In the face of the ever-changing global economic situation, Hong Kong people need to arm themselvess with knowledge and wisdom to face new challenges head-on. HKU SPACE Alumni took the opportunity to celebrate its 20^th anniversary by organising the “Alumni Week 2003” with an array of events in October and November to find the key to solving these problems together with the alumni.

Channeling your inner peace

The city’s fast-paced lifestyle is putting many people under stress. They are often too busy with work and family to take care of themselves. Some are so troubled by negative emotions that even their physical health is affected. Venerable Chang Lin, the founder of “Pause and Breathe”, and Ms Catherine Chau, HKU SPACE alumni and the ambassador of “Pause and Breathe”, were invited by the Alumni to deliver a talk on 1 November to teach us to listen to our inner voice, to be free from suffering and at peace through the simple method of mindful breathing exercise.

Safeguarding your assets

Under the dual strikes of an aggressive interest rate policy by the FED and the debt crisis among Mainland property developers, the assets of Hong Kong investors and homeowners  may become “negative equity” at any time. In her talk Asset Allocation Strategy Against Inflation on 27 October, renowned financial analyst and commentator Ms Agnes Wu analysed the current markets in Mainland China and Hong Kong for us, shared strategies to cope with the persistent pressures of inflation, and provided insights into future economic trends.

Unlocking the secret of anti-aging

In recent years, nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) has gained wide attention in the field of anti-aging technology. Is NMN really able to slow down the aging process? In his talk NMN Selection Guide on 8 November, Mr Stanley SY, the President of Hong Kong Regen Medtech Limited, enlightened us with the potential of NMN. He focused on the growing needs for anti-aging products in the market, positioning NMN as a promising solution supported by scientific evidence.

The Alumni Week talks were held simultaneously in the form of on-site participation and online live broadcasts, and received an enthusiastic response from alumni. The three talks attracted nearly 500 people to watch in real-time, and the cumulative number of views by the end of November reached 5,000.

A centennial celebration of the archaeology achievements in China

The Alumni organised the Hong Kong Palace Museum Special Exhibitions Guided Tour: Gazing at Sanxingdui on 3 November. Ms Lam Shuk Fan, an alumna of HKU SPACE's Certificate in Docent Training Programme, served as a tour guide to lead everyone in the exhibition of Gazing at Sanxingdui: New Archaeological Discoveries in Sichuan in the Hong Kong Palace Museum. The exhibition presented 120 priceless exhibits, among which were 23 pieces classified as Grade-1 national treasures. Through admiring the cultural relics excavated from Sanxingdui, the audience travelled through history, and delved deep into the daily and artistic world of our ancestors in the ancient kingdom of Shu.