Crash Course
World Cinema - Part 1: Crash Course Film History
The world is a big place and cinema isn't limited to just the U.S. and Europe. There are a lot of vibrant and influential film movements and cultures from all over the world. In this episode of Crash Course Film History, Craig talks to...
Crash Course
In the Mood For Love: Crash Course Film Criticism
Cinematic love stories come in all shapes and sizes. Movies are really good at both capturing and projecting emotions. And one of the best directors at the modern love story is Wong Kar-Wai. In this episode of Crash Course Film...
TED Talks
Stefan Sagmeister: Happiness by design
Graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister takes the audience on a whimsical journey through moments of his life that made him happy -- and notes how many of these moments have to do with good design.
TED Talks
TED: How I teach kids to love science | Cesar Harada
At the Harbour School in Hong Kong, TED Senior Fellow Cesar Harada teaches citizen science and invention to the next generation of environmentalists. He's moved his classroom into an industrial mega-space where imaginative kids work with...
TED Talks
Martin Jacques: Understanding the rise of China
Speaking at a TED Salon in London, Martin Jacques asks: How do we in the West make sense of China and its phenomenal rise? The author of "When China Rules the World," he examines why the West often puzzles over the growing power of the...
Crash Course
Why are People Moving to Cities? Crash Course Geography
According to the UN, people living in urban places now outnumber those in rural areas — which is a pretty new phenomenon for many parts of the world. So today, we’re going to discuss factors that have led to this shift in populations...
TED Talks
Paul Romer: Why the world needs charter cities
How can a struggling country break out of poverty if it's trapped in a system of bad rules? Economist Paul Romer unveils a bold idea: "charter cities," city-scale administrative zones governed by a coalition of nations. (Could Guantánamo...
TED Talks
Laurie Garrett: Lessons from the 1918 flu
In 2007, as the world worried about a possible avian flu epidemic, Laurie Garrett, author of "The Coming Plague," gave this powerful talk to a small TED University audience. Her insights from past pandemics are suddenly more relevant...
Curated Video
Met Design Studio: Innovating British Design on a Global Scale
Met Design Studio is a cutting-edge British design firm known for its innovative and groundbreaking projects. With a strong focus on creating immersive visitor experiences, the company has successfully collaborated with local design...
Curated Video
Traffic Congestion
As car ownership increases around the world, so does global traffic congestion. What are the social and economic impacts of congestion, and what action can be taken to lessen the problem? Human Geography - A Changing World - 50 million...
Curated Video
Strengthening the Bank of China
The Bank of China Towers in Hong Kong were once Asia's tallest buildings. To stabilise the structure, the strongest shape was used... the triangle. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the...
Curated Video
Islands
How do factors such as remoteness and population density affect the lives of island communities? People and places -Physical geography - Islands Learning Points Population density is used to count the number of people in an area. Islands...
Bedtime History
Bruce Lee For Kids
Learn about Bruce Lee, the famous Chinese actor and athlete who amazed audiences across the world with his action-packed films and superhuman martial art abilities.
Curated Video
Living Green - Episode 183 - Eco Coffins
Hong Kong s densely populated city space and multitudes of skyscrapers leave little room for traditional graveyards. A recent exhibition displayed coffins made of recycled and compressed paper, to encourage peopleto help the densely...
Curated Video
Living Green - Episode 177 - Green Cannes
The Cannes Film Festival may be an icon of cinema, but it is also considered by many as an icon of waste and consumption because of the vast amounts of trash created. Recently, the festival has taken steps to solve the problem by setting...
Curated Video
Top 5 Most Expensive Cities to Live in Around the World
Explore the world's most expensive cities in this eye-opening video, from the glitz of Hollywood in Los Angeles to the bustling business hub of Hong Kong, the cultural diversity of Tel Aviv in Israel, the iconic Big Apple of New York...
Curated Video
Robotic Innovations in the Hospitality Industry
The video highlights the growing presence of robots in the service industry, from a bipedal robot capable of running to a waiter robot in a Hong Kong restaurant and a bartending robot in the United States. These robots are attracting...
Curated Video
Bridging the Digital Divide: Bringing Internet Access to Developing Countries
This project aims to bridge the digital divide by offering free Internet services through a simple computer to individuals, groups, and small businesses in developing countries. Sponsored by 14 hotkeys, the computer will provide access...
Curated Video
Unveiling the Mystery: Robots to Explore Inner Chamber of the Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Visa may soon unveil its greatest secret as a team led by Egypt's top archaeologist, Dr. Zahi Hawass, plans to use advanced robots from Hong Kong and Singapore to explore an inner chamber that may lead to the tomb of...
Curated Video
Revolutionizing Sun Protection: Nanotechnology in Fabric Development
The Nanotechnology Center at Hong Kong Polytechnic University has developed a groundbreaking UV absorber for fabrics that provides exceptional protection against harmful UVB rays. This innovative product continues to work even after...
Curated Video
Hong Kong Residents Seek Help as SARS Outbreak Causes Anxiety and Fear
This video highlights the increasing mental strain faced by Hong Kong residents during the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak. With fears and anxieties mounting, individuals are seeking help from counselling centers and...
Financial Times
Hong Kong's future as Asia's financial centre
FT Film - The city's reputation as Asia's top international financial centre has been shaken by three years of protests, a political crackdown and a zero-Covid policy. The FT's Asia financial correspondent Tabby Kinder examines whether...
Curated Video
The Absolute Beginners 2023 Guide to Cybersecurity - Part 3 - How to Use NordVPN
This video talks about the installation and usage of NordVPN, which is one of the best VPNs suitable for a mobile device. This clip is from the chapter "Mobile Security Apps" of the series "The Absolute Beginners 2023 Guide to...
Curated Video
Chinese Cultural Diversity
Chinese scholar and literary translator Michael Berry (UCLA) describes how historical circumstances have affected different Chinese-speaking regions.