“Virtual Tour of Hungry Ghosts (Yulan) Festival” to preserve and curate Intangible Cultural Heritage
As one of the foremost local institutions engaging in digital humanities, Hong Kong Shue Yan University hosted a public launch event on 15th July, 2023 to unveil the “Virtual Tour of Hungry Ghosts (Yulan) Festival”, the latest research effort for the project “Three Celebrations
JMC Drama 2022-23: Screening and Discussion of Drama Productions
The Department of Journalism and Communication held the “JMC Drama 2022-23: Screening and Discussion of Drama Productions” on 16 May. Through screening the Honour Projects of Year 4 students and selected productions of Year 3 students, participants shared and exchanged views with each other to explore new directions of Hong Kong’s film and television drama productions.
The Department of Applied Data Science Organized a Seminar Introducing the Identification System and Training Games for Early Children with Dyslexia (Writing) in Traditional Chinese
The Department of Applied Data Science hosted a seminar on 26 April 2023, introducing a research project led by Dr. YUEN Man-Ching Connie, the Head of the Department of Applied Data Science at HKSYU, concerning the identification of dyslexia (writing) in traditional Chinese of early child and training games for treatment. The seminar aims to enhanc
The Department of Sociology Held a Virtual Hybrid Academic Lecture on “Metaverse and Public Welfare Action”
The Department of Sociology organized a virtual hybrid academic lecture on “Metaverse and Public Welfare Action” on 4 May. By integrating the industries of arts, education, and retail, as well as explaining how the metaverse helps public welfare actions at various social levels, the lecture enabled the public to learn about the megatrends of the me
Alliance Forum Foundation Asia Launching Ceremony
Mr. Steven Loke, a member of Hong Kong Shue Yan University’s Board of Governors and the Executive Chairman of iFREE Group, has taken the helm of the newly established Alliance Forum Foundation Asia. It will serve as a regional office of the Alliance Forum Foundation, a non-governmental organization founded by Ambassador George Hara, a technology entrepreneur and venture capitalist, to facilitate social and ec onomic development in Asia.
The Department of History Held an Academic Lecture on “From Chronicles of Xin’an Country to Hong Kong Chronicles: The Evolution and Innovation of Chinese Local Chronicles”
The Department of History, Loke Kok Kuen Chinese Cultural Legacy Research Trust, and the Centre for Research and Teaching in Chinese History co-organized an academic lecture on “From Chronicles of Xin’an Country to Hong Kong Chronicles: The Evolution and Innovation of Chinese Local Chronicles”. Dr. CHOI Sze Hang Henry, the Managing Editor of the Hong Kong Chronicles Institute (HKCI) was invited as the guest speaker. Dr. CHOI presented a systematic account of the development of Chinese local chronicles and the current compilation of the Hong Kong Chronicles to attending scholars and students.
“Friendly Website Award” for Shue Yan Library Website
Hong Kong Shue Yan University Library was granted the “Friendly Website Award” in Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme 2022-2023, a recognition that highlights our commitment to providing an accessible digital environment for all users.