Expert Talks for Secondary School Students

JUPAS Interview Skills and The Future of the Studies in 4-year BBA

- How to stand out from the JUPAS interview?
- Do and Don't in the JUPAS interview
- The learning experience in studying CityU's BBA

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Mr. Alex THAM

Email: mkalexth@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-7851

Website: http://life.mingpao.com/
htm/jupas/cfm/Jupas1.cfm?File=
uinterview02.htm

Today's Accountant

- Tax, accounting and business community;
- Accountants in promoting competitive intelligence and economic growth efficiencies;
- Internationalization of accountants.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Dr. Raymond WONG

Email: ac.raymond@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-8544

New Trends in Doing Business in Hong Kong and Greater China Region

Do you want to catch the new trends in doing business successfully in Hong Kong and Greater China region? For example, in areas like banking and finance, online business and global business.

How to stand out from your business competitors?

Tips in JUPAS interview.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Mr. LEUNG Hon Wing

Email: hwleung@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-9972

Websites:

http://www.cityu.edu.hk/is

http://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/is/
index.cfm?lang=en&category=
admission

http://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/is/doc/
ISBooklet_2012.pdf

Remarks:

Form 6 HKDSE students will have the highest priority

Living with Statistics

Statistics, both as data and methodology, is a powerful guide to the unknown and an effective signpost on our way to the future. We believe that whether in work or in daily life, statistics is playing a more and more important role. Day-to-day work in the government and the private sector has to rely on statistical information.

Objective, reliable and timely statistical information which can help one understand the society in an objective and scientific manner, is also very useful to the general public. Statistical education actually represents a form of civic education.

In this seminar, we wish to introduce some of the social and economic statistics, compiled by the government, that are closely related to our daily life.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Ms. NG Kit Yee, Teresa

Email: msheihei@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-8565

Prof. LIM L C Andrew

What is Management Science?

Managing various aspects of a company is very different today. In this presentation, I shall clarify what management science is and how ideas in management science can be used to run companies more efficiently and effectively. The speaker will use real cases that have been done by members of the department to highlight the opportunities created through management science.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Ms. April TANG

Email: msapril@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-8551

Website: http://www.ms.cityu.edu.hk

Remarks:

First come first served

Retailing and Today Business

- What is retailing?
- What are the roles and functions of retailing?
- The current situation in retailing
- Career in retailing

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Ms. Wisteria CHEUNG

Email: mkwister@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-7501

Crime Prevention

This talk aims to provide audience with a basic understanding of how crime prevention practices can deliver reductions in crime in Hong Kong.  Some examples of student projects of this theme will be presented.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Dr. Chi Mei Jessica LI

Email: ssgo@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-8991

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/ss

Remarks:

- First come first served.
- The provision of the talk is subject to the speaker's availability. Requests will not be met if they clash with the teaching duty and the research work of the speaker.
- Talks are offered on weekdays at CityU campus only.

Depression

Symptoms and management of depression

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Dr. Estella CHAN

Email: ssgo@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-8991

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/ss

Remarks:

- First come first served.
- The provision of the talk is subject to the speaker's availability. Requests will not be met if they clash with the teaching duty and the research work of the speaker.
- Talks are offered on weekdays at CityU campus only.

Psychology of Creativity

It will talk about creativity and its development across the lifespan, in particular in adolescents and children.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Dr. Anna HUI

Email: ssgo@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-8991

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/ss

Remarks:

- First come first served.
- The provision of the talk is subject to the speaker's availability. Requests will not be met if they clash with the teaching duty and the research work of the speaker.
- Talks are offered on weekdays at CityU campus only.

The Wonderland of Psychology

This talk will outline the scope of psychology as a discipline and profession to its potential or interested students. It will cover the topics of foundations and major figures in psychology with emphasis on applications in everyday life. It will also address career options for psychology graduates as well as tips for studying psychology well.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Dr. Xiaodong YUE

Email: ssgo@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-8991

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/ss

Remarks:

- First come first served.
- The provision of the talk is subject to the speaker's availability. Requests will not be met if they clash with the teaching duty and the research work of the speaker.
- Talks are offered on weekdays at CityU campus only.

The Rise of China: Implications for Asia-Pacific Security

This talk provides an overview of China's growing economic and military power and assesses competing arguments about the implications this has for regional security. Should we fear or welcome a 'rising China'?

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Dr. Brad WILLIAMS

Email: Brad.Williams@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-7374

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/ais/

中文與當今社會

與學生談論在今天的 社會裏修讀中文(文史哲)的實質意義、作用與目的。

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Dr. CHAN Hok Yin

Email: hokychan@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-4289

Website: http://www.ctl.cityu.edu.hk/

Analysing Conversation

This talk introduces students to the study of conversation, the basic form of human social interaction. The aim is to encourage students to observe and explore language in social interaction from their everyday experience.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Dr. Wei ZHANG

Email: weizhang@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-6228

Website: http://www.ctl.cityu.edu.hk/

Application of Linguistics

After discussing what the science of language (linguistics) studies, application of linguistics will be demonstrated to show the significance of linguistic research.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Dr. Suen Caesar LUN

Email: ctslun@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-8791

Website: http://www.ctl.cityu.edu.hk/

Art Market and Society

With 41.4 % of global art auction revenue, and five of the top ten cities for art sales in the world in 2011, China became the new leader of the global art market. Among the top ten cities, Hong Kong was the fourth and has become Asian's attractive place for prestigious buyers in the art market. This talk will deal with the fundamental knowledge of the close relationship between art market and society, aiming at examining the economic impacts of art on Hong Kong society. It will explore issues such as the structure of art market, questions of price determination, and auction mechanism.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Dr. Pui Pedith CHAN

Email: ppchan@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-6897

Website: http://www.ctl.cityu.edu.hk/

Subtitling: A Special Type of Translation

In this talk, focus will be on the basic logistics and strategies of subtitling, one of the two major forms of audiovisual translation. Subtitling is an indispensable tool to help the viewers of films or television programmes who have little knowledge in foreign language to overcome the language barriers and enjoy the audiovisual products. Subtitlers have to overcome the various constraints, such as how to convey the appropriate amount of message within the limited space on the screen, how to match the timing of the subtitles, how to overcome cultural differences, and how to face linguistic challenges such as puns and word plays. Interesting video clips will be shown to illustrate the issues discussed.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Mr. Kim Lung Kenneth AU

Email: ctkenau@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-8772

Website: http://www.ctl.cityu.edu.hk/

Remarks:

Talks are offered on weekdays only.

What is Linguistics?

The talk aims to make students understand what linguistics, the science of language, is, its applications and the significance of linguistic research in our living world.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Dr. Po Lun Peppina LEE

Email: ctpllee@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-6271

Website: http://www.ctl.cityu.edu.hk/

Fashion and My Life: Which Style Tribe Do You Belong to and Why?

Fashion is seen as frivolous, fickle and fun but it is a multi-billion dollar global industry employing thousands of people worldwide. On a personal level, we use fashion to communicate our similarities to and differences from others. This talk will examine the impact of fashion in our lives and the role it plays in forming identities.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Dr. Anne PEIRSON-SMITH

Email: enanneps@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-9613

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/en

Story: How, Why and Where to Start?

Our lives are filled with stories: on TV, in books, in poems, diaries, on Facebook, and the conversations we have every day. What makes a compelling story and how to craft them? And why are stories - real, imagined and fantastical - so important to our lives.
 

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Mr. Justin HILL

Email: jdhill@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-9758

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/en

The Reality of Reality TV

Learn more about what goes on in a reality TV show - what is true, and what is fake. Learn more about why this genre in pop culture is gaining popularity in the States.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Mr. Samuel WU

Email: ensamuel@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-8554

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/en

Ms. Xi XU

Why Write?
The Possibilities of Creative Writing

You write all the time but it's just something you do. Twitters and texts, emails, papers or projects for school, your journal or diary (maybe). But have you ever read a story, or poem, or book that took you out of yourself, brought you to another world, even made you imagine that you too could one day write a poem or story or book? Xu Xi, CityU's writer-in-residence and author of nine books of fiction and essays, will talk about what it takes to become a writer. She'll share with you her own experience and discuss the possibilities offered by the study and practice of creative writing.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Ms. Xi XU

Email: xu.xi@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-8732

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/en

Creativity in Communication

It will discuss about the techniques of creativity used in the communication media such as photo and video. Some examples of students' work will be presented.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Mr. Sunny CHAN

Email: singchan@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-5771

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/com

Remarks:

Digital Activism and Civil Society in China

This talk focuses on the role of the internet in fostering an incipient civil society in mainland China. The past decade witnessed a surge of incidents exemplifying Chinese citizens making use of the internet to empower themselves. During the same period, it is also obvious to us that the authoritative government made much effort to muffle dissidents and censor political content online by setting up a Great Fire Wall. The talk will elaborate the mechanisms of this tug-of-war between internet users and the government by highlighting a few digital activism cases.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Dr. Fei SHEN

Email: feishen@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-5965

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/com

The Media Use of American Youngsters

Digital life in the age of nonstop connection is not easy, especially not for the so-called Millennials, youngsters born after 1980.

Research findings show that these US youngsters spend more than 50 hours in front of a screen each week. That is more than a regular working week. The TV shows they watch, video games they play, songs they listen to, books they read, text messages they send and websites they visit are an enormous part of their lives, offering a constant stream of messages about families, peers, relationships, gender roles, sex, violence, food, values, clothes, and so on.

Earlier claims that they associate with and through media in different ways as the older generations, and therefore are better at multi-tasking, seem not to be supported by new findings.

Among American youth, there is evidence that increasing globalization within media systems has shaped a high degree of individualism in society. High individualism can lead to narcissism, which leads to a very positive and inflated view of self. This value is growing rapidly in the American culture fueled by the mass media, including the new media and social networks, and contributes to new attitudes toward sex, sexuality, and individual identity.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Miss Connie POON

Email: mcpoon@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-8692

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/com

Animal Welfare

Animal welfare: How should one treat animals? Can animals feel pain? Why should one care about animal welfare? This talk will focus on a number of ethical issues related to the treatment of animals. They range from whether it is morally acceptable to eat meat to controversies concerning the use of animals in scientific experiments.
 

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Dr. Hektor King-tak YAN

Email: hktyan@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-8923

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/sa

Remarks:

PowerPoint presentation support is needed.

Life and Philosophy

This talk will look at some perennial questions about life and some responses articulated by different philosophers.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Dr. Lawrence YUNG

Email: sayung@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-4890

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/sa

Remarks:

Race

“Race”: What is racial discrimination? What makes racial discrimination morally unacceptable? This talk introduces to students some basic concepts related to racial discrimination. At the same time, it takes a critical stance towards the very notion of a “race”.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Dr. Hektor King-tak YAN

Email: hktyan@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-8923

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/sa

Remarks:

PowerPoint presentation support is needed.

Saving Our Cultural Heritage: Issues in Urban Regenerations in the Greater China Region

This course will offer project-based introduction and discussion on different understanding of cultural heritage and different ways deployed in regeneration of cultural heritage places in the Greater China Region, including mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Dr. Jun WANG

Email: June.wang@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-8707

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/sa

Remarks:

PowerPoint presentation support is needed.

Subsidised Housing – for Whom and Why?
資助房屋 -- 為誰建? 為什麼建?

This talk will introduce (a) various types of subsidised housing in Hong Kong, (b) criteria in defining target groups, (c)  rationales for government's intervention in housing, and (d) impact of subsidised housing programmes.
 

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Dr. Kwok-yu LAU

Email: sakylau@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-8758

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/sa

Remarks:

PowerPoint presentation support is needed.

The Role of Government in Promoting Rule of Law in Hong Kong

An introduction on the concept of Rule of Law and the practical requisites for achieving rule of law, in particular, the role of the Hong Kong government.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Dr. Arthur CHEUNG

Email: saarthur@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-8755

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/sa

Remarks:

PowerPoint presentation support is needed.

Why Housing in Hong Kong is So Unaffordable

An overview of the housing system of Hong Kong and factors that make housing so expensive as well as some thoughts on the solutions.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Dr. Ngai-ming YIP

Email: sayip@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-9366

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/sa

Remarks:

PowerPoint presentation support is needed.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Ms. Doris WONG

Email: doris.spwong@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-6181

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Ms. Doris WONG

Email: doris.spwong@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-6181

Building It Small, Making It Better: Tiny Gadgets You Never See But Use Everyday
越細越犀利：看不見的日常小工具

The world we live in today is vastly different from that of 60 years ago, which has been called the “information age”. What has brought about this change is a revolution from making tiny devices (called transistors) that has grown into a trillion dollar industry.  Though we cannot see this “small” technology, its impact on life is undeniable.  In light that we typically think of big projects when talking about engineering, this talk sets out to explain how smaller can mean better. It will be shown just how we have already moved beyond pure electronics in small technology using examples from recent developments from MEMS; a technology which has given us the fun features in iPhones and the Wii as well as digital projectors.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Ms. Doris WONG

Email: doris.spwong@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-6181

Remarks:

- Maximum audience size is 40 students
- Talks are offered on weekdays at CityU campus only

From Sand to Silicon: The Making of a Chip
晶片的誕生: 從沙礫轉化為矽

In this talk, we will talk about how a microprocessor, the brain 'behind the magic' of your home and work PC, is made. We sometimes hear about 32nm, 45nm, 90nm, but actually what are they and how thick they are when compared to our human hair? We shall have a walk along the fascinating process Intel employs in building the chips that power many of the world's computers. Do you know the actual size of the ATOM processor is similar to a tiny rice on our fingertip? The current and future development of the modern chip will also be addressed.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Ms. Doris WONG

Email: doris.spwong@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-6181

Remarks:

Power Transmission System and Energy Crisis
電力輸送系統及能源危機

Energy has been the major concern of people.  In this seminar, the speaker will give students some basic knowledge about the electrical power transmission system,  identify and recognize major causes of electrical pollution, and discuss some new renewable energy sources.
 

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Ms. Doris WONG

Email: doris.spwong@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-6181

Remarks:

- Maximum audience size is 40 students
- Talks are offered on weekdays at CityU campus only

Human and Robot Interaction

This talk introduces the development of robotic technology. Various robotic systems, such as nanorobots, biorobots, industrial robots, will be discussed. Through observation and exploration of current robotic studies and applications, the aim is to promote students' innovation and creativity.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Ms. Doris WONG

Email: doris.spwong@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-6181

Remarks:

- Talks are offered on weekdays at CityU campus only

The Intersection between Machines and Lives
機械與生物的交界點

The first single cell in the world formed approximately 3 - 4 billion years ago. This cell is believed to be the origin and the simplest form of life, yet it can be viewed as a highly complicated system. Is there anything we can learn from single cells and even whole living bodies, and convert them into engineering technologies?

In this talk, we would like to introduce the linkages between machines and living organisms, from singe cells, insects and animals including human. Understanding the functions of living organisms can inspire us for better designs of machines, robots, and various medical instruments. We will talk about also the recent development of biomedical technology. Indeed, biomedical technology is believed to be one of the most important technologies for human health. Our society will need a lot of experts in this field for the future medical/clinical demands. Together, we hope very much this talk can broaden student's understanding of science and engineering.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Ms. Doris WONG

Email: doris.spwong@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-6181

From Student to Professional in Building and Construction Industry

An introduction to different areas of building and construction industry, such as architectural studies, building services engineering, construction engineering & management, and surveying.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Ms. Doris WONG

Email: doris.spwong@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-6181

Remarks:

On the Academic Study of Computer Games

This talk is an introduction to multi-disciplinary academic study of computer games. Citing examples from individual fields, and shows the students that studying computer games is not only a serious academic endeavour but it can be fun, too.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Dr. Olli Tapio LEINO

Email: otleino@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-4711

The World of Animation

In most cases HK youngsters know only two kind of animations: Japanese Manga and American Pixar. But the animation world is much wider than that. The talk would like to present examples of different kind of animations, topics and technologies, by showing video excerpts and giving proper explanations. The lecture's intention to open the students' mind and give them a better knowledge about animation. Hopefully such lecture can also raise the secondary school students' interest to our activity in School of Creative Media.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Prof. Tamas WALICZKY

Email: twaliczk@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-5727

Video Game: Past, Present, and Future

It is a short talk about the history of Video Game starting from 1960 to modern day. We will take a chronicle approach within the talk which includes some famous video game: PONG, Space Invader, PacMan, Mario Brother, DOOM, and World of Warcraft. The talk will discuss history of creating those game. Near the end of the talk, some prediction of the future direction of video gaming will be also discussed.

The second of the talk will show some video game projects created by the students in the School of Creative Media (SCM) of CityU and present some information how SCM, CityU why SCM, CityU is a great place of learning Video Game/Interactive development.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Mr. Dick THUNG

Email: ktdthung@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-2433

Website:
http://sweb.cityu.edu.hk/ktdthung/

A Brief History of Climate
氣候簡史

Our Earth is about 4.5 billion years old - how did our climate evolve into its current state, and how did that evolution shape the Earth?  We will go over the history of our climate and the Earth system using a telescopic time line focusing on 4.5 billion years ago, 100 million years ago, the past million years and the past 20000 years. (Or, if we are viewing the life of a 20-year-old, the respective times will be 20 years ago, the past 6 months, the past 2 days and the past hour.) We will find out why we have oxygen in the air, the relationship between the location of continents/oceans and our climate, and the various hot and cold "stages" that the Earth has gone through. Finally, we draw lessons from these and speculate about the future climate.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Ms. Ada AU

Email: ada.au@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-2410

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/see/

Remarks:

- First come first served but needs of the secondary schools may be accommodated
- Talks are offered at either CityU campus or secondary schools

Air Pollution and Climate Change

Air pollution is not longer just a health-related issue.  It is now even related to global warming and climate change.  Rapid urbanization and industrialization in East Asia have caused severe air quality problems.  Let's take a good look at what we can do to reduce global warming while fixing the air quality problems.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Ms. Ada AU

Email: ada.au@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-2410

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/see/

Remarks:

- First come first served but needs of the secondary schools may be accommodated
- Talks are offered at either CityU campus or secondary schools
 

Air Pollution in Hong Kong

This talk will briefly introduce the current situation of air pollution and its history in the last decade in Hong Kong. The topic covers the main sources, their regulation and standards and their impact on the public health. Lastly, the research work by CityU team to combat the air pollution will be introduced

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Ms. Ada AU

Email: ada.au@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-2410

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/see/

Remarks:

- First come first served but needs of the secondary schools may be accommodated
- Talks are offered at either CityU campus or secondary schools
 

El Niño and Extreme Weather: Is There a Connection?

This talk aims to provide students with an understanding of contemporary climate issues, to broaden students' knowledge about El Niño, and to raise their awareness of extreme weather in a changing world. It covers issues such as weather and climate in our lives, the history of our changing climate, sea level rise and our future, El Niño events and disastrous climate, tropical cyclones, and response to climate change. It intends to enable students to contribute to the debate on global environmental change and societal adaption strategies, to connect scientific world with daily life and to help students become better informed citizens and decision makers.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Ms. Ada AU

Email: ada.au@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-2410

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/see/

Remarks:

- First come first served but needs of the secondary schools may be accommodated
- Talks are offered at either CityU campus or secondary schools

Fixing Planet Earth with Microorganisms

Over 1030 bacterial cells live on planet earth. Although these microorganisms are invisible to the human eyes, they can help us solve many environmental problems. As the list of environmental challenges continues to grow in the 21st century, let's find out together how microorganisms can fix our planet!
 

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Ms. Ada AU

Email: ada.au@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-2410

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/see/

Remarks:

- First come first served but needs of the secondary schools may be accommodated
- Talks are offered at either CityU campus or secondary schools
 

How to Turn Food Waste into Chemicals and Materials?

Current technologies for the production of chemicals, materials and fuels depend mainly on fossilized hydrocarbons.  However, the depletion of fossil resources and the increasing concern of environmental issues have created the need for the development of the sustainable alternatives based on renewable raw materials.  Many chemicals that used to produce via chemical processes can now potentially be generated biologically from renewable raw materials.

In the School of Energy and Environment, we are developing a novel food waste-based biorefining strategy for the production of nutrient-complete feedstocks for the production of biochemicals, biofuels and biopolymers.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Ms. Ada AU

Email: ada.au@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-2410

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/see/

Remarks:

- First come first served but needs of the secondary schools may be accommodated
- Talks are offered at either CityU campus or secondary schools

Is Global Warming Real?

Global warming refers to the recent observed increase in air temperature in most parts of the world and many scientists believe that it is caused by the excessive use of fossil fuels. They point out such warming would lead to disastrous consequences such as the melting of glaciers and arctic ice, rising of sea-level leading to flooding of low-lying areas, higher frequency of extreme weather events such as heat waves, cold spells, droughts and floods, loss of biodiversity and higher frequency of occurrence of infectious diseases. However, there are also many argue that the rising temperature is nothing but part of the natural cycle of the earth system. So, who is correct? We will examine the argument from a historical perspective and let the students know if global warming is real.
 

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Ms. Ada AU

Email: ada.au@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-2410

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/see/

Remarks:

- First come first served but needs of the secondary schools may be accommodated
- Talks are offered at either CityU campus or secondary schools

Nanotechnology: Plenty of Room at the Bottom, so What Lies Below?

Plenty of room at the bottom – Such was the quote that inspired many scientists and engineers alike to look into the infinite possibility of Nanotechnology. The art of manipulations at the smallest scale, i.e. of atoms and molecules, became the essential tool for the creation of new generation devices. Expectations are wild, ranging from ultra-efficient low cost solar cells, self-cleaning garments and surfaces, painless cancer therapy to abatement of greenhouse gases. While it is indeed true that there are plenty of room at the bottom, it is our constant pursuit of innovation and creativity that holds the key to unlocking more rooms as we strive forward.
 

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Ms. Ada AU

Email: ada.au@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-2410

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/see/

Remarks:

- First come first served but needs of the secondary schools may be accommodated
- Talks are offered at either CityU campus or secondary schools
 

Renewable Energy - the Only Way to Go for a Sustainable Future

Our heavy reliance on fossil fuel and nuclear power has caused serious environmental impacts and energy crisis. The ultimate solution is to switch to renewable energy, such as solar, wind and ocean energy, for achieving a sustainable future. In this talk, the Speaker will give an overview of the renewable energy resources and technologies, followed by a discussion of the upcoming challenges and opportunities in the renewable energy industry.
 

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Ms. Ada AU

Email: ada.au@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-2410

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/see/

Remarks:

- First come first served but needs of the secondary schools may be accommodated
- Talks are offered at either CityU campus or secondary schools

Self-cleaning Clothes: a Virtual Reality

In Hong Kong, high humidity favors the growth of mold and bacteria, making cleaning a daunting daily task. Moreover, with the high population density, the spreading of antibiotic-resistant pathogens remains a growing global concern. Therefore, with increasing demand toward hygienic, self-disinfecting, and contamination-free surfaces, interest in developing efficient self-cleaning, protective materials has grown. Using nanotechnology, nano-sized coatings of titanium dioxide on fibrous materials have been achieved. These fibres can clean themselves when exposed to light. Self-cleaning may one day become a standard feature of textiles and clothing. This would improve the environment through reduced use of water, energy and petroleum-derived detergents. There would be a benefit to the quality of life if cleaning clothes was as simple as hanging them on the line.
 

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Ms. Ada AU

Email: ada.au@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-2410

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/see/

Remarks:

- First come first served but needs of the secondary schools may be accommodated
- Talks are offered at either CityU campus or secondary schools

Understand Climate Change and Air Pollution: What Can We Do Next?

In this talk, we will discuss the current issues of climate change and air quality in Hong Kong, start looking at the interaction between climate change and air pollution and explore the potential short-term solutions to these problems.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Ms. Ada AU

Email: ada.au@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-2410

Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/see/

Remarks:

- First come first served but needs of the secondary schools may be accommodated
- Talks are offered at either CityU campus or secondary schools

Developing Critical Thinking and Writing Skills

The talk will focus on the importance of developing critical thinking and writing skills as a measure of success in college, in one's personal life and in one's future professional life. The talk will also focus on how the School of Law and the study of law helps to develop these important life skills.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Dr. Avnita LAKHANI

Email: lakhani@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-4965

Remarks:

This topic is highly important regardless of which college, course, major, or occupation a student wishes to pursue in the future. The talk can be offered on a flexible schedule throughout the year.

The Importance of Being 'Commercially Aware' In Achieving Professional Success

The talk will focus on the importance of being 'commercially aware' as a critical skill for achieving professional success. This talk will discuss the meaning of 'commercial awareness', how employers determine the level of your 'commercial awareness' and how to further develop these skills. The talk will also discuss how the School of Law and the study of law helps to develop this important professional skill.

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Dr. Avnita LAKHANI

Email: lakhani@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-4965

Remarks:

This topic is highly important regardless of which college, course, major, or occupation a student wishes to pursue in the future. The talk can be offered on a flexible schedule throughout the year.

The Importance of Dispute Resolution Skills for Achieving
Personal and Professional Success

The talk will focus on the importance of understanding and developing some core skills in dispute resolution. As secondary school students consider their personal and professional development options and grow to live and work as adults in society, it is important to understand how to identify, manage, and resolve conflicts. These skills are essential for long term personal and professional success. The talk will also focus on how the School of Law can help students to understand and use important dispute resolution mechanisms and develop these important life skills.
 

Enquiry / Contact Information:

Dr. Avnita LAKHANI

Email: lakhani@cityu.edu.hk

Phone: 3442-4965

Remarks:

This topic is highly important regardless of which college, course, major, or occupation a student wishes to pursue in the future. The talk can be offered on a flexible schedule throughout the year.