| 11 Nov – 12 Nov 2024
DTUP｜Transdisciplinary Connections in Sustainable Ocean Student Project Showcase 海洋「非」自由約會
135 students from the ITS1005 Global Challenges course hosted an "Unconventional Ocean Date" (海洋「非」自由約會) student project showcase on campus, featuring 22 innovative ideas to promote a sustainable ocean! The event attracted over 800 participants, including 140 secondary school students and children!
Projects included a trash-detecting robot, original educational card games, beach cleanup animation games, a virtual ocean world drone, a pop-up book for children, and more. Some of these projects have been selected by WWF-Hong Kong and Ocean Park's Mission R to be displayed in future public events!
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| 21 Oct 2024
DTUP｜Welcome our guests from Tibet!
We warmly welcomed 32 guests from Tibet who brought the beauty of their culture to our campus on 21 October. Through traditional folk dances and songs, they shared their rich heritage and vibrant energy with us.
Our students also had the opportunity to lead a campus tour, fostering an exchange of ideas and insights about education in Hong Kong.
A big thank you to our Tibetan guests and the Hong Kong Playground Association for organising this incredible opportunity for cultural and knowledge exchange! 💃🎶
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| 15 Oct 2024
DTUP｜Global Challenges - Field trip
Earlier this month, our Year 1 Transdisciplinary students joined field trips in their Global Challenges class🌍.
💧Microplastics field work: students collected sand samples, looked through the microscope🔬and recorded the plastic and non-plastic items collected on the field site.
💧Water quality and Onsite Analysis: students collected water samples at the Victoria Habour and checked its temperature, colorimetry and conductivity.
💧Beach Cleanup: students helped to clean up Sheung Sze Wan Beach and collect 8 big bags of waste within one hour.
A big thank you to Dr Glos Ho, Dr Patrick Yue and Dr Gray Ho to organise the field trips. Let’s look forward to students’ innovative ideas to be showcased in Nov.
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| 29 Sep 2024
DTUP｜Transdisciplinary Students participated in Sustainable Living Festival
Invited by WWF-Hong Kong, four groups of transdisciplinary students participated in Sustainable Living Festival (好好生活節) on 29-30 Sep 2024.
Students turned their learnings in Global Challenges course into exciting interactive games, which highlight how sustainable lifestyles can protect our planet.
The event also featured selected sustainable eating posters and green community routes prepared by our students during the course.
Hope we can encourage everyone to take a step for a greener future 🌍.
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| 25-26 Sep 2024
DTUP｜Transdisciplinary Students led tutorials in Global Challenges
This week, our Year 2 and 3 transdisciplinary students acted as ‘students-as-partners’ and led 3 different tutorials for ITS1005 Global Challenges course! They created teaching videos and shared their learning experiences from Sydney and created fun and engaging activities designed to teach a citizen scientist approach to SDG #14: Life Below Water 🌊 #hkbu #hkbudtup #dtup #transdisciplinary #globalchallenge
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| 25 Sep 2024
DTUP｜Sunset Party @ DTUP Office
Stunning Sunset at the DTUP Office!
We had a fantastic gathering attended by 4 TD programme students at the DTUP Office today😍. This wasn’t just a gathering. Our students discussed and initiated to plan exciting activities for all TD students in the near future😝!
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| 5 Sep 2024
DTUP｜Global Challenges - SDG Game
Beautiful start to the first week!
We had three United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) games for students in the Global Challenges course! 🤗It was great watching our students reflect on how one’s actions create a chain impact and how collaboration makes a difference in the world!❤️👏
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| 29 Aug 2024
DTUP｜Welcome Our New Transdisciplinary Students!
🎓 Today, we had an unforgettable Student Orientation Day filled with fun and new friendships. ✨ We were delighted to have Prof. William CHEUNG, Associate Vice-President (Undergraduate Programmes), and Dr. Glos HO, Director of Transdisciplinary Undergraduate Programmes, to extend their warm welcome to our new students. Some exciting and interactive games were also prepared to introduce DTUP and warm them up for their university life. 🎉
Together, we will step on a transformative journey to unlock new possibilities beyond disciplinary boundaries. 🎉 Are you ready for it? Let's kickstart the academic year with enthusiasm and explore the transdisciplinary collaboration across different disciplines! 🚀📝
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| 27 May 2024 - 1 Jun 2024
DTUP｜Transdisciplinary Citizen Scientist Study Tour to Australia
Our 14 transdisciplinary students became citizen scientists in Australia, reuniting with peers from Western Sydney University whom they met during last November. They embarked on the Hawkesbury River, canoeing up South Creek for a floating lecture on environmental issues. Next, they delved into a microplastics workshop to explore platypus habitats. On-site water testing at Yarramundi Reserve and a nature immersion in the Blue Mountains deepened their connection to the environment. Special thanks to Uncle Chris and Uncle David for warmly welcoming us to their land and sharing the rich Aboriginal history and culture. These 14 students will be our transdisciplinary collaborators - please stay tuned for their innovative solutions, soon to be featured in the Global Challenges course teaching materials in the next academic year! 🌏🌿 #hkbu #dtup #transdisciplinary
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| 14 May 2024
DTUP｜Collaborative Activities with Shanghai University of Sport
Exciting collaboration! 🌟 42 Year 2 transdisciplinary students from BAScT and HSWB recently teamed up with fellow students from the Modern Industrial College of Physical Activity and Health Promotion at Shanghai University of Sport to work on project-based solutions tailored to address the common health challenges faced by the youth in Mainland China and Hong Kong.
To explore more solutions, our students also visited the Shanghai Youth Health Management Centre. They delved into the innovative model of "Sports + Health Promotion + Insurance" and explored solutions for youth development, psychological issues and overall health. The collaboration provided them with a valuable opportunity to leverage transdisciplinary knowledge in addressing real-world challenges.🏃♂💡💪
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| 13 May – 17 May 2024
DTUP｜Transdisciplinary Study Tour in Shanghai
A group of 46 teachers and students from BAScT and HSWB embarked on an enriching 5-day Shanghai study tour, featuring an immersive experience in the world of rowing, including interacting with ex-national rowing athletes, dialogues with peers from Shanghai University of Sport, delving into transdisciplinary approaches for enhancing adolescent health promotion and company visits to Shanghai Zhuoxin Medical Technology Co., Ltd. (上海卓昕醫療科技有限公司) and China Telecom. With the integrated knowledge of health, sports and technology fields experienced during this tour, the students were inspired to provide feasible and transdisciplinary solutions that promote physical and mental well-being.
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| 20 Apr – 22 Apr 2024
DTUP｜HKBU x UIC Transdisciplinary Study Tour in Zhuhai 一校兩園跨學科協作項目
Echoing the concept of "One University, Two Campuses," 140 Year 1 transdisciplinary students from the HKBU Global Challenges course visited Zhuhai on 20-22 April 2024. They collaborated with 40 students from Beijing Normal University & Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC) to uncover the secrets of sustainable urban development! From Zhuhai's high-tech zone to eco-friendly enterprises, clean energy firms, GAC Tech Museum, Hengqin Town Planning Hall green spaces, and urban parks, these experiences offer our students a fresh learning platform that extends beyond the classroom boundaries into the Greater Bay Area.
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| 20 Apr 2024
DTUP｜A healthy living activity in Po Leung Kuk Ho Yuk Ching (1984) College「健康生活在甲子」
HKBU Division of Transdisciplinary Undergraduate Programmes (DTUP) was invited to participate in a healthy living activity「健康生活在甲子」in Po Leung Kuk Ho Yuk Ching (1984) College 🙌🏻.
HKBU set up two booths where participants could try out "AI Moodcheck", a project that uses artificial intelligence to understand emotions through facial expression and recommend music that suits the mood of the moment. Another project, "JOI", promotes greening of the environment by developing AI sensors that can detect and analyse the specific growth needs of plants, and identify the user's emotions and provide emotional support at the same time.
This activitiy gave HKBU students the opportunity to share their projects with secondary school students and the general public, as well as to share the application of artificial intelligence in health and transdisciplinary possibilities.
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| 10 Apr 2024
DTUP｜Field trip to the Yuen Long San Tin Flood Prevention Information Centre and Lai Chi Kok Drainage Tunnel
Dr. Kevin LO led our Global Challenges course students on an eye-opening field trip to the Yuen Long San Tin Flood Prevention Information Centre and Lai Chi Kok Drainage Tunnel. 🌍🌱 The innovative Floating Photovoltaic system with 70 photovoltaic panels in the San Tin Polder save land resources, curb algae growth, and reduce carbon emissions. The students understood more on Hong Kong’s history and causes of flooding and flood prevention strategies as well as the sustainable features in the facilities.
The students were also captivated by the design and features of the Lai Chi Kok Drainage Tunnel, exploring its inner workings around the Stilling Basin.
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| 27 Mar 2024
DTUP｜Field trip to Eco Park
Year 1 transdisciplinary students embarked on an enlightening journey to Eco Park in their ITS2009 Global Challenges class. 🏙🌿 During the visit, the students were amazed by "1:1 3D Landfill Model," a standout art installation, which offers a vivid glimpse into the journey of garbage management. 🗑🌍 Witnessing the full cycle of municipal solid waste from generation to disposal, students understood more about the crucial role of recycling in our environment. 🔄 An enriching and rewarding learning experience that broadened their perspectives and fueled their passion for sustainability! 🌟🌱
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| 20 Mar 2024
DTUP｜Field trip to Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) Headquarters
Embarking on a unique educational adventure, students of ITS2009 Global Challenges explored the sustainable solutions by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) Headquarters. 🌿🏗 Walking the Educational Path, the students discovered different outdoor energy-saving facilities, such as a grey water recycling system and a vast Building-Integrated Photovoltaic System of over 2,000 panels across 3,000 square meters. 🌞💧 What an enlightening and captivating journey into the world of mechanical and electrical engineering!
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| 24 Feb 2024
DTUP｜Second Runner-Up in The RSLEIHE Award
Second Runner-Up!!! Congratulations to our Year 2 transdisciplinary students - Nicole (Health Innovations) and Gibson (Global Entertainment) who teamed up with Dr Glos Ho and Ms Katrina Leung for the RSLEIHE Award!! 🥉
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| 3 Feb 2024
DTUP｜"Sustainable Food Futures" Workshop
Led by Dr. Daisy Tam, our Year 1 transdisciplinary students in ITS1008 Global Challenges had a fantastic opportunity to host a workshop on the theme of "Sustainable Food Futures" for local secondary schools. Our students shared insights on the connections between climate change and food consumption through various engaging game booth activities, such as designing a sustainable food diet plan. The event aimed to inspire secondary school students to embrace a sustainable foodie lifestyle. 🌱🍴
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| 31 Jan 2024
DTUP｜Global Challenges - Substainable Eating
🌱 Do you consider the environmental impact of what we eat every day? 🌿 Today, our students in Global Challenges surprised Dr Daisy Tam and her classes with a homemade planet-based breakfast creation – one that is not only delicious but also promotes our well-being and sustainability 🌎 Let's make conscious choices and enjoy yummy, healthy, and sustainable meals together! 🥦🥗
#HKBU #DTUP #GlobalChallenges #SustainableEating
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| 23 Jan 2024
DTUP｜Guest Lecture by Dr. Tong Yung
Thank you to our wonderful guest speaker, Dr. Tony Yung from CUHK for sharing his expertise and empowering students to fuel their bodies with the right nutrients. Feeling enlightened after an incredible guest lecture on food nutrition! 🌿📚🍎
Minds were nourished with valuable insights on the power of food nutrition and inspired us to make healthier choices. Let‘s embrace this knowledge and discover the secret to a healthier you through the magic of food nutrition🌱🍽️💪
#hkbu #dtup #globalchallenges #sustainableeating #foodnutrition #healthychoices
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| 9 Jan 2024
DTUP｜Guest Lecture by WWF Hong Kong
A big thank you to WWF for enlightening our minds with an eye-opening guest lecture! 🌍🍽️ Discover the fascinating connection between our food choices and the environment. Let‘s embark on a journey towards sustainable eating habits.🌱💚
Join us in taking small steps that lead to big changes! Together, we can make a difference to the environment starting from changing our diet. 🌏✨
#hkbu #globalchallenge #sdgs #wwf #sustainable #food
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| 7 Nov – 8 Nov 2023
DTUP｜Exploring Transdisciplinary Connections in Sustainable Clothing
Celebrating our Year 1 transdisciplinary students in ITS1008 Global Challenges at HKBU! They explored sustainable clothing across disciplines, interviewed 12 faculty members, and set up 22 booths on campus. Thanks to WWF Hong Kong, Tin Ka Ping Foundation, and our supportive faculty for nurturing their journey. Together, we're building a sustainable future! 💚
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| 24 Oct 2023
DTUP｜Macau Field Trip
🌍 Our students had an incredible field trip to Macau yesterday! Huge thanks to CPTTM for their warm reception and the incredible opportunity to delve into Macau's sustainable initiatives 🙏🏼✨ During our visit, we had the privilege of meeting two talented Macau designers who shared their remarkable sustainable efforts.🌿The Yumi technology left our students in awe! 🌱💡 We also visited the Macao Museum of Arts and captured a snapshot in front of 大三巴! Stay tuned as we continue to share more about our field trip and the inspiring lessons we've learned along the way! 💚
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| 11 Oct 2023
DTUP｜Visit to Lenzing's Application Innovation Centre
At Lenzing's Application Innovation Centre, our students explored the incredible versatility of TENCEL™ sustainable fibers derived from renewable wood sources. 🌳 It is a shining example of how science, technology and business unite to shape a sustainable future!
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| 11 Oct 2023
DTUP｜Visit to CHAT
Our students had a field trip to Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile (CHAT) in the Mills about the relationship between Hong Kong’s textile development and the environment. 🌎
During the tour, the students had a chance to learn more about the industrial past of Hong Kong from archival documents, have a look on the old denim items👖in the CHAT collection and have a touch on fabric produced in sustainable way. 🌿🌱
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| 19 Sep 2023
DTUP｜WWF Guest lecture
A huge thank you to WWF Hong Kong for delivering an amazing talk on sustainable clothing and engaging our students in an interactive game to learn about the trade-offs involved in fabric sustainability. It was eye-opening to understand the environmental impact of different materials. Let’s take this awareness, make conscious choices and contribute to a more sustainable future.
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| 12 Sep 2023
DTUP｜‘Virtual’ broken heart museum
In today’s ITS1008 Global Challenges class activity, our trans-disciplinary students put together a ‘virtual’ broken heart museum by creating videos to say goodbye to unsustainable behaviours on campus. We were truly impressed by their creativity to pave the way for a sustainable future! Let's give them a round of applause!
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| 6 Sep 2023
DTUP｜SDG Game
What kind of world do you want to see in 2030? One of the students shared an inspiring reflection after participating in the SDG simulation game -“Every action or inaction has the power to shape the world."
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| 3 Apr 2023
DTUP｜Community for Urban Sustainability
Dr. Ricky Spencer (Associate Professor, Western Sydney University) outlined the challenges associated with sustainability in urban environments and how urban areas could contribute significantly to addressing biodiversity issues, while Mr. Chong Chan Yau (CEO and founder of CarbonCare InnoLab) discussed how CarbonCare promotes climate change and carbon neutrality.
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| 27 Mar 2023
DTUP｜Government Policy for Sustainability
Mr. Alfred Sit (former Secretary for Innovation and Technology) discussed Hong Kong's environmental protection policy framework while Dr. Daphne Mah (Associate Professor, Dept of Geography) discussed how innovative technology can be used to monitor and reduce energy consumption in communities.
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| 20 Mar 2023
DTUP｜When Geography meets Business
Dr. Meiyu Guo (Assistant Professor, Dept of Geography) shared her research on how much water is needed to extract shale gas in China and how to monitor methane emissions, whereas Dr. Clara Kan (Senior Lecturer, School of Business) stressed how sustainability has become mainstream in business by introducing the concepts of ESG, CSV, and CSR.
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| 14 Mar 2023
DTUP｜Field Visit: Nan Lian Garden
Nan Lian Garden is a Chinese-Buddhist Garden jointly developed and run by the Chi Lin Nunnery and the Hong Kong Government. During the field trip, the students learned how urban parks contribute to city sustainability.
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| 7 Mar 2023
DTUP｜Field Visit: Electrical and Mechanical Services Department Headquarters
In Semester 2, AY2022-23, the second part of ITS2009 Global Challenges II focused on SDG Goal #: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Students learnt about green buildings, sustainable lifestyles, and the role of the EMSD in promoting sustainable cities in Hong Kong.
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| 31 Jan 2023
DTUP｜Field Visit: LU Jockey Club Gerontech Lab
The LU Jockey Club Gerontech Lab field visit allows students to meet with volunteers who provide services to the elderly and learn about the impact of Covid-19 on elderly and Gerontechnology products related to healthcare, dining, living, and transportation.
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| 9 Jan 2023
DTUP｜Student Dialogue with a Medical Practitioner
In Semester 2, AY2022-23, the first part of ITS2009 Global Challenges II focused on SDG Goal #3: Good Health and Social Well-being. Dr. Chow Yat, Psychiatrist and the Executive Medical Director at Quality HealthCare Medical Services Ltd, explained how innovation in data, technology, and healthcare delivery models helped achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
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| 2 Dec 2022
DTUP｜Art and Peacemaking Student Exhibition
Students showcased their creative work in Tddc around Family Harmony and Social Inclusion.
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| 28 Sep 2022
DTUP｜Art and Peacemaking Ideation workshop
Ms Sally Leung, a local artist, guided students through the process of making innovative art as they explored the relationship between art and peacebuilding.
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| 24 Sep 2022
DTUP｜Field Visit: Social Inclusion
In addition to the field trip to Sham Shui Po District, students also interacted with ethnic minorities in the Jordan District to learn about their challenges strained by cultural and religious differences.
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| 24 Sep 2022
DTUP｜Field Visit: Family Harmony
In Semester 1, AY2022-23, ITS1008 Global Challenges I focused on SDG Goal #16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. During their interactions with local residents and social workers in Sham Shui Po District, students gained insight into family harmony, the living environment, and daily challenges.
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| 5 Sep 2022
DTUP｜Introduction to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Mr. Andy Fung (Lead of SDG Campus, Hong Kong Institute of Education for Sustainable Development) introduced the United Nation' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the first cohort of 115 transdisciplinary students.
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