Phoenix TV Century Auditorium Lecture with Professor Way Kuo
The College of Business was honoured to invite Prof Way Kuo, President and University Distinguished Professor of City University of Hong Kong, to share his views and insights on (i) Energy resources – Strategies and National Safety and (ii) Education – Higher Education and Innovation in China at Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre on 18th and 19th of September respectively.
The two-day event was recorded by Phoenix Satellite Television Holdings Limited and will be broadcast in its weekly TV program Century Auditorium 世紀大講堂. An audience of over 200 attended the two forums, including CB faculty, undergraduates, and postgraduate students.
MBA students also attended the forums as part of the FB6706 - Executive Discovery & Network course. Students actively participated in the concluding Q&A sections.
Forum Topics:
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Energy resources – Strategies and National Safety 《能源戰略與國家安全》 (18th September)
Energy resources are a necessity for modern human life. The current main sources of energy are from coal, oil, and natural gas. They are easily accessible and inexpensive, but are causing environment issues like global warming. Nuclear power does not cause pollution, but is controversial on its safety. For other sources, there are issues concerning their quality, sustainability, and availability. Thus, what substances are regarded as reliable sources of energy? What is the most reasonable energy mix?
Prof Kuo explored the relationship between energy resources and strategies for national safety, as well as suggestions on balancing China’s economic development and environmental protection in its high demand setting for energy resources.
- Education - Higher Education and Innovation in China 《高等教育與創新》 (19th September)
Modernization of higher education should follow international standards, i.e. both teaching and research studies are critical for nurturing students in knowledge creation, technology progression, and social development.
Prof Kuo introduced the goals, current structures, and challenges of China’s higher education system. He then discussed the importance of innovation in China’s higher education development.
Attending CB Faculty:
- Prof Houmin Yan, Dean of the College of Business
- Prof Julie Li, Associate Dean of the College of Business and Professor of the Department of Marketing
- Prof Kevin Chiang, Professor of the Department of Management Sciences and MBA Programme Director
- Prof Frank Chen Youhua, Head and Professor of the Department of Management Sciences
- Prof Chenting Su, Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Marketing
- Dr Gang Hao, Associate Vice-President (Development) and Associate Professor of Management Sciences
- Dr Wilson Chan Fung-cheung, Adjunct Professor of the Department of Economics and Finance
About Professor Way Kuo
Prof Way Kuo is a Member of the US National Academy of Engineering and Academia Sinica in Taiwan, a Foreign Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and a Foreign Member of the Russian Academy of Engineering, elected in 2000, 2002, 2007, and 2014, respectively. Prof Kuo is renowned for his work in designing the reliability of electronics systems and nuclear energy, and has made breakthroughs in nano-reliability research.
The broadcasting schedule for Energy resources – Strategies and National Safety 《能源戰略與國家安全》 will be on:
- Sat, 14th February from 5:40pm to 6:25pm (first broadcast)
- Sun, 15th February from 11:35am to 12:20pm
- Mon, 16th February from 4:30am to 5:15am
- Tues, 17th February from 2:35am to 3:20am
For more information about Prof Way Kuo, please visit here.
For more information on the previous Century Auditorium with Professor Myron Scholes, please visit CB News.
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