This summer, the CUHK Thomas Jing Centre for Mindfulness Research and Training is honoured to welcome Professor Eric Loucks, Director of the Mindfulness Center at Brown University, for two inspiring mindfulness events designed to help you feel better, think clearer, and live healthier. If you want to reduce stress, build healthier habits, and learn how mindfulness can support real-world well-being, these sessions offer evidence-based insights and practical tools you can start using immediately.
CME/CPD accreditation is pending. Registration will close on 26 July 2026 (Sunday).
For enquiries, please email the Centre at cuhkcmrt@cuhk.edu.hk, dial 2252 8764, or WhatsApp 5262 5665.
Please find the event details below:
| Public Talk The Power of Mindfulness in Health Behaviour Change: Diet, Physical Activity, and Weight Management | Mindfulness Retreat Transforming Health: The Science and Practice of Mindfulness From Personal Well-Being to Public Health | |
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| Date | 31 July 2026 (Friday) | 1 August 2026 (Saturday) |
| Time | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Venue | School of Public Health Building Prince of Wales Hospital Shatin | School of Public Health Building Prince of Wales Hospital Shatin |
| Fee | Free of charge | Early Bird / Student Rate: HK$2,500 (on or before 24 July 2026) Regular Rate: HK$2,750 Payment details will be displayed during the final step of the registration process. |
| Overview | Learn how mindfulness can help people eat better, move more, sit less, and manage weight more effectively. Drawing on NIH-funded programmes including MB-BP and MB-College, Prof. Loucks will explain how mindfulness supports lasting health behaviour change. | Join an immersive full-day retreat combining mindfulness practice with the latest scientific evidence. Grounded in nine interrelated contemplative practices, the retreat offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from Prof. Loucks’ pioneering work. |
| Key Takeaways | • Practical strategies to support healthier daily habits • Insights into the science behind behaviour change • Understanding how mindfulness affects both mind and body • Guided mindfulness practice | • Deeper appreciation of contemplative practices for daily well-being • Insight into how mindfulness supports mental and physical health • Fresh ideas for applying mindfulness in leadership and digital tools |
About the Speaker
Professor Eric Loucks is a professor, researcher and innovator in the study of mindfulness and health. As Director of the Mindfulness Center at Brown University, he leads efforts to advance the science and application of mindfulness-based practices to improve well-being and address public health challenges.
Dr Loucks developed the Mindfulness-Based College for Young Adults (MB-College) programme and the Mindfulness-Based Blood Pressure Reduction (MB-BP) programme, both of which have been evaluated through NIH-funded randomised controlled trials. His research encompasses mindfulness epidemiology, evidence synthesis and implementation science, with a focus on translating mindfulness research into practical tools that support health and well-being.
He is also the author of The Mindful College Student: How to Succeed, Boost Well-Being and Build the Life You Want at University and Beyond. Committed to bridging rigorous science with real-world impact, Dr Loucks empowers individuals and communities by advancing evidence-based mindfulness practices that support health and resilience.
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