International Museum Day 2015, Hong Kong Lecture Series

International Museum Day 2015, Hong Kong Lecture Series
Museums for a sustainable society : Succeed･Develop･Sustain
Nowadays, people recognise that the Earth's natural resources are limited and we must develop and implement
plans to conserve and protect our Planet Earth. As a result, the concept of "sustainable development" has become
paramount and our living style and the development direction of our society shall change accordingly. Under this
scenario, how can museums cope with this change?
On the International Museum Day 2015, Hong Kong, we have invited twelve curators from different museums to
share their views on the issue. How can museums succeed its heritage and develop in a sustainable way? And how can
they provide resources for lifelong learning? Let's explore together!
Lectures on 15/5/2015
Lecture Title & Name of Speaker
Date & Time
Language
Museums for a sustainable society: Safeguarding our intangible cultural heritage
15/5/2015 (Friday) Cantonese
Speaker: Mr. CHAU Hing Wah (Curator (Intangible Cultural Heritage), Hong Kong Heritage
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Museum)
Small changes, deep impact: Recent initiatives of the Art Museum
15/5/2015 (Friday) Cantonese
Speaker: Professor Josh YIU (Associate Director, Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Kong)
10-minute break
Connecting with Earth through museum collections: A key to a sustainable society
15/5/2015 (Friday) English
Speaker: Dr. Petra BACH (Curator, Stephen Hui Geological Museum, The University of Hong Kong) 3:40pm - 4:10pm
The history of University Museum and Art Gallery and its role in the University
15/5/2015 (Friday) Cantonese
Speaker: Ms. Joan HO ( Assistant Curator (Collections), University Museum and Art Gallery, The
4:10pm - 4:40pm
University of Hong Kong)
10-minute break
The development of Hong Kong Space Museum
15/5/2015 (Friday) Cantonese
Speaker: Mr. LEUNG Wai Ming (Curator, Hong Kong Space Museum)
4:50pm - 5:20pm
Treasures of our society: Collections of Hong Kong Museum of History
15/5/2015 (Friday) Cantonese
Speaker: Ms. CHENG Mei Chi (Assistant Curator I (Collection Management), Hong Kong Museum 5:20pm - 5:50pm
of History)
Venue: Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum
Lectures on 16/5/2015
Lecture Title & Name of Speaker
Date & Time
Language
Po Leung Kuk: The untold stories from the museum collection
16/5/2015 (Saturday) Cantonese
Speaker: Ms. Rosana LEUNG (Curator, Po Leung Kuk Museum)
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Cultural heritage: Preserving the past for the future
16/5/2015 (Saturday) Cantonese
Speaker: Ms. Stella SEE (Head of Records and Heritage Office, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals)
3:00pm - 3:30pm
10-minute break
The sustainable community museum: Hong Kong Maritime Museum, a work in progress
16/5/2015 (Saturday) English
Speaker: Mr. Richard WESLEY (Museum Director, Hong Kong Maritime Museum)
3:40pm - 4:10pm
Engaging the public with a 20-year-old medical museum content
16/5/2015 (Saturday) Cantonese
Speaker: Ms. TUNG Ka Yan (Curator, Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences)
4:10pm - 4:40pm
10-minute break
Alternative ways of promoting Chinese painting and calligraphy
16/5/2015 (Saturday) Cantonese
Speaker: Mr. Sunny TANG (Assistant Curator I (Xubaizhai), Hong Kong Museum of Art)
4:50pm - 5:20pm
To connect, to sustain: A look at HK SciFest
16/5/2015 (Saturday) Cantonese
Speaker: Ms. Ronne YUEN (Curator (Development), Hong Kong Science Museum)
5:20pm - 5:50pm
Venue: Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum