To celebrate the 30th anniversary of City University of Hong Kong, CityUHK has published two commemorative works. These two titles feature unique perspectives intended for two different audiences by design. The Chinese volume, with touching stories of long-serving CityUHK colleagues and alumni, has personal aspects that will particularly appeal to the local community. The English version, focused on CityUHK's academic and research achievements and future developments, showcases the best parts of CityUHK for readers worldwide.為了慶祝香港城市大學成為大學三十周年,城大出版了中英文兩本校慶特刊,這兩本書各有不同的定位與讀者對象,展現出城大獨特的面貌。中文版記述了多篇城大關懷社區與改善社會環境的故事;英文版則記述城大學術和研究方面的成就及未來發展,向全球讀者展示城大的卓越表現。
With immense pride, City University of Hong Kong anticipates our approaching milestone anniversary marking 30 years since acquiring university status. This is a momentous occasion that allows us to reflect on our journey, celebrate our achievements, and look forward to an even more exciting future.The Chinese saying “三十而立” translates as "at thirty, one should stand firm," a principle applicable to CityUHK. Over the past 30 years, CityUHK has firmly established itself as a world-leading university which has remained focused on moving forward as its reputation has grown exponentially across the globe.By innovating into the future, CityUHK continues to foster a robust scholarly institution dedicated to nurturing young talent. Our emphasis on innovation enables us to make significant contributions to Hong Kong, the Mainland, and the world by producing groundbreaking research and solutions tackling the most pressing global challenges.With 8 feature stories and 6 enlightening essays from sen
在短暫的大學生活中,宿舍往往給人留下最強烈持久的印象和最刻骨銘心的回憶。宿舍不僅是解決學生住宿問題的建築物,還蘊含着豐富的文化生活, 如各式各樣的課餘活動, 以及宿生與同儕、師長之間的互動等,在培育學生成長、建立價值觀上,都有豐富的教育意義。舍堂生活和教育是一個重要的課題,值得學生、教師、舍監以至其他教育工作者仔細反思。作者馮以浤曾在香港大學現已拆卸的學生宿舍明原堂(The Old Halls)擔任舍監超過十年(1969至1979年)。本書記述他在這個火紅年代當舍監時的點滴與有趣往事,當中特別記錄了一些宿舍文化現象,如「玩新生」、「屈蛇」、「打麻將」等,並分享了其獨特的看法與應對方法。此外,書中亦討論了多項有關宿舍教育的議題,包括舍監的角色、釐訂收生的標準和比例、舉辦宿舍活動、營造宿舍氣氛與歸屬感,以及建立與學生互動的關係,藉此展現出宿舍的教育功能和協助學生全人發展的可能性。
With an increasing concern of personal data privacy in Hong Kong and around the world, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD), Hong Kong publishes this third edition of Personal Data (Privacy) Law in Hong Kong: A Practical Guide on Compliance to provide practical guidance on the law of privacy, and the ways to protect personal data in everyday life.This third edition will guide readers through the recent developments of personal data privacy in the local, regional and global contexts with updates on recent Administrative Appeals Board and Court decisions, and investigation reports and materials from the PCPD. In addition, some most-concerned issues are discussed, such as ethical development and use of AI, the collection and use of personal data by employers during COVID-19, data protection under work-from-home arrangements, data security measures for ICT systems, guidelines on doxxing offences and data breach handling. This book will certainly provide readers a
This book includes two distinct parts: a reprint of the biography Stephen Smale: "The Mathematician Who Broke the Dimension Barrier" followed by new content which provides an update on Prof. Smale’s life and work to the present day. The book tells Prof. Smale’s life story, including his most important mathematical discoveries as well as his worldwide travels and other exciting adventures. It is suitable for readers interested in mathematics, mineralogy, and the esteemed career of Prof. Stephen Smale at City University of Hong Kong and beyond.
This book tells the truly unique life story of Dr. John Maeda, a visionary leader in multiple fields and recipient of a City University of Hong Kong Honorary Doctorate. The book discusses Dr. Maeda’s most interesting experiences, from his childhood at his parents’ tofu factory in Seattle to his days as an MIT professor, a pioneering digital artist, Silicon Valley venture capitalist, and more. It is suitable for readers interested in art, design, technology, artificial intelligence, and theAsian immigrant family experience in the United States.