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Read our latest news and discover our latest activitiesAn intelligent lone wolf’s endorsement on TEAMWORK via dialectical thinking 通過辯證思維，一個聰明的獨行俠 對團隊合作的支持
For a part-time lecturer with a self-image of a lone wolf, it is quite a tranquil and isolated life to me recently. The only minor issue: I have been thinking hard of how to reduce usage of toilet paper in a convenient way. Thus, when the university asked me to write an article on teamwork, I came up with
How to lead the team, if the objective is “Mission Impossible”? 如何帶領團隊實現｢不可能的任務｣?
If we ask ten different managers what leadership is about, we might find ten different answers. However, we might also find a similar one, and that is “to achieve certain objectives”. This is, in fact, very logical. If achieving any objectives are not needed, then there is no need to talk about leadership. Thus, we need to set our
【HKDSE English】Advanced Linkers: avoiding and / but / because
One of the main weaknesses for any language learner has to do with repetition. At times, repetition can be used for emphasis or style. However in most cases, it has nothing to do with those benefits. Instead, it has everything to do with a limited ability to function with a wide range of language. Depending on your audience, repetition can be a very dangerous
【Business English】Negotiation: The One Skill Everyone Needs But Lacks
In life, there will be innumerable situations where getting the best deal is your goal. Most just wing it and try their best and many times, that just leads to falling flat on their faces. Instead, others seem to be able to win many more times than they lose. Is it because they are witty or pretty? Or perhaps because of some hidden secret?
A Day in the Life: Emeli Sandé, Chancellor of the University of Sunderland 生命中的一天: 新特蘭大學校監 Emeli Sandé
Chancellor of the University of Sunderland Emeli Sandé took a break from touring the world as an international music star to spend time with students. 作為要經常於世界巡迴演出的國際音樂巨星，新特蘭大學校監Emeli Sandé抽空到訪，與學生們共渡一段快樂時光。 The singer-songwriter spent a day getting a tour of the Sunderland campuses, meeting staff, students and learning about all different areas of University life. 這位歌手兼作詞人花了一天的時間,參觀了新特蘭（Sunderland）的校園，與職員、學生會面，以認識大學生活的所有不同領域。 9:30am: Emeli arrives at the Sunderland city campus where she is met
HK Data Science Student’s Work Accepted by International Conference 香港數據科學碩士生於國際會議演講
It is a great pleasure for me, as a newbie to the data science related discipline, to get a chance to present to the International Conference on Applied Education, Technology and Innovation (THEi AETI 2019). 作為數據科學範疇的新鮮人,我很榮幸能有機會於國際會議 THEi AETI 2019 演講｡ I am originally a registered physiotherapist and a strength and conditioning specialist focusing on higher education in Hong Kong. However, the more
Being the Guest Speaker in HKU 於港大作嘉賓講師
One of our MSc Data Science students, Mr. Wong Yuk Lun, was invited to be one of the guest speakers at the Summer Institute’s “Business Management and Digital Transformation Strategy – A Data Analytics Approach” course and shared his related knowledge and experience with international undergraduate students at the University of Hong Kong. 新特蘭大學香港分校數據科學碩士生之一黃育麟先生應邀擔任香港大學暑期課程Business Management and Digital Transformation Strategy – A Data Analytics Approach 的其中一位客席講師, 並與香港大學的國際學士學生分享他的相關知識和經驗｡ Yuk Lun
AI – Should we fear it? 人工智能 – 我們要害怕它嗎？
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the key to advancement in technology as it enables the programs to make decisions on their own according to their analysis and makes human involvement lesser in the process. 人工智能(AI)可令電腦程式自行分析並決定工序，大大減少對於人力資源的需求，是科技日益躍進的關鍵。 At the Academic Award Ceremony of the University of Sunderland, Hong Kong, we had a chance to speak with the Pro Vice-Chancellor (International), Professor.
The herd can lead you right over the cliff… 盲目跟風隨時會讓你墮崖…
Behavioural finance examines how psychology influences financial decisions. Unfortunately, the evidence suggests that our psychology strongly influences these choices. 行為金融學主要研究投資者如何被心理影響投資決定｡數據顯示,人的心理的確對於我們在投資市場上所做的決定有舉足輕重的影響。 Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you felt you stuck out like a sore thumb? You may have experienced a great desire to conform in order to fit in with those around you. Pressure to conform comes from the unarticulated rules in
Thinking Critically and Logically 批判及邏輯性思考
Thinking critically and logically as a student will generate benefits in many areas of life. In general, students who develop logic and critical thinking skills are more able to achieve better results, become less dependent on lectures, and become more evaluative and creative individuals. Thus, it is essential to have a better understanding of basic logic and the process of
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