NAPIER UNIVERSITY EDINBURGH & NAPIER UNIVERSITY HONG KONG ASSOCIATION

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1 NAPIER UNIVERSITY EDINBURGH & NAPIER UNIVERSITY HONG KONG ASSOCIATION news November 2008 Association New Committee Formed Our Association had the Annual General Meeting held on Thursday, 27 th November. This AGM marks a smooth transition of leadership at our Association. As Mr. Warren Cheng has successfully completed his term of presidency; Mr. Wing-kwong Chan was elected to be the new President of the Association. In addition the leadership change, we also have a number of new faces at the Committee. They are Mr. Allan Ho (BA(Hons) Financial Services), Ms. Natalie Chan (MSc Marketing), Mr. Oscar Cheng (BA Hospitality & Service Management), Mr. Peter Lam (BSc(Hons) Network Computing) and Ms. Winnie Leung (MSc Marketing). Together with those recurrent committee members, the composition of this year s Committee should able to help the growth of the Association and be increasingly representative as we now have members from a wide range of programmes including the newest local one, BA Hospitality & Service Management. Meanwhile, the new Committee will have the first meeting on Tuesday, 16 th December when all key positions will also be appointed. Should you have any suggestions and opinions towards the Association s development, our Committee members are more than happy to discuss with you. Shown on the picture (from left to right): Front row: Warren Cheng, immediate past President; W.K. Chan, President; Christine Tse Back Row: William Chan, Bella Chan, Winnie Leung, Leo Chan, Allan Ho, Oscar Cheng, Peter Lam and Edward Wong (secretarial)

2 Napier Expert to advise Asian Broadcasting Development Robert Beveridge, Lecturer in Media Policy & Regulation; has been invited by the Asia Institute for Broadcasting Development to advise and take part in the development of a Declaration of the Asia Pacific Approach to Public Service Broadcasting. The draft document will be presented to the Asian Broadcasting Union and it is envisaged that it will be adopted by the heads of government summit to take place in Vietnam in Commenting on this, Robert said: It is a privilege to have been invited and to be the only European member of the working party present at the meeting in Kuala Lumpur. The draft declaration is the result of intensive work with media colleagues from Nepal, China, India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and should help to enable public service broadcasting to become better established via examples of good practice Napier Showcased on BBC s One Show Napier s appearance on the BBC s The One Show was a great success and again highlighted our connection with the War Poets. Historian Dan Snow visited Craiglockhart, one of our 7 campuses; to film a piece about the War Poet s Collection and the poem Dulce Et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen who was sent to Craiglockhart War Hospital after he was injured fighting in World War One. Prof. Alistair McCleery, Director of the Centre for Creative Industries Research; expertise on the subject was highlighted during the segment in a fantastic interview he did with Dan Snow. Forthcoming Activities Alumni Annual Reunion Dinner, Saturday 17 th January 2009 It is the perfect time for reunion with your favorite lecturers, former classmates around the Chinese New year session. This year our Alumni Annual Reunion Dinner is surely a Must go event to celebrate 2 major occasions of your alma mater. Prof. Joan Stringer, Principal and Vice Chancellor; will make one of the most important announcement in our alma mater's history at the Dinner, which is undoubtedly worth celebration meanwhile we will also celebrate the Hong Kong Association's 15th anniversary. In addition, this year's Reunion Dinner will also be more Scottish with increasing Scottish elements. For those who had attended our Reunion Dinners before, this year's Dinner will certainly give you some new experience from prior ones. For those who are new to our big family, come join us for the BIG celebration and feel for yourself of your alma mater's Scottish custom. Blow the horn, summon your friends and classmates, and occupy as many seats as your group can.

3 Make it a happy and noisy event for all!!! When: 6-10pm on Saturday, 17 th January 2009 Where: The Hong Kong Football Club, 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong (next to the Administration Building of the Hong Kong Jockey Club) Cost: HK$290 per head Reservation is on first come, first serve basis. Inquiry & registration contact Edward at or edward_wong@napier.org.hk or simply fill in and return the activities registration form attached below. Events Organized by Others "Leadership Greatness - An Introduction" Seminar by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, (Hong Kong Branch) Tuesday 16 th December, 2008 Today's marketing and business leaders need to be Great in order for our company, team or brand to excel amid the toughening environment. The CIM HK December Seminar will provide you with insights on how Great Leaders empower Great Teams to achieve Great Results. Details below: When: 7 9pm on Tuesday 16 th December 2008 Whoi Winnie Chiu, M.I.H.R.M.(HK), Senior Consultant, Right Management Hong Kong Ltd. Where: 8 th Floor, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong Costs: $200 for Napier students & alumni Language: Cantonese For further information or registrations, please kindly contact CIM HK at or info@cimhk.org.hk for other questions. Studying Trip to Dongguan Ever Gain Logistics Center by the Hong Kong Sea Transport and Logistics Association, Saturday, 20 th December 2008 HKSTLA is going to organize a Study Visit to Dongguan Ever Gain (EG) Logistics Center - phase one ( sq. meter), Sun Sha Pier and Guangzhou Kwong Wing Cargo Service (KW) Logistics center (20000 sq. meter) will be held on Saturday, 20 December EG is a Japanese warehouse operator and KW is a third party logistics operator. Participants will enhance their knowledge in China warehouse and distribution, value added services, pier operation, warehouse infrastructure and custom policies. The fee of the visit is HK$180 per member & HK$230 per non-member (include round-trip coach fee and lunch). Presentation will be in Cantonese & Putonghua. Seats are limited and will be available on a first-come-firstserved basis upon receipt of payment. For reservation and additional information, please contact HKSTLA at no later than 15 December Stay in touch Do you have any recent changes to your job, your address or other personal particulars? Our alma mater and the Association are keen in staying in touch with you and knowing your latest development. Also, to ensure that you get regular updates from our alma mater and the Association on our developments and activities, you are highly encouraged to bring us up to date with such information. You can either complete the form attached underneath and return to us or simply jot us an with your changes.

4 NAPIER UNIVERSITY Hong Kong Association Limited Activities Registration Form of Activity: Alumni Annual Reunion Dinner Event Date: Saturday, 17 th January 2009 Participant Information Registration Fee (if applicable) Please make your cheque payable to Napier University Hong Kong Association Limited. Total Amount: HK$ Cheque No.: Tick here if you need official receipts Tick here if you need Attendance Certificate for claiming your CPD hours Notes: 1. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first served basis. Please fax in your registration form to or to edward_wong@napier.org.hk. You are obliged to pay after submitting your registration by sending in a cheque. 2. Kindly send the completed form to Napier University Hong Kong Association Limited, Rooms , 10/F, Bonham Trade Centre, 50 Bonham Strand East, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong with enclosure of your registration fees. 3. All registrations will only be confirmed upon receiving of payment properly. 4. The Alumni Association reserves the right to cancel the activity in case of under-enrolment, to change the speaker, date or venue if necessary. Except when the function is cancelled by the Alumni Association due to under-enrolment, all fees paid are nonrefundable. Signature: For Official Use Only Accepted Date: Events Officer

5 NAPIER UNIVERSITY Hong Kong Association Limited MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION / RENEWAL FORM in English: Dr/Mr/Miss/Mrs Chinese : HKID No. Date of Birth Level of Studies Postgraduate Degree / Hon. Degree / Degree / Diploma / Certificate Subject of Studies Year of Completion Campus CraigLockhart/Merchiston/Sighthill/ Craighouse/Canaan Lane/HKU/CityU Personal Data Address for correspondence: Office Home Occupation Company Office Address Office Contact Tel Fax Home Address Home Contact Tel Mobile Subscription Enclosed Life Membership 10-year Membership Ordinary Membership HK$ HK$ HK$50.00 per annum Please make your cheque payable to Napier University Hong Kong Association Limited. Tick here if you want to contribute your time and expertise to the Association. Notes: 1. Members should abide to the Rules and Regulations as stipulated in the Memorandum and Articles of Association of Napier University Hong Kong Association Limited. 2. Kindly send the completed form together with membership due payment to Napier University Hong Kong Association Limited, Rooms , Bonham Trade Centre, 50 Bonham Strand East, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong or fax to It will be much appreciated if you can provide your address as the Alumni Association will mostly communicate with its members through s. 4. For more information about the Association, you are invited to visit or contact Signature: For Official Use Only Accepted Date: : Receipt No.: Cheque No.: