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Dr Jacky Cheung Chau-kiu from the Department of Applied Social Studies announced the latest findings of a study on adolescent idol worship in Hong Kong and Shenzhen in a seminar on 17 November.
The first "International Conference on Ideas of Humanity in the Age of Globalisation" in Hong Kong, organised by the Department of Chinese, Translation & Linguistics of City University of Hong Kong (CityU), was held from 18 to 21 November at CityU.
Two guest speakers from Melbourne's Monash University addressed CityU staff on November 12 on how best to tackle the quality audit process.
Nobel Prize-winning chemist Professor Jean-Marie Lehn led a full-house audience of almost 200 people to an illuminating journey into the world of chemistry at a distinguished lecture held at CityU on 30 October.
"Each city needs its own cultural positioning," Visiting Professor Dr Lung Yingtai, an influential Chinese writer of international stature and former Director of Taipei's Cultural Affairs Bureau, said. "Culture is not just about dancing and singing. It is an industry that forms an important part of a country's overall strength," she told more than 20 reporters in a press conference held at CityU, 27 August.
CityU will confer honorary degrees on four distinguished individuals at its 18th Congregation on 12 November, in recognition of their contribution to knowledge, to the development of the University and to the well-being of society. The recipients are: