Mind Matters
Every week, all around Hong Kong, there are many fascinating talks and lectures happening, on a variety of topics. You can easily find them online by looking at the websites of our universities, societies, and libraries. We've chosen ten for you to listen to here on Radio 3. For the next few Sunday mornings, starting Sunday 9th July at 7.30am, Carol Mang will be introducing abridged versions of what we think are a great selection of talks for you to listen to, and indulge your... Mind Matters.
Sunday mornings at 7.30... on Radio 3
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 111
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Professor Joan Judge - Women As Vernacular Knowers In China’s Long Republic (1894-1954): What We Can
In this week's episode, we will talk about hidden histories of Chinese women’s everyday knowledge, skills like preserving food, treating illnesses, and managing households. These were forms of vernac…
00:28:51 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
I. M.Pei - Architecture Is Life: I. M. Pei
In this week's episode, we will continue to talk about a Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei. M+’s I. M.Pei: Life is Architecture exhibition co-curator Shirley Surya will speak with Pei’s close coll…
00:28:49 |
Sat 16 Aug 2025
I. M. Pei - Architecture Is Life: I. M. Pei
In this week's episode, we will talk about a Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei. His high-profile projects were realised over seven decades with an exceptionally wide geographic reach, including th…
00:28:33 |
Sat 09 Aug 2025
Glenn Lowry - Imagining Museums of Modern Art with Glenn D. Lowry
In this week's episode, we will follow how the Museum of Modern Art in New York, also known as MoMA, explores ways to present the art of our time. Glenn Lowry, Director of the Museum of Modern Art in…
00:28:57 |
Sat 02 Aug 2025
Professor Joan Judge - What women knew and how they used their skills in areas like caring for their
In this week's episode, we will continue to explore how women in the past used everyday knowledge to solve problems in their homes and communities. Professor Joan Judge from York University in Canada…
00:28:02 |
Sat 26 Jul 2025
Professor Joan Judge - How women in the past used everyday knowledge to solve problems in their home
In this week's episode, we will talk about how women in the past used everyday knowledge to solve problems in their homes and communities. Professor Joan Judge from York University in Canada will sha…
00:28:10 |
Sat 12 Jul 2025
Professor Xing Hang - The prototype of the free trade ports of Singapore and Hong Kong (T0he second
In this week's episode, we will talk about the second part of a story about the prototype of the free trade ports of Singapore and Hong Kong. Professor Xing Hang from the Hong Kong Polytechnic Univer…
00:28:45 |
Sat 05 Jul 2025
Professor Xing Hang - The prototype of the free trade ports of Singapore and Hong Kong
In this week's episode, we will talk about the first part of a story about the prototype of the free trade ports of Singapore and Hong Kong. Hà Tiên was situated on the present-day Vietnam-Cambodia b…
00:29:05 |
Sat 28 Jun 2025
Dr. William Kelson - The causes and consequences of the bursting of the Hong Kong housing bubble
In this week's episode, we will talk about the causes and consequences of the bursting of the Hong Kong housing bubble. Dr. William Kelson from The University of Hong Kong will examine the extent to …
00:29:39 |
Sat 21 Jun 2025
Professor Emiko Ochiai - Gender and sexuality in Asia
In this week's episode, we will talk about gender and sexuality in Asia. Professor Emiko Ochiai from Kyoto University, will explore and compare gender roles in Japan, Asia and the West. She was invit…
00:27:34 |
Sat 14 Jun 2025
Dr Fumiya Uchikoshi , Harvard University - Marriage and childbearing culture in East Asia
In this week's episode, we will talk about marriage and childbearing culture in East Asia. Dr Fumiya Uchikoshi from Harvard University, will explore the relationship between marriage and childbearing…
00:27:07 |
Sat 07 Jun 2025
Professor Michele Lamont, Harvard University - Seeing Others How Recognition Works and How it Heals
In this week's episode, we will talk about self worth and recognition. Professor Michele Lamont from Harvard University, will explore how worth has become institutionalised, and how to make people fe…
00:30:00 |
Sat 31 May 2025
Tobias Harris, Principal of Japan Foresight - The key transitions shaping the country’s leadership a
In this week's episode, we will talk about Japan’s democratic transition. Tobias Harris, Principal of Japan Foresight, will explore the key transitions shaping the country’s leadership and governance…
00:28:58 |
Sat 24 May 2025
G.A. Donovan, Fellow on Chinese Society and Political Economy at the Asia Society - The modern Chin
In this week's episode, we will talk about the modern Chinese quest to stay fit. G.A. Donovan, Fellow on Chinese Society and Political Economy at the Asia Society, will moderate a discussion to talk …
00:27:57 |
Sat 17 May 2025
Akshay Mathur, Senior Director at Asia Society Policy Institute Delhi - US tariffs and their impact
In this week's episode, we will talk about US tariffs and their impact on India and South Asia. Akshay Mathur, Senior Director at Asia Society Policy Institute Delhi, hosted a discussion with Wendy C…
00:28:49 |
Sat 10 May 2025
Dr. Li Zigui from Sun Yat-sen University - River navigation in China
In this week's episode, we will talk about the Chinese ports system. Dr. Li Zigui from the Sun Yat-sen University in China will tell us her latest research about China’s effort in river navigation si…
00:28:10 |
Sat 03 May 2025
Saumya Surbhi , Climate Justice and Youth Coordinator from the Bangkok Regional Hub at UNDP - How yo
In this week's episode, we will talk about how young women can take a leading role in the energy revolution. Saumya Surbhi, Climate Justice and Youth Coordinator from the Bangkok Regional Hub at UNDP…
00:29:44 |
Sat 26 Apr 2025
Dr. Cécile Armand - Madmen in Shanghai: A Social History of Advertising in Modern China (1914–1956)
In this week's episode, we will talk about advertising in Modern China. Dr. Cécile Armand from the ENS de Lyon in France has written a book “Madmen in Shanghai” which provides a novel perspective on …
00:28:04 |
Sat 19 Apr 2025
Dr. Adam Frost - the nature of work and labor relations in Maoist China
In this week's episode, we will talk about the capitalistic organization in Maoist China. Dr. Adam Frost from the Copenhagen Business School will examine the nature of work and labor relations in Mao…
00:28:30 |
Sat 12 Apr 2025
Victor Fung, Chairman of the Asia Global Institute and Pamela Mar, Senior Fellow at Asia Global Inst
In this week's episode, we will talk about digital trade. Victor Fung, Chairman of the Asia Global Institute and Pamela Mar, Senior Fellow at Asia Global Institute, tells us how digital trade offers …
00:29:10 |
Sat 05 Apr 2025
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