教育協會). With extensive frontline experience in promoting inclusive education, education for the gifted, and parent support, Ms. Ching is currently a guest lecturer at the Hong Kong Education University and as tutor for some modules of Diploma in Special Education at the HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education

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    25088867
    charmaine.sung@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 31Aug 2024 (Sat)16:00 - 17:00 Free

    General Practice Surveyors: The Experts in Land Development and Real Estate Markets

    Venue
    Room 312, 3/F., Admiralty Centre, Admiralty
    Speaker
    • Sr Edward AU (Experienced Senior Estate Surveyor) ;
    • Dr Franky Wong (Programme Director, HKU SPACE)

    Sr Edward AU

    Sr Edward AU is a highly experienced senior estate surveyor who holds the Chartered Surveyor status and is a Fellow of both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS). He has over 30 years of extensive experience in General Practice Surveying, specialising in property valuation, land administration, and planning and development of landed properties in Hong Kong. Edward has held several high-ranking positions, including the Hon Secretary and Senior Vice President of the General Council of the HKIS. He was also the Convener of the General Practice Division Council Education Committee of the HKIS, where he was responsible for member education and professional assessments for many years. Prior to his retirement from the HKSAR Government, Edward worked as a Senior Estate Surveyor, dealing with all types of land matters and property development in various government offices. Currently, he is working as a part-time Lecturer at HKU SPACE.

    Dr Franky Wong

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    2508 8816
    wylie.wan@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 31Aug 2024 (Sat)16:00 - 17:00 Free

    How do Hong Kong's blockchain and cryptocurrency regulations compare to other major financial hubs?

    Venue
    Room 205, 2/F, Admiralty Centre, Admiralty and Instagram Live @ HKU SPACE Law Instagram
    Speaker
    • Mr. Joshua Chu (Solicitor, Hong Kong Group Chief Risk Officer )
    Mr. Joshua Chu

    Mr. Joshua Chu

    Joshua Chu is a legal expert, who was a consultant at ONC. Mr. Chu is currently the Chief Risk Officer at Coinllectibles, the first publicly traded blockchain Fusion DOTs technology company on the US OTC Markets.

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    25204665
    studylaw@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 31Aug 2024 (Sat)16:30 - 17:30 Free

    How To Thrive In The Midst Of Life's Challenges? Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Rm 302, 3/F, Admiralty Centre
    Online Platform
    Facebook
    Speaker
    • Mrs Winnie Lee (Registered Counseling and Educational Psychologist) ;
    • Dr Rosa Kwok (Programme Director, College of Humanities and Law)

    Mrs Winnie Lee

    Mrs Winnie Lee has over 30 years’ experience working in the education and counselling field. She started her career as a Social Worker in the Family Services of the Social Welfare Department in HK, then she was employed as a Child and Educational Psychologist in Australia for 9 years before working as a Counselling Psychologist in a local university for over 20 years. She now works privately as a counselling psychologist and a part-time lecturer cum clinical supervisor in local universities. With her many professional qualifications and extensive work experiences, Mrs Lee is well experienced in counselling cases of different nature including emotional problems, stress and anxiety, parenting, couple/family relationships, children with behavioural and emotional difficulties, mental health issues and other personal issues. She is knowledgeable in conducting a wide range of psychological assessments and training programmes for counsellors, teachers and parents.

    Dr Rosa Kwok

    Dr Rosa Kwok brings evidence-based strategies to the classroom. As a business-minded education professional with over 13 years of rigorous laboratory research training and a strong publication record in peer-reviewed psychology journals. Dr Kwok brings a unique combination of education expertise, client-facing experience, and project management insight to convey evidence-based strategies to policy makers and practitioners.

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    2975 5865
    emma.ng@hkuspace.hku.hk
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