| 1. Workshop of Creating a Healing Garden
The Committee on Student Counselling and Development warmly invites New Asia students to join the Workshop of Creating a Healing Garden.
In this workshop, students will create their own mini garden and experience the therapeutic power of plants through hands‑on horticultural activities. By reconnecting with nature, students can find peace and nourishment for their body, mind, and spirit.
All New Asia students are welcome. Give yourself a moment of relaxation during your busy academic schedule.
Let us connect with nature, feel the power of plants, and enjoy the beauty of greenery.
Date: Thursday, 26 February 2026 Time: 5:40 PM – 7:15 PM Venue: Room 114, 1/F, Humanities Building (NAH 114) Instructor: Dr. Lau Ngar Sze, Elsa (Department of Educational Administration and Policy; Horticultural Therapy Facilitator of Hong Kong Association of Therapeutic Horticulture) Fee: Free of charge Language: Cantonese Quota: 15 participants (First-come, first-served)
Online Registration (by 10 February): https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13725434
Enquires: Ms. Cindy Tam, Dean of Students’ Office (3943-7603 / cindytam@cuhk.edu.hk)
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| 2. New Asia Young Scholars Scheme 2026/27
The New Asia Young Scholars Scheme, which was established in 2013, aims at deepening students’ understanding of College history and spirit, empower them to become responsible individuals towards society as well as equip them with qualities that contemporary intellectuals and leaders should possess. Up to 10 students will be selected and will participate in a series of activities, such as historical trips in Hong Kong/outside Hong Kong, training on communication skills, Chinese culture workshops and various College activities (e.g. serving as the emcee for College functions and events, or attending meetings of the College). Students having fulfilled the requirements and with outstanding performance will be:
Details and Application Form: https://www.na.cuhk.edu.hk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NAYSS_2627info.pdf
Application Please submit online application on or before 27 February 2026
Enquiries Ms. Amy Yip, Dean of Students’ Office (Tel.: 3943-1619; Email: amyyip@cuhk.edu.hk)
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| 3. New Asia College, CUHK The 10th 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 Christian R. VOOLSTRA, Professor of Genetics of Adaptation in Aquatic Systems, University of Konstanz, Germany to deliver the lectures in March.
1st Lecture The Future of Reefs and Reefs of the Future Moderator: Professor Lam Hon Ming, Choh-Ming Li Professor of Life Sciences, CUHK Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Venue: Sir Run Run Shaw Hall, CUHK
2nd Lecture Extending Stress Resilience through Host Microbiome Engineering Moderator: Professor Luo Haiwei, Director, Simon F.S. Li Marine Science Laboratory, CUHK Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Venue: LT3, Lee Shau Kee Building, CUHK
3rd Lecture Coral Reefs and Climate Change – Mitigating the Ecological Collapse Moderator: Professor Luo Haiwei, Director, Simon F.S. Li Marine Science Laboratory, CUHK Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026 Time: 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Venue: Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Space Museum (This talk is jointly organized with Hong Kong Science Museum)
All lectures will be conducted in English. Students who would like to join the 1st and 3rd lecture please register via ITSC Registration and Attendance System (RAS). |
