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跨学科学术研究中心

Multi-Disciplinary Research Centre (MRC)

The Multi-disciplinary Research Centre (MRC) was established by the School of Continuing Education (SCE) in 2016 aiming to expand SCE’s research infrastructure and capacity and facilitate exchanges and collaboration across multiple disciplines and sectors. The MRC was funded by Research Grants Council (RGC) (Project No.: UGC/IDS23/15, January 2016 to December 2018) with a grant of HK$6M of the Competitive Research Funding Exercise for Local Self-financing Degree Sector. Through a community participatory research approach, research findings have been disseminated through report to stakeholders, public seminars/workshops, training sessions, workshops for professionals, journal article, conference abstracts and organisation of conference.

 

 


Research-related events/ activities

The MRC had led to the initiation of a diverse range of research and practical/training workshops and conference/ press conference with organisations/ personnel in different disciplines to enhance the interest and atmosphere of research among the staff and students. Some examples are:

 

Enhancing quality of life and human health

 In collaboration with Department of Sports and Physical Education

Speakers/ organisations: 

Dr. Allison Wong of Hong Kong Sports Association for the Persons with Intellectual Disability;

Mr. Ricky Lau and Miss Tse Sau Kam of Hong Kong Paralympic Committee;

Sports Association for the Physically Disabled

In collaboration with Department of Sports and Physical Education

Speakers/ organisations: 

Dr. Allison Wong of Hong Kong Sports Association for the Persons with Intellectual Disability;

Mr. Ricky Lau and Miss Tse Sau Kam of Hong Kong Paralympic Committee;

Sports Association for the Physically Disabled

In collaboration with 4 Elderly centres:
1. C & M A - Cheung Hang Neighborhood Elderly Centre

2. The Hong Kong Society for the Aged - Sage Wong Wha San Memorial Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

3. Pok Oi Hospital - Mr. Kwok Hing Kwan Neighbourhood Elderly Centre

4. Pok Oi Hospital - Mrs. Wong Tung Yuen District Elder Community Centre

Speakers/ organisations: 

Mr. Wu Shing, Lecturer of Department of Physical Education

Elderly Research Workshops image
Elderly Research Workshops image

In collaboration with Department of Sports and Physical Education

Speakers/ organisations: 

Prof. Ralf Schwarzer of Freie University of Berlin, Germany; Prof. Sonia Lippke of Jacobs University Bremen, Germany

Speakers/ organisations: 

Mr. Wu Shing, Lecturer of Department of Sport and Physical Education;

Dr. Sindy Lau, Research Associate of MRC

Workshops – Evaluation of Physical Fitness and Lifestyle of Older Adults image
Workshops – Evaluation of Physical Fitness and Lifestyle of Older Adults image

In collaboration with The Hong Kong Joint Council of Parents of the Mentally Handicapped

Speakers/ organisations: 

Dr. Sam Lau, Principal Lecturer, School of Continuing Education;

Ms. Isabel Chen, Centre-in-Charge, The Hong Kong Joint Council of Parents of the Mentally Handicapped;

Mr. Haston Liu, President, Hong Kong Dental Association Ltd.;

Parent representatives.

Media coverage: 

Press Conference on the Survey Findings on Dental Services for Persons with Intellectual Disability image
Press Conference on the Survey Findings on Dental Services for Persons with Intellectual Disability image

 

Enhancing conservation and management of the environment

Speakers/ organisations: 

Mr. Kevin K. Eckert, President, Managing Director and Chief Consulting Arborist of Arbor Global Hong Kong Ltd. and Arbor Global USA

Workshop on Advanced Tools and Practices for Detection and Assessment of Internal Tree Decay Workshop on Adventure-based Learning for the Future image
Workshop on Advanced Tools and Practices for Detection and Assessment of Internal Tree Decay Workshop on Adventure-based Learning for the Future image

Speakers/ organisations: 

Dr. Peter Yau, Tree Expert & Managing Director of PSY Pty Ltd, Australia

Speakers/ organisations: 

Dr. Alvin Tang, Tree Expert and Lecturer in Tree Management

Workshop on Tree Management Research Session image
Workshop on Tree Management Research Session image

Speakers/ organisations: 

Dr. Sam Lau, Principal Lecturer, School of Continuing Education;

Dr. Wallis Lam, Research Associate, Multi-disciplinary Research Centre, School of Continuing Education

Workshop - Biochars in Pollution Control: The Potential in the Removal of Heavy Metals image
Workshop - Biochars in Pollution Control: The Potential in the Removal of Heavy Metals image

In collaboration with Institute of Bioresources and Agriculture, HKBU

Speakers/ organisations: 

Mr. Andy Lipkis, Founder of TreePeople, USA

Workshop on Tree Management Research Session image
Workshop on Tree Management Research Session image

 

Enhancing research knowledge and skills

In collaboration with Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Social Policy, Faculty of Social Sciences, HKBU

Speakers/ organisations: 

Mrs. Anna Wong, Consultant, Channel Plus Ltd / Part-time Lecturer of Social Work Department / Registered Social Worker

Workshop - How the Quota Systems promotes the employment of people with disabilities - a case study of Guangdong Province image
Workshop - How the Quota Systems promotes the employment of people with disabilities - a case study of Guangdong Province image

In collaboration with Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Human Resources Management, School of Business, HKBU

Speakers/ organisations: 

Dr. Caleb Chen, Research Associate of Chinese Businesses Case Centre, School of Business, Hong Kong Baptist University

Case Study Research: Design, Methods and Writing image
Case Study Research: Design, Methods and Writing image

Speakers/ organisations: 

Dr. Sam Lau, Principal Lecturer, School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University;

Dr. Ruby Chiu, Research Associate, Multi-disciplinary Research Centre, School of Continuing Education;

Dr. Wallis Lam, Research Associate, Multi-disciplinary Research Centre, School of Continuing Education.

Workshop on Research training for New Student Helpers of Testing and Analytical Research Laboratory image
Workshop on Research training for New Student Helpers of Testing and Analytical Research Laboratory image

Speakers/ organisations:

  • Prof. Thomas L. McKenzie of San Diego State University, USA
  • Prof. Sonia Lippke of Jacobs University Bremen, Germany
  • Prof. Julien S. Baker of University of the West of Scotland, UK
  • Prof. Sebastien Chastin of Glasgow Caledonian University, U.K. and Ghent University, Belgium
  • Prof. Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani of Curtin University, Australia
  • Dr. Jason A. Bennie of University of Southern Queensland, Australia
  • Prof. Gladys Shuk Fong Li of National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan
  • Prof. Hsiu-Hua Wang of National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan
  • Prof. Bik Chu Chow of Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong
  • Dr. Allison Wong of Hong Kong Sports Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability
  • Department of Sport and Physical Education, HKBU
  • Dr. Stephen Hui Research Centre for Physical Recreation and Wellness
2018 International Conference on Active Living and Health image
2018 International Conference on Active Living and Health image

 

 

 


Achievements

The MRC had facilitated the establishment of research culture of SCE and served as a centralized platform to promote communication, exchange and collaboration of research and to support staff and students to carry out research in their related discipline: