| 22 Nov 2025
DTUP｜Student Projects showcased at WWF Hong Kong Walk for Nature 2025
Two groups of our Year 1 transdisciplinary students were invited by WWF Hong Kong to showcase their inspiring Global Challenges Projects (My Fish, My Fate and The Blue Heartbeat) at Walk for Nature 2025 in the Mai Po Nature Reserve on 22 Nov 2025.🚶🏻➡️ With the theme "Wetlands for Lives", this event provided an incredible opportunity for our students to share their innovative ideas on sustainable oceans with the public.
At the event, visitors explored ocean-friendly, sustainable seafood choices at My Fish, My Fate’s reimagined Chinese round table and experienced Hong Kong’s changing coastline through The Blue Heartbeat’s student-built, multisensory 3D cardboard model. 🏔️
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| 20 Nov 2025
DTUP｜Trans ColLab Luncheons 5 : Visual Arts X Medical Design : Sustainnovation for Accessible Well-being
🖼️✨ Today at our TransColLab Luncheon, we delved into an exciting topic: Visual Arts X Medical Design—Sustainnovation for Accessible Well-being! 🎨🤝🩺
Professor Anna Qin shared how design can collaborate across industries, focusing on enhancing environments, products, ergonomics, and mechanisms, especially in the medical industry with products like surgery tables and robotic surgery arms. 🛏️🤖
Students learned that medical product designers put an emphasis on portability, rituals, ease of use, and comfort. 🎒🧘♂️These innovations make life easier for both patients and healthcare professionals by improving user experience, supporting efficient movement, and reducing fatigue. 😊🙌
This seminar showcased the power of cross-disciplinary collaboration, combining creativity, technology, and human-centered thinking to drive accessible well-being for all. 💡💪🌏
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| 18 Nov 2025
DTUP｜Trans ColLab Luncheons 4 : How Music Rewires Neurologic Recovery
🎶✨ Today at our TransColLab Luncheons, we explored an amazing topic: How Music Rewires Neurologic Recovery! Dr. Connie Wong shared insightful research and experience on how rhythmic auditory stimulation music therapy can guide movement and improve coordination for those recovering from neurological conditions. 🧠💡
👩🎓📝 Students also learned about neurodegenerative diseases and how music continues to show powerful promises in supporting the recovery of these diseases.
🎵💪 This seminar illustrates the success of transdisciplinary knowledge integration, bringing together neuroscience and music therapy which can foster innovative approaches to rehabilitation and well-being. By connecting diverse fields, we open new pathways for recovery and health. 🌐🌱
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| 11 Nov 2025
DTUP｜Transdisciplinary Connections in Sustainable Ocean Student Project Showcase 「惜碳」下水禮
Funded by the Environment and Conservation Fund, the "Tide to Table" Student Project Showcase （「惜碳」下水禮） student project showcase is organised by the DTUP, and co-organised by WWF-Hong Kong.
206 students from the ITS1005 Global Challenges course showcased 32 innovative educational resources with a special focus on SDG14: Life Below Water to promote ocean sustainability in the "Tide to Table" Showcase! The event attracted over 1,000 participants, including 160 secondary school students and children!
Projects included tactile 3D installations with AR, original educational card games, an AI-driven self-learning platform, computer games, a pop-up book, a tactile 3D Earth map, and more. Some of these projects have been selected by WWF-Hong Kong to be displayed in future public events!
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| 28 Oct 2025
DTUP｜Trans ColLab Luncheons 3 : 「港漫」— 作為跨學科研究課題的相關思考
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👥.
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| 21 Oct 2025
DTUP｜Innovative Measures for Sustainable Airport Development
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!
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| 14 Oct 2025
DTUP｜Motivating Responsible Seafood Consumption
Do you know Hong Kong’s annual seafood consumption per capita is among the top 5 globally—around 65.8 kg? 🐟
On 14 October, students from ITS1005 Global Challenges I joined an inspiring guest lecture named “Eating Up the Ocean” on sustainable seafood with WWF-Hong Kong. 🌊🌍 Ms. Lydia Pang, Head of Ocean Conservation, talked about the impact of human consumption on marine biodiversity. Students learned how to read eco-labels and local guides, weigh wild-caught vs farmed impacts, and practise picking greener options from menus and retail tags—change starts on our plates.
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| 14 Oct 2025
DTUP｜Trans ColLab Luncheons 2 : From Code to Community: Transdisciplinary IT Solutions for Social Impact
Dr. Kristen Li from the Department of Computer Science presented the second TransColLab Luncheon, highlighting how artificial intelligence 🤖 and data technology 📊 are transforming efforts worldwide to tackle social and humanitarian challenges, extending far beyond business applications. A central question was raised: Is AI being developed predominantly for business and profit sectors, or is its true potential in serving humanity? The seminar featured examples of innovative solutions supporting smarter cities 🏙️, improved public health 🏥, and more inclusive communities 👫, all aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 🌱. Technologies making an impact for a brighter, more equitable future were showcased and discussed.✨
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| 9 Oct 2025
DTUP｜Coastal Clean-Up and Microplastics Investigation : Clear Water Bay Field Trip
On 9 October, students from ITS1005 Global Challenges I visited Clear Water Bay for a coastal clean-up and microplastics investigation. 🌊🔬 Students conducted transect sampling across different zones, sorted plastic vs non-plastic debris and recorded suspected microplastics by size, colour and shape. 🏖️🔍 They collected, organised and uploaded the data to a database, thereby supporting global environmental research and local monitoring.
In the spirit of Here in Nature—learning in nature to care for nature—students explored likely sources of plastic leakage, impacts on coastal ecosystems and human health and distilled practical actions to reduce single-use plastics. The collected data will support ongoing beach monitoring and SDGs-aligned environmental education. 💡♻️
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| 9 Oct 2025
DTUP｜Uncovering Microplastics : Wu Kai Sha Beach Field Trip
On 9 October, students from ITS1005 Global Challenges I visited Wu Kai Sha Beach to investigate plastic contamination and explore the hidden world of microplastics in our local environment. 🌊🔬 Guided by Dr. Patrick Yue from Department of Biology and his team, our hands-on fieldwork included sampling sand at different tide zones, identifying plastic and non-plastic wastes, and using microscopes to observe and record the features of potential microplastics. 🏖️🔍Through this immersive experience, students discussed the possible sources of plastic pollution, the impacts of human activities, and the environmental and health consequences of microplastics.
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| 8 Oct 2025
DTUP｜Exploring Local Fisheries Culture : Ap Lei Chau Field Trip
ITS1005 Global Challenge I students took part in the “Marine Decarbonisation” activity series with an ecological field trip to Ap Lei Chau yesterday (8 October). Guided by the “Xiangdao Tuan” (the guiding team), they explored the Southern District to discover Aberdeen’s vibrant heritage as one of Hong Kong’s principal fishing ports, the traditions and lifestyles of local fisherfolk, while examining the evolving challenges faced by coastal communities — from marine debris to sustainable seafood and responsible tourism. The students also visited the historic Hung Shing Temple and nearby waterfront to learn about local beliefs and maritime safety customs, deepening their understanding of how religious practices are intertwined with the fishing industry. Through close observation of the waterfront, they gained valuable insights into the interconnectedness of community, culture, and ecology. The experience prompted thoughtful reflection on how we can reduce plastic use, protect our oceans, and help preserve the heritage of traditional fishing ports in everyday life. 🌊⚓️🌏
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| 30 Sept 2025
DTUP｜Inspiring Action Against Plastic Pollution
On 30 September, ITS1005 Global Challenges I took a deep dive into plastic pollution with an inspiring guest lecture from the co-founder of a local organisation committed to reducing plastic pollution in Hong Kong — Ms Dana Winograd, Plastics Free Seas. Students gained insights on the global impact of plastic pollution on the environment and health, heard powerful stories of initiatives dedicated to making a change, and discovered practical actions each of us can take to tackle plastic pollution and protect our oceans. 🌏♻️🌊
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| 30 Sept 2025
DTUP｜Trans ColLab Luncheons 1 : Who Cares for Older Adults? A Transdisciplinary Inquiry into Family, State, Market, and Community Support
Who truly cares for older adults in our changing world? 🤔👴
This was the big question at our very first TransColLab Luncheon Series this semester. Thanks to Professor Dahye Kim from Discipline of Sociology her engaging talk, our puzzle was solved! Students learned how caregiving isn’t just about family, it’s a shared responsibility among governments, communities, and even the marketplace. From cultural traditions 🧧 to the power of social support 🤝, everyone left with new perspectives on how to care the elderlies in Hong Kong and beyond.
Aside from great food and conversation 🍽️, students’ main takeaway was clear: caring for elders takes all of us working together to create a truly supportive society. 💡🌏
Don’t miss out on our next TransColLab Luncheon coming up! We are delighted to invite Dr. Kristen Li from Department of Computer Science! Bring your curiosity—we’ll see you there! ✨
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| 15 Sept 2025
DTUP｜Natural Network Educational Farm Workshop
ITS2028 Global Challenge II students visited Natural Network Educational Farm to explore the methods of organic farming and experience farm life ! 🌱From weeding, composting, and seeding, to making their own herbal tea over fire, they had a true taste of a farmer’s day.
Fun fact: Agriculture in Hong Kong was thrived! Local rice was not only exported to the U.S., but was also said to be served as tributes to the Qing imperial family. 💚 How would you contribute to the sustainable farming?👨🌾
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| 13 Sept 2025
DTUP｜Global Challenges - SDG Game
This week our Year 1 TD students in Global Challenges I course became “World Leaders” in the 2030 SDGs Game—within limited time balancing Economy, Environment, and Society with resource cards, trades. 🌎🔄 In the game, students could trade time for resources, strike deals, and forge cross‑team coalitions: for instance, lending ‘time’ to another team’s project in exchange for technology or funds, or setting up investments with repayment and interest—mirroring real world negotiations, aid, debt, and trade between countries. Teams monitored the World Condition Meter 📈 and completed projects, such as advanced clean energy 🔋, sustainable cities 🏙️, and responsible consumption 🛍️. Students can experience how every decision shifts the whole system. And to achieve sustainability demands data insight, communication, collaboration, and creativity. 🤝🧩
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| 10 Sept 2025
DTUP｜Wetland Farming Field Trip in Mai Po
This semester, the HKBU transdisciplinary course “ITS2028 Global Challenges II” focuses on the theme of “Sustainable Food and Agriculture.” Last Friday, our Year 2 TD students visited the Mai Po Nature Reserve to learn about the impact of farmland on biodiversity from WWF Hong Kong. They also got hands-on experience in #WetlandFarming, gained insights into the #RiceCultivation process, and contributed to the restoration of #PaddyFields!
Fun fact💡: Last autumn, this rice field successfully attracted over 20 species of birds🦜🕊️ to visit, including the locally concerned Greater Painted-Snipe, and even the endangered Emberiza Aureola! It turns out that rice fields can provide more habitats and foraging grounds for local and migratory birds, also effectively maintain the biodiversity of local wetlands!
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| 27 Jun 2025
DTUP｜Pacific Asia Summit on Transdisciplinary Education 2025
Division of Transdisciplinary Undergraduate Programmes and Centre for Holistic Teaching and Learning at HKBU hosted the Pacific Asia Summit on Transdisciplinary Education 2025 on 27 June on campus. The Summit gathers more than 150 participants from 9 countries and regions and facilitate the exchange of ideas, share best practices, and explore collaboration on innovative transdisciplinary teaching and learning.
At the Transdisciplinary Student Project Showcase, students presented their innovative solutions to global challenges, demonstrating the power of a transdisciplinary approach.
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| 3 - 11 Jun 2025
DTUP｜Global Integration Tour to Japan
The second stop of our transdisciplinary tour is Japan, visiting two major cities—Nagoya and Osaka.
Led by Prof. Kingsley Ng, ARTT students, together with Nagoya University of the Arts, held the "TRANSIT 2025" exhibition🎨. Led by Dr. Caixia Chu, transdisciplinary students focused on SDG#15 Life on Land, exploring how Nagoya strikes a balance between urban development and environmental conservation ⚖️. By visiting Todagawa Ryokuchi Park and Ryokuchi Park, students understood how the city balanced between urban development and environmental conservation🌲!
At the forest school in Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park, students learned how to integrate conservation concepts into everyday life, and how to pass the message to the next generation. We also went to the Asuke area to learn how Japanese welfare organisations revitalize forests 💪 by establishing nature-friendly economic facilities, which not only strengthen forest management but also create local job opportunities and enhance the bonding in the community! Last but not least, we also exchanged ideas with Nanzan University, working together to become citizen scientist to solve global issues👨🔬👩🔬.
Afterwards, we all went to Osaka to attend the World Expo. What will future society look like? All kinds of possibilities are showcased at the Expo 🤓. We believe students will be inspired and continue to explore the world!
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| 24 - 31 May 2025
DTUP｜Global Integration Tour to Australia
During 24 - 31 May 2025, Dr. Glos Ho and Dr. Patrick Yue brought 24 students to Australia, where they explored SDG #14 Life Below Water from a transdiscilinary perspective! Many thanks to Western Sydney University for explaining the ecology of platypuses, how AI can improve the environment, and a lab session to explore microplastics and water bugs under microscopes. Australian National Maritime Museum provided a water testing workshop for students to learn about plankton. OceanWatch gave an on-site introduction at the Sydney fish market on Australia’s work in sustainable seafood. And of course Macquarie University took us to observe eco-friendly seawall blocks ! We also visited local galleries to appreciate environmental ecology from an artistic perspective! Of course, a trip to Australia wouldn’t be complete without going out to sea to watch giant whales 🐳. In fact, every graceful spin of a whale helps redistribute nutrients in the ocean, maintaining the health and balance of the ecosystem。.
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| 29 Apr 2025
DTUP｜Wine Tasting Workshop
🍷✨ Last Tuesday, we concluded the semester with an unforgettable Wine Tasting Workshop.
Partnered with the HKBU Career Cente, the workshop was part of our Career Development Series. In a relaxed and inviting atmosphere, students came together to discover the art of building social networks through wine tasting. Laughter and camaraderie filled the air as attendees savored a variety of exquisite flavors, creating lasting memories and friendships.
A heartfelt thank you to Galy Tse and everyone who helped make this event a success! Here’s to forging new connections and celebrating the joy of wine together! 🥂
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| 15 Apr 2025
DTUP｜Trans ColLab Seminar 5: From Music to Reminiscence: Leveraging Conversational AI and Personalized Recommendation to Promote Psychological Well-Being”
🌟 Can you treat AI as a friend, someone you can confide in about things you'd rather not share with others? Last Week, Prof. CHEN Li gave an inspiring talk on "From Music to Reminiscence: Leveraging Conversational AI and Personalized Recommendation to Promote Psychological Well-Being" .✨🎶
Prof. Chen introduced an innovative project developed by her students—an AI Music chatbot. This tool is designed to offer personalized recommendations and support to individuals facing psychological well-being challenges, aiming to enhance mental health in a meaningful way. Attendees not only discovered fascinating research findings but also witnessed a demonstration of the chatbot.
As AI evolves, harnessing its capabilities for humanity's benefit becomes crucial. Let's explore these possibilities together for a brighter, more supportive future. 🌟
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| 1 Apr 2025
DTUP｜Trans ColLab Seminar 4: Little Corner · Little Link -Environmental Health Study of Subdivided Units
What do you know about the subdivided units 「劏房」 in Hong Kong?
Subdivided units in Hong Kong are apartments split into multiple units, often located in old buildings within crowded, working-class areas. Despite poor conditions, high housing costs and limited public housing drive demand for these cramped living spaces for low-income residents.
This week, Dr. Patrick Yue from the Department of Biology, presented his study on the environmental health of subdivided units. He and his students visited these units to evaluate living conditions, conducting air quality measurements and microbial testing. The findings were concerning. He also brought bacterial culture samples for the students, leaving a significant impact, and demonstrated air quality testing to highlight the importance of addressing air pollution.
Today's session provided our students with deeper insights into the challenging living conditions faced by low-income residents in Hong Kong's subdivided units, as well as the pressing environmental health issues they encounter. This discussion not only heightened awareness of these social challenges but also inspired students to explore meaningful solutions for improving living environments and health conditions in these communities. We hope they will reflect on their potential roles in driving impactful change and fostering a more equitable society.
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| 24 Mar 2025
DTUP｜Congratulations to The Navigator Beta Team from DTUP for achieving an impressive top sixteen finish in the RMUL Guangxi Region Infantry Match!
🚀 Exciting news! 🎉 The Navigator Beta team @thenavigator_s from HKBU’s Division of Transdisciplinary Undergraduate Programmes has achieved an impressive top sixteen finish in the RMUL Guangxi Region Infantry Match!
🤖Their innovative robot, featuring a holonomic wheel chassis and a sophisticated turret system, showcased our commitment to technical excellence in the 1v1 infantry battle.
Team captain Tim TANG shared, “Throughout the preparation and competition, the most valuable lesson I learned was how to coordinate and make decisions under pressure. I also gained a deeper understanding of the value of transdisciplinary collaboration, as each member‘s expertise plays an indispensable role in our robotic system.” 💪
Founded in November 2024, Navigator Beta consists of five Year1 students of Individualised Major with diverse interests and academic backgrounds, including mechanical design, electronic engineering, mathematics, creative media, and artificial intelligence. Through transdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on experience, they are dedicated to developing intelligent and high-performance robotic systems.
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| 18 Mar 2025
DTUP｜Trans ColLab Seminar 3: Time-based Currency? Economic and Social Transformation through Time Banking
🌟 Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Ryan Man from the School of Business at HKBU to share his Transdisciplinary insights with our students! 📚✨
He introduced the intriguing concept of time-based currency and the applications of time banking in different countries, especially the countries in Asia Area. ⏳🤝 Time banking allows individuals to trade services using labour-time credits instead of cash, sparking a lively discussion among students on its practical applications and why it hasn't gained widespread acceptance. 🤔💬
It's such an inspiring talk for our students to think outside the box! 🙌
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| 12 Mar 2025
DTUP｜Site visit at Nam Shan Estate with Nanyang Polytechnic students
🤗Last week, our transdisciplinary students participated in a site visit to Nam Shan Estate🏠 alongside Singaporean students from Nanyang Polytechnic. 🤝
Our students guided the groups around the neighborhood🏠, exploring the daily lives of residents living in public rental housing supported by government subsidies in Hong Kong. ⭐They examined the living environments to gain insights and develop innovative solutions for their upcoming collaborative projects aimed at building sustainable cities and communities, ultimately enhancing living conditions for more people.✨
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| 12 Mar 2025
DTUP｜An exciting gathering with Singaporean students from Nanyang Polytechnic
🌍✨ Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming 15 brilliant Singaporean students from Nanyang Polytechnic to join our transdisciplinary students for an exciting gathering for the upcoming Singapore study tour this June. 🎉
They had an amazing time and built up friendships during the icebreaking. And they also exchanged valuable insights between Singapore and Hong Kong, focusing on sustainable cities and well-being. These exchanges set the stage for our collaborative project during the upcoming study tour. 🌿🏙✨
We can't wait to see the amazing ideas that will emerge from this partnership! 🤝
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| 4 Mar 2025
DTUP｜Trans ColLab Seminar 2: How can I Apply Mathematical Concepts to Music Composition?
🎵 Have you ever considered math can be used to compose music? Many might think that math and music are worlds apart, but during this week's Trans ColLab Luncheon, Dr. Edmond TSANG unveiled the intriguing "hidden secrets" that connect them. In this talk, Dr. TSANG invited participants to provide random number combinations from 1 to 7 and composed a short rhythm 🎶 based on those combinations. He also shared valuable techniques on music composition and offered career advice for students interested in music. 📖 It was truly an enriching music creation experience! 🎹✨Let's discover how various disciplines can work together and create exciting possibilities! 🌟
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| 18 Feb 2025
DTUP｜Trans ColLab Seminar 1: Oral Care of Low Income Elderly in Greater Bay Area
We're thrilled to announce the successful launch of our first Trans ColLab Luncheon today! 🥳This time, we were honoured to invite Dr Ava LAU and Mr Coman LAM, who shared their invaluable insights on the topic "Social Work X Oral Health: Oral Care for Low-Income Elderly in the Greater Bay Area."
Our students gained a deeper understanding of how collaborative social work services can address oral care challenges and promote social equity. The event was filled with engaging discussions on current initiatives and exploring new solutions to address this issue. 🌟
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| 6 Feb 2025
DTUP｜Career Trajectory Workshop
Every student is unique! To further support our transdisciplinary students in finding internships, ✨The Division of Transdisciplinary Undergraduate Programmes (DTUP), in collaboration with the Career Centre, held a workshop 🤗 aimed at guiding our transdisciplinary students in building their personal brand and showcasing their transdisciplinary learning experiences. 🥳 Through this workshop, students gained valuable insights and experiences that will help them stand out in their internship search.
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| 25 Jan 2025
DTUP｜Student Projects showcased at Ocean Park Clean Up Carnival「大塑除」
Three groups of our students were invited by Ocean Park’s Mission R to showcase their inspiring Global Challenges Projects on sustainable oceans to the public. The 🎪“Jockey Club Marine Plastic Challenge Education Programme” 「賽馬會拾塑行動教育計劃」♻️ Ocean Park Clean Up Carnival「大塑除」 took place on January 25th at Aberdeen Promenade.
This was an incredible opportunity for our students to bring their innovative ideas to the community, and raise awareness about marine plastic pollution. Together, let’s lead a sustainable lifestyle and protect our beautiful planet!
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| 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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| 5 Oct 2024
DTUP｜Public Exhibition of Transdisciplinary Co-explore Contest was held in The Forest shopping centre
This October, a public exhibition featuring the Top 16 outstanding works from the Transdisciplinary Co-explore Contest was held in The Forest shopping centre. The exhibition showcased the work of our Champion Contestants, providing a unique and interactive experience for the public to explore diverse career possibilities. Alongside the champion works, other 15 brilliant entries were also displayed to share contestants’ innovative ideas of using transdisciplinary elements and knowledge to create inspiring projects. 🚀✨
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| 29 Sept 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 Sept 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 Sept 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 Sept 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 Sept 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 Sept 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 Sept 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 Sept 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 Sept 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 Sept 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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