Bulletin No. 2, 2013

News in Brief   55  Inaugural Lecture of Li Shu Fan Professorship Prof. Chan Tak- cheung Anthony, Professor of Clinical Oncology and chairman of t he Depar tment of Clinical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, delivered his inaugural lecture as Li Shu Fan Professor of Clinical Oncology titled ‘An Unexpected Journey’ on 28 March. Sustainable Tourism in Urban Environments The Master of Social Science P r o g r amme i n Su s t a i na b l e Tou r i sm o f t he Ge og r aphy and Re s ource Management Department hosted the second International Conference on Sustainable Tourism in Urban Environments from 8 to 10 May. The conference brought together participants from all over the world who presented 28 papers covering sustainable tourism t op i c s such a s cu l t u r e and heritage, geotourism, diaspora and tourism, conservation, theme park, public participation, social responsibility, environmental attitudes and tourism related issues. Conference on Climate Change Challenge Jointly organized by the CUHK Institute of Environment, Energy and Sustainability and the Chinese-American Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, the 6th International Conference on Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate Change was held from 19 to 21 August. Over 170 academics and researchers from around the world presented their latest research and insight. The conference, supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, was hosted by CUHK Jockey Club Initiative Gaia. Mr. Anthony W.K. Chow, Steward, the Hong Kong Jockey Club, officiated at the opening ceremony.

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