In the past ten years, over 80 College Forums & High/Round Table Lunches or Dinners were organised. Examples of speakers:
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Full list of Forum and High Table Dinner speakers
College Forums provide the platform for students to interact with distinguished speakers from different professions and disciplines.
Time: Fridays 11:30am – 1:15pm (For students arriving 15 minutes after the start time, attendance will not be counted.)
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.
Lunch – Time: Weekdays 12:30 – 2:00pm (For students arriving 15 minutes after the start time, attendance will not be counted.)
Dinner – Time: Weekdays 6:30 – 8:00pm (For students arriving 15 minutes after the start time, attendance will not be counted.)
Dress code: Smart Casual
*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.
NOTE: All students are required to register ONE FORUM / ROUND TABLE LUNCH OR DINNER ONLY to fulfill the requirement of GEYS1000. For College Forums, you are welcome to attend more than one event. Interested students may walk-in on the event day. First-come, first-served. If you register for more than one Forum / Round Table Lunch or Dinner, you will be randomly assigned to one of your registered events, and your registration for other Forums / Round Table Lunches or Dinners will be forfeited.
Registration: http://webapp.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/ras/restricted/eventlist?id=6
Registration period: 9 January 2024 (Tue) 8:00pm – 12 January 2024 (Fri) 8:00pm
Students are required to attend the Forum / Round Table Lunch or Dinner at the designated venue as stated in the confirmation email.
2023/24 Term 2
College Forums
Date & Time: 2 February 2024 11:30am – 1:15pm
Topic: Business for Good: From Social Enterprises to B Corps
Speaker: Mr. Lee Kwok Wah Gilbert (Co-Chair and founding director of B Lab Hong Kong & Macau)
Language: Cantonese (Simultaneous Interpretation in English will be provided)
Venue: LSK LT5 (Lee Shau Kee Building)
Date & Time: 23 February 2024 11:30am – 1:15pm
Topic: Ethnic Minorities Sensitivity Talk
Speaker: Mr. Muhammad Haroon Ishaq (Harry) (Registered Social Worker of Christian Action)
Language: Cantonese (Simultaneous Interpretation in English will be provided)
Venue: LSK LT5 (Lee Shau Kee Building)
Date & Time: 15 March 2024 11:30am – 1:15pm
Topic: The Double-edged Sword of AI in Cybersecurity: Emerging Threats And Opportunities
Speaker: Mr. Ma Yue Kit Antony (Founder of Hoplite Technology Limited)
Language: Cantonese (Simultaneous Interpretation in English will be provided)
Venue: LSK LT5 (Lee Shau Kee Building)
Date & Time: 12 April 2024 11:30am – 1:15pm
Topic: Social Innovation Journey beyond Final Year Project: The Voice of History
Speaker: Miss Lau Ka Yu Kelly (Co-founder of The Voice of History; College Alumni)
Language: English
Venue: LSK LT5 (Lee Shau Kee Building)
Round Table Lunches / Dinners
Date & Time: 1 February 2024 6:30pm – 8:00pm
College members: Prof. Anthony T.C. Chan (Master), Dr. Gilbert K.H. Wong (Honorary Advisor), Prof. Joan Z. Zuo (Chairperson of Health and Spiritual Well-being Committee)
Language: English
Venue: Staff Canteen, Wu Yee Sun College
Date & Time: 29 February 2024 6:30pm – 8:00pm
College members: Prof. Ming-kay Poon (Associate Master & Dean of General Education), Prof. Grace L.H. Wong (Chairperson of Scholarships and Financial Aid Committee), Prof. Annisa C.H. Lee (Chairperson of Creativity Laboratory Management Committee)
Language: Cantonese
Venue: Staff Canteen, Wu Yee Sun College
Date & Time: 25 March 2024 12:30pm – 2:00pm
College members: Prof. Man-hong Lai (Associate Master), Prof. Kelvin K.F. Tsoi (Dean of Students), Dr. Po-kin Leung (Associate Dean of Students)
Language: Cantonese
Venue: Staff Canteen, Wu Yee Sun College