EY1920 Year Book

65 64 Chun Siu Wah In this module, I revisited and learnt: • Central Dogma of Biology • Cell cycle • Energy and redox signalling • Cell signaling • Membrane transport • Notch and Wnt signalling • Bioinformatics Behavioural Science Cell and Molecular Physiology Cells are indeed ‘multitaskers’ which underpin the biology and behaviour of all organisms. Semester 1: HKUWW Exchange at King's College London, UK Behavioural science is an interesting topic. This course provides an inter-disciplinary perspective for understanding human behaviour. Specific topics include: • Gender differences • Language evolution • Altruism • Aggression • Mental illness • Addiction Introduction to Stem Cells School of Bioscience Practical session Medical school Stem cells are widely used in cellular therapy, regenerative medicine, toxicity screening and drug development. The module covers: • Cellular mechanisms of stem cells • Human embryonic stem cells (hESC) • Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) • Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) • Ethical, legal and regulatory issues Guy’s campus French Stage One Bonjour! Je suis étudiant de français. The course includes: • listening, speaking, reading, writing in French • analyse short, simple texts • building up a basic range of vocabulary • applying into everyday context Level A1 textbook Semester 2: Volunteer Abroad Programs with IVHQ Great Barrier Reef Conservation Volunteer Program in Cairns, Australia Coast and Waterway Conservation Project in Auckland, New Zealand A primary focus of the project was on the restoration of an important part of traditional Māori land. I got the unique opportunity to volunteer alongside members from a local iwi (Māori community), gaining cultural insights and traditional knowledge while learning about New Zealand’s history and the importance of restoration work. My works with Sustainable Coastlines are as follow: • Composting and mulching • Help a native plant nursery • Combat the challenge of litter • Remove invasive species, collect seeds • Large-scale clean-ups and tree plantings • Restore habitats of endangered native species The program gave me the perfect opportunity to explore Far North East Queensland, traveling to the iconic location that is under serious threat from coral bleaching, pollution, mining, overfishing and climate change. I worked with Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers to: • Research the ecosystem • Monitor and survey the reef • Clean up beaches of marine debris • Conduct behavioural studies at turtle rehabilitation centre I received training for in-water surveying, then snorkeled and dived to observe and collect data on the species living around the Great Barrier Reef. The categorized data was shared with conservationists for further researches. MBBS Enrichment Year 2019/20 Chun Siu Wah Sem 1 < IC - HKUWW Exchange Programme at King ' s College London, UK >; Sem 2 < SH - Internshi p at International Volunteer H Q , Australia/New Zealand > Semester 1 – Intercalation at the University of Edinburgh During my exchange semester, I took 3 courses from different disciplines. 2 of them are from the School of Biomedical Sciences – Mechanisms of Brain Development and Clinical Biochemistry and Endocrinology . I find the teaching format quite similar to those in HKU as we have lectures, practicals, PBL tutorials in both universities. In addition, I had to submit an essay for each course based on research papers which I think is very helpful in understanding more about the biomedical knowledge learnt in a self-motivated manner. My last course is called Rethinking the Financial Crisis , from the School of Social Policy. This is a brand-new learning for me as I had to do a lot of readings on economic theories and express my views on financial issues in discussions and essays. It was slightly challenging, but I enjoyed the interactive and keen learning atmosphere in tutorials and lectures. I also joined the university’s hillwalking club in a weekend hike to the Scottish Highlands, which was an unforgettable experience with magnificent snowy landscape and great company. This semester has been a precious opportunity for me to engage in valuable cultural exchange, cultivate new friendships and learn to take care of myself in this home away from home. Semester 2 – Kindergarten teaching at Livingstone, Zambia MBBS Enrichment Year 2019/20 Chung Cheuk Yee Coey Sem 1 < IC - HKUWW Exchange Programme at T he University of Edinburgh, UK >; Sem 2 < SH - Internshi p at International Volunteer H Q , Zambia > For this semester, I participated in a kindergarten teaching project organized by International Volunteer HQ in Zambia, Africa. The kindergarten that I worked at is a free school for kids aged 3-7 to attend. Every morning I would go to the school at 8:30 and teach till 12 noon. I would teach basic knowledge like alphabets and numbers, prepare classwork for the children to do in class, bring them to the washroom and play with them during break time. In my free time in the afternoon and weekends, I can be involved in various other activities such as tutoring elder kids at Homework Club which is organized by volunteers to help school kids in a poor compound, distributing food to villagers at a remote region, visiting orphanage, local churches and local people’s homes. To me, this has been an eye-opening and life-changing experience to live in an African country for the first time, get to know the people, culture and lifestyle there, and most importantly, to make loads of fond memories with the children and teachers at school, the really friendly and welcoming locals in Zambia and many other volunteers from all around the world. Chung Cheuk Yee Coey