Join us for a Hong Kong Premiere! This is a unique chance to see Americaville (2020) by US-based filmmaker and educator Adam James Smith. The film screening is followed by a Director's Talk with Q&A. Moderator: Nikolas Ettel (Faculty of Architecture, HKU) Venue: Wang Gungwu Lecture Hall, Graduate House, The University of Hong Kong Date: […]
This project is an opportunity for both HKU students and staff to experiment with designing a game experience to drive positive change. Your game can address sustainability issues such as climate change and environmental protection, social justice and discrimination, ethics and citizenship, or teach skills for human flourishing. Our partners, Press Start Academy, will mentor and guide you through […]
This project is an opportunity for both HKU students and staff to experiment with designing a game experience to drive positive change. Your game can address sustainability issues such as climate change and environmental protection, social justice and discrimination, ethics and citizenship, or teach skills for human flourishing. Our partners, Press Start Academy, will mentor […]
These two workshops will focus on the practical application of improvisation and design thinking in teaching to enhance students’ critical thinking and imaginative capacities. The workshop will discuss practical strategies to guide students across deeper and more expansive levels of inquiry, adopt a mindset for experimentation, connect across disciplinary domains of knowledge, and encourage equitable […]
These two workshops will focus on the practical application of improvisation and design thinking in teaching to enhance students’ critical thinking and imaginative capacities. The workshop will discuss practical strategies to guide students across deeper and more expansive levels of inquiry, adopt a mindset for experimentation, connect across disciplinary domains of knowledge, and encourage equitable […]
This inaugural Circular Game Design Hackathon, held in partnership with the Hong Kong Design Centre and the Hong Kong Design Institute, will be an intensive, hands-on, two-day design event empowering participants to create their own immersive, interactive experiences to inspire knowledge and action around circularity and sustainability. Date: Saturday & Sunday, 20-21 January 2024 […]
This inaugural Circular Game Design Hackathon, held in partnership with the Hong Kong Design Centre and the Hong Kong Design Institute, will be an intensive, hands-on, two-day design event empowering participants to create their own immersive, interactive experiences to inspire knowledge and action around circularity and sustainability. Date: Saturday & Sunday, 20-21 January 2024 […]
In line with Black History Month, Women’s Month, and Transgender Day of Visibility, CCHU9079 Queer Art, Performance and Cities and CCHU9007 Sexuality and Gender: Diversity and Society are proud to screen this movie live with guest speakers to discuss the film’s impact and influence on today’s globalized society specially the LGBTQIA+ community. Paris Is Burning is a 1990 American documentary […]
Abstract: An exploration of ritual practices in Chinese history and anthropology, as well as indigenous ritual theory concerning these practices, opens up a number of interesting comparative issues concerning religion, belief, and, of course, ritual itself. This talk will discuss these themes and the larger implications these issues may have for our understandings. About the […]
The talk by Professor Robert Chen of University of Massachusetts Boston “Active Learning in Large Introductory Sciences Courses” was successfully held on 11 March 2024. The event was co-organized by the Common Core and Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC). Date: 11 March 2024 (Monday) Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm Venue: RRS321, 3/F, Run Run […]
Abstract Colleagues are invited to participate in a workshop designed to delve into the application of artificial intelligence within educational technology. This session will first provide an analytical overview of multimedia communication tools. Then, participants will gain practical experience with Canva, enhancing their ability to craft visually engaging lessons. The workshop also offers a platform […]
Public Lecture - Digital Intangible Cultural Heritage & Museums: Mistakes of the Past, Trends of the Present and Prospects for the Future Part of CCCH9051 Digitizing Cultural Heritage in Greater China Date: April 10, 2024 Time: 4:30-5:45 pm Venue: CYCP1, Chong Yuet Ming Chemistry Building Speaker: Dr. Harald Peter Kraemer, Curator, University Museum and […]