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Contents
Cover
President's Message
Cover Story
Putting our heart into community healthcare
Events
New institutes drive language and business research
Award Presentation Ceremony
Nurturing young citizen scientists in water research
Closing-of-the-year Luncheon Party
Media luncheon celebrating CNY
Hand in hand Walk for Millions
Institutional visit fosters academic exchange
Revisiting Lee Hysan Science Laboratories
Community leaders visit OUHK
Visit by Concordia University
Twenty-fifth Congregation
Mainland Links
Visit by Shanghai counterpart
People
Distinguished professors bring research advice
Sharing the joy of graduation
Four distinguished leaders awarded honorary doctoral degrees
Prof. Reggie Kwan rejoins OUHK as Vice President
New Council member
Other Council appointments
Academic Activities and Alliances
Great Speakers Series
China-focused symposium on digital culture and the humanities
Oxford scholar shares vision on megaproject management
Ethnodrama performance as research
Alumni Affairs
Alumnus crowned outstanding junior social worker
Putonghua Association (Alumni) anniversary and CNY celebration
Programmes and Courses
New Programmes
LiPACE updates
Student Support and Activities
Student Achievements
Silver awards won in national entrepreneurship contest
Newsbrief
Departmental game unleashes ping pong potential
Staff members embrace track and field challenges
Cheers for the OU Marathon Team
Spring has arrived; new leaves are budding and flowers blooming. In this period of new growth, I hope that you share my optimism and are managing to keep your New Year's resolutions. 
The OUHK trains the largest number of nurses among all the universities in Hong Kong. As a major local trainer and provider of nursing professionals, the OUHK is taking its healthcare expertise to where it is needed most — at home and in the community. 
Connecting classroom and community 
Caring about public health 
Training professional healthcare workers and health volunteers
Offered by the OUHK's Division of Nursing and Health Studies (DNHS), the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (General Health Care) programme has trained nearly 1,000 Enrolled Nurses since 2012. Through the Diploma and Certificate programmes in Health Studies (Community Health Care), about 650 graduates have been trained as community health workers. They have taken up important roles as carers in community health organizations, including NGOs and residential care homes for older people. Another focus of the programme is to provide free training for individuals who are interested in voluntary community healthcare services. During the nine months of study, participants are taught basic nursing knowledge and skills relevant to their work as health volunteers, and will be supported by social welfare organizations or volunteer groups to form voluntary support networks. Community-based supportive care is offered to those in need by the watch groups in their respective communities. This initiative, called 'The Jockey Club Home Health Watch Programme', has now entered its third year and produced over 860 trained health volunteers. In addition, public seminars and events such as Community Healthcare Day are organized under the programme, raising public awareness of community health and care.
Enhancing health awareness
With the success of the Jockey Club Community Healthcare Education Programme, the OUHK strives to make greater efforts in promoting public health, contributing further to the well-being of Hong Kong. At present, a number of health-related programmes are on offer at the OUHK. The DNHS delivers a total of 12 programmes, making the OUHK the largest supplier of nursing graduates in Hong Kong. The School of Arts and Social Sciences currently offers programmes in psychology and autism spectrum disorder, and the School of Education and Languages provides specialized training for teachers to take care of students with special educational needs. In the coming academic year, the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration will launch a degree-level programme in sports management to prepare professionals for the sports industry. With recent Government approval for a new site right opposite the main campus, the University will be able to further contribute to enhancing public health in society in the future 
Building a Nursing and Healthcare Complex
On 15 December 2016, after a long application, exposition and lobbying process, the Government granted the OUHK a piece of land on Sheung Shing Street, right opposite the main campus in Ho Man Tin. Building on its strengths in nursing and health-related education, the University will construct a nursing and healthcare complex at the site, addressing society's health needs. Apart from housing an expanded operation of the DNHS, the complex will also provide additional amenities for students from all Schools. In addition to training nursing and healthcare professionals, more programmes and community projects will be delivered by the Schools to address health-related issues in the community. Attending to an aging population, promoting adolescent health, enhancing services for students with special educational needs, strengthening community rehabilitation, promoting physical and psychological health, as well as integrating Chinese and Western medicine will be the future development focuses of the University. 
Bringing a new and dynamic atmosphere
While access to the site is expected to be in mid-2017, a lot of construction planning, building design, curriculum planning and fundraising work has already been carried out. It is anticipated that the complex will be completed in 2020, providing enhanced support and facilities for the OUHK to play a more pivotal role in the community, and bringing to the University a new and dynamic atmosphere. 
New institutes drive language and business researchThe OUHK welcomed two additions to its research institutes last December, bringing the total number to five. Both the RIBiLT and the IIBG are benefiting from the second round of Research Grants Council's Competitive Research Funding and will further the University's achievements in applied research. Research Institute for Bilingual Learning and Teaching (RIBiLT) Institute of International Business and Governance (IIBG) 
Award Presentation Ceremony
The Award Presentation Ceremony, organized by the Human Resources Unit, was held on 14 December. In recognition of colleagues' contributions to the University, awards including the President's Award for Teaching Excellence, the President's Award for Distinguished Achievement, the Long Service Award and the Retirees' Award and the newly established Katie Shu Sui Pui Charitable Trust — Outstanding Research Publication Award were presented. In 2015, OUHK Honorary Fellow and alumna Miss Katie Shu Sui-pui donated HK$1 million through her Charitable Trust to establish a fund to promote research culture; part of the fund is to be used for prizes to commend outstanding published research works. Another donation of HK$500,000 was added to the fund in August 2016. Miss Shu attended the ceremony, and donated a further HK$500,000 to bring the total to HK$2 million. Attending the ceremony were more than 200 colleagues. Presenting the awards were President Prof. Yuk-Shan Wong, and Vice Presidents Prof. Reggie Kwan and Prof. Lee Wing-on. In recent years, our students have shown brilliance in different areas of learning: from academia to sports, science and creative arts. Behind the accolades for the students, the teachers definitely have an important role to play. The Student Services Team of the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, one of the recipients of the President's Award for Distinguished Achievement, is the best example. Teachers credited for contributing to students' success 
Nurturing young citizen scientists in water research With the support of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) and Wofoo Social Enterprises (WSE), the OUHK launched the Adopt a Water Buddy Programme, fostering interest in water research and awareness of water conservation among local secondary school students. A launch ceremony was held on 6 November 2016 at the OUHK Jockey Club Campus. Officiating at the ceremony were Senior Vice President of Corporate Sustainability Asia Pacific Region of HSBC Mr Barry Kwong, President of WSE Dr Joseph Lee, Assistant Director (Development) of Water Supplies Department Mr Chau Sai-wai, OUHK President Prof. Yuk-Shan Wong, and Dean of the School of Science and Technology Prof. Ho Kin-chung. Closing-of-the-year Luncheon Party
The University held its annual Closing-of-the-year Luncheon Party on 19 January, to celebrate its accomplishments over the past year and share joyful and relaxed moments with all members of staff. Mr Michael Wong spoke to 680 participating guests and staff for the first time in his capacity as Chairman of the Council. President Prof. Yuk-Shan Wong thanked colleagues for their collective contributions. The event also featured games, student performances and a lucky draw. Media luncheon celebrating CNY
In celebration of Chinese New Year, the University invited media representatives to a luncheon on campus on 15 February. On the occasion President Prof. Yuk-Shan Wong, along with the Vice Presidents, set about preparing sweet soup for the media guests, to welcome in the new year with warmth and generosity. 
Hand in hand Walk for Millions
Led by Vice President Prof. Reggie Kwan, some 30 OUHK staff and students laced up their walking shoes to join the Community Chest's Hong Kong and Kowloon Walk for Millions held on 8 January, showing care and support to those in need in society. Institutional visit fosters academic exchange
A higher education delegation from Malaysia comprising representatives of New Era University College, Southern University College and Han Chiang College visited the OUHK on 7 December. Co-ordinated by Prof. Nyaw Mee-kau, past OUHK Council member and former Vice President of Lingnan University, the delegation met with Associate Vice President Prof. Ip Yiu-keung and other senior staff members to explore future opportunities of academic exchange and collaboration. The discussion was followed by a tour of the laboratories in Jockey Club Campus. Revisiting Lee Hysan Science Laboratories
On 15 December, Lee Hysan Foundation revisited Lee Hysan Science Laboratories at the OUHK's Ho Man Tin campus, which was named after the Foundation in appreciation of its generous contribution. President Prof. Yuk-Shan Wong, joined by Vice Presidents Prof. Reggie Kwan and Prof. Lee Wing-on, welcomed the President Ms Cecilia Ho, Assistant Vice President Mr Clifford Chow and other representatives. Dean of the School of Science and Technology Prof. Ho Kin-chung, and Head of Division of Nursing and Health Studies Prof. Joseph Lee gave an introduction to the School's environmental science projects and the Division's recent development respectively. They also guided the visitors to the nursing laboratories in Jockey Club Campus, demonstrating the state-of-the-art nursing facilities. 
Community leaders visit OUHK
To enhance communication and establish a network of close, trusting relationships with the neighbourhood, the OUHK invited community leaders in the district to visit the University on 17 January. District Officer (Kowloon City) Mr Franco Kwok Wai-fan, joined by other representatives from District Office, District Council, Hong Kong Police Force and the business sector, had a meeting with the University management during which President Prof. Yuk-Shan Wong gave a presentation on the current development of the University and its future plans. The two parties also exchanged views on various education-related issues. The visit concluded with a campus tour of Jockey Club Campus. 
Visit by Concordia University
The OUHK warmly received Concordia University, Canada, on 6 December. President Dr Alan Shepard, Vice President (Advancement and External Relations) Mr Bram Freedman, and Mr Roger Yuen, Head of China and Taiwan, Private Banking, the Bank of East Asia Limited, who is also an alumnus of Concordia University, were briefed on the OUHK's latest accomplishments. The management, including President Prof. Yuk-Shan Wong, Vice-Presidents and School Deans, had a discussion with the visitors to exchange views and ideas on the development of higher education. The visit was rounded off with a tour to the Jockey Club Campus. 
The OUHK held its 25th Congregation on 22 November, presided over by Pro-Chancellor Dr Charles Lee. The Class of 2016 was composed of over 6,800 graduates, of which approximately 52% and 17% were recipients of undergraduate degrees and postgraduate awards respectively. The total number of graduates has accumulated to more than 100,000 to date. 
Visit by Shanghai counterpart
Led by Prof. Chen Danhong, the delegation of Shanghai Open University visited OUHK on 24 October and met with President Prof. Yuk-Shan Wong, Associate Vice President Prof. Ip Yiu-keung, Director of Academic Support Prof. Chung Siu-leung, Director of Educational Publishing and Technology Dr Eva Tsang, and Head of Mainland and International Affairs Ms Shi Xuemei. The two groups discussed future collaboration. Distinguished professors bring research adviceThe University is keen to groom talent to conduct practical research in various disciplines. Therefore, many of our recently established research institutes run a Distinguished Professors programme, inviting outstanding international scholars to advise and inspire up-and-coming academics and researchers. Each Distinguished Professor visits the University twice during the appointment year, to exchange with selected academics on their research and to give lectures and seminars. In the past few months, a total of nine Distinguished Professors have visited the OUHK From the Research Institute for Digital Culture and Humanities (RIDCH)
Professor Emeritus Julie Holledge, Flinders University, is an internationally recognized award-winning academic and theatre director. She has authored three academic books, edited a further four, and has directed 22 professional theatre productions in the UK and Australia. She has pioneered research in feminist theatre historiography and global theatre digital technologies, and has won a Carrick award for her teaching. She is the lead Chief Investigator of AusStage. 
Prof. Michael Keane is Professor of Chinese Media and Cultural Studies, Director of Creative Transformations Asia and a coordinator of the Digital China project at Curtin University, Perth. Author or editor of 15 books on China's media, he has expertise in China's cultural and media policy, creative industries in China and East Asia, Chinese and East Asian media, and TV formats in Asia and East Asian cultural exports.
Sinologist and Chinese historian Prof. Michael Lackner is Professor and Director of the Institute of Chinese Studies, as well as Director of the International Consortium for Research in the Humanities, at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany. He has a wide range of interests covering Song Chinese history, Chinese prognostication, Chinese language and literature, Chinese intellectual history with a focus on Confucianism, the history of science in China and identity discourses. 
Prof. Kosaku Yoshino is Professor of Sociology at Sophia University, Tokyo. Specializing in cultural nationalism and identity studies, he has published widely on nationalism, identity, and the Englishization of education. He is currently writing a book on Englishization in postcolonial Asia. From the Institute of International Business and Governance (IIBG)
Prof. Graham Kendall is Provost and CEO of the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC), in which capacity he serves as Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Nottingham. He is also a Director of UNMC's MyResearch Sdn Bhd, Crops for the Future Sdn Bhd and Nottingham Green Technologies Sdn Bhd. As Professor of Computer Science, he has extensive research interests, including operations research, scheduling, logistics, vehicle routing, meta- and hyper-heuristics and evolutionary computation and games. 
Prof. Mario Kafouros, Professor of International Business and Innovation, is Head of the International Business Department at Leeds University Business School, UK. He sits on the Executive Committee of the Academy of International Business, and his research focuses on the determinants of internationalization, the forces driving innovation and firm performance in the global economy and the mechanisms enabling multinational firms to benefit from location-bound resources. 
Prof. Joseph Cheng is Professor Emeritus of Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In 2013, he joined the University of New South Wales, Sydney, as Professor of Management, the Michael J Crouch Chair in Innovation and Director of the Australian Innovation & Competitiveness Initiative at the University. He is currently studying the changing pattern of foreign R&D investment and its spillover effects on innovation and entrepreneurship in the Asia-Pacific. From the Research Institute for Bilingual Learning and Teaching (RIBiLT)
Prof. Li Wei is Chair of Applied Linguistics and Director of the Centre for Applied Linguistics at University College London, and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, UK. His research interests are in the broad areas of bilingualism and multilingualism. His co-publication Translanguaging: Language, Bilingualism and Education won the 2015 British Association of Applied Linguistics Book Prize, and his current work focuses on the creativity and criticality of multilingual and multimodal language users. 
Prof. Jeannette Littlemore is Professor of English Language and Applied Linguistics at the University of Birmingham. Her research focuses on figurative language, especially metaphor and metonymy, in cross-cultural communication and language learning. She is also interested in the applications of cognitive linguistics to second language teaching. Her most recent book is Metonymy: Hidden Shortcuts in Language, Thoughts and Communication. 
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Serena Hon joined the workforce after secondary school to help support her family, yet she always dreamed of going to university. 
Queenie Kwan has been determined to become a nurse since she was a child. She enrolled in the nursing programme offered by the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital soon after finishing Secondary Seven, and became an Enrolled Nurse in 2012. She then embarked on OUHK studies for a Higher Diploma in Nursing in 2013 hoping to become a Registered Nurse. 
Rita Lam Lok-yan has been on an ongoing study journey for the past 20 years and is a true role model for lifelong learning. The latest qualification she has added to her list is a Bachelor of Social Sciences in China Studies awarded by the OUHK, which is already her sixth tertiary qualification. 
Tse Kong-hoi worked as a courier after finishing Secondary Five, and studied part-time for a gas services engineering programme offered by the Vocational Training Council. He was then recruited by Towngas as an apprentice and continued his professional studies until he obtained a higher diploma. In 2007, Kong-hoi took a step towards his dream of getting a university degree — he enrolled on the OUHK's degree programme in computer engineering. During his studies, he changed job twice: first he moved to MTR Corporation and then Ocean Park. Three years on, he graduated and got a job offer from Towngas. In his new position as Training Officer, Kong-hoi is responsible for training apprentices and technicians, and needs to deal with government officials and engineers from time to time. For further development, he decided to take a master's degree in engineering management and was greatly supported by his supervisor. Kong-hoi is grateful to the OUHK for offering him a second chance to acquire higher qualifications which has opened up many opportunities along his career path. Four distinguished leaders awarded honorary doctoral degrees
Mr Michael Suen Ming-yeung, GBS, CBE, JP (Doctor of Education, honoris causa) Prof. Chang Hsin-kang, GBS, JP (Doctor of Letters, honoris causa) The Hon Mrs Rita Fan Hsu Lai-tai, GBM, JP (Doctor of Social Sciences, honoris causa) Mr Edward Cheung Wing-yui, BBS (Doctor of Business Administration, honoris causa) 
Prof. Reggie Kwan Ching-ping, who assumed the post of Vice President (Academic) in November 2016, is no stranger to the University: he worked in the School of Science and Technology from 1998 to 2006. Prof. Kwan said that he needs little time to get used to the OUHK but adjusting to the changing higher education landscape is a challenge. Demand for higher education decreases as a result of the demographic change, while there is continuous expansion in the higher education sector. Prof. Kwan chose to come back to the big family of the OUHK as he believes he can make contributions to this vibrant university that is never shy of challenges. 'Quality is what we value most,' Prof. Kwan says. Riding on the success of controlling programme quality, diversity, creativity and practicability will all be taken into consideration in designing programmes so as to keep the University's fingers firmly on the learners' pulse. 'We are a teaching university, but research is also vital to us because it can complement and reinforce teaching, and I would like to see colleagues move forward with more and better research,' he continues. Prof. Kwan taught in the US for years, and when he returned to Hong Kong in 1998, the OUHK was the only university he applied to. He says that he cannot agree more with the ideal of the University, which is Education for All. In fact, he has been most impressed by the hard work and perseverance of the distance learners here, most of them full-time working adults. When asked how the University has changed after ten years, he says with a grin, 'The University has really achieved a lot, and I believe this is the hard work of our most efficient and dedicated colleagues.' Soon after rejoining the University last year, Prof. Kwan joined some sports activities with old buddies here. Apart from work, Prof. Kwan rarely travels and enjoys a simple lifestyle. In his role as Vice President (Academic), Prof. Kwan believes teamwork is everything and will work closely with colleagues to raise the University towards new heights.
New Council member
Prof. John Lee Chi-kin, Vice President (Academic) and Chair Professor of Curriculum and Instruction of the Education University of Hong Kong, has been appointed member of the Council for three years, starting in October 2016. Prof. Lee graduated from the University of Hong Kong and received his MSc degree from the University of Oxford, and MA and PhD degrees from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. An expert in the study of curriculum and instruction, geographical and environmental education, and school improvement, Prof. Lee is active in leading and securing education research and development projects. He also enthusiastically participates in education and social service in Hong Kong, mainland China and overseas. He has been awarded Changjiang Chair Professor, a distinguished national chair professorship, by the Ministry of Education, the People's Republic of China. Other Council appointmentsVice President (Academic) Prof. Reggie Kwan Ching-ping took up his ex-officio position in November 2016, after the departure of Prof. Danny Wong Shek-nam. Mr Lam Ka-leung was elected representative of part-time tutorial staff for a two-year term, starting in September 2016, replacing Mr Kelvin Ling Wai-kit. We bid farewell to Prof. Chan Chi-hou, who was a member from 2010. 
Fresh Progress in China's Major-Country Diplomacy – Deputy Commissioner Tong XiaolingMs Tong Xiaoling, Deputy Commissioner, Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Hong Kong SAR, gave a lecture entitled 'Fresh Progress in China's Major-Country Diplomacy' on 11 January. Taking stock of last year's achievements, she pointed out that China's diplomacy must take an active approach amidst the constantly shifting international scene while contributing to the country's reform and opening-up to the world. She then introduced the major diplomatic directions for the coming year: domestically, to serve the 19th National People's Congress and overall domestic development; externally, to plan the One Belt, One Road and BRICS summits, to drive the smooth transition of Sino-US relations, to build a 'community of common destiny' and to increase involvement in global governance. Lastly, she assured the audience that the Commissioner's Office has always employed diplomacy for the benefit of Hong Kong and will defend its citizens' rights overseas as it builds international partnerships under the auspices of the motherland. The Spiritual Divergence of the Four Chinese Masterpieces – Prof. Liu ZaifuSeeing the influence of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature — Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West, Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Water Margin — as deeply ingrained in the subconscious level of Chinese culture, on 23 January, Chinese literary critic and writer Prof. Liu Zaifu shed light on 'The Spiritual Divergence of the Four Chinese Masterpieces'. Although the four works are aesthetically classics on equal footing, they diverge significantly in ethos, making Dream of the Red Chamber and Journey to the West superior to Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Water Margin. Prof. Liu analysed their divergence in mind and spirit, noting that the former two embody a child's or a Buddha's pure mind and a free spirit, as opposed to the scheming mind and will to power reflected in the latter two. He also borrowed philosopher Feng Youlan's theory and placed the first two works in the moral and heavenly realms, whereas the last two are in the animalistic and opportunistic realms. China-focused symposium on digital culture and the humanities
The Research Institute for Digital Culture and Humanities (RIDCH) joined hands with the Tin Ka Ping Centre of Chinese Culture to hold 'Symposium 2017: Culture and the Humanities in the Digital Age: China Focus' on 12–13 January. Experts based in Australia, Singapore, mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong met to exchange views on how digitization facilitates the development of creative industries, culture and literature. Speaking at the symposium were international scholars in literature, language, film and television, geographic information science and education, as well as industry practitioners including a film director, a screenwriter, a light designer, and an art scholar and critic. Discussions revolved around three areas: 1) digitization of literary classics, films and theatrical productions; 2) animation, television and film production and digital technologies; 3) Chinese painting, Chinese ink art and contemporary art in a digital age. 
Oxford scholar shares vision on megaproject management
Megaprojects such as large-scale infrastructure projects, major ICT programmes, business change and big science are much sought after by governments, corporations and organizations for their economic potential. On 23 November 2016, Dr Atif Ansar, Programme Director of the Master of Science in Major Programme Management at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and a Fellow of Oxford's Keble College, shared with OUHK academics and members of the senior management his research findings on 'Megaprojects and the Mess They Can Make: How to Lead Scale?' Drawing on evidence from global datasets and qualitative research, he urged planners to take reality into account and make preparations across all aspects, including organizational design and governance, human resources, procedures, technology, finances, communications and partnerships, in order to avoid megaprojects running into a mess. Ethnodrama performance as research
Dr Jack Shu of the School of Education and Languages obtained funding from the University Research Centre to conduct an innovative 'ethnodrama performance as research' project. Dr Shu joined with a non-profit charitable organization, Just Education Services Organization, to create a performance featuring real stories of ex-gambling addicts and their family members referred by a Caritas counselling centre. The ethnodramatic forum theatre was staged at the Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre with six public performances, in October 2016. Audience members were offered the opportunity to go on stage and become performers. 
Alumnus crowned outstanding junior social worker
Alumnus Dennis Cheung received the Junior Social Worker Award at the 26th Outstanding Social Workers Award organized by the Hong Kong Social Workers' Association. A 2010 graduate of the full-time Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours programme, Dennis is a registered social worker for the Cheer Lutheran Centre, Hong Kong Lutheran Social Service, Lutheran Church – Hong Kong Synod. He and his colleagues launched the 'We Cycle' programme, which trains former drug addicts to become qualified bicycle tour guides. The programme has been well received. The Award is a highly regarded one in the industry. Two Outstanding Social Worker Awards and two Junior Social Worker Awards are presented annually to social workers with prominent achievements in the field. The award-presentation ceremony was held on 20 January. Putonghua Association (Alumni) anniversary and CNY celebration
The Putonghua Association of OUHK (Alumni) celebrated its sixth anniversary and held its Annual General Meeting on 16 October 2016, during which board members reviewed the past year's performance. Also attending the AGM were consultants of the Association Prof. Tin Siu-lam and Prof. Tang Zhixiang. New ProgrammesBachelor of International Hospitality and Attractions Management with Honours The programme is geared for those who wish to climb the management ladder in the hospitality industry. The first two years of study build a solid foundation for managers through a wide range of topics in business studies. The last two years focus on hospitality management, attractions management and international business. Students will gain practical experience from a work-based learning project in the third year in which they are required to participate in internships. Bachelor of Sports and Recreation Management with Honours Combining elements from business and sports science, the programme aims to groom talent capable of applying business knowledge in the context of sports and recreation. Students complete the programme with a comprehensive work-based learning project in the last year, which allows students to integrate knowledge, skills and experience gained from the classroom and the real world. Graduates can take up posts related to sports and recreation management in public, private and non-profit organizations, such as sports and recreation development, facilities management, club house management and sports association management. Bachelor of Applied Psychology with Honours, Bachelor of Business Management with Honours This is a double-degree programme jointly offered by the School of Arts and Social Sciences and Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration of the OUHK. It enables students to gain a competitive edge in their workplace by understanding the behaviour of individuals in groups and diverse work settings from a psychological perspective. Graduates can pursue a career in psychology or people-oriented business areas such as marketing, human resource management and community services. 
Associate of Science in Testing and Applied Science The programme aims to provide students with basic analytical, technical, theoretical and practical knowledge in the aspects of testing and applied science, thereby equipping them for the industry of testing science. Graduates will find career opportunities in a broad range of testing and certification industries, such as testing technician, quality controller and merchandiser. 
Certificate series in arts and play for children Creativity is a highly valued asset in today's technologically advanced world, and it is best fostered at a young age. Arts and play education not only stimulate creativity but also help children develop problem-solving, critical thinking, social, language and physical skills. This is why LiPACE offers a series of arts and play certificate programmes to provide parents and educators with knowledge in nurturing whole-person development in young children: (1) Music and Movement Education, (2) Dramatic Play and (3) Visual Arts Education for Young Children. 
25th anniversary logo and mascot by Mark Lui As it heads towards its 25th anniversary, LiPACE appointed Mr Mark Lui, a big name in Hong Kong's pop music and design scenes, to be External Advisor. Mark also created LiPACE's 25th anniversary logo and mascot, LiPACE Buddy. The '25' logo, composed of simple circular and rectangular shapes, symbolizes how basic and fundamental elements offered by education can add up to infinite possibilities. LiPACE Buddy takes the form of a lovable owl, representing knowledge, wisdom and determination in an energetic, curious and studious character. Mark has observed that the new generation is very gifted in music and art but less patient in building a career. He encourages young people not to give up even when their efforts don't pay off in the short run but instead seek improvements by studying employers' and customers' needs as they wait for the right opportunity. 
Symposium on Japanese language and Japanese studies On 19–20 November 2016, LiPACE cohosted the '11th International Symposium for Japanese Language Education and Japanese Studies: Innovation and Social Impact on Japanese Language Education and Japanese Studies' with the University and Society of Japanese Language Education Hong Kong. Hirata Oriza — Japanese playwright, director and founder of the theatre company Seinendan — and Prof. Rein Raud from Finland — former Rector of Tallinn University, Estonia, and recipient of the Second Class Order of the Rising Sun — gave keynote speeches on Japanese language education and Japanese studies respectively. Over 250 scholars and researchers from around the world came to present papers, and the opening ceremony was graced with the presence of Secretary for Education Mr Eddie Ng, Consul-General of Japan Mr Matsuda Kuninori and OUHK President Prof. Yuk-Shan Wong. 
New CBMP mobile app makes learning easier The new mobile app for the Capacity Building Mileage Programme (CBMP) is LiPACE's latest initiative to offer a convenient platform for students to obtain admission and course information. Students can log in to view their personal study schedule and accumulated grades, download forms and notices, and bookmark programmes of interest. The app also features updates from the CBMP Student Association, information on partner organizations and radio playbacks. Mock-up room helps train pre-school teachers The new Mock-up Kindergarten Room on the 8th floor of the Kwai Hing Learning Centre is now in service. Following the mock-up cabin room, hotel room and ward room, it is the fourth mock-up room at the centre. Decorated by students in the Early Childhood Education programmes with advice from their instructors, it features a reading corner, an interactive whiteboard, a sand/water play corner, a music corner and all kinds of teaching props to suit children's different developmental needs and learning focuses, enhancing students' learning experience. 
Student Support and Activities
Flying self-made machine A team of eight full-time Electronic and Computer Engineering students participated in the Red Bull Flugtag 2016 held on 27 November. Sponsored by the Welfare Electronic Component Ltd., they were among the 41 teams of talented pilots who spread their wings in their self-made flying machines and took flight across the sky above Kai Tak Runway Park. 
Mental health rehabilitation Castle Peak Hospital celebrated its 50th anniversary and held an open day on 3 December. Year One students from the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies (Mental Health Care) programme set up a game booth to raise public awareness about rehabilitation for people with mental illness. 
Support for visually impaired On 30 October, 17 students from the Bachelor of Nursing with Honours in General Health Care programme voiced their support for International White Cane Day 2016 – Run for Vision, an event that aims to raise funds for people who are visually impaired. The students helped out in manning the first-aid stations along the route. 
Participating in sports activities Student Affairs Office (SAO) launched a series of physical education courses covering ball games, dance, karate, taekwondo and fitness activities in the 2016 autumn semester. The OUHK teams also participated actively in various inter-institution matches. 
Programming contest Full-time Computing students Tang Chun-man, Ching Yu-hin and Yung Sui-hung teamed up to participate in the Association of Computing Machinery – International Collegiate Programming Contest (ACM-ICPC) Asia Regional Contest held on 5–6 November. The team gained practical knowledge and enjoyed interacting with the other competing teams. 
Eye-opening activities for teenagers About 80 members of the OUHK Volunteer Team organized a two-day activity for 100 children and young people from Sham Shui Po district on 20 and 27 November. Visits to a local media organization and sight-seeing at the Peak and Tsim Sha Tsui were arranged. 
Introducing our career services SAO attended the annual conference and exhibition of the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management on 24–25 November. A 
Exhibition gallery An exhibition gallery was recently set up on the first floor of the Jubliee College on the Jockey Club Campus. In December 2016 and January 2017, two exhibitions entitled I will not make any more boring photographs and Fresh eyes were held respectively, showcasing the photography of students from the full-time programme of Cinematic Design and Photographic Digital Art. 
Showcasing internship experiences An exhibition showcasing the global internship experiences of full-time students was organized by SAO and held from 28 November to 1 December 2016. It was relocated to the Jockey Club Campus from 23 January to 28 February 2017. 
Joint-University Mass Dance The Joint-U Mass Dance was jointly organized by the Dance Society of ten participating institutions. The dance teams made their visit to the OUHK on 11 November, impressing the 300-strong audience with their stunning performance. 
Welcoming CNY SAO and the Students' Union jointly organized a CNY celebration activity. Students were invited to write down their wishes on red couplets. President Prof. Yuk-Shan Wong also joined the festivities, and red packets were distributed. The envelopes, in a set of two designs, were designed by Creative Advertising and Media Design student Nicky Wong Ning-wing. 
'What's Life' talk series A talk series called 'What's Life?' was organized by SAO and held from November to December. Famous chef and TV programme host Mr Christian Yang, travel blogger and writer Ms Ng Mun-mun and film director Mr Adam Wong Sau-ping were invited to share their stories. 
Enchanting music for Christmas A public performance by the Open University of Hong Kong Orchestra (OUO) took place at Oi Man Estate on 
Lunch time busking Buskers were invited to show their talents at the lunchtime busking performances organized by SAO and held in November and December. In addition, a K-pop dance performance by the OUHK Student Korean Culture Society livened up the occasion. Silver awards won in national entrepreneurship contest
Two teams of students from the School of Science and Technology excelled in the China College Students Entrepreneurship Competition. Departmental game unleashes ping pong potential
Last November, staff members from various schools and units showed off their racket skills at an exciting Inter-departmental Table Tennis Competition organized by the University's Occupational Safety and Health Committee and Human Resources Unit. The first prizes in the women's and men's singles were won by Ms Dodo To from the Educational Technology and Publishing Unit and Mr Steven Cheung from the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration respectively. Mr Vincent Shek, Deputy Director of Human Resources, presented the prizes to the winners at the close of the competition. 
Staff members embrace track and field challenges
Eight OUHK staff members, led by Dr Oliver Au of the School of Science and Technology, participated in the annual Hong Kong Teachers' Athletic Meet on 18 December 2016. Ms Chan Hei-woon from the Division of Nursing and Health Studies returned with a third-place finish in the women's javelin! The team also competed in the women's discus, men's 100 metres and 50 metres, and women's and men's 3000 metres. Cheers for the OU Marathon TeamThe OUHK formed a team of 300 students, alumni and staff to join the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon on 12 February. This year, more than half of the team ran the full or half marathon. University management cheered the team on and shared their joy at the OUHK booth. 
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