The Lingnan University Magazine (June 2023)

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Dialogue

Dr Jim Lai Eddie Chan

Fintech, the GBA, liberal arts education and career aspirations

Feature

How the new DA+CI influences the regional art scene

Trailblazers

Multitalented Bernice Li's entrepreneurial visions

Time out

Dr Albert Ko talks about his experiences with Doctors Without Borders

High-flyers

Academic and artistic standouts

20 Cover story Dr Jim Lai x Eddie Chan 對談 金融科技、大灣區、 博雅教育及生涯規劃

Foreword

Dear Lingnanians and Friends,

I

Mrs Amy Leung Director of Institutional Advancement and Public Affairs

am beyond excited to share with you the very first issue of The Lingnan University Magazine, a biannual publication designed to capture the essence of our vibrant community. In its pages, you will find stories that showcase the incredible people, initiatives, and diverse aspects of campus life that make Lingnan such a special place.

past few years. In the Time out section, the inventor shares personal stories about how his boyhood hobby made him an engineer and how his experiences with Doctors Without Borders caused him to focus on innovations which address people’s everyday difficulties.

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Part of our shared ethos is the belief that communication and collaboration are the keys to innovation and progress. That is why we have included a fascinating cover story featuring a dialogue between council member Dr Jim Lai and student entrepreneur Eddie Chan. They discuss fintech, the Greater Bay Area development and more, providing insights and ideas that are sure to inspire.

There is always much to learn from leaders and experts in their field, but also from listening to the views and voices of the younger generation. Therefore, alumna Bernice Li is featured in the Trailblazers section, and students Thomas Tse and Aaron Cheuk in the High-flyers section. Each in their own way is a fine example of the benefits of Lingnan’s approach to whole-person education, which has helped them excel in the areas where their talents and passion lie, while also inspiring others to reach for the stars.

Dr Albert Ko is no stranger to the Lingnan community. He is wellknown for humanitarian inventions including transparent face masks and a wheelchair system, which have made life better for thousands of people over the

Apart from our features and news articles to keep you abreast of the latest developments in teaching, learning and institutional advancement at Lingnan, the Faces section will introduce the wide range of individuals who make up today’s campus community. In this issue, there is a Q&A with non-local student, Vojtech Sebera, who is Czech and captain of the University badminton team. It is a chance to see things from a whole new perspective.

And, in our Special section, President Cheng reflects on some of the most memorable moments and major achievements of his 10-year presidency. There is no doubt the University has made incredible progress over that period, which is a tribute to his unstinting dedication, drive, vision and leadership.

I hope you enjoy reading this and future editions of the magazine. It is intended as a celebration of everything that makes Lingnan great and to let us take pride in being part of such an amazing community.

No matter what the future holds, or where AI and ChatGPT may take us, one thing is certain: we will keep reading and communicating. That is what this magazine is for — to bring us closer together and inspire us to achieve even greater things. ■

Breaking the glass ceiling

Liberal arts education incubates an aspiring young entrepreneur’s work on empowering women

Text: Lee Wing-sze

Photos: Fox Woo, interviewee

In her Instagram profile, Bernice Li states “Education is elevation”. The Lingnan University alumna knows just how education can change a person’s life. Her studies, and the opportunities she received at LU, have inspired her in many ways both personally and professionally.

“I had a path with many twists and turns. I did go through depression, and had to take a semester off and then slowly get back into it. Lingnan helped me so much in becoming who I am today,” says the Contemporary English Studies graduate.

Today, she is a brand and creative director whose creative work spreads across APAC and her client profiles include upscale French restaurant Écriture, Plume wine bar, Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide, Forbes Global Alliance, Rolls Royce, and British fashion designer Emma Wallace in Hong Kong. She is also the founder of a fashion brand WMXN Collective and community SoleSoul Club — and both aim to empower women and challenge the status quo.

Through the outfits designed by WMXN Collective, Li advocates for body image, encouraging women to honour their bodies and to normalise a new style of femininity. “I’m offering women an alternative. You don’t have to wear clothes that make you feel like you have to fit a certain body type to be valued and taken seriously. See the blazer I’m wearing right now? It’s not shaped like a really traditional feminine one,” says Li, who is sporting one of her own single-breasted, boxy khaki jackets. “Look at me. Do I not seem feminine to you? You can’t pigeonhole femininity.

“WMXN is in fact a play on the word ‘women’,” she adds. “I don't like gender stereotypes and gender roles. They cause the downfall of so many women out there. You take out all the vowels as if you've taken all the gender roles and stereotypes out, but you can still recognise ‘women’. The intention is to make you rethink, to reshape what femininity is and your role as a woman. I do that by providing a good look, and then issuing a demand.”

Bernice Li

BA (Hons) in Contemporary English Studies (2022)

SoleSoul Club is curated for growthoriented women to discuss goals, mental health, empowerment and other issues that concern women through events, charity projects and podcasts. “But we also welcome men, because I don’t believe that women empowerment is about excluding men. Women’s empowerment and feminism are about human rights, about not providing two different sets of education, reward systems for men and women,” says Li, who is an avid reader.

The obstacles and challenges Li has overcome in recent years have made her focus on women’s empowerment. “I see so much unconscious bias

against women, so many obstacles to women’s success,” she continues. “I believe everybody deserves to be successful. When you start to think about all these gender roles and social roles, you also start to rethink all the definitions of success.

“I want everyone to be authentic enough to go after what they wish for so that they can lead the most fulfilling life for them.”

But what influenced Li’s work for women’s empowerment the most was studying at LU, and especially the Language, Gender and Sexuality course that she took. “It was such an inspiring module to me. The lecturer

was great. The way she talked about all those things on the course inspired me to become a feminist, to work on women’s empowerment because when you see there is so much unconscious bias in our language, you can’t run away from it.

“I always tell my friends about that module. I believe in planting seeds — whatever you say or feel is a seed that's been planted and, in the future, there will be a day when you see the flower.” Li, who has turned 27 this May, goes on to say: “When I was studying at Lingnan, I probably didn't know that module would do so much for me. But then standing here, being where I am today, I look back and I know where

You owe it to yourself to find out what success and happiness look like to you. Once you know that, go for it, no matter what anyone says.

— Bernice Li

I come from. Lingnan gave me that opportunity.”

During her studies in LU, Li was a member of the Dancing Society, and able to indulge her passion for dancing. Later she studied in the UK for a month, which opened up her world internationally. While she was in the UK, she had an offer to be a dance choreographer and teacher. “It gave me a lot of confidence in what I was doing and whatever I wanted to do, because I saw that if I wanted to do something and if I didn't limit myself, I could achieve it.”

Li appreciates her learning journey at LU, which has shaped who she is today. “Even professionally as a brand

director, I need to help my clients think of ways to get the message out. The way I do it is by using the right tone. How do I do that? I learned that through all my studies at Lingnan. I couldn’t be more grateful for all the things that Lingnan has brought me.”

Beside the brand and the community club, Li has set her heart on writing a book. “I will write a book. I know that that's coming. I'm a big believer in manifestation. My manifestation is that you visualise your ultimate self. When you see your ultimate self, you ask, what am I not doing now? If you can see the horizon, then you can go for it.” Li hopes to bring more changes to people around her in the future.

Lastly, her advice for the younger generation and LU students is: “You owe it to yourself to find out what success and happiness look like to you. Once you know that, go for it, no matter what anyone says.”

So, what does success mean to Li?

“Success means waking up in the morning everyday feeling excited about what I’m about to do, and knowing that I’m going to meet so many amazing people, knowing that I’m going to be inspired, and I’m also going to inspire,” she says. “Knowing that I’m doing something not because other people tell me to, but because I feel like it. That’s success to me.”

As a brand and creative director, Li’s clients include international brands such as Rolls Royce and Écriture.

CGMA Global Business Challenge 2022 (North Asia): Champion & Best Future Business Leader Award (Best Speaker)

Sir Edward Youde Memorial Scholarships

2022/23

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships - Undergraduate Scholarship

2019-2023

Department of Marketing and International Business Scholarships

2020-2021

Department of Marketing and International Business Student Enhancement Programme Scholarships

2021-2023

High Achievement on Academic and Sports Awards

2020-2021

Lingnan University Dean’s List

2019-2023

— Aaron Cheuk Hiu-fung

Cream of the crop

High achiever in marketing makes the most of internship and leadership opportunities

Pursuing a BBA degree in marketing with a minor in data science, final-year student Aaron Cheuk Hiufung has received the prestigious Sir Edward Youde Memorial Scholarships 2022/23, one of only six recipients among Hong Kong universities, and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships since his first year of study at Lingnan.

He and his team also took home the champion of the CGMA Global Business Challenge 2022 (North Asia), one of the biggest case competitions worldwide, and Aaron himself won the Best Future Business Leader

Internship experiences that matter

“Internship is a fairly time-efficient, low-cost way to explore my potential interests. Working as a digital marketing intern, I have gained sound knowledge in various industries, and professional customer relationship management skills, involving a digital mindset with in-depth analysis of how to set ads.”

Aaron has done internships in KPMG, Deliveroo, Cosmose, and Soqqle Edu, covering fields of accounting, FMCG technology, AI marketing solutions, and educational technology respectively.

“At Cosmose, I was responsible for launching and executing an in-house e-commerce platform with a marketing KOL management budget plan. Our team gained over 4,000 Instagram followers within two months. Eventually, the platform ranked among the App Store’s top 5 in the first week.”

Aaron was in a relatively small group setting where an entrepreneurial mindset was particularly essential. “Analysing consumer behaviour helps to show how the KOL or awareness campaigns drive engagements from the fans and new users,” he adds.

To him, internship is not only about salary, but an opportunity to learn how to navigate the corporate structure and communicate with people from all walks of life. “There are things that you cannot do; you have to learn and observe the best practices yourself.”

Reviving the Taekwondo team

“I love dedicating myself to a team, and working with other people as I think it is always important to exchange ideas and understand other points of view. I learn where their ideas come from, and why their arguments or ideas are better than mine,” he explains, adding that according to the MBTI personality type, he is a commander (ENTJ) with strategic and critical thinking traits.

His team spirit also manifested in the leadership of LU’s Taekwondo team. In his first two years at Lingnan as team captain, he revived the Taekwondo team which had lost most of its members due to remote learning during the pandemic.

“At first, it was quite difficult for me to keep the passion going, because there were only one or two teammates,” he recalls. “I rekindled the team spirit by organising a training camp, and did some marketing as well. I took the initiative by opening an Instagram account to increase awareness

of the LU Taekwondo team. In addition to publicity, I laid the groundwork for buying gears and apparels for new members of the team.”

Aaron is proud to see that more students are joining the team, and the team has won two gold and other medals in this year’s USFHK Taekwondo Competition.

Thanks to the intense Taekwondo training, he has become mentally strong and resilient. “We train four to five times a week, 3.5 to 4 hours each session. It is the stressful training that allows me to discover my strengths and weaknesses, which is a great way to track my growth.”

Looking ahead

Aaron always reflects on his weaknesses, and his ambitions for the future. “It is important to be critical of yourself, and confident enough to accept your own mistakes as well.”

After graduation, Aaron wants to set up his own business.

I would like to create a startup for owners of small food and beverage businesses in Hong Kong, offering them digital marketing solutions at a lower cost, especially by placing ads in Google or Facebook.

Could AI tools like ChatGPT replace digital marketing professionals? Aaron does not think so. “It is true that many functional AI tools make copywriting or creating presentation decks easier, but I think it would be difficult to replace the creative content that people and the market now enjoy.”

In view of the considerable opportunities in the Greater Bay Area, Aaron stresses the importance of keeping an open mind as it develops fast and integrates with Hong Kong.

“Students, including myself, should not be swayed by its geographical nature or other factors, but explore and observe about what the Greater Bay Area offers, and consider the suitable career paths it offers to us.”

BEYOND BORDERS

Lingnan is all set to drive developments in the Greater Bay Area with the launch of a new Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries and other initiatives

Text: Ginn Fung

Earlier this year, the Faculty of Arts took a big step by renaming its Department of Visual Studies as the Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries (DA+CI).

The initiative is not just about a name; it has a much bigger purpose.

“I thought the main issue with ‘visual studies’ was probably its rather obscure identity; few people could define it,” says Prof Lee Sang Joon, Associate Professor and Head of DA+CI, who joined Lingnan in August 2022 and was immediately impressed by the great potential of the team of scholars and educators he met.

However, he also wondered why the many evident qualities had not yet translated into a stellar reputation among the Hong Kong academic community.

“Many students came to our programme expecting to study drawing, design, film production, and other studio arts,” Prof Lee says. “We certainly taught those subjects, but the ‘visual studies’ curriculum was a unique learning hub that also included courses in cinema, museums and curation, art history, and more. We needed a new name to reflect the department’s recent changes as well as the shifting market conditions in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area (GBA).”

Therefore, a decision was taken to bring together the BA programme in Visual Studies, the BA in Animation and Digital Arts (ADA), and the recently launched senior-year BA in Creative Media Industries (CMI) under one roof, along with the MA in Curating and Art History and the MA in Creative and Media Industries.

As a result, the DA+CI is now able to offer students a holistic education in the arts, with each programme reflecting and maintaining Lingnan’s guiding principles.

“ADA and CMI students can learn critical theories, film history, Chinese and Western arts, and even K-pop under the DA+CI umbrella,” says Prof Lee, a specialist in the history of Asian cinema. “Similarly, Visual Studies students can take courses in motion graphics, VR/AR and immersive media, media production, and video art. Students are welcome to join any of our classes to gain new skills and knowledge that will later help them find jobs in Hong Kong, the GBA and elsewhere. We will open their eyes to the world.”

Prof Emilie Yeh believes Hong Kong’s creative industries are now at a “crossroads”. Therefore, students must be open-minded, willing to adopt new ideas and perspectives, and ready to take artistic risks when appropriate. Photo: iStockphoto

Looking ahead, the DA+CI team aims to facilitate research and promote collaboration, student exchanges, and joint degree programmes. The intention is to establish closer links with some of the world's leading universities and research institutions and, where possible, cooperate on grant applications.

“We are proud to say that the delivery of this new DA+CI ‘baby’ also represents Lingnan’s commitment to Hong Kong’s future development as a cultural and arts hub in the GBA,” says Prof Emilie Yeh, Dean of the Faculty of Arts. “More importantly, by holding on to our traditional strengths in media studies and art history, curating, and integrating with animation and arts

tech, we will survive and thrive in the future.”

There are, of course, major changes in the external environment, seen in the rise of streaming services, new business models in the media sector, a shift in consumer expectations, the power of ICT, and the need for new types of talent.

Taking account of these factors, Prof Yeh believes Hong Kong’s creative industries are now at a “crossroads”. Therefore, students must be openminded, willing to adopt new ideas and perspectives, and ready to take artistic risks when appropriate. If they can do that, many exciting opportunities await.

We needed a new name to reflect the department’s recent changes as well as the shifting market conditions in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.

— Prof Lee Sang Joon

Photo: Hazel Chow

“For example, we are now starting to see the full vision of the West Kowloon Cultural District, with all its spectacular cultural and art sites bringing people to Hong Kong,” Prof Yeh says. “This also reflects the city’s traditional strength as a regional and global hub where people meet and exchange ideas.”

Assuming Hong Kong continues to develop the networks and infrastructure to support high-quality exhibitions and the whole range of visual and performing venues, the prospects are bright for anyone attracted to this sector.

“Arts and culture really have no boundaries,” Prof Yeh says. “If professionals know there is a good place to showcase their work, established

artists and new talent will want to be part of this.”

One sign of this is the increasing popularity of the department’s master’s programmes, particularly the MA in Creative and Media Industries. It is attracting a notable number of applicants from the mainland who have hopes of landing good jobs in the GBA, whether in museums, art galleries, or performing arts venues, which are seeing new levels of investment in cities like Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

What draws these and other candidates is Lingnan’s reputation for quality education, the small-size classes, and the interaction between students and faculty.

“As Dean, I look at the CTLE (Course

Teaching and Learning Evaluation) very closely, especially students’ responses about whether the teachers are well prepared, responsive, and prompt in answering queries,” Prof Yeh says.

For Prof Lee, who previously taught at a massive science and technology university with over 30,000 students and 2,500 faculty members spread across a huge campus, such things are important.

“Students there tend to feel overwhelmed and alienated,” Prof Lee says. “But here, I can easily communicate with colleagues and students to explore new research and teaching areas. For example, we will launch several overseas programmes, one of which is a trip to the Busan International Film Festival in October 2023.

Prof Yeh (pictured) says the new DA+CI department represents LU's commitment to Hong Kong’s future development as a cultural and arts hub in the GBA.

“We are small but strong. In the long run, we aim to be one of Asia's top programmes in the arts, technology, and creative industries.”

In the news

New off-campus learning hub Lingnan@WestKowloon in M+ Tower

Lingnan @ WestKowloon, an off-campus learning hub for LU students and a place to meet key stakeholders will be officially opened at M+ Tower in the West Kowloon Cultural District during the 2023/24 academic year.

Located on the 12th and 13th floors of the M+ Tower, the brandnew 20,000-square-foot hub includes classrooms, lecture halls, and study rooms. There are also offices for faculty and staff, studios, exhibition areas, discussion spaces and breakout areas for social engagement activities and partner events.

Chamber of Young Snow Art Exhibition Hall

With generous support from the Chamber of Young Snow Company Limited, the University plans to develop its strength in the research of Chinese culture by setting up the Chamber of Young Snow Art Exhibition Hall. This will help to increase interest among students and the general public and enhance their understanding of Chinese art in a global context.

Among other initiatives, an exhibition space will be set up on the Lingnan campus to showcase valuable Chinese arts and host special exhibitions on a regular basis.

Lingnan University Creative and Cultural Innovation Research Institute (Shenzhen Qianhai)

LU and The Authority of Qianhai are setting up the “Lingnan University Creative and Cultural Innovation Research Institute (Shenzhen Qianhai)” to promote the development of the cultural and creative industries in the Qianhai Cooperation Zone.

This will see the establishment of a Qianhai-based think tank to carry out long-term, in-depth policy research on the cultural and creative industries and youth development in the Greater Bay Area. The new institute will also establish a Qianhai School of Graduate Studies to nurture all-round talent. It will offer short certificate courses in fashion design, advertising, cultural creativity, new media, and cultural education. There will also be taught postgraduate programmes in these subjects to ensure a continuous supply of trained graduates to work in the cultural and creative industries.

LU is the first local university to set up an official institute in Qianhai.

Arts and culture really have no boundaries.... If professionals know there is a good place to showcase their work, established artists and new talent will want to be part of this.

— Prof Emilie Yeh

Text: Zelda Lau

Photo: Hazel Chow

社會科學院謝偉傑的 攝影美學

﹁我曾出席駐校藝術家黃修平導演舉辦的講 座，雖然大家屬於不同藝術界別，他是電 影，我是攝影，但我也有共鳴。嶺大亦開辦

次，其中一次走到相鄰的竹篙灣山拍攝，也 試過在機場實習後穿著西裝、恤衫，烈日當 空下在黃昏六時前霸佔樂園有利位置，為的 ﹁有些照片特別在於剎那間的時刻，而有些照就是捕捉晚上九時才開始的煙花匯演。 片則是因為拍攝當刻的辛苦經歷，所以特別 深刻，除了美感外，其實每張照片背後都有很多不同思考角度。﹂

賽，讓他發揮藝術天份。

而每一張攝影作品的背後，更加記錄了攝影 師們的辛苦。

層動態，像一條在天上飄浮的白線，最重要 都是﹃睇

很欣賞嶺大積極鼓勵學生參加不同比

很美，我都不會喜歡，當然這是很主觀的感 覺。例如比起常見的藍天白雲，我更喜歡早前香港少見的海霧，或是在天際 100 長曝雲 feel ﹄。﹂

四

﹁如果﹃無 feel

﹁我之前到日本旅行，從函館山拍攝函館市夜 景，在青森縣拍攝滿布冰樹的八甲田山，以 ﹁攝影啟發我踏出一步認識世界，令我勇於探及十二湖，也在山形縣拍攝銀山溫泉，到不同縣市發掘可以拍攝得到的風景。 索不同城市面貌，認識不同朋友，這是一個 良性循環。﹂

﹁大學生涯對攝影最大幫助是，讓我有更多時位處屯門的嶺大校園亦有地理優勢，讓他盡考該主題能否成為拍攝對象。﹂他說。情享受攝影樂趣。 間進行拍攝，上課時間表彈性很大，我也有 住宿舍，以前家人不讓我出夜街，住宿舍就 有更多時間去探索夜幕下的香港。我在嶺大 也認識了幾位攝影迷，會組團出去拍攝，切 磋攝影技巧。﹂ 畢業在即，他希望從事航空業，積極探索不 同城市景色。

成光軌效果，相中光軌就是 由多架車輛的車頭燈而來

5. 日本青森縣八甲田山

6. Thomas 也很喜歡輕鐵，而 輕鐵正是屯門一大特色，他 會善用課餘時間發掘輕鐵的 不同面貌

7. 飛機迷 Thomas

視覺研究、文化研究等科目，上課時我會思

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1. Thomas 的得獎作品「璀璨 之城」，利用長時間曝光（長 曝）的攝影技巧而成

2. 日本函館市夜景

3. 城市攝影有很多種，Thomas 會上山「追」日出、日落、 浮雲的不同形態，捕捉生活 細節

4. Thomas 表示，在夜間拍攝 時會放腳架，用 20 至 30 秒 捕捉光軌，甚至用上更長時 間。他也會利用疊相技術形

除了到觀景 台，更會到鄰近機場的沙螺 灣捕捉飛機蹤影

8. 日本山形縣銀山溫泉

﹁那時他每日都會提著一個盒，盒裡面不是文主任的啟發下開始接觸攝影。

﹁香港和迪士尼都是我們的家，我覺得迪士鏡頭捕捉香港迪士尼樂園煙花匯演的璀璨一刻，成功贏得專業評審團嘉許。﹁由於疫情緩和，樂園恢復取消了很久的煙花尼城堡就像維多利亞港，是具有標誌性的地標，可與維多利亞港媲美。 匯演，當我再次看到煙花時覺得很美、很感 動，因為香港很久沒有放過煙花了，配上音樂是個很吸引的表演。﹂熱愛攝影的

影。﹂

件，而是一部相機，即使是很小型的活動， 他猶記得老師也會透過鏡頭記錄香港文化和例如學校舉辦新春寫毛筆活動，他都會拍下來，那時我覺得他的照片很美。﹂ 歷史。 太平清醮是 60

勇奪大專組冠軍。 比賽以﹁香港承傳﹂為主題，

攝影比賽﹂，社會科學院四年級學生謝偉傑 ︵

︶在近千份參賽作品中脫穎而出，

Thomas 就讀初中的時候，在班

我習慣使用手動模式︵

覺﹂。

法，學懂欣賞自己本來抗拒的，例如具有強 烈對比的事物。 ︵

習中。﹂ 在學習過程中，

﹁一開始認為﹃朦﹄就是美，後來就發現兩者 無關係，例如我影一部電話，對焦點不在電 話上，而是枱面或其他東西，就會突出不了 ﹁後來讀到中五時，終於擁有自己的相機，主體。那時也不懂構圖，他們就教我如何利用九宮格區分比例，如何捕捉焦點。 開始不斷練習攝影，曾有位比賽評判指出， 影相要影得多才會美、才有感覺，我絕對同 意，這個過程是不斷進行的，我還在不斷學

機去拍照呢？那時另外一位中學老師借了他 的相機給我，我就開始用鏡頭捕捉飛機。﹂他說，後來更開始嘗試城市攝影。 在兩位中學老師悉心指導下，

︶拍攝，用金錢、器材去堆砌一

︶，自行調較

﹁我特別喜歡飛機，會乘巴士往機場看飛機，看見其他人拍照時不禁會想：

除了受到初中老師的啟發，還有一種東西驅

掌握攝影技巧。

19 The Lingnan University Magazine

港中華廠商聯合會早前舉辦﹁香港 回歸

25 周年暨廠商會

88 周年學界

金融科技、 大灣區、 博雅教育及 生涯規劃

Dr Jim Lai ( 賴智明博士 )

富融銀行董事長、嶺大校董會成員

Jim 擁有美國麻省理工學院的理科學士和經濟學碩 士學位，以及美國哈佛商學院的工商管理碩士學 位。

他於 2009 年加盟騰訊集團，曾擔任騰訊集團 QQ 會 員產品部經理。2012 年 9 月，Jim 出任財付通總經 理，2015 年 9 月成為騰訊支付基礎平台和金融應用 線（FiT 事業線）負責人。自 2019 年 6 月起，Jim 出 任由騰訊、港交所、中國工商銀行（亞洲）等合資組 成的虛擬銀行富融銀行的董事長。

Jim 於 2022 年成為嶺大校董會成員。

Photos: Fox Woo、Hazel Chow

Eddie 是 2021 年的匯豐學人，曾赴中國北京大學、 山東大學、英國阿伯丁大學、加州大學洛杉磯分校 (UCLA) 作交流生。他現正參與香港金融管理局舉辦金 融科技人才培育計劃，在富融銀行工作，亦在廣州南 沙開設廣州籽亞科技有限公司。

憑藉傑出的學業及社會實踐經驗，Eddie 獲得多項獎 學金，包括 2022 年中國電信獎學金、2021 年匯豐粵港 澳大灣區獎學金、2020/2021 領展房地產投資信託基 金大學生獎學金，2020 年香港特區政府獎學金、2020 年蔣震工業慈善基金獎學金等。

最近，他亦成為美國史丹福大學「大學創新計劃」的 一員。

Eddie Chan Kong-man ( 陳港文) 嶺大環球可持續發展（榮譽） 博雅學士三年級生

我覺得嶺大的學生是得天獨厚的。

他們透過人文科目培養自己綜合性的國際視野， 看待問題時不會局限於技術性、專業性， 所以這些同學很適合做領袖。

賴智明博士

Eddie: 作為行業先驅，你如何掌握業界和市場最新動 向，並成為金融科技及科技界的翹楚和領袖？

Jim: 我比較幸運，我在深圳加入騰訊集團研發移動支 付，有十幾年的時間見證國內移動支付的發展，可以說是 金融科技的一個黃金時間。我有很多機會獲邀去參加不同 的峰會，而印象比較深刻的是當年金管局總裁陳德霖邀請 我到瑞士巴塞爾國際結算銀行 (BIS) 做一個分享，介紹國內 移動支付的發展，與 60 多個國家央行的行長進行討論。亦 例如與周小川行長一起參加清華五道口舉辦的互聯網金融 論壇，及烏鎮的互聯網大會等等，這些世界性的大會讓我 們可以同一時間接觸全球最領先的央行，或者與金融科技 的領袖和企業針對全球的一些新發展作交流，獲益良多。

第二方面是在互聯網產品上，我們除了需要留意宏觀的世 界事情，也要微觀地知道我們身邊用戶的痛點，並通過一 個好的解決方案，生產好的產品給用戶使用。宏觀的行業 參與，及微觀地觀察身邊的機會，都是幫助我多年來可以 把握一些趨勢去推動帶來社會價值、獲得用戶認可的產 品，從而獲得成功。

Eddie: 在你云云的創新產品及項目中，哪一個是你最 感自豪的？

Jim: 是廣為人知的微信紅包。在 2014 年，我帶領騰訊 財付通一個只有 10 個人的團隊，將第一個版本的春節紅包 做出來。當時這個產品配合我們的社交網絡，加上「搶紅 包」及一個隨機金額的元素，設計到好像遊戲一樣，一推出 就在春節取得很大的成功。推出第一個版本後，我們於第 二個春節在央視上宣傳春節紅包。我們預計會有龐大的流 量，所以我們準備了九個月，由只有 10 個人的團隊變成一

個 1,000 人跨部門的團隊，就是為了應付這個流量的高峰。 到春晚除夕那一刻我們用了 97% 的流量，所以是僅僅可以 應付到。

我們通過紅包令全中國的用戶很開心地將銀行卡綁定在我 們的移動支付，隨後我們再在支付網絡上推出其他增值服 務，推動整個國家在移動支付的發展。直到今天，國內已 成為一個大規模的無現金社會。微信紅包給我最大的滿足 感，就是很多用戶用完之後都很滿意它。

對 Jim 而言，匯集騰訊集團多年來有關互聯網金融產品案例及 成果的《價值再定義：騰訊金融產品體驗設計之道 FiT Design》 一書，極具參考價值。

Eddie: 你在職涯或人生中最大的挑戰是甚麼？你如何 克服它？

Jim: 其實每一件成功的產品，每一個成功的事業，背後 有很多人的辛苦付出，亦都會出現許多突發性事件。有一 年，我們一個正在發展迅速的互聯網金融產品突然收到有 關部門的一些查詢。

於是我帶領團隊仔細分析背後的原因以及市場及監管的顧 慮，同時針對這些顧慮和可能的風險做了數次的演練、分 析和論證。在非常艱難的情況下，我們找到了被認可，可 以繼續推進落地的策略，最終這個產品成為了一個全國都 可以使用，能夠協助很多中小企業收款的產品。我想說的 是，每個成功的產品背後其實都經歷過一些挫折、路徑、 需要解決的問題，在這個過程中大家鍛鍊出耐性，或者運 用大家的智慧去滿足監管的要求，從而將產品落地。這對 我來說就是我過去十幾年職業生涯裡面比較深刻的一個經 歷。

Eddie: 我們討論了很多關於金融科創，和香港如何融 入大灣區的一些策略。作為嶺大新任的校董會成員之一， 你覺得嶺大同學的博雅背景在社會及現今的發展有些甚麼 優勢？

Jim: 我最近有幸加入嶺南大學成為校董，和校董會主席 及現任及候任校長有很多的交流，亦了解到嶺大以人文學 科綜合教育和博雅教育為基礎，結合未來的科技發展，包 括人工智能和大數據的科學等。

我覺得嶺大的學生是得天獨厚的。他們透過人文科目培養 自己綜合性的國際視野，看待問題時不會局限於技術性、 專業性，所以這些同學很適合做領袖。因為無論是企業領 袖或者 NGO 的領袖，都會盡力想方法幫助為社會上的一些 人帶來新的發展機會，解決社會上的痛點或者弱勢人士的 需要。我覺得嶺南大學的畢業生可以走出來，帶領大家啟 發新思維。

另一個方向是和大灣區充分地結合，嶺南大學位於屯門， 而新校舍亦將在西九文化區 M+ 開幕，我亦知道校方有很多 新的發展方向，和大灣區高校聯動，甚至開設新的學科， 及招攬更多頂尖的教授加入，所以嶺南大學未來的發展一 定是加速的，會有很多新的、令人熱切期待的機會給予嶺 南大學的畢業生。

月前，Jim 擔任由嶺大及深圳大學合辦之大灣區青年論壇的籌委會 主席，除統領團隊籌組活動事宜外，亦參與主題演講及圓桌聚餐 會議環節，主動與年青人交流，分享其經驗及心得。於 5 月 15 日 假嶺大校園進行的論壇以「同心同步 共創綠色未來！」為主題， 活動包括多場主題演講、專題討論及小組討論會，吸引超過 450 名來自香港及內地的學生、業界領袖及代表出席。

在香港做科創其實是很難的，因為資金不足， 又沒有業界的支持，所以我很感激嶺南大學給予 很多協助，除了資源，亦有與政府的對接， 甚至是到國內發展的機會，大學亦設立創業基金，

使我的公司由兩個負責人，到現在團隊有10個人左右。

至於其他的獎學金等等，我覺得是社會及不同機構 對我的一種認同。

Eddie: 在國際層面，你覺得嶺大的同學在大灣區金融 科技發展的前景將會是怎樣？

Jim: 香港背靠祖國，是大灣區城市的一部分，亦是連接 海外的一個很好的連接器。第一方面是大灣區帶來蓬勃的 發展機遇，大灣區的體量很大，香港融入大灣區，便獲得

一個 7,000 萬人口的龐大市場。

第二方面，大灣區不同的城市有不同的定位。例如深圳和 香港兩地，一個扮演國內金融中心，另一個扮演海外金融 中心。最近香港推出一些新的金融科技政策，例如 Web3 的新政策，充分體現香港有一國兩制的優勢。假設香港 年青人想從事 Web3，便可以在香港發牌的環境下安心發 展，而政策亦吸引許多已前往新加坡的創業團隊願意重回 香港，也有些風投、各國監管的代表亦想借鑑香港支持 Web3 的經驗。

我覺得隨著金管局推出更多促進金融科技的政策，包括轉 數快、大灣區互聯互通、錢包在內地使用、虛擬銀行的成 立、支持 Web3 的政策等，賦予我們得天獨厚的機會，而這 些機會亦對嶺大學生有個很好的切入點。

Jim: Eddie，你曾經參與許多實習、創新比賽及公共服 務。是甚麼原因驅使你那麼投入？你的目標是甚麼？

Eddie: 我作為一個學生，亦在國內開設了兩間初創公 司，提供關於科技及金融等的服務給予大灣區的青年人， 在這個過程中知道原來很多香港朋友、尤其是年青人很少 機會了解大灣區不同的發展，加上疫情的關係，一直都不 能到內地去。

我覺得我作為新一代的年青人，有責任和義務令我們的同 學知道，其實社會瞬息萬變，就如剛才你也有提及，以前 是沒有微信支付，是用現金的，但現在我們不用現金了， 可能以後用 Bitcoin 或其他支付工具，在這樣的發展情況 下，我們作為年青人應該如何把握呢？所以我希望善用我 在大學短短的四至五年時間好好增值，好好去管理自己的 時間。

Jim: 你作為嶺南大學的學生，不但在大灣區創業，而且 獲得許多享負盛名的獎學金，和其他同學比較，你認為自 己的優勢是甚麼？

Eddie: 在香港做科創其實是很難的，因為資金不足， 又沒有業界的支持，所以我很感激嶺南大學給予很多協 助，除了資源，亦有與政府的對接，甚至是到國內發展的 機會，大學亦設立創業基金，使我的公司由兩個負責人， 到現在團隊有 10 個人左右。至於其他的獎學金等等，我覺 得是社會及不同機構對我的一種認同。

作為學生，我一定不如前輩領袖般擁有商界或者科創的經 驗，但我會好好整合自己現有的資源、現有的一些人脈關 係。例如我是匯豐粵港澳大灣區的匯豐學人，我從中認識 到很多位校友，知道現在年青人這個圈子在大灣區，或者 在香港到底從事甚麼。我相信在未來的發展中，自己亦 會在這個界別更加用心地去做科創。我覺得自己是個滿有 創新意念的人，不願意每日都做重複性的工作，很喜歡和 大家分享我的新看法，我覺得同學們都可以嘗試不同的事 情，突破自己。

Jim: 你怎樣看與你同輩的年青人？有甚麼是我們這些 「成年人」可做的？

Eddie: 首先我很感恩在自己的工作或創業上，都有很 多前輩帶領我們，因為成年人有的是經驗、人脈網絡和他 們曾經犯過的錯。我發展初創，就算是一些很簡單的事， 例如如何避開法律風險的問題，我從完全沒有經驗到現在 慢慢積累了經驗的過程，中間其實得到很多成年人的幫助。

另一方面，我覺得現在的同學都大有想法，香港學生因為 富有國際視野，而我亦很幸運獲學校安排負笈美國加州大 學洛杉磯分校當交換生，亦曾往英國、北京大學進行交 流。我認為擁有國際視野及思維是很重要的。相比起國內 的同學或者一些沒有那麼多機會的朋友，香港是一個很好 的環境。我覺得同學們要好好珍惜這些網絡，亦要珍惜香 港來之不易的發展。

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Down memory lane

President Prof Leonard K Cheng will retire at the end of his current term. Here, he tells us about the 10 most memorable events and achievements of his 10 years at Lingnan University.

Lingnan University’s 50th Anniversary in Hong Kong Celebration Banquet was held in the Grand Hall of HKCEC on 20 January 2018. It was officiated by the Honourable Chief Executive Mrs Carrie Lam, and attended by UGC Chairman Mr Carlson Tong, former Council Chairmen Mr C Y Leung and Mr Bernard Chan, and Council Chairman Mr Rex Auyeung.

The launch of the first self-financed undergraduate programme Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Animation and Digital Arts in 2019

Launch of the first self-financed undergraduate programme, Animation and Digital Arts

50th Anniversary celebration dinner at the HKCEC

The sum of 4* (world leading) and 3* (internationally excellent) research outputs for the entire University as a percentage of total outputs in RAE 2020 more than doubled that of RAE 2014, with Sociology and Social Policy attaining top standing among UGC-funded universities in this area of assessment.

(RGC) reached a historical high in 2022. The number of research projects funded and the total amount of RGC funds were both about 70% higher than those in the previous year. Outstanding faculty members were recognised with internal research and knowledge transfer (KT) awards at the University’s annual celebration of its excellence in research and KT.

Lingnan cats, such as this lovely one, are now a permanent feature of our campus in Fu Tei (which means the land of tigers), attracting Lingnanians as well as neighbouring cat lovers. Do our cats feel at home here because tigers are also called “big cats”?

Announcement of Strategic Plan 2022-28 in May, 2022

RAE 2020 outcomes

Announcement of the outcome of most recent RGC research grants applications

Strategic Plan 2022-28

Lingnan cats

As one of only about 10 universities worldwide dedicated to humanitarian technology, the University is proud that its Lingnan Entrepreneurship Initiative (LEI) innovations won its first ever gold and silver medals at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva in 2022; gold awards in the Conceptual Design category of the MUSE Design Award, and the First Runner-Up in the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) Enginpreneurs Award in 2021.

The foundation work for the Lingnan Hub has been completed. The building provides novel designed living space for both students and staff as well as regular staff quarters, and is expected to be ready by the end of 2024.

THE University Impact Rankings: No. 3 in the world for “Quality Education”

Lingnan is well known for its liberal arts education. For three years in a row, Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings have rated it among the top 3 worldwide for “Quality Education”.

annual Hung Mun Feast was resumed on 8 February 2023. This spring banquet held at the Wing On Plaza three days after the Lantern Festival in the Year of the Rabbit was organised by the Students’ Union and partly sponsored by the University. Providing an occasion for students, staff and alumni to get together to reconnect and celebrate the start of the new lunar year, the banquet was overflowing with friendship and joy.

Lingnan Hub

Invention and innovation awards

紅們夜宴 (Hung Mun Feast)

The new milestone and commitment to liberal arts education

Lingnan Hub will be an on-campus centre with a co-living and learning area for faculty and students to interact and collaborate outside the lecture halls. To be completed in late 2024, this multifunctional space will represent a new era in Lingnan’s internationally recognised liberal arts education, and is intended to attract scholars from all over the world and the exchange network, and be the new base of Art Tech x AI. Our young people will be enlightened by the meaningful residential experience and transformational learning.

“This is our major capital project with the goal of empowering young people. We welcome the community contributors and philanthropists who will join us in raising young talent for the future of Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and beyond.”

– Andrew Yao

Chairman, Lingnan University Council

高永賢博士

2007 十大傑出青年 – 國際青年商會香港總會

2008 傑出青年工程師 – 香港工程師學會

2008 傑出義工獎 – 義務工作發展局

2010 香港人道年獎 – 香港紅十字會

2010 愛心獎 – 港澳台灣慈善基金會

2011 全球熱愛生命獎 – 周大觀文教基金會

LU RENAISSANCE MAN 嶺大達芬奇

嶺大創業行動總監兼服務研習處總監高永賢博士自

2017年加入大學起，不斷為大學及社群注入創新及創 業動力。他帶領團隊及學生設計的「12度口罩」及「輪 椅把手感應系統CREW」等人道主義項目，於海外及本 地贏得眾多殊榮。但對這「愛整野」及熱愛音樂的工程 師而言，最重要的還是產品能否真正改善有需要人士的 生活。

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高博士及嶺大創業行動的辦公室滿是林林總總的器材、工具及玩具，創意十足。

你從小到大的興趣是甚麼？ 我從小到大真的喜歡做手作，即是電子、摩打等會「郁」 的東西我都喜歡；亦因為年少時看電視大多都是有關機械 人、飛機、那些很科幻的東西，我特別喜歡砌機械模型、 坦克車、飛機等。

所以你很喜歡逛深水埗鴨寮街對嗎？ 真是熟那裡熟到不得了。我在小學三年級時已經可以自己 乘車由堅尼地城往深水埗，逛完整條鴨寮街，買一大堆工 廠不要的摩打和那些不知道一元有多少紮的電線回家。

即是你不是買現成的玩具組合，而是靠自己去 發明。

現成玩具也會有的，但要到過時過節才有，因為我家有三 兄弟，買給一個就一定要同時買三件。我的父母不能花費 太多，所以我就自己再買，找些摩打、電線、電池。

還記得你第一件完成的作品是甚麼？

大概是牙籤樽吧。那時的牙籤樽底部是有顏色的，而頂部 是個透明蓋，那個透明蓋就像機械人的頭蓋可以揭來揭 去。我把電池等東西放入原本放牙籤的位置，完成後它就 會走來走去。

相信你愛發明的興趣，與你及後成為工程師有

莫大關係？

後賣給同學，所以我當時已經很喜歡繪圖及設計。及後， 讀書時一直覺得自己的記性不及別人，但我觀察圖案及事 物的排列形式 (pattern) 卻比較敏銳。很多人讀工程是因 為數學理科比較好，而很大部分數理不是著重記性，而是 你要看到其中的模式；所以我很自然地走上科學及工程的 道路，而最後選擇了機械設計。

你一開始做工程師時的專門是？

我最初大部分的設計都是針對機器的，即一台機器要在怎 樣的温度、怎樣的環境之下運作，它需要甚麼樣的螺絲、 零件，所以我是為機器設計機器。

我知道你後來加入無國界醫生。這是否推使 你從人道主義出發的轉捩點？

是的，那是一個很大的轉捩點。工程師往往做到第五年就 開始考牌，考牌後人工就會飆升，通常下一步就是結婚、 生小朋友，安定下來。我當時就決定於考牌前做多些有趣 的事，因而加入無國界醫生，之後又參加紅十字會的不 同義務工作。我相信從那時開始，就發覺其實工程不一定 只是為了搭建更經濟的樓宇、製造更快的車輛，反而我們 現有的科技其實已經足夠幫助落後地區，或為貧窮人口改 善生活。由那時開始，我就著眼留意如何將科技放在人的 位置，以解決人最基本的需要。基本需要並非是有沒有一 個好的電話，而是有沒有食水、有沒有瓦遮頭、有沒有飯 吃、有沒有電去維持生活，這些都是最基本的條件，亦是 全球超過六成人口每天擔心的問題。

2、3.「輪椅把手感應系統」能自動偵測和判斷輪椅推動者雙手的動作，以輔助動力 驅動輪椅，保障輪椅使用者和照顧者的安全。4. 規格達 ASTM Level 3 標準的「12 度口罩」，能讓聽障人士清晰地讀唇，達至無障礙溝 通。此發明與輪椅把手感應系統於國際繆斯設計獎 (MUSE) 及「第 48 屆日內瓦國際發明展」及其他比賽中獲獎。5. 由高博士團隊所研發

的空氣淨化機，可減少室內微細懸浮粒子（PM2.5）濃度達 80% 至低於 5 微克╱立方米，有效改善劏房環境的空氣質素。

可否談談你參加無國界醫生的經歷。

其實你可以把無國界醫生或紅十字會幻想成一間在戰地內 的醫院，而它需要甚麼人呢？只有醫生和護士是一定不行 的，要有人供水、供電，要維持醫院周圍的安全、病人的 出入登記，也需要人手負責藥物、運輸、保安、維修、會 計工作等，其實要做的工夫是很多很多的。所以那時的工 作只要不牽涉會呼吸或流血的東西都與我有關，例如安排 由首都運送食物及醫療物資、確保醫院水電供應穩定、監 察附近的軍事移動或任何危險等，這些都是大家提到災區 救援時未必直接想到的事情。另外我們這群工程師也會包

辦水、電、房屋、無線電通訊、車輛等的維修工作。

在那時候最難忘的一刻，或者一件事是甚麼？ 我第一個任務的所在地是蘇丹，是 2000 年，我去的時候那

裡已經打了 13 年內戰，打到甚麼也沒有了。在那樣的環境 下，甚麼東西看起來都跟香港的富裕社會有很大反差，如 一聽到槍聲或轟炸機掠過的聲音就要馬上躲進防空洞。在 戰區項目裡我們每三個月會輪流放假一個星期，叫做 R and R。那次剛好是聖誕節，我被替換了出來，到了一個鄰近邊 境，無國界醫生和很多其他非政府組織人士歇腳、大家統 稱為「首都」的地方。那裡有一個很大的聯合國營地，我們 受到邀請到那裡享用聖誕節晚餐。我們吃甚麼呢？我們飲 龍蝦湯，有牛扒、雞扒吃，是一頓豐富的聖誕節晚餐，但 在鐵絲網的另一邊呢？你就見到當地人拿著水桶在一個小 水喉前面排出長長的一條人龍，為的就是一桶乾淨的水。

我的反思是，雖然救援行動

都是以人道精神為出發點；但其實當 我們人在那裡，有時都會不自覺地表現出 一些殖民統治者的行為，自己卻不察覺。

另一方面是，現在 ChatGPT 似乎是很多城市人關心的事 情，其實 20 年前我看到的畫面現在仍然存在，發展中國 家的人民最關心的依然是那三個原始生活問題：食物、水 和遮蔽空間。當富裕國家熱烈地討論氣候變化及人工智能 對經濟的影響，全球超過 12 億極度貧窮人口每天仍然為 這三樣東西掙扎求存。

1. 專為大型場所而設計的智能紫外光消毒機械人。

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Badminton team captain from Czechia

Badminton athlete and team captain at Lingnan, BBA Year 3 student Vojtech Sebera from the Czech Republic has been making the most of his time here, as he finds people friendly and university life dynamic.

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Why did you choose Hong Kong?

I was studying in the UK, but was not particularly happy there. I was considering Hong Kong because I was studying Putonghua and business, and Lingnan caught my eye first. Then I was offered a scholarship and decided to terminate my studies in the UK and come here.

What attracts you about Lingnan?

I think the size of it, where the ratio of students and professors is smaller. Lingnan is quite special in Hong Kongand I would say not just in Hong Kong, because even in the Czech Republic it is unusual to have campuses like this with everything included. The accommodation, food and all the classes are in the same place so you do not need to leave the campus. The best part is probably that I can spend my whole day doing so many different things on campus.

But even though Lingnan is a small campus, there are still a lot of things on offer. Lingnan is very open and welcomes everyone.

How do you enjoy life outside the campus?

I like going to the beach for a swim. Transport here is convenient, and you can get to beaches by MTR. I have been hiking in Sai Kung too, which is popular with foreigners here. I have been to many places in Hong Kongnot all yet, but including islands like Cheung Chau, Tai Wan Village and Lamma Island.

When did you start playing badminton?

I have been playing badminton for a very long time - probably since 2008 when I was eight years old. Although badminton is not so popular in Czechia, I lived for it, met great people, and made lifelong friends. This is what drives me, however it was quite tough during the COVID pandemic in 2020 as I could not play much in Europe.

Any goals for the badminton team as captain?

Entering my second term as team captain, my goal is as easy and simple: keeping up the team level despite members graduating and leaving. We need to sustain the team and make it function. It is doing pretty well, and our main goal is to avoid losing team spirit. There are many opportunities, and we enjoy playing in competitions against other Hong Kong universities. We are improving and ranked seventh last year, which is a good achievement.

How did Lingnan support you during the pandemic?

I was at home in Czechia when it broke out. The university professors were helpful and friendly, and made it possible for me to attend lessons virtually. They are always encouraging and ready to discuss any problems with us. In particular, Ms Joey Leung of the Office of Student Affairs is very kind, and always there when I have questions.

近千名嶺南人及大學友好 籌得超過300萬港元的種 子資金

著粵港澳大灣區獲國家納入重大發展策略，政府已 推出不同措施幫助青年企業家於香港及大灣區創業。為了 向有志實踐創業夢的嶺大學生及畢業生提供更多支援，嶺 南大學於 4 月 23 日在西九文化區藝術公園舉行了「理文造 紙嶺步同行籌款日 2023 初創‧始於同行」，活動更為 疫後復常的首個嶺大大型戶外活動。

當日活動場面盛大，吸引近千名師生、校友及大學友好親 身到場或於線上共襄善舉。社會各界贊助人及機構亦一呼 百應，攜手為嶺大創業基金帶來超過 300 萬港元的種子資 金。

一眾參加者身體力行，由西九文化區藝術公園大草坪出 發，沿經西九文化區海濱環迴步行徑，在大自然結合文化 藝術的氛圍下完成約三公里的步程。當日另一活動焦點是 於大草坪同步舉行的嘉年華盛會，設有文青工作坊如和諧 粉彩與皮革製作、富有初創元素的趣味互動遊戲，以及教 與學攤位，而嶺大校友和學生更化身主音和樂手，以充滿 活力的舞台表演展現嶺南人的多元才能。

是次活動所籌得的款項全數撥入嶺大初創基金，透過種子 基金、專業諮詢和開拓人際商業網絡等支援，助力嶺大學 生及畢業生在香港以至大灣區開展以「環境、社會和企業 管治」（ESG）為本的初創項目。

Text: Lee Wing-sze

步行籌款盛舉因疫情停辦數年，嶺大校董會主席姚祖輝先 生及鄭國漢校長均樂見活動今年能於西九文化區藝術公園 復辦，尤其大學在下學年將進駐 M+ 大樓，開設全新的學 習中心「嶺大 @ 西九」，活動別具意義。

齊心 • 嶺步 • 圓青年創業夢 隨 嶺大辦「理文造紙嶺步同 行籌款日2023」

新校園配備先進的教學設施，更位於粵港 澳大灣區策略性交通樞紐，定必成為嶺大 與其他大灣區及國際人才一個重要的交流 地方。

嶺大不但設立創業基金為學生及年青校友 籌集資金，更籌組了一個嶺大創業基金顧 問團隊，為申請基金的隊伍提供創業指導 及分享心得，並以工作坊及連繫業界翹楚 等形式，傾力支持年青人踏上創業道路。 兩人寄語年輕嶺南人繼往開來，堅守大學 願景和使命，以創新思維積極為香港和國 家發展作出貢獻。

擔任主禮嘉賓的財政司司長陳茂波先生為 起步禮主持鳴槍儀式，他於致辭時指香港 擁有良好的創業環境，鼓勵嶺大同學發展 以大灣區為市場的「環境、社會和企業管 治」為本的初創企業。

「國家訂立了『3060』戰略，即 2030 年碳 達峰、2060 年碳中和，香港亦訂下 2050 年達至碳中和的目標，所以近年對於與綠 色相關的服務有很大需求，包括綠色科 技、綠色金融、綠色人才等⋯⋯於綠色金 融方面，我們於亞洲最為領先，去年籌得 800 億美元，佔市場份額三分之一；至於 綠色科技方面，數碼港、科學園共有百多 家綠色科技企業。」

陳茂波司長續說：「於香港創業有很多好 處，除了學校有創業基金，特區政府亦非 常支持，於數碼港、科學園、創新及科技 基金亦提供資金支持。香港有很蓬勃的私 募基金、風險投資基金的生態，在業務不同 階段的發展，籌募資金會較容易。另外， 面向的市場並非 730 萬人，而是大灣區的 8,000 多萬人，做得好，整個內地都是你們 的市場，東南亞、歐洲也是你們的市場。」

呂縉勇先生

冠名贊助理文造紙有限公司執行董事李經 緯先生，希望透過支持這次步行籌款活 動，協助年青一代達成其初創計劃：「年 輕人有很多時候只是欠缺一個機會，他們 有很多豐富和創新的意念，都是成年人或 有經驗的人沒法想到的。我們也希望盡一 分力給予他們將意念啟動、實行的機會。」 他認為香港年輕人若能發揮香港的國際優 勢和觸覺，於大灣區將有很大發展潛力。 負責向海外及內地企業推廣來港投資的投 資推廣署，其初創企業高級經理呂縉勇先 生亦有出席活動，並指近年大學積極幫助 學生發展初創及幫助教授將研究成果商業 化，令人鼓舞。他說：「香港其實有很多 研究成果還未商業化，不單止香港本地企 業，海外及內地很多企業也想與香港的大 學合作，所以我們也想藉參與這次活動認 識多些大學這方面的人和學生，方便往後 向企業介紹、作出配對。」

有意申請嶺大初創基金的歷史系四年級生 潘學霖 (Evan)，正與同學設計全新語言教 學課程服務不同人士，並開始進行先導測 試。「創業資金可幫助我們敢於嘗試及實 踐我們的意念及產品。而嶺大給予我們的 其他創業支援，能讓我們在過程中有空間 去優化我們的計劃及服務，實踐我們理想 的同時，亦能幫助他人。」

嶺大英文系二年級生葉同學 (Sam) 對創業 感興趣，亦關心香港與大灣區的創業發 展，認為這次活動極具意義。「活動為志 趣相投的學生與校友提供了互相交流的機 會，讓我能從別人的經驗中學習，同時擴 闊視野。我希望於大學生涯中一邊學習， 一邊探索更多創業機會，於未來嘗試發展 自己的初創事業。」

李經緯先生（右二）

潘學霖 (Evan)

葉同學 (Sam)

劉智鵬教授

協理副校長（學術及對外關係） 歷史系教授

永安廣場大樹之前世今生嶺南故事之一：

更壯大的藍影樹。 今日的嶺大校園以花木繁茂見稱八大院校，但 1995年 10 月開課的時候尚有大量未及完成的

以遮蓋廣場的整個東北角。藍影樹的正式名字是藍花楹，屬於紫葳科喬木；

盛開茂密的紫藍色小花。藍影樹在香港並不多 見，大棵的更罕有；

樹紅花，為嶺南翠綠的校園添上一抹嬌艷的烈 火。這株鳳凰木幾經風雨而越見蔥蘢茂密，展 現出嶺南兒女﹁殷紅如血，深灰似鐵﹂的﹁紅灰 精神﹂。 永安廣場的鳳凰木並非虎地的原住民，它的前 身是一株大小相若的藍影樹。嶺南自灣仔司徒 拔道遷至屯門現址的時候，校園範圍保留了好 幾株大樹，最引人注意的是矻立在永安廣場近林炳炎樓的一株碩大的藍影樹；

壯的鳳凰木，每年春夏之交盛放滿南大學中央的永安廣場有一株體幹粗

印象中未見過比嶺大的

幾個月後的初秋，藍影樹忽然再次開花；的心情，期待下一年的春天。

再來的時候，它不再伸展翠嫰的青條，成為了那一代嶺南人永遠的虎地記憶！

姿依舊高雅動人，卻隱約透露出憂鬱悽美的情愫！這年冬天，藍影樹葉落如昔；

醉在春日的紫藍色浪漫之中；

木身量嬌小，未能營造出嶺南園林的氛圍。第 二年春夏之交，永安廣場忽然綻放一片紫藍色 的祥雲，驚艷全校！原來藍影樹開花了！幾天 後永安廣場上散落的花瓣鋪成紫藍色的地毯， 人在其中，恍如身在童話世界裡的仙境！

現嶺大校園；

工程；

年春夏之交，一年不見的紫藍色小花又再

花開花落之間，全校師生都沉

校園塵土飛揚； 剛剛佈置好的大小樹

然後帶上不捨

樹冠大到可

Economic implications of AI and the metaverse in a changing landscape

As a technology enthusiast and strategic business consultant, I can see that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Metaverse are going to transform the economic landscape. These innovations will create new business opportunities and disrupt traditional industries in ways we can’t yet imagine.

Indeed, more than 100 new AI applications are already being launched every week, bringing significant change to sectors like insurance, accounting, and the legal profession. And, elsewhere, powerful AI models, such as ChatGPT-4, are making it possible to simplify systems development, improve search functions, and enhance access to information.

Clearly, the advances in these areas can be expected to have wide-reaching economic implications. For instance, the Metaverse can serve as a platform for a more inclusive virtual economy, and that is something which will no doubt give university professors, researchers and economic theorists much to contemplate.

The first thing to look out for is the accelerating speed of transformation in various industries. All around us, we can see that the rapid implementation

of AI applications is driving innovation, leading to a phenomenon known as "creative destruction", a term coined by the renowned economist Joseph Schumpeter.

The latest AI-powered tools mean employers can now automate all kinds of routine tasks, anything from drafting standardised legal documents or processing insurance forms to preparing basic month-end accounts. Making use of the technology helps to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and minimise human error. And the resulting shift will inevitably lead to a redistribution of human resources, with employees freed from many of the mundane tasks and, instead, able to focus their energies on more creative, strategic, and customercentric roles.

The second key thing is that advanced AI models like ChatGPT-4 will continue to “democratise” access to systems development and, thereby, foster further innovation. As the technical barriers are lowered, more people will be encouraged to design and trial other new applications, which will only increase the general sense of momentum. We can foresee that this will lead to a more competitive market, driving down

product and service costs, which is consistent with the economic concept of “perfect competition”.

Furthermore, developments like this should contribute to a more inclusive economy, where technology empowers individuals from diverse backgrounds to play a full part. In addition, it is reasonable to predict that AI-powered search and summarisation capabilities will increase market transparency by making a wealth of information more accessible and “digestible”. Having greater transparency reduces information asymmetry, a concept introduced by the economists George Akerlof, Michael Spence, and Joseph Stiglitz.

As a result, consumers are in a position to make wellinformed decisions; businesses better understand market trends and customer preferences; and prices for products and services remain generally stable. In other respects, enhanced market transparency can lead to a more equitable distribution of knowledge, resources and opportunities, which benefits society at large.

Alongside all this, the Metaverse presents a unique opportunity to create a virtual economy. By transcending traditional barriers, whether linked

Michael is an expert in e-learning and e-commerce technology development with over 20-year experience. Throughout his career, Michael has held executive positions at several international and large-scale enterprises and listed companies. He is currently Special Advisor to the Associate Vice-President.

to geography, social status or simply access, this new environment will allow people everywhere to interact, trade, and collaborate on a more equal footing. AI technology applied in the Metaverse can enhance communication, thus enabling individuals to present ideas and business plans effectively, regardless of their language proficiency or writing skills. The virtual economy can also exhibit the “network effect”, a concept which holds that the value of a product or service increases as more people use it.

Therefore, in basic terms, as the Metaverse gains users, the virtual world will become more valuable, attracting businesses and further investment. The resulting positive feedback loop should spur rapid economic growth, while the use of blockchain technology and decentralised finance (DeFi) should facilitate more efficient allocation of resources and reduced transaction costs.

In my view, there is no doubt that a revolution is under way. The business landscape is changing and, at this point, it is vital to study these phenomena in more detail and explore how businesses can leverage the new technologies and respond to everchanging market dynamics.

Michael So BBA (Hons) in Risk and Insurance Management (2001)

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4. 除另已說明，所有在此表格內填寫之個人資料是為上述目的而收集。如所提供之資料不完整或不正確，將導致 閣下之捐款或有關事宜被延遲處理或視作無效。Unless indicated, otherwise, all personal data requested in this form is required for its purpose(s). If such data is incomplete or inaccurate, the processing of your donation or the matter will be delayed or void.

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6. 根據《個人資料 ( 私隱 ) 條例》，資料提供者有權要求查閱及更改其個人資料。如需查閱個人資料，請電郵至 DPO@LN.edu.hk 聯絡嶺南大學個人資料保障主任。如要更改 / 更新 個人資料，請電郵至iad@LN.edu.hk，以書面形式向本處提出。如

閣下不欲接收任何關於大學及校友的資訊，請在以下方格內加上剔號，並電郵至iad@LN.edu.hk與本處聯絡。 As a data subject, you have the right to request access and correction of the personal data under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. For requests for access to personal data, please contact the Data Protection Officer at DPO@LN.edu.hk. For requests to correct/update personal data, please contact us at iad@LN.edu.hk. If you do not wish to receive our information, please indicate your wish in the below tick box and contact us at iad@LN.edu.hk □ 本人不同意 貴處使用本人的個人資料以作發放嶺大資訊和推廣之用。

I do not agree to the use of my personal data by OIAPA for the University’s information dissemination and promotional purposes.

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請將捐款表格連同劃線支票寄交： 香港屯門青山公路八號嶺南大學黃氏行政大樓二樓 AD205/13 室大學發展及公共事務處

Please send the crossed cheque with this donation form to:

Office of Institutional Advancement and Public Affairs Room AD205/13, 2/F, Wong Administration Building, Lingnan University, 8 Castle Peak Road, Tuen Mun, HK 信用卡捐款可傳真至 (852) 2466-3730。

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電話 Tel.: (852) 2616-8975

傳真 Fax: (852) 2466-3730

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