Individualised Major (JS2950)

Bachelor of Arts, Science and Technology (Hons) in Individualised Major


Offered by:  Division of Transdisciplinary Undergraduate Programmes

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DTUP|Trans ColLab Luncheons 3 : 「港漫」— 作為跨學科研究課題的相關思考

28 Oct 2025

For the third TransColLab Luncheons Seminar of this semester, we featured Dr. Fan as the guest speaker, with a fascinating topic on “港漫” (Hong Kong Comics)📚. Dr. Fan’s presentation offered a comprehensive overview of Hong Kong’s comic industry🏙️, tracing its development from the golden era of the 1980s⏳ to the contemporary trends that shape the medium today. Throughout the seminar, participants explored an array of subjects within Hong Kong Comics, including martial arts🥋, romance💕, history🏯, and various adaptations from traditional Chinese literature📖, film🎬, and games🎮, highlighting the diversity and richness of Hong Kong comics🌈.

Moreover, Dr. Fan highlighted the value of comics as a medium for transdisciplinary studies🔗, noting their importance in connecting fields such as culture🌏, gender⚧, communication🗨️, and history📖. He emphasized how local comics have evolved from being merely a popular form of entertainment🎭 into a valuable resource for understanding social change🔄, community identity🧩, and cultural exchange🤝. Overall, the session fostered meaningful dialogue💬 about the lasting influence and future potential💡 of Hong Kong comics within academic🏫 and community contexts👥.

BAScT|Students Explore Macau’s Sustainable Solutions

24 Oct 2025

On Oct 24-25, our BAScT Year 2 students from the ITS 2018 Transdisciplinary Problem Solving I course embarked on an amazing study tour in Macau! 🌏 To explore how Macau tackles real-world challenges with sustainable methods and to witness the incredible fusion of art, technology, and Chinese culture.

🧠 AI x Sustainability: Students kicked things off at the UNU Macau AI Conference 2025, diving into keynote speeches and parallel sessions. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn how AI can drive sustainable development and to brainstorm new ideas for their individual projects!

🏨 Behind the Scenes of Green Hospitality: We got an exclusive look behind the scenes at City of Dreams Macau! Led by the Property Department Manager, students learned firsthand about sustainable solutions being implemented in the hotel industry.

🤝 A Spark of Collaboration: At the University of Macau, students had a wonderful exchange with over 10 students from Cheong Kun Lun College. They shared their inspiring SDG events on campus, while our BAScT Programme Director, Prof. Nick ZHANG, introduced the programme features and outcomes. Our student, Tim, also shared his valuable experience leading the “Eye Mirror” project. Students exchanged contacts and were excited about potential future collaborations for competitions!

🎭 A Feast for the Senses: The “MGM 2049” show at the MGM Theater was absolutely eye opening! It was a stunning combination of cutting-edge technology and the essence of thousands year old Chinese culture, completely redefining students’ perception of intangible cultural heritage art.

This tour not only broadened our students‘ horizons but also ignited their passion for solving real-world problems with a transdisciplinary approach!

DTUP|Innovative Measures for Sustainable Airport Development

21 Oct 2025

On 21 October, Mr Martin Putnam and Ms Anita Wong from Airport Authority Hong Kong shared valuable insights on balancing development and sustainability at a guest lecture for ITS1005 Global Challenges I. 🌱✈️ Highlighting their dedication to protecting nature and biodiversity, they discussed innovative measures implemented to support the marine ecosystem around Hong Kong International Airport, in collaboration with the government, NGOs, conservation experts and local fishermen. Thank you for an informative and inspiring talk on the efforts towards a greener and more sustainable airport!

Events

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27 June 2025

DTUP |Pacific Asia Summit on Transdisciplinary Education 2025
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1 Apr 2025

DTUP|「跨學科 • Co-Explore」 全港中學生創作大賽2025
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8 - 16 Apr 2025

DTUP|Transdisciplinary Student Conference 2025