Tag: University of Hong Kong
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Douglas Kerr, University of Hong Kong – Modern Insights on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Viewing Sherlock Holmes and his creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle through a modern lens opens up some very interesting interpretations. In today’s Academic Minute, Douglas Kerr, professor of English and dean of the faculty of arts at the University of Hong Kong, discusses the legendary author’s work with a contemporary context. Douglas Kerr was born…
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Paul Smethurst, University of Hong Kong – Cultural History of the Bicycle
The bicycle is so much more than two tires, brakes & handlebars. Dr. Paul Smethurst, an English professor at the University of Hong Kong, profiles the bicycle and the cultural significance embedded within. Dr. Paul Smethurst is associate professor in the School of English at the University of Hong Kong, where he teaches travel writing,…
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Preview: The University of Hong Kong
The Academic Minute is proud to welcome a new institution into our family of contributors. We are very pleased to be featuring some great faculty members from The University of Hong Kong. Located in Pokfulam, Hong Kong, HKU was founded over a century ago in 1911. The 10 academic departments of this public research institution…