Hong Kong Baptist University Hong Kong Baptist University Library
 
2016 - 2017 Sem 1, Learning Events

17 Oct ─ 21 Oct


Eligible Applicants: All HKBU students
Enquiries: Information Services Section, Library (Tel: 3411 2724)

Cooperation and Competition in International Politics: Game Theory Applied to the South China Sea Conflict
  In this event, learn how game theory can be used to model the territorial disputes over the South China Sea.
  Date:   17th October 2016 (Mon)
  Time:   2:30pm - 3:20pm
  Venue:   Multipurpose Room 1, Academic Commons, Level 2, Main Library
  Speaker:   Dr. Krzysztof Śliwiński
  CCL Status:   Participants will receive a half credit for attending this Event


E-reader wars! Kindle versus iPad
  Tablets with LCD screens or E Ink devices - which are better for reading e-books? Come and cheer on your favourite reading device as we debate the strengths & weaknesses of each!
  Date:   18th October 2016 (Tue)
  Time:   2:30pm - 3:20pm
  Venue:   Academic Commons, Level 2, Main Library, Shaw Campus
  Speaker:   Mr. Chris Chan & Ms. Jennifer Gu
  CCL Status:   Participants will receive a half credit for attending this Event


The Power of Visual Storytelling: An Introduction to Infographics and Data Visualization
  Making data visual can be very simple, or it can be very demanding, especially when you want to create clearer, more meaningful visuals that can tell stories themselves. This workshop will cover the basic principles of data visualization design and will focus on introducing several useful free tools to organize your data into interactive illustrations.
  Date:   20th October 2016 (Thu)
  Time:   3:30pm - 4:20pm
  Venue:   Academic Commons, Level 2, Main Library, Shaw Campus
  Speaker:   Ms. Jennifer Gu
  CCL Status:   Participants will receive a half credit for attending this Event