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Talks to inspire
Smart Talks: 6 & 22 September, Chiang Chen Studio Theatre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Friends of the British Council dialogue: 9 September, 3/F British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty.
Seats are limited - registration is required.
This month, British Council’s Smart Talk will be held in Hong Kong for the first time, bringing a brand guru, a luxury label shoe designer and the founder of Time Out magazine together, for two inspiring talks at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. On 6 September, BJ Cunningham, creator of the legendary ‘Death Cigarettes’, will partner with his wife, the world-renowned shoe designer Georgina Goodman, to provide unique insights into the winning factors behind a brand. On 22 September, Tony Elliott, founder of Time Out magazine, will share his story of building a distinctive UK-based international business from a minimal investment of £70 to a £30 million operation. Both events are supported by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
For gadget and book lovers, the Friends of the British Council are running a thought-provoking dialogue event on 9 September with Dr Sarah E Thomas, Bodley’s Librarian at the famous Bodleian Libraries of the University of Oxford, entitled “The Digital Age: is this the demise of the library and the book”, facilitated by University of Hong Kong librarian Dr Anthony Ferguson.
Enquiries and registration for Smart Talk events: SmartTalk@britishcouncil.org.hk
Enquiries and registration for the dialogue with Bodley’s Librarian Dr Sarah E Thomas’s: 2913 5211 or events@britishcouncil.org.hk |
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7 – 26.9
Enquiries: 2913 5100
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Shifting Perspectives
7 – 26 September, 3/F, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty
Shifting Perspectives brings together the work of a group of photographers, all of whom have children or a relative with Down’s syndrome or Down’s syndrome themselves. The goal of Shifting Perspectives has always been to demonstrate that people with Down’s syndrome can and do lead rewarding and semi-independent lives through vibrant, thought provoking images. This groundbreaking exhibition since 2005 has been changing the perceptions of people with Down’s syndrome and will travel to the British Council in September. Please join us to gain a new perspective. |
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14 – 25.9
Enquiries and registration for Film Festival:
2891 8488 / 2582 0273
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Enquiries for the concert : 2864 2154
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Beyond hearing: celebration with the deaf
Film Workshop: 14-16 September, Hong Kong Association of the Deaf, Choi Hung Centre. Free of charge but registration is required
Film Screenings: 17-19 September 2010, The Agnès b. CINEMA, Hong Kong Arts Centre. $50/30* www.urbtix.hk
Dame Evelyn Glennie concert: 8 p.m., 25 September 2010, Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall. Tickets at HK$400, HK$250 and HK$120 www.urbtix.hk
The British Council is supporting Hong Kong’s first International Deaf Film Festival by partnering with the Asian People Theatre Festival Society. This event will bring Marcella Stratton, Director of Deaffest, to Hong Kong for a seminar entitled “What is Deaf Film?”, exploring six UK films including Stiletto, Coming Home and 50/50. UK deaf film expert Bim Ajadi who has directed and produced for Channel 4, BBC and several independent TV companies, will also join the Festival by conducting a three-day film workshop at the Hong Kong Association of the Deaf.
The world's most in-demand solo percussionist and multiple Grammy Award winner Dame Evelyn Glennie, who has been partially deaf since the age of 12, is coming to Hong Kong to perform with the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong marking the opening of the orchestra’s new season. The British Council and the Friends of the British Council are supporting hearing impaired students to attend this exquisite concert to feel the extraordinary power of music. |
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4.9
Enquiries: 2913 5100
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Talk for parents: Your Child’s Pathway to Success
4 September 2010, 4.45 – 6.15 p.m., Room 309, 3/F, British Council Admission free, register here
Registration deadline for the November examination sessions:18 September 2010
Continuous assessment of children’s English ability has a positive impact on their learning. Cambridge ESOL Key English Test (KET), Preliminary English Test (PET) and KET/PET for Schools are reliable, internationally recognised English assessments for children and are designed for upper primary and junior secondary students or those who have attained 10 shields or more in the Cambridge Young Learners Flyers Test. The tests serve as a stepping stone for students who would like to take the next advanced English examinations, such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in future. With the growing demand of these tests, the talk will provide details about the different tests and tips on how parents can help their children to better prepare for the examinations, pointing out common mistakes and ways to make improvements.
The registration deadline for the November examination sessions is Saturday, 18 September 2010. The talk is important for parents before registration. |
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30.9
Enquiries: 2913 5100
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Share Your Talent!
Science + Public Speaking + Fun + Competition = FameLab
Mini-MasterClasses:
12.30 p.m. – 2.00 p.m., 14 September 2010
University of Hong Kong
12.00 p.m. – 1.30 p.m., 16 September
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
2.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m., 17 September
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Video entry deadline is 30 September 2010
Live audition entry deadline is 7 October 2010
Calling all young scientists between 20 to 35 years old with a passion for communicating science to join British Council’s FameLab competition this year in November! Contestants have 3 minutes to present a scientific topic to an audience and a panel of expert judges. As a warm-up we are providing all potential participants with a mini-masterclass on effective science communication and presentation skills delivered by veteran dramatist William Yip, who will be co-delivering a free two-day free training workshop to those who qualify for the final competition. The Grand Prize is an all-expenses-paid trip to the UK next June to represent Hong Kong in the FameLab International competition. Take a look at the exuberant performances of our last year’s contestants on our website and follow us on Twitter and Facebook ("FameLabHongKong") for more information. |
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7.10
Enquiries: 3128 8288
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GREASE – “The No. 1 Greatest Musical of All Time”
From 7 October 2010, Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Tickets are priced from HK$350 to HK$895 (HK Ticketing)
Produced by Paul Nicholas and David Ian, two of London’s most respected theatrical producers, GREASE was described as “fast, furious and thrilling, an injection of raw energy... and fun, fun, fun” by The Daily Mirror (UK). With 142 costume changes, 16 leather jackets and 59 wigs, 10 jumbo cans of hairspray and 8 pots of gel used each week, this new production of GREASE is bigger than ever!
Subscribers of our e-newsletter will have a chance to win a pair of tickets (HK$695 each ticket, two winners in total) to the musical. To be in with a chance of winning, simply subscribe or login to our
e-newsletter and answer a simple question before 24 September 2010. |
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World renowned British conductor and musicologist Christopher Hogwood
8 p.m., 8 October 2010, Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall Tickets: $320, $220, $120 www.urbtix.hk
Described as “the von Karajan of early music”, UK conductor and musicologist Christopher Hogwood is universally acknowledged as one of the most important exponents of the historically informed early music movement, bringing back to life the authentic and beautiful sound of the bygone age in his performance. The British Council welcomes Christopher Hogwood to Hong Kong for a musical journey with the Hong Kong Sinfonietta with music from Handel’s famous Music for Royal Fireworks to neo-classical works by Stravinsky and Martinu°.
The British Council is offering readers of this newsletter a pair of tickets (HK$320 each ticket, three winners in total) to the concert. To be in with a chance of winning, simply subscribe or login to our e-newsletter and answer a simple question before 24 September 2010. |
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See Britain 2012
To mark two years to go until the start of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is launching 30 short films featuring compelling first person accounts from individuals who have a story to tell about their connection with the UK that capture the spirit of modern Britain. The next, featuring the current Director of the Edinburgh International Festival Jonathan Mills, will present how he sees Britain as a diverse, welcoming, open spirited and curious place. For a refreshing idea of Britain before the big event, come and watch the short films. |
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Education UK Seminar - Studying medicine in the UK
"Studying medicine in the UK – a guide for students and their parents"
7 September, 7.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.
4/F, British Council Hong Kong
The seminar will offer invaluable advice on the kind of person that prestigious medical schools generally look for, together with practical tips on making a strong application for those serious about a career in medicine. In addition, we will provide an introduction to the UCAS university application process and general information about studying in the UK in the 2011 academic year.
If you are considering studying overseas, you will have the chance to win a free Apple iPad. Simply participate in our student decision-making survey to enter: www.britishcouncil-eumd.org/sdm/hongkong/generic.html
Enquiries & reservation: 2913 5100 or enquiries@britishcouncil.org.hk www.educationuk.org.hk
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Useful Resources
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Tips for Senior Secondary students: Success in IELTS
5.00 – 7.00 p.m.
30 September 2010
307-8, British Council
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Talk for parents: Your Child’s Pathway to Success
4 September 2010, 4.45 – 6.15 p.m., Room 309, 3/F, British Council Admission free, register here
Registration deadline for the November examination sessions:18 September 2010
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