[SDG Forum Series 2024–25 Session 4] Walking Through Sustainability: Exploring SDG 11 and Hong Kong’s Urban Landscape

Speakers

Dr Sampson Wong is a Lecturer at the Urban Studies Programme and Department of Geography & Resource Management, CUHK, founder of the ‘Strollology’ project. In 2022–2023, he published two best-selling books, Hong Kong Strollology and Urban Strollology. His research and creative Interests include: urban walking, contemporary urbanism, art and the public sphere, creativity and society, socially engaged art and Hong Kong Studies.

Ms Helen Fan is a curator and artist based in Hong Kong, she works to reveal the connections between urban space, history, and the environment through research and collaborative artistic processes. Currently the Senior Curator at the Make A Difference Institute, she curates educational and co-creation projects for the public, seeking to build a community that embraces knowledge, creativity, and social awareness. As an independent arts practitioner, she has researched the thoughts of the time and the social conditions that shaped twentieth-century and contemporary play spaces. Her book, ‘The Abstract Playscapes of Hong Kong’, was published in 2021 and updated with an expanded edition in 2023. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Studies from The University of Hong Kong and an MA Fine Art from the University of the Arts London.

Moderator

Dr Kenneth Li is a Lecturer in the Office of University General Education. He obtained his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Dr Li has been teaching GE at CUHK which includes GE Foundation, University GE, and College GE courses. In recent years, he has endeavoured to promote education for sustainable development in GE, and has produced the animated story series “SDG Law Firm” to disseminate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Dr Li has received several awards, including Exemplary Teaching Award in General Education, Vice-Chancellor’s Exemplary Teaching Award (General Education), University Education Award (Teams), and Positive Workplace Service Award (Individual Award).