主持人:Brian Wong and Ada Wong
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On this programme, we found out how the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Medicine successfully conducted the city's first robotic-assisted pelvic fracture surgery
We then took a closer look at measures introduced by the Education Bureau that aim to attract more students and nurture talent in the science and mathematics fields.
After the break, we discussed the recent death of Cambridge University's youngest black professor. A inquest has officially opened into the death of Jason Arday, a case involving accusations of plagiarism, and intense media scrutiny.
And to wrap up the show, we chatted with an aviation expert about a new study which found that flight attendants and pilots were at the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers – more so than people who work with radioactive materials. How can they protect themselves?
9:05-9:15am –CUHK's first robot-assisted pelvic fracture reduction and fixation surgery
Speaker:
Ronald Wong, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, CU Medicine
9:15-9:30am – Curriculum change on STEM subject
Speaker:
Brian Yeung, Co-Founder of Brandstorm Communciation
9:32-9:46am –Cambridge professor found dead after scrutiny over academic record
Speaker:
Gerry Postiglione, Emeritus and Honorary Professor at the University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Education
9:46-10am – Study finds flight attendants and pilots at highest risk of terminal cancer
Speaker:
Steven Cheung, Chairman of the Hong Kong Professional Airline Pilots' Association.
主持人:Brian Wong and Ada Wong
On Tuesday's programme, we first look at the Privacy Commissioner’s Office's recent compliance checks on 60 organisations regarding the usage of AI in Hong Kong and its impact on personal data privacy.
A representative of the Hong Kong Family Welfare Society then tells more about their latest findings on the wellbeing of families in the city.
After the break, we speak to a director of the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo, as the event makes a return to the SAR in October.
And to wrap up, we find out more about a proposed construction of a pedestrian tunnel connecting Central MTR Station to a new open space at the Central Harbourfront.
9:05am-9:20am: Privacy watchdog's compliance checks
Speaker:
Alex Chan, Assistant Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Compliance, Global Affairs and Research)
9:20am-9:30am: Family wellbeing findings
Speaker:
Teresa Cheung, Senior Manager of the Hong Kong Family Welfare Society
9:32am-9:45am: Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo 2026
Speaker:
Anne Chan, Co-Director of the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo
9:45am-10:00am: Proposed pedestrian tunnel in Central
Speaker:
Ivan Ho, Chairman of the Harbourfront Commission