Activities of CityUHK Tiger
List of activities of 2024/25
CityUHK Tiger Welcoming Ceremony
Date: 20 September 2024
Venue: Wong Cheung Lo Hui Yuet Hall, 5/F, Lau Ming Wai Academic Building
The CityUHK Tiger Welcoming Ceremony took place at CityUHK on 20 September, where approximately 1,000 elite students were officially welcomed into the CityUHK Tiger programme for the upcoming academic year.
It was an honour to have Professor Lee Chun-sing (Provost and Deputy President), Professor Goh Chin-foo (Director of Knowledge Transfer), Professor Kenneth Lo Kam-wing (Director of the Talent and Education Development Office), Professor Alvin Lai Chi-keung (Associate Director of the Talent and Education Development Office), along with associate provosts, deans and associate deans from various colleges and schools, as well as heads, associate heads and directors from departments to welcome and congratulate the Tiger students.
Professor Lee Chun-sing, Provost and Deputy President of CityUHK, extended a warm welcome and congratulated the CityUHK Tiger students for embarking on a journey towards success. He stressed the importance of gaining knowledge beyond mere exam success and highlighted the advantages of innovative learning at CityUHK.
“Exceptional academic results alone are not enough to become an accomplished future leader on the global stage. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competence, and a global mindset are equally important. At CityUHK, we go beyond degrees and through inspirational learning, interactive learning and innovative learning, we provide a transformative education experience that equips you with the necessary skills, mindset, and adaptability to succeed in a dynamic environment.” said Professor Lee Chun-sing.
The CityUHK Tiger Programme plays a pivotal role in holistic development of top students by providing them with guidance, resources, and mentorship that enrich their learning experience. The support boosts their confidence and ambition, empowering them to achieve their goals. Additionally, the programme cultivates an inspirational, interactive and innovative environment, equipping Tiger students with the essential skills required to become future global leaders.
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CityUHK Tiger Featured Talk - Pursuance of Success in Life
Speaker: Professor CHAN Lambert Lap Yip
Date: 30 October 2024 (Wednesday)
Venue: LT-9, SAE Magnetics Lecture Theatre, YEUNG
The Talent and Education Development Office (TED) successfully organized an inspiring featured talk entitled “Pursuance of Success in Life”. The talk was delivered in an interactive manner by Professor Lambert Chan, an Adjunct Professor from the College of Business at City University of Hong Kong. Throughout the session, Professor Chan emphasised that neither income nor social status is a prerequisite for success. Instead, he highlighted the importance of living a meaningful life by leveraging personal interests and strengths to contribute to society.
Professor Chan began the talk with engaging video clips and thought-provoking questions designed to inspire participants to reflect on the true meaning of success. Drawing from his extensive experience in executive roles across various sectors, he shared his positive attitude in overcoming challenges during global crises and provided valuable career planning advice for students.
By the conclusion of the talk, Professor Chan encouraged the audience to remain positive and maintain an open-minded approach when exploring their career interests.
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CityUHK Tiger Crash Courses 101 - The Art of Prompt Engineering: Maximising Accuracy with GPT
Tiger Mentor: Mr. Tanishq AGARWAL, Year 2 Tiger student, Major in Computer Science, College of Computing
Date: 8 November 2024 (Friday)
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Venue: Active Learning Classroom, B5117, 5/F, YEUNG
Course Highlights
- Craft high accuracy prompts
- Learn proven strategies to optimise prompts
- Unlock expert-level prompt engineering skills
Abstract
Unlock the full potential of GPT-based language models through effective prompt engineering! This crash course is designed to empower you with the skills needed to craft precise prompts, enhancing both accuracy and efficiency in your AI-driven projects. With expert guidance and interactive hands-on exercises, you’ll gain practical knowledge that can be applied across various disciplines, keeping you at the forefront of the rapidly evolving field of natural language processing.
Mentor's Biography
Tanishq is a second-year computer science student with a strong passion for optimising GPT models. His commitment to lifelong learning shines through his active engagement in “Tiger Crash Courses 101”. In addition to his academic achievements, Tanishq draws on valuable teaching experience from high school, where he excelled at making complex concepts accessible to younger students. Professionally, he has enhanced his web development skills through work with various companies, showcasing his versatility and dedication to staying at the forefront of technological innovation.
CityUHK Tiger Inspire Lab Workshop: Effective Presentation & Confident Public Speaking Skills
Trainer: Miss Yuki Wong, Professional Emceeing & Public Speaking Trainer
Date: 11 November 2024 (Monday)
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Venue: Active Learning Classroom, B5-117, 5/F, YEUNG (Lift 8)
Course Highlights
- Master presentation skills for daily lives
- Acquire the technique to form captivating stories
- Enhance body language/structure and confidence through a systematic approach
Abstract
Join us for an engaging workshop designed to equip you with essential skills for delivering impactful presentations and speeches. You'll learn techniques to capture the audience’s attention, understand your audience, master storytelling, and influence minds. Through powerful opening statements, compelling stories, and effective visual aids, you'll discover how to engage your listeners and tailor your messages to their needs and interests. Emphasising the art of storytelling, this workshop will guide you in creating narratives that resonate emotionally and convey meaningful messages. Interactive exercises and instant individual feedback ensure you can apply these skills in your daily life for maximum impact. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your communication abilities and become a more confident and persuasive speaker.
Trainer's Biography
Miss Yuki Wong is the founder of Spotknight, a professional emceeing and public speaking company, has been passionate about public speaking since her youth. A graduate of Diocesan Girls’ School and HKUST BBA, she left a strategic banking career to follow her passion. Formerly a regional director of Toastmasters International, a nonprofit educational organisation that builds confidence and teaches public speaking skills through a worldwide network of online meeting and in person. She was nominated as the workshop speaker for the Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations and a judge for ViuTV's debating contest. An accomplished public speaker and trainer, Yuki regularly teaches at nine universities, including HKU and CUHK. Her clients include the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, DBS Bank, and SCMP. Yuki's dream is to make everyone a confident speaker.
CityUHK Tiger Professional Portrait Shooting Session
Date: 18 November 2024 (Monday)
Venue: Studio@TED
TED organised a portrait shooting session to support CityUHK Tiger students in presenting their best selves for professional profiles. The students greatly appreciated this opportunity as they could utilise their professional portraits to enhance their CVs and leave a positive impression on their prospective employers. They were also encouraged by Professor Kenneth Lo, the Director of TED, to grasp the opportunities provided by TED.
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CityUHK Tiger Featured Talk - Turning Waste to Wealth: Accelerating Carbon Neutrality in Hong Kong
Speaker: Professor Jason Lam Chun-Ho, Assistant Professor, School of Energy and Environment
Date: 19 November 2024 (Tuesday)
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Venue: LT-12 Mr and Mrs Ho Chun Hung Lecture Theatre, YEUNG
Abstract
Turning waste into useful resources is crucial for Hong Kong, as this practice helps the city become more carbon neutral. With increasing waste production and insufficient landfill space, new ways to manage or upcycle waste should be considered. By transforming waste into valuable products, we can reduce what ends up in landfills and generate energy, useful materials, and other interesting products! This approach encourages a circular economy, where waste is treated as a resource instead of a burden.
In this talk, we will discuss some major types of solid waste, the concept of achieving carbon neutrality, and the opportunities and challenges of waste valorisation. As Hong Kong invests in better waste treatment technologies and engages the community, the practice of waste valorisation helps reduce environmental issues and supports the city's goal of carbon neutrality, leading to a cleaner and more sustainable urban environment.
Speaker's Biography
Prof. Jason Lam is an Assistant Professor at the School of Energy and Environment (SEE), where he was awarded the Teaching Excellence Award for the 2023/24 academic year. He was also recently recognised in the 2024 Stanford Top 2% Most Cited Scientists list. At SEE, he serves in 2 programme leader roles for both the Double Degree in B.Eng. in Environmental Science and Engineering and BBA in Finance (EVEFIN) Programme, and the B.Eng. in Environmental Science and Engineering (EVE) Programme. With a strong commitment to combating environmental pollution, Prof. Lam's research focuses on leveraging electrocatalysis to convert renewable feedstocks and waste materials into valuable chemicals and fuels.
* All allocation is on a first-come-first-served basis. The content and schedules of all the workshops/activities mentioned are subject to change and available resources.