Public Lecture
GE2024-ah02
| Date 日期: | 04 Oct 2024 | |
| Time 時間: | 6:30pm - 8:00pm | |
| Venue 地點: | Studio 303, Chong Yuet Ming Cultural Centre, HKU | |
| Summary 內容: | This music and mental health event will be jointly organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences (FOSS), the Urban Life and Society cluster under the Urban Systems Institute (USI), and the Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention (CSRP) to promote mental health awareness among HKU students / staff and enhance their understanding of the relationship between urban life, music, and well-being. This event includes a public lecture and a fireside chat to explore the changes in life in Hong Kong through the appreciation of local music, as well as music performances that highlight the impact of music on promoting mental wellness in our urban community. Curator: Dr. Chan Kai Tai 日期 Date: 04/10/2024 (Fri) 時間 Time: 18:30 – 20:00 地點 Venue: Studio 303, Chong Yuet Ming Cultural Centre, HKU 語言 Language: Cantonese (supplemented with English) 報名 Registration: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=96708 Speakers ▍Dr. Chan Kai Tai Psychiatrist/Lyricist Associate Director (HKU HKJC Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention) Honorary Associate Professor (School of Chinese) ▍Prof. Chu Yiu Wai Stephen Professor (Hong Kong Studies, School of Chinese) ▍Prof. Cui Guo Assistant Professor (Department of Urban Planning and Design, Faculty of Architecture) ▍Prof. Yip Siu Fai Paul Chair Professor (Population Health) Associate Dean (Faculty of Social Sciences) Director (HKU HKJC Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention) Guest Performer ▍Barry Chung Renowned Guitarist & Musician Special solo appearance for his popular song: 燕尾蝶 Performers ▍HKU Medici Cantano (@medici_cantano) A capella group formed by HKUMed students | A capella performance of 獅子山下 ▍Fung Wong (@05._.winds) BNurs, Year 2 | Vocalist for 一人之境 'Music has accompanied me through the different stages of my life. I have loved singing since I was young, and I enjoy conveying my current feelings and thoughts through my own voice. Nowadays, I especially enjoy busking, relishing the opportunity to share my music with every passerby I encounter on the streets. I hope that through my voice, you can hear my story.' ▍Harrison Sit Educational Psychologist and Training Consultant | On cello for 一人之境 ▍Yikkiu Tsun Pianist/Educator | On keyboard for 一人之境 Student Panellist ▍Renee Chan BA, Year 3 | Student representative in panel discussion Renee joined the Lyrics Writing Competition of Keen Lyricist Quest 2023-2024 and her lyrics were recommended by judges to be performed Outstanding Works Showcase by General Education. |
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