Biodiversity of Ma Lai Hau Hang – Part II(瞬間看恒河 – 第二回)

(Issue 164/April 2021)

Last year’s Exhibition, Biodiversity of Ma Lai Hau Hang 瞬間看恒河, has won popularity for its most interesting illustration of the floral and fauna of Ma Lai Hang. Part II of the Exhibition is now on as an extension of the previous efforts.

Enjoying our green campus and would like to explore the landscape around us? This is definitely the Exhibition you should not miss.

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Art and Design Public Lectures

(Issue 164/April 2021)

Freeman Lau x Design is the fifth session of the Public Lecture Series organized by the Department of Art and Design (AAD) in the Library.

Mr Freeman Lau, speaker of the Lecture, is a renowned Hong Kong designer who has received numerous awards for his remarkable art and design innovations. He will share with participants his vision of art and design.

All students and staff are most welcome to join the Lecture. Details as follows:

  • Date: 16 Apr 2021 (Fri)
  • Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm
  • Venue: G/F, Space for All @HSUHK Library
  • Online broadcast is also available on Zoom.
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Snapshots of the Library Student Ambassador Programme

(Issue 164/April 2021)

The Library Student Ambassador Programme is in full swing. The Student Ambassadors engaged in various Library services like getting to know counter service, assisting in workshops, involving in exhibitions and preparing promotional materials. With close interaction with our Librarians, they treasure the joyful work experience in the Library.

Stay tuned for future updates on the Programme!

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Information from Publisher – Free Philosophy Articles

(Issue 164/April 2021)

To celebrate 20 years of Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy, the publisher Taylor and Francis has opened up more than 2,000 articles from the publication for free access till 30 April 2021.

This includes a variety of topics:

  • Representationalism about experience
  • Transcendental arguments
  • Art and truth
  • Emotive meaning
  • Meaning and truth
  • Aesthetic attitude
  • Equality

Immerse yourself in the world of Philosophy. It might give you incredible insights into life.

Explore Works Written by Human IP

(Issue 163/March 2021)

The art exhibition, Cohabitants of the Urban Jungle – Paintings by Human Ip, is being held at the G/F, lobby of Lee Quo Wei Academic Building. Human Ip is a writer and also an artist who is renowned for her special talent in portraying Hong Kong native species through drawings and stories.

Want to discover further about the relationship between human, fauna and flora in an urban setting? You can see more of her paintings and literature works from the Library collection.

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Culture and Technology: Convergence of Chinese Dance, Martial Arts and Virtual Reality for Art Appreciation and Education

(Issue 163/March 2021)

A Talk ‘Culture and Technology: Convergence of Chinese Dance, Martial Arts and Virtual Reality for Art Appreciation and Education’ , jointly organized by the Virtual Reality Centre (VRC), Department of Art and Design (AAD) and Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), will be held in the Library.

Speakers of the Talk, Ms Carolyn Yip and Mr Ho Ho Fei, Project Manager and Senior Dancer of Hong Kong Dance Company respectively, will share with the audience their experience, inspiration and achievements of a programme hosted by Hong Kong Dance Company – connecting Chinese martial arts and Chinese dance, performing on stages, and producing interactive and immersive videos.

All students and staff are welcome to join the session. Details as follows:

  • Date: 25 Mar 2021 (Thu)
  • Time: 4:30 – 6:00 pm
  • Venue: G/F, Space for All @ HSUHK Library
  • Online broadcast is also available: Zoom link (Meeting ID: 978 5035 4710, Passcode: VRC2021)
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