CUbicZine Human Library Talk Series

Where CUHK scholars become living books —
sparking curiosity and connection through real stories.

Building on the publication of CUbicZine: Scholars Driving Social Innovation 2.0, the Human Library Talk Series transforms the social innovation practices featured in the book into live, face‑to‑face dialogues.

Each session opens a “living book” — a CUHK scholar sharing stories across five key themes: creative thinking, environmental sustainability, social inclusion, holistic well‑being, and culture & lifestyle — reflecting the University’s commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and social impact in action.
The Human Library embodies CUHK’s core strengths — whole‑person education, entrepreneurial spirit, and interdisciplinary collaboration — turning scholarly knowledge into interactive learning experiences that nurture growth and innovation. Since November 2025, the talks have already engaged nearly 4,000 students, inspiring them to create positive social impact.

Event Highlights

【Shaw College】

Everyone Can Be an Artist, Anyone Can Be an Entrepreneur
你都可以成為藝術家和創業家

KTO InnoPort and Shaw College kicked off the CUbicZine Human Library with an inspiring session celebrating creativity and entrepreneurship. Featuring Irene Au of KALOS and Gigi Morales of wePaint, the event blended art, music, and dialogue into a powerful live co-creation — showing students that passion, purpose, and innovation can spark extraordinary possibilities.

【 TWGHs Lee Ching Dea Memorial College】

Walking with Words: From Speech Therapy to Social Entrepreneurship
「語」你同行：從語言治療到社創之路

CUbicZine’s “Human Library” Talk Series made its second stop at TWGHs Lee Ching Dea Memorial College, where Professor Kathy Lee shared her journey from speech therapy to social entrepreneurship. In collaboration with Unplugged Studio’s interactive games, the event inspired junior secondary students to explore how their passions and skills can spark real social impact.

【 Chung Chi College】

A Goodbye While There’s Still Time
一場來得及的道別

CUbicZine’s “Human Library” lit up Chung Chi College Chapel with “A Goodbye While There’s Still Time” — a powerful, heart-opening conversation where Professor Helen Chan and social innovator Kit Wong invited students to rethink ageing, death, and what it truly means to live well, right till the end.

【 Lee Woo Sing College】

Is social enterprise making money?
社企是否為了賺錢？

CUbicZine’s “Human Library” arrived at Lee Woo Sing College with “Is Social Enterprise Making Money?”, engaging nearly 400 students in the realities of mission-driven entrepreneurship. Founders Raymond Chau from Senior Deli, and Jason Or from SmartAge Intelligence, shared how they build ageing-focused ventures that are both financially sustainable and socially impactful.

【 United College】

One Bite at a Time: Building the Dream of a Community
 一啖一啖 築起社區夢

CUbicZine’s “Human Library” gathered 1,500 United College students at Sir Run Run Shaw Hall for “One Bite at a Time: Building the Dream of a Community,” where architect‑entrepreneur Sarah Mui showed how small, human-centred design moves can turn ordinary city spaces into inclusive, impactful places.

Testimonial

"Thanks again for KTO on having me. It is really my great honor and the interaction with Kit and students is a good reflection for myself too.

I would like to share a quote that has motivated me throughout my journey: “Follow your bliss and don’t be afraid, and doors will open where you didn’t know they were going to be” (Joseph Campbell).

When I first embarked on the work of promoting advance care planning nearly two decades ago, I did not envision my career development or the social impact that might emerge from this path. The journey has been neither linear nor easy; however, it is a deeply rooted sense of purpose that has sustained me. "

Professor Helen Chan
Professor (by courtesy) of the CUHK Centre for Bioethics; Professor, The Nethersole School of Nursing, CU Medicine; Founder of Care Coach 1314 Limited
"It was a privilege to discuss the interchange between artistry and entrepreneurship alongside Gigi Morales. The live performance with Jayson Chan (KALOS) and Kelvin Wong (wePaint) was a beautiful representation of collaboration in action. I hope our presentation sparked ideas and encouraged everyone to explore their creative paths. Thank you to KTO InnoPort and Shaw College."
Ms. Irene Au
Shaw College Council Member; Founder of the KALOS music platform

"Thank you to the InnoPort team for organizing such a meaningful session of the “CUbicZine Human Library” talk at Lee Woo Sing College. I truly appreciated the opportunity to engage with students and exchange perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in building socially driven businesses. It reminded me of the importance of balancing empathy and sustainability in entrepreneurship.

It was inspiring to see students’ curiosity and enthusiasm toward social innovation — a reflection of how well InnoPort fosters purposeful and forward-looking discussions at CUHK."

Mr. Raymond Chau
CUHK alumnus in Business Administration and Information Engineering; Founder of Senior Deli

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Igniting Students' Entrepreneurial Spirit

Equip every student with vital entrepreneurship spirit through CUHK InnoPort's CUbicZine “Human Library” Talk Series. Benefit from engaging, story-driven sessions that spark innovation, real-world problem-solving, and leadership skills essential for their futures.

InnoPort will support colleges in curating and organizing the rundown, coordinating with speakers, delivering an informative presentation about the CUHK Knowledge Transfer Office, and hosting additional interactive sessions where needed.

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