| 1. 75th Anniversary Lecture, New Asia College, CUHK
The 9th Yen Kwo-Yung Lecture in Life Sciences The Yen Kwo Yung Lecture in Life Sciences is co-organized by New Asia College and School of Life Sciences. This year, we are honored to have invited Professor SUNG Jao Yiu Joseph, Senior Vice President (Health & Life Sciences) and Dean, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Distinguished University Professor, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore to deliver the lectures in March.
1st Lecture The future of Medicine and role of Doctors in the era of Artificial Intelligence Moderator: Professor CHAN Sun On, Head, New Asia College, CUHK Date: Friday, March 28, 2025 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Venue: Sir Run Run Shaw Hall, CUHK
2nd Lecture The future of Medicine in the era of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Moderator: Professor CHAN Ho Yin, Director, School of Life Sciences, CUHK Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025 Time: 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Venue: Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum
Students please register via ITSC Registration and Attendance System (RAS).
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| 2. New Asia College Get-together Noodle Luncheon 2024/25 (Second Term)
To better understand our freshmen and students in adapting university life and to promote more contact and interaction between staff and students, the “Get-together Luncheon” will be launched from February to April with the following details:
Venue: Yun Chi Hsien Time: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Target size: A group of 6 – 10 people, including 2 staff and 4 – 8 students (Frequent English/Cantonese/Putonghua sessions will be available for selection) Target staff: All teaching staff affiliated to NA Target students: All NA Students Fee: Free of charge Registration Form: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13702570 Registration Deadline: 16 February 2025 (Sunday)
For enquiries, please contact: Ms. Michelle Chan (Tel: 3943-7627; Email: mywchan@cuhk.edu.hk).
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| 3. New Asia College / Hunan University / Soochow University Summer Exchange Programme 2025
This programme aims to foster cultural exchange between students from Hong Kong and mainland China. Students from Hunan University and C. W. Chu College of Soochow University will visit New Asia College in early July, accompanied by NA students who will also participate in the field trips in Hong Kong. During their stay, all participants will engage in a range of activities, including visits to various CUHK units, government offices, and social service organizations, as well as other cultural and social events. In a reciprocal gesture, New Asia students will visit Hunan University in Changsha in mid-July, where they will volunteer to teach in a remote town or village. They will then travel to Suzhou to visit Soochow University. While in Suzhou, students will delve into the region’s cultural and historical heritage and also visit Mr. Ch’ien Mu’s tombstone. Upon completion of the programme, students will receive a certificate of participation. Please find more details on the college website.
Application Please submit online application on or before 28 February 2025. https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13704174
Enquiries Mr. Jack Wong, Dean of Students’ Office (Tel：3943 1690; Email: jackwong@cuhk.edu.hk)
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| 4. AI-Generated Graphic Design Contest
The Committee on Environmental Protection is organizing an AI-Generated Graphic Design Contest with a theme “Carbon Neutrality”. This contest aims to encourage participants to make use of AI technology to create meaningful, impactful visuals that can help raise awareness and reflection about Carbon Neutrality. Winners will be awarded with cash prizes and certificates. All NA students and staff are welcome!
>> Details of the Contest (Please visit the college website)
Registration and Deadline: Participants please complete the online registrations and submit entries on or before 31 March 2025. https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13703835
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| 5. Round Table Seminar – “Nature Conservation of Hong Kong”
The Committee on Environmental Protection of New Asia College is organizing a round table seminar with a theme “Nature Conservation of Hong Kong.” We are honored to have invited three guest speakers who are educators and practitioners in the field of nature conservation to share their experiences and initiatives in preserving natural environment and sustaining Hong Kong’s biodiversity such as coral reefs, wetlands and butterfly reserves. It also provides a platform for our students, staff and the general public to engage in discussions and explore collaborative opportunities to protect and nurture Hong Kong’s natural environment. Event details are as follows:
Guest Speakers: Dr. Apple Chui (Research Assistant Professor, School of Life Sciences, CUHK) Ms. Maggie Kwok (Manager, Wetlands Community Engagement, WWF-Hong Kong) Ms. Colleen Chiu (Senior Project Manager (Nature Conservation), Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve, Environmental Association)
Moderators: Prof. Hon-ming Lam (Choh-Ming Li Professor of Life Sciences, CUHK) Miss Hoi-man Li (Student Representative of Committee on Environmental Protection, New Asia College)
Date: 18 February (Tuesday) Time: 17:00 – 18:30 Venue: Hui Kwok Hau Hall, Mei Yun Tang, New Asia College (see location map) Language: Cantonese (Light refreshment will be served before the start of the seminar)
Online Registration: Please register on or before 17 February 2025 via the web form below https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13703555
Free admission. All are welcome.
Enquiries: Mr. Jack Wong (Tel: 3943 1690; Email: jackwong@cuhk.edu.hk) or Miss Angela Leung (Tel：3943 9589; Email: angelaleung@cuhk.edu.hk), Dean of Students’ Office.
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| 6. “Traveling through 1000 years of Kyoto” Cultural Study Tour
The College is organizing a cultural study tour with the theme “Traveling through 1000 years of Kyoto.” This tour will take students to Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, and nearby places in Japan to deepen their understanding of the rich traditional and historical culture of Kyoto and the Kansai region. The College also subsidizes students to plan and participate in various traditional and cultural activities on their own. Additionally, the itinerary will include a visit to a local university that provides an opportunity for our students to interact with local peers, offering our students the chance to interact with local peers and foster cultural exchange and mutual understanding. Upon completion of the activity, students will receive a certificate of participation. Please find more details on the college website.
Tour-in-charge: Prof. Sidney Cheung, Department of Anthropology
Period: 30 May – 5 June 2025
Application: Please submit online application on or before 26 February 2025. https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13704311
Enquiries: Mr. Jack Wong, Dean of Students’ Office (Tel：3943 1690; Email：jackwong@cuhk.edu.hk) |
| 7. New Asia College Event: Greater Bay Area Innovation, Technology and Cultural Tour (2 to 5 March 2025)
In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of New Asia College, the College is organizing the ‘Greater Bay Area Innovation, Technology and Cultural Tour’ from 2 to 5 March 2025. Through visits to CUHK (Shenzhen), featured enterprises and cultural parks in the Greater Bay Area, this tour aims to provide students with insights into the region’s corporate and cultural development. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage with staff and students from Harmonia College, our sister college, fostering stronger connections between the two colleges.
During the tour, students will be visiting various innovation and technology enterprises to learn about the latest technological advancements and corporate culture development, as well as exploring diverse culture and creative attractions such as Nantou Ancient Town, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Qianyu Island Cultural and Creative Park. Moreover, with a one-night stay in Harmonia College, students will have the opportunity to experience campus life in our sister college in the CUHK (Shenzhen) campus.
Fees of this tour is fully subsidized by the College. Students who are interested to join should complete their online application on or before 12:00 noon, 20 February 2025.
Online form: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13704593
The estimated number of participants for the tour is 25. Quotas will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
All NA students are welcome!
Enquiries Ms. Katy Hui Tel: 3943 7601 Email: katyhui@cuhk.edu.hk
The tour is fully sponsored by Mr. Charles Leung, Chairperson, Board of Trustees of New Asia College.
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