In the past ten years, over 100 College Forums & High/Round Table Lunches or Dinners were organised. Examples of speakers:
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Full list of the guest speakers
All students are required to register ONE FORUM / ROUND TABLE LUNCH OR DINNER ONLY to fulfill the requirement of GEYS1000.
Attendance will not be counted for students arriving 15 minutes after the start time of any event. Please pay attention to the venue of each session.
2026/27 Term 1
Registration : https://webapp.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/ras/restricted/EventList?id=6
Registration Period : 10 August 2026 (Mon) 8:00 pm to 11 September 2026 (Fri) 8:00 pm
Students can check their registration records independently through the RAS system. The College will send reminder emails to participants before the event. Students are required to attend the event at the designated venue.
College Forums – Activity I
The College invites distinguished speakers from various professions and disciplines to share on different topics during the College Forums, with the aim of cultivating students’ entrepreneurial spirit and social responsibility. It also provides a platform for students to interact with the speakers and broaden their horizons.
Date and Time: 18 September 2026 (Friday, 11:30am – 1:15pm)
Topic: Adaptation to University Life (For Year 1 students ONLY)
Language: Cantonese (Simultaneous Interpretation in English will be provided)
Venue: LSK LT5 (Lee Shau Kee Building)
Date and Time: 23 October 2026 (Friday, 11:30am – 1:15pm)
Topic: One Space, One Act of Care, One Life Changed
Speaker: Prof. Kar-him Mo (Assistant Professor of the School of Architecture, CUHK) & Mr. Philip Wai (Co-Founder of CoCreative Partners Limited)
Language: Cantonese (Simultaneous Interpretation in English will be provided)
Venue: College Theatre, Wu Yee Sun College
Date and Time: 30 October 2026 (Friday, 11:30am – 1:15pm)
Topic: Unveil the buried – a touch of exhumation, tombstones and traditions of funerals
Speaker: Mr. Ka-lok Chung (CEO of Peace of Mind Funeral Services; Funeral Director)
Language: Cantonese (Simultaneous Interpretation in English will be provided)
Venue: College Theatre, Wu Yee Sun College
Date and Time: 13 November 2026 (Friday, 11:30am – 1:15pm)
Topic: Tragedy Vs Comedy
Speaker: Mr. Sik-cheong Tsoi (Playwright & Director; College Senior Tutor)
Language: Cantonese (Simultaneous Interpretation in English will be provided)
Venue: College Theatre, Wu Yee Sun College
Date and Time: 27 November 2026 (Friday, 11:30am – 1:15pm)
Topic: Promoting Well-Being Through Art: Brushing Minds & Healing Hearts
Speaker: Ms. Kin-yu Wong (Founder of Self Love Tripment Limited)
Language: English
Venue: College Theatre, Wu Yee Sun College
College Forums – Activity II
Hok Hoi Lectures on Chinese Wisdom and Life Pursuits is jointly organized by the Hong Kong Public Libraries and the Hok Hoi Library. The lectures explore the cultural connotations of Chinese literary classics, aiming to deepen students’ understanding of Chinese culture.
Date and Time: 5 September 2026 (Saturday, 11:00am – 12:30pm)
Topic: Survival Skills and Anti-Scam Guide for Ancient Heroes
Speaker: Dr. Ka-yi Ng (Lecturer of the Department of Chinese Language and Literature, CUHK)
Language: Cantonese
Venue: Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F)
Date and Time: 3 October 2026 (Saturday, 11:00am – 12:30pm)
Topic: The Joy of Fish: The Writing on Fish in Taiping Yulan
Speaker: Dr. Lo LAU (Lecturer of the Department of Chinese Language and Literature, CUHK)
Language: Cantonese
Venue: Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F)
Date and Time: 7 November 2026 (Saturday, 2:30pm – 4:00pm)
Topic: Resilience of the Soul: Chinese Culture and Life Values
Speaker: Prof. Heung-wing Tse (Dean of the Faculty of Arts; Centre Director of the Research Centre for Traditional Chinese Culture, Hong Kong Nang Yan College of Higher Education)
Language: Cantonese
Venue: Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F)
Date and Time: 5 December 2026 (Saturday, 11:00am – 12:30pm)
Topic: What is in a Name: Chinese Culture Through the Lens of Names
Speaker: Dr. Chin-chi Pang (Lecturer of the School of Chinese, HKU)
Language: Cantonese
Venue: Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F)
College Forums – Activity III
Guided Tours of the “In Loving Memory of Prof. Lee Hon-ching” Exhibition
Prof. Hon-ching Lee dedicated his life to promoting arts and shared a longstanding bond with CUHK. Over the years, he supported the Chung Chi College, United College, and Wu Yee Sun College in implementing the “Hop Wai Art and Culture Programme”, organizing numerous art exhibitions and workshops to enrich campus arts and cultural experiences. In 2013, he generously donated more than 160 works of modern Chinese calligraphy and painting to the Art Museum, enhancing its collection of modern Chinese art.
To commemorate Prof. Lee (1938–2025) and his longstanding contributions to CUHK’s art education and cultural heritage, the Art Museum is presenting a special exhibition of his donated masterpieces. The exhibition is organized into four themes—Concepts of Ink and Colour, The Power of Line, The Use of Space, and Reminders of Chinese Arts, featuring a selection of 60 works including Li Keran, Song Wenzhi, and Liu Guosong.
Date and Time: 13 October 2026 (Tuesday, 3:30pm – 4:30pm)
Language: Cantonese [Group 1]
Venue: Art Museum, CUHK
Date and Time: 14 October 2026 (Wednesday, 3:30pm – 4:30pm)
Language: English [Group 2] & Mandarin [Group 3]
Venue: Art Museum, CUHK
Round Table Lunches or Dinners serve as the best occasion for students to mingle with College Master / Associate Master / Dean of General Education / Dean of Students / College Members. This new format aims to encourage students to share their College experience and meet new people, thus strengthening our College communities.
Please submit $100 to the College Office within Office Hour ONE day AFTER you registered for the Round Table Lunch or Dinner. Deposit submitted after the deadline will not be counted. $60 will be refunded after legitimate attendance of the event.
Date and Time: 15 October 2026 (Thursday, 6:30pm – 8:00pm)
College members: Prof. Anthony T.C. Chan (College Master), Mr. Jonathan Glusman (Member of Student Exchange Committee)
Language: English
Dress code: Smart Casual
Venue: Staff Canteen, Wu Yee Sun College
Date and Time: 5 November 2026 (Thursday, 6:30pm – 8:00pm)
College members: Prof. Ming-kay Poon (Associate Master & Dean of General Education), Dr. Lancelot W.H. Mui (Associate Dean of General Education), Dr. Esther W.Y. Wong (Member of General Education and Academic Affairs Committee)
Language: Cantonese
Dress code: Smart Casual
Venue: Staff Canteen, Wu Yee Sun College
Date and Time: 25 November 2026 (Wednesday, 12:30pm – 2:00pm)
College members: Prof. Joan Z. Zuo (Associate Master), Prof. Kelvin K.F. Tsoi (Dean of Students), Ms. Sharon S.Y. Wong (Assistant Dean of Students)
Language: Cantonese
Dress code: Smart Casual
Venue: Staff Canteen, Wu Yee Sun College
