e-bulletin (Issue 89) - 14 Dec 2016

The OUHK Great Speakers Series is a distinguished public lecture series featuring prominent speakers from various sectors. Through broadcast as part of the Open for Learning programme on TVB Pearl, it is accessible by all in Hong Kong, turning all of Hong Kong into an OUHK lecture hall. To register for the upcoming talks or watch the programme replay, please visit www.ouhk.edu.hk/greatspeakers.

Upcoming speakers:
  Ms Tong Xiaoling, Deputy Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of PRC in HKSAR (11 January 2017)
  Professor Liu Zaifu (23 January 2017)
 

Date: 9 – 12 January 2017 (Mon – Thu)
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Venue: MTR Tsuen Wan Station (near Exit A)

Information sessions of programmes will be held, where visitors can explore their preferred flexible learning mode, meet OUHK teaching staff and browse through learning materials. There will also be advisory services on course selection, credit exemption and financial assistance.

Date: 14 January 2017 (Sat)
Time: 2:00 – 6:00 pm
Venue: Ho Man Tin Campus & Jockey Club Campus

Co-organized with Tin Ka Ping Centre of Chinese Culture, RIDCH Symposium 2017 aims to promote interest in and interaction among academics on the latest developments of culture and the humanities in the digital age, with a focus on China. International scholars and professionals from creative industries are invited to speak on the impact of digitization on society and the arts. Interested parties are welcome to join.

Date: 12 – 13 January 2017 (Thu and Fri)
Time: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Venue: Chan Cheung Tak Lecture Theatre, Jockey Club Campus  

From now on, OUHK souvenirs are available for sale at the Information Centre on the ground floor of Ho Man Tin Campus. These include silk ties, silk scarves, hard cover notebooks, folding umbrellas and luggage scales. Only cash is accepted.

Under the existing policy of integrated education, students with special educational needs (SEN) will be admitted to mainstream schools. The free courseware 'Special Educational Needs' will help you understand more about the support that SEN students need. It will discuss the characteristics of a few major types of SEN students, which will throw light on the effective teaching strategies and methods for them.

Enjoy studying!

Register at Knowledge Network and enjoy more free courseware now!

Please refer to the Chinese version.
 

This is a one-year full-time programme specially designed for postgraduate students to deepen their understanding of applied English linguistics as well as theories and practices of English language learning and teaching. Graduates of the programme will have gained a strong academic foundation in practical English language teaching skills and expertise in teaching English in a variety of contexts.

Please refer to the Chinese version.
 

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  China Institute Seminar Series: China Today – New Prospects and New Opportunities International Forum

Good news! New benefits are now available for members:

  HKT Smart Living: Christmas discount offer on selected electronic products.
  OU Cafe: Enjoy 20% off on food and beverages at OU Cafe, Ho Man Tin Campus, by presenting the Alumni Link membership card.

By presenting the Alumni Link membership card, members can enjoy lots of benefits and privileges. For details and the terms and conditions, please visit www.ouhk.edu.hk/alumnibenefits.

Congratulations to all graduates of 2016! The Alumni Affairs Office (AAO) has introduced several delightful initiatives for the new graduates to enjoy. At the 25th Congregation, a variety of digital photo frames were available for graduates and their families to use as props for photo-taking. In addition, professional photography service at a discounted price provided by Sense Production on Ho Man Tin campus was arranged earlier this month. The AAO also joins hands with the Student Affairs Office to set up some decorations on both the Ho Man Tin campus and Jockey Club campus for graduates to take photos.

Some of the photos taken at the Congregation are now available on our website. Click here to share these precious moments!  

Graduates are cordially invited to support their schoolmates who are still working hard in their studies by donating the academic gown deposit to 'OUHK Alumni Scholarship and Bursary Fund'.