(refer to the booklet and the photo album for more highlights)
Date: 29 April 2024
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Venue: Fung Yiu King Hall, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
The Honours Academy (HA) held its highly anticipated 3rd Symposium on 29 April 2024, featuring exceptional interdisciplinary research conducted by HA students as part of the HA4001 Senior Research Project, marking the culmination of their deadicated, year-long independent study.
Thirteen Honours Academy students presented their research findings during the Symposium, captivating the audience with seven engaging presentations. These presentations included six group projects and one individual project, spanning a variety of important themes:” integration of AI in insurance, the role of sports in fostering social cohesion among migrants, critical evaluations of mental health impacts within organisational settings, economical and ethical considerations in modern relationships and workplace, environmental and social policy analysis relating to climate change and media influence, and the educational challenges and opportunities faced by ethnic minorities.
The Symposium commenced with an inspiring opening remark by Professor Simon Ho, President of HSUHK. He particularly announced the launching of the first-ever HA student journal which showcases the rigorous and impactful work of the HA students. The judging panel consisted of Dr. Tom Fong, Vice-President (Organisational Development), Dr Holly Chung, Head of HA, and Dr Cheung Pui-sze, Associate Head of HA. They played a crucial role in evaluating the “Best Presentation Award” and “Most Engaging Individual Presenter Award”.
Throughout the event, attendees were impressed by the depth of knowledge and innovative ideas presented by the HA students. The interactive Q&A sessions that followed each presentation were highlights of the Symposium. The audience, including judges, HAAcademic Follows, HA4001 Supervisors, faculty members and HA students, engaged actively with the presenters, asking thought-provoking questions and providing valuable feedback.
After careful deliberation, the judging panel awarded the “Best Presentation Award” to Sunny Lee for his exceptional and impactful presentation. In addition, Berrie Chim was honoured with the “Most Engaging Individual Presenter Award” for her outstanding communication skills and charismatic delivery.
At the end of the HA Symposium, Dr Holly Chung, Head of HA expressed her gratitude to the seven HA 4001 supervisors who provided guidance to HA students throughout the research journey.
The Symposium commenced with an inspiring opening remark by President Simon Ho.
Dr Holly Chung, Head of HA presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the HA4001 Senior Research Project Supervisors.
Sunny Lee received the Best Presentation Award from Dr Tom Fong, Vice-President (Organisational Development).
Berrie Chim received the Most Engaging Individual Presenter Award from Professor Jeanne Fu, Vice-President (Learning and Student Experience) and Founding Head of HA.
| Student Name | Programme | Topic | Supervisor Name | Department |
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| Issac Chan | Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science and Business Intelligence | Educational experiences of South Asian ethnic minorities studying in Hong Kong (Secondary Schools and Universities) (These two HA students obtained the student independent research fund from the university research committee.) | Dr Sally Cheung | Management |
| Gloria Lo | Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Corporate Governance and Compliance |
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| Anthony Chan | Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Marketing | Mental health and creative performance: multilevel of organisational characteristics (These two HA students obtained the student independent research fund from the university research committee.) | Professor Jeanne Fu | Office of Vice-President (Learning and Student Experience) |
| Irene Luk | Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management (Honours) |
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| Stephen Cheung | Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Global Business Management | The Impact of Sports on Migrants’ Social Integration in Hong Kong (These two HA students obtained the student independent research fund from the university research committee.) | Dr Lucille Ngan | Social Science |
| Karen Tsang | Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Professional Accountancy |
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| Zach Cheung | Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied and Human-Centred Computing | The impact of artificial intelligence on life insurance in Hong Kong (These two HA students obtained the student independent research fund from the university research committee.) | Dr Willy Yue | Computer Science |
| Icy Leung | Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial Studies and Insurance |
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| Berrie Chim | Bachelor of Translation with Business (Honours) | Who needs cupid when friends offer more? (These two HA students obtained the student independent research fund from the university research committee.) | Dr Muk Yan Wong | Social Science |
| Charlotte Ho | Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management (Honours) |
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| Tse Yu Ho | Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Global Business Management | Differences in willingness to work at Greater Bay Area of local and non-local Hong Kong graduates (These two HA students obtained the student independent research fund from the university research committee.) | Dr Amy Wang | Management |
| Kyle Wong | Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Human Resource Management |
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| Sunny Lee | Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Convergent Media and Communication Technology | Hong Kong Government’s Climate Change Policy Shifts and Social Media Activism | Dr Shiru Wang | Social Science |