| 15 Apr 2025
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
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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| 18 Mar 2025
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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| 4 Mar 2025
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
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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