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HKU weekly notice (from July 25 to August 1, 2015)

24 Jul 2015

 

HKU Baby Scientist Program - Parent Talk on “0-1 Year Old Infant Sleep”

Babies are described as sleeping machines who spend nearly half of their time sleeping. Why do newborns need this much of sleep? When do babies establish circadian rhythm? Is any special attention needed during infant sleep? How could parents help babies sleep sounder?

In this free public talk to be held particularly for parents, Dr. Sun Wanqi, a pediatrician from mainland China and previously worked in Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, will introduce infant sleep patterns and share some clinical practices promoting infant sleep with interested parents.

Details of the parent talk are as below:

Date:   Aug 1, 2015 (Saturday)


Time:   10 a.m. to 12 noon


Location:  HKU Centennial Campus Central Podium LG -61

Speaker:  Dr. Sun Wanqi, pediatrician previously worked in Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, PhD student, Department of Psychology, The University of Hong Kong (HKU)

Medium:  Putonghua

Charge:  Free

Registration required at: http://goo.gl/forms/OzHpGhoUNX

Registration deadline: July 30, 2015 (Thursday)


This parent talk is hosted by HKU Baby Scientist Program, started in 2010 by the Department of Psychology at the University of Hong Kong.  Baby Scientists aged between 1 to 12-months have been recruited to help researchers understand how human perceptual and cognitive abilities develop and mature. To date, there are more than 800 baby scientist alumni members. More information about HKU Baby Scientist Program can be found at: http://www.psychology.hku.hk/pall/bbintroduction.html, or https://www.facebook.com/HKUbb

Space is limited and priority will be given to caregivers with baby younger than one year old.

Enquiries can be sent to hku.pal@gmail.com or call 5228-6849 for Dr. Wanqi Sun.

UMAG exhibitions:
1.  “Sèvres: Porcelain of the Kings” Celebrating extraordinary French Porcelain
The exhibition “Sèvres: Porcelain of the Kings” is held from June 10 to August 16, 2015. Through the exhibition, visitors will discover the extraordinary history of the manufactory and the artistic quality and work methods of its world-famous kilns. An extensive outreach programs such as public guided tours and clay workshops will be offered to bring the visitors closer to one of the world’s most exquisite artistry.

Details of the Exhibitions
Period: June 10, 2015 (Wed) to August 16, 2015 (Sun)
Venue: 1/F T.T. Tsui Building, UMAG, 90 Bonham Road, Pokfulam
Tel/Email: (852) 2241 5500 (General Enquiry) / museum@hku.hk
Fees: Free Admission

2. "Alberto Reguera: Blue Expansive Landscape"
The University Museum and Art Gallery is presenting an exhibition of renowned Spanish artist Alberto Reguera from June 5 to August 23, 2015. The exhibition highlights a borderless space that is woven together by the artist’s paintings, sculptures and installations. Reguera’s work across various media shares a similar visual structure formed through an expansive use of the colour blue. Diverse stylistic elements are then linked to create a single aesthetic and conceptual unit.

Details of the Exhibitions
Period: June 5, 2015 (Friday) to August 23, 2015 (Sunday)
Venue: 1/F & 2/F, Fung Ping Shan Building, University Museum and Art Gallery, the University of Hong Kong, 90 Bonham Road, Pokfulam

UMAG opening hours
09:30 – 18:00 (Mon to Sat)
13:00 – 18:00 (Sun)
Closed on University and Public Holidays

General Enquiry: Tel: (852) 2241 5500 / Email:  museum@hku.hk
Fees: Free Admission
Website: www.umag.hku.hk/en/

HKU Centre for the Humanities and Medicine presents an exhibition on the History of Malaria in Hong Kong
"Fever: The History of Malaria in Hong Kong" encourages multi-sensory engagement with local historical information and artefacts and promotes understanding of the importance of the disease in the development of the territory. Visitors will learn how malaria was eradicated from Hong Kong, as well as the seriousness of the contemporary malaria situation in other regions of the world.

The launch of the exhibition was timed to coincide with World Malaria Day 2015 which aims to raise awareness of malaria as a disease that is preventable and treatable and mobilize action to end the ravages of malaria.

Period: April 25 to July 26, 2015
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm (Tuesday - Saturday); 1:00pm - 5:00pm (Sunday & Public Holidays); Closed on Mondays
Venue: Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences, No. 2 Caine Lane, Mid-Levels
Further information: http://www.chm.hku.hk/history_of_malaria.html.

For media enquiries or individual interview requests, please contact Mr Cyrus Chan, Events Coordinator, Faculty of Arts (tel: 3917 4984 email: cyrusc@hku.hk).