2 . The heroes helping the stars shine

The 19th Asian Games, which comes to a close on Sunday, has witnessed the great contribution of people from all walks of life.

The security staff member has been responsible for the protection of rifle (步枪) and pistol ammunition (手枪弹药) for events such as shooting and modern pentathlon (现代五项运动).

“Due to the varied gun control policies in different countries, we worried that athletes might not understand the local rules. However, those concerns were all relieved when everyone showed understanding and cooperation.” Liu said.

“I wake up every day at 2:00 am, set off at 4:30 am, drive more than 30 kilometers to take athletes to the competition venue, and then return to the Asian Games Village. Each round trip takes almost two hours, and on each competition day, I make the journey three times,” Lu said.

His son is also involved in the Games, providing security services. Due to their work commitments, they hardly see each other these days. On the Mid-Autumn Festival, the family spent over an hour chatting via video call, celebrating the festival together online.

As a sports reporter at English-language newspaper China Daily, he said “I feel very lucky to participate in such a huge event as a journalist. I also hope that through our media coverage, more people will get to know the athletes and understand their stories.”

A volunteer at the Basketball Arena in Shaoxing Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium, and his job is to ensure that the court is free from debris (碎片), sweat stains and watermarks, and to ensure the smooth progress of the matches by helping prevent athletes from slipping and avoiding any unnecessary injuries.

“When I am on duty at the court, my family will look for me during the live broadcast.

They told me that seeing me busily working makes them realize how much I’ve grown up.”

7 . Big Thinkers Series

The 2022 Big Thinkers Series from New Scientist events features four online talks, covering a wide range of topics by world-class scientist speakers and experts. If you are curious about your planet or your universe, then this series is your place to hear the latest research.

Save £20 off the standard ticket price by purchasing a series ticket to all four talks in the Big Thinkers Series (available on-demand) or purchase single tickets for just £13 per lecture (available by early booking).

Reality+: From the Matrix to the Metaverse with David Chalmers

In this talk, philosopher David Chalmers argues that Metaverse-style virtual worlds experienced through headsets are also genuine and meaningful realities and we can live a meaningful life in VR.

What we don’t know about gravity with Claudia de Rham

We are all familiar with the concept of gravity. In this talk, Professor Claudia de Rham will explore how much we actually know about gravity and how much more there is left to uncover.

A Brief History of Timekeeping with Chad Orzel

From Stonehenge to atomic clocks, here is the 5, 000-year history of how science is used to mark time. Chad Orzel, the internationally bestselling author of How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog, offers us a witty journey through scientific theory and quirky (反常的) historical detail.

Physics at the End of the universe with Katie Mack

The Big Bang theory tells the story of the beginning of the universe for the last 13. 8 billion years. But how does the story end? Join astronomer Katie Mack as she shares what modern astrophysics tells us about the final fate of the universe.

8 . Peer ( 同伴 ) Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) is a peer-facilitated learning programme available to students enrolled ( 注册 ) in most core units of study in our business school.

PASS involves weekly sessions where you work in groups to tackle specially prepared problem sets, based around a unit of study you’re enrolled in.

PASS doesn’t re-teach or deliver new content. It’s an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the key points from lecture materials while you are applying your skills to solve problems.

You work interactively with your peers. As a peer group, you decide what is covered in each session. That way, PASS directly responds to your needs and feedback.

Registration in Term 2 will open at 9 am, 21 September 2022.

Waiting lists

If a session is full, you can register for the waiting list. We will email you if a place becomes available or if a new session is to be held.

When you are placed on a waiting list, we will email you a number which tells you where you are on the list. If you are close to the front of the list, you have a good chance of gaining a place in the programme in the near future.

Deregistering

If you miss two PASS sessions in a row, you will be deregistered and your place will be given to someone on the waiting list. Make sure you fill in the attendance sheet at each session to record your attendance.

You’ll be informed by email if you are being deregistered as a result of missing sessions. If you believe you have received the email in error, email the PASS office at   passoffice@umbs. edu..

9 . Museums are places where you can appreciate something visually inspiring and deepen your understanding of the world.

The Red Brick Art Museum, Beijing

Located in the northeast of Beijing, the museum promises a relief from the urban busy life. Using red bricks as a basic element, the museum was designed as a unique garden with a contemporary touch, making it an excellent example of marriage of art and architecture. It is also populated with artworks by world-famous artists as well as cats, ducks and black swans, presenting an atmosphere of peace, elegance (优雅) and playfulness.

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania

Established in 1876, the museum now houses more than 220, 000 artistic pieces from around the globe, including paintings, prints, drawings and decorative artworks spanning more than 2,000 years. The museum also highlights its Asian collections, including paintings, sculpture and ceramics from China.

Smithsonian National Museum (SNM), District of Columbia

Located in Washington DC, the Smithsonian National Museum is the most visited museum in the world, attracting more than 7 million visitors annually. It takes pride in more than 126 million specimens (标本), including plants, dinosaur fossils, minerals and tools used by early man. The museum tour is truly an adventure, offering you an amazing science experience.

The Museum of Transport, Switzerland

The museum of transport, opened in 1959, is Switzerland’s most popular museum and features many exhibitions and theme parks. The museum is also a place for very special meetings and events. The outstanding range of extraordinary rooms and the option of using parts of the museum itself ensure a unique atmosphere for memorable events. Experience and enjoy the energetic atmosphere, an inspiring setting for those taking part in meetings, and many other events.

10 . A Wonderful Time Management App: Trello

Using a time management app is one of the easiest ways to get more of something we wish we all had: Productivity. Here is a time management app continually rated among the top time management apps on the market, all with the goal of making you spend less time planning and more time doing.

WHY WE CHOOSE

Developed over ten years ago, Trello is used by more than 25 million people. No matter how you prefer to track projects and time, Trello always allows you to easily see who is doing what at a quick look, so you’ ll never drop the ball on an important project.

WHAT WE LIKE

● Videos to instruct you to use the app.

● Easy to connect with other tools you already use.

WHAT WE DO NOT LIKE

● It’s for general project management only and big projects are difficult to deal with on it.

● Limited free offerings.

Every group member is on the same page, so it’s easy for you to keep track of the process of the project you are working on. Trello has a lot to offer, including unlimited storage. Users can choose to pay $13 a month (you can get a l5% discount if you buy the yearly plan) to fully take advantage of the app.

With companies such as eBay and Fender on its user list, Trello is able to work for a wide variety of teams and projects, syncing (同步) between different web servers, mobiles ( iOS and Android ), and desktop apps ( macOS and Windows ).