About the TalkIn this engaging talk, Dr. Ullah will share personal photographs from his upbringing in Hong Kong to explore themes of diversity, inclusiveness, and openness. Join him as he reflects on how these experiences have shaped his perspectives and celebrates the richness of cultural diversity. Registration: https://library.hkust.edu.hk/ce/index.php/event/10588/ About the SpeakerDr. Rizwan Ullah, born and raised in Hong Kong, completed his education through the local system and earned his PhD from the University of Hong Kong. Rizwan has 20 years of experience in teaching and addressing the education needs of Non-ethnic Chinese (NEC) in Hong Kong and he works as a Vice Principal in a local secondary school. Rizwan is active in his research in the area of EM Chinese language learning, Parental Involvement and Multicultural Education.
Also, he sits on various high-level government advisory boards, commission and NGO boards such as Youth Development Commission, Children Commission, Equal Opportunities Commission, Action Committee against Narcotics, Social Welfare Advisory Committee.
In recognition of his contributions towards Youth Development Work in Hong Kong and community services, he received a Medal of Honor in 2021 and a Chief Executive Commendation Award in 2015. In 2024, he was appointed District Councillor for Kowloon City District. NotesThis is a HMAW1905-recognized event in the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service” category under the Self-directed Experience of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness.To receive 1.0 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10mins.The talk will be recorded and photos will be taken during the talk. By attending or participating in this event, you are giving your consent to be photographed and video recorded and you are waiving any and all claims regarding the use of your image by the University.

簡介/Description吳宗麟先生將分享他或他的團隊在執行培訓和活動時遇到的真實案例。參與者將能夠更加了解無意識偏見 (unconscious bias ) 以及減少/消除它的方法。Mr. Ng will share about the real case examples which he or his team have encountered when they conduct their training and activities. Participants will be able to understand more about unconscious bias and the methods to reduce/ eliminate it. Registration:  https://lbcube.hkust.edu.hk/ce/index.php/event/9970-2/Notes: This is a HMAW1905-recognized event in the "Personal Enrichment & Community Service" category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness.To receive 1.0 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10mins.The talk will be recorded and photos will be taken during the talk. By attending or participating in this event, you are giving your consent to be photographed and video recorded and you are waiving any and all claims regarding the use of your image by the University.  作者簡介 / About the speaker:吳宗麟先生 (Mr. Bosco Ng) 是一家屢獲殊榮的社會企業 愛同行 (WEDO GLOBAL) 的創辦人，愛同行 (WEDO GLOBAL) 旨在倡導多元文化和全球化教育。Bosco 擁有為亞洲各行業設計和開展培訓項目的豐富經驗，培訓主題涵蓋社會創新與創業、多元共融、文化智商、設計思考等。 他現為僱員再培訓局 (ERB) 課程發展及審批委員會成員，負責制定及定期檢討本港近30個產業發展培訓課程的方向及策略。此外，他獲平等機會委員會委任為「種族平等共融顧問委員會」成員，致力促進香港的多元文化和種族共融。為表揚他對香港的貢獻， Bosco 榮獲香港青年服務大獎及青年夢想實踐家等殊榮。Mr. Bosco Ng is the Founder of WEDO GLOBAL, an award-winning social enterprise that aims to advocate multicultural and global-minded education.Note: 聯合國大會在1966年10月26日通過的2142號決議，宣布每年的3月21日為國際消除種族歧視日 (International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination)。

About this iTalkIn this talk, Mr. Jeffrey Andrews will share his life story and cover some racial and cultural bridging initiatives, policies that have hindered ethnic minorities, and what it means to be a Hong Konger. Registration:  https://lbcube.ust.hk/ce/index.php/event/7782/ Notes:The talk will be recorded and photos will be taken during the talk.Students may attain 1.0 hour credit for the HLTH1010 Healthy Lifestyle Course "Wellness and Personal Enrichment" moduleZoom meeting ID and passcode will be sent to registrants at 5pm, 1 day before the talk.Enquiry: Ms. Eunice Wong (lbeunice@ust.hk)About Jeffrey AndrewsAn Indian by descent, Hong Kong-born and raised Jeffrey Andrews is one of the first ethnic minority registered social workers in Hong Kong. Committed to helping refugees and minority rights, in 2014 he travelled to the United Nations in Geneva to speak about the issues of segregated schools.He has been featured in numerous documentaries, news articles, TV programs. He has received The Secretary for Home Affairs Commendation awarded in recognition of his dedicated service and outstanding contributions to the enhancement of racial harmony and integration to Hong Kong. Recently been selected as 2019 JCI Top Outstanding young persons and also 2019 Cathay Pacific’s Change Makers award and his beloved football team Manchester United recognized him as one of 7 Global heroes.He has been with Christian Action’s Centre for refugees for 11 years as a social worker and now assistant manager.