Category: Student

With the aim of equipping students with valuable insights and techniques to deliver compelling pitches, the “Pitch your Pitch” workshop succeeded in drawing nearly 30 enthuasitic students on 8 February, 2024. Delivered by Dr Sue Yip, an experienced university English-language teacher, this skill-based workshop, as part of the HSUHK Innovation Project Competition 2024 (Theme: FinTech x ChatGPT), was an interactive hour designed to help students master the art of persuasion, for the Competition, and beyond.

Dr Yip opened the event by sharing a captivating personal travel experience, stressing the importance of understanding the audience’s needs and tailoring pitches accordingly. On top of teaching us how to structure our pitch with an introduction, body and conclusion, Dr Yip also underscored the impact of body language, and shared insights on the significance of captivating the audience’s attention from the outset, speaking clearly, maintaining eye contact, and projecting unwavering confidence throughout the pitch.
One of the highlights of the workshop was the interactive segment where participants collaborated in groups to craft their own pitches, allowing them to apply the principles through the key elements that Dr Yip emphasised: personality, interaction, and body language. Through constructive feedback from our esteemed speaker, our students took home the secrets of pitching with confidence, projecting poise and assurance.

The workshop not only provided attendees with the skills to excel in the competition but also offered a competitive edge in the job market. Exceptional presentation abilities are highly valued by employers, and mastering the art of pitching equips individuals with the tools to stand out from the crowd and seize exciting opportunities.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Dr Sue Yip, for sharing her expertise and inspiring our attendees. Her engaging presentation style and knowledge left participants feeling empowered and ready to take on any pitching challenge.

On a day marked by inspiration and forward-thinking, The Henderson opened its doors to the future innovators from HSUHK. Our students had the privilege of stepping into the future of PropTech, as they toured the show suite of this new iconic landmark of Hong Kong.

Students from HSUHK were given an exclusive tour of The Henderson’s show suite, where they were introduced to an array of smart technologies that demonstrate the building’s leadership in innovative and sustainable architecture. The visit was a core component of the HSUHK Innovation Project Competition 2024 (“the Competition”), organised by the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Section, Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), encouraging participants to integrate the ethos of FinTech and PropTech into practical, innovative solutions driven by the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially ChatGPT.
The experience was more than a tour; it was a living classroom for innovative ideas. The establishment of the Dr Martin Ka Shing Lee Innovation Awards for the Competition reflects Dr Martin Lee’s visionary thinking and his commitment to nurturing new generations of innovators.
From the moment our students set foot into the show suite, they were amazed by an olfactory welcome and then a symphony of all senses, symbolising The Henderson’s commitment to harnessing cutting-edge technology and art in architecture.
Guided through the show suite, the students learned about the intricate details of The Henderson’s design and construction, with an emphasis on how the building stands as an icon of modern, safe, and sustainable urban development.
Having received knowledge from The Henderson experts— who spoke with passion and depth—our HSUHK students were all greatly enlightened. We express our sincere gratitude to Henderson Land Group for hosting this show suite visit, and to Mr Kevin Ng, Senior Deputy General Manager, Project Management (2) Department, Henderson Land, who helped sow the seeds of change for a brighter and more sustainable future in the minds of our young visionaries. If you wish to know more about The Henderson, please visit https://www.thehenderson.com.hk/.

Under the overarching theme “FinTech x ChatGPT”, HSUHK Innovation Project Competition 2024 continued with the good spirit of instilling our students with a burst of innovation and an upgrade in skill sets with another talk, as part of the InnoXplore series! On 25 January 2024, Ms Elaine Chan, Data Science and Management Director of AXA Hong Kong & Macau, shared her profound insights on the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the insurance industry with over 80 HSUHK students.

During the enlightening talk entitled “Revolutionising Insurance: The Game-Changing Impact of AI Technology”, Elaine offered a fascinating tour through the history of AI, from its conceptual beginnings to the development of generative pre-trained transformers (GPT) and ChatGPT. She expertly navigated the audience through the advancements and milestones that have marked AI’s journey, providing a context for understanding its current and potential applications.

The audience was fascinated by real-life examples Elaine brought along to vividly demonstrate AI’s role in customer service improvements, risk assessments, fraud detection, and personalised policy offerings, illustrating AI’s tangible benefits in the industry.

On top of the various advantages such as increased efficiency and enhanced decision-making, Elaine also balanced the scales by discussing the risks and limitations that accompany the use of AI in sensitive sectors like insurance. Elaine Chan addressed ethical concerns head-on, emphasising the importance of responsible AI use, by humans being a maker and a checker.

A strong advocate for diversity in the tech industry, Elaine also took the chance to encourage young women to pursue careers in technology. She shared her own experiences and highlighted the importance of female representation in shaping the future of AI and tech innovation.

The talk not only provided our students with a good understanding of ChatGPT’s potential but also emphasised the importance of human-Generative AI collaboration and the sharing of knowledge. Elaine’s insights offered a glimpse into the future of the insurance industry and how our future leaders in the audience could engage with cutting-edge technologies, embrace innovation, and prepare for tomorrow’s business landscape, while uploading ethical standards.

Under the overarching theme “FinTech x ChatGPT”, InnoXplore Saturday kickstarted the HSUHK Innovation Project Competition 2024 with a burst of innovation and an upgrade in the Competition participants’ skill sets! Organised by the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Section, Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), this half-day workshop series was attended by 44 HSUHK students, fueled with the dedication to explore the cutting-edge interaction between finance and artificial intelligence.
A briefing on the HSUHK Innovation Project Competition 2024 set the stage, inviting our students to dream big when collaborating with their teammates coming from different disciplines and fostering an environment of knowledge sharing.

The heart of the morning was dedicated to the art and science of proposal writing. Led by Mr Aaron Au Yeung, Assistant Project Manager of Fullness Social Enterprises Society (FSES), participants delved into the “Write your Way to Success: Unlocking the Secrets of Winning Proposals” consisting of five key stages: pre-writing, research, drafting, revising and editing. Mr Au Yeung stressed the importance of a compelling argument in a proposal with the intended audience being the priority. This workshop was more than an instructional guide; it was a much-needed lesson in persuasion, strategy, and the subtle nuances that transform good proposals into great ones that truly make an impact.

InnoXplore Saturday then proceeded with the much-anticipated talk by Ms Rebecca Lim, CEO of AutoML Capital. As a leading figure in WealthTech, Ms Lim’s insights bridged the theoretical with the practical, shedding light on the immense potential of FinTech and ChatGPT in transforming the financial landscape.
In addition to the workshop and the talk, participants enjoyed a mingling session, which provided a platform for networking and fostering connections among pioneers of tomorrow. It was a fitting end to a morning dedicated to the spirit of collective advancement and the shared pursuit of knowledge.