The Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences (SS) is excited to invite you to a unique movie screening event of the movie “Mad World” 《一念無明》, followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion with Prof. WONG Mark Lawrence, and Prof. CHAN Yue Kuen Estella from the Department! This event aims to engage you in a meaningful exploration of themes relevant to your academic and personal interests.

Please find below the details of the sharing:

Date: 21 March, 2025 (Friday)
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Venue: CMC-M5050
Language: Cantonese
Quota: 150

Fees: FREE admission for all CityUHK students and staff!

Estimated Event Rundown:

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.      Movie Screening
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.    Post-Screening Panel Discussion:

Guest Speakers:

• Prof. WONG Mark Lawrence, Assistant Professor of SS, and Registered Clinical Psychologist in HK, Australia, and the UK.
• Prof. CHAN Yue Kuen Estella, Instructor I of SS, Registered Social Worker in HK, and Advisor to the Alliance of Ex-mentally Ill of Hong Kong.

Highlights:

• Gain expert insights on how the film presents mental health dynamics of the characters, and contextualize the film within broader social, scientific, or cultural frameworks.
• Participate in a lively discussion that fosters understanding and connection on the societal attitudes towards specific issues, as well as critical thinking about the themes.

To secure your spot, please register by clicking this link (https://cityuhk.questionpro.com/t/AayMqZ5acP)  or scan the QR code on the poster by 18 March 2025.

If you have any enquiries, please contact Ms. Eudora Chan at klechan@cityu.edu.hk.

We look forward to seeing you there!