Events Calendar

 

 

AI in Healthcare sharing session

Common Core / BASc Lounge Room 150 1/F Main Building, The University of Hong Kong

You are warmly invited to a one-hour sharing session on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, drawing on insights from teaching CCAI9008 (Shaping Population Medicine with AI) at HKU and from Harvard Medical School's Executive Education online course. The speaker Dr. Abraham Wai (from Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong Department of Emergency Medicine) […]

Gamify Your Teaching: Play, Learn, and Get Inspired

Main Building 150, Common Core / BASc Lounge

Struggling to engage your students in class? Did you know games can be an effective way to turn your classroom into an engaging one! We warmly invite all HKU teachers and tutors interested in transforming their classrooms through gamification to join our upcoming professional development session. Come discover innovative ways to engage students, play, learn, and get inspired! What […]

The Hong Kong Inter-University Generative AI Hackathon for SDGs 2026 (Launch Day)

Lecture Hall II (Opposite Grand Hall Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre), HKU Centennial Campus

During the hackathon launch day, students will familiarise themselves with the hackathon schedule and rules, meet new friends, form the team, and plan the collaborative journey ahead.   This event is part of Generative AI Hackathon for SDGs 2026. Pre-event sign up is required.   >> Click here for the details

**Rescheduled** Chinese Tea Tasting Workshop for Common Core Teachers / Tutors

MB 150, Common Core & BASc Lounge

**Rescheduled** Join us to learn the art of Chinese Tea Ceremony and unwind over dim sum! This event is held exclusively for Common Core teachers and tutors, with limited seats available. If you would like to sign up, please contact our office at commoncore@hku.hk.  

Engagement Strategies in Large Classroom Teaching

MB 150, Common Core & BASc Lounge

How do you keep a large class engaged and actively involved? Come join us and get tips from our Experienced Common Core teachers! Open to all HKU professors, lecturers, and teachers across faculties who want to enhance their large-class teaching. Register at https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=109836

HKU Common Core Leadership Speaker Series (26 Oct 2026)

Room 132, 1/F, Knowles Building, Main Campus, The University of Hong Kong

Come join 9 thought leaders across 3 evenings to challenge your assumptions, clarify your purpose, and map your path forward! Open to all HKU staff and students who aspire to lead with judgment, warmth, and passion. You can choose to join any of the three sessions. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served […]

[Venue changed!] HKU Common Core Leadership Speaker Series (27 Oct 2026)

Common Core / BASc Lounge, Room 150, 1/F, Main Building, HKU

*Please note that the venue for Session 2 has changed from Room CPD-3.04 to Room 150, 1/F, Main Building, The University of Hong Kong.* Come join 9 thought leaders across 3 evenings to challenge your assumptions, clarify your purpose, and map your path forward! Open to all HKU staff and students who aspire to lead […]

[Venue changed!] HKU Common Core Leadership Speaker Series (28 Oct 2026)

Common Core / BASc Lounge, Room 150, 1/F, Main Building, HKU

*Please note that the venue for Session 3 (Oct 28) has changed from MWT4 to Room 150, 1/F, Main Building, The University of Hong Kong.*   Come join 9 thought leaders across 3 evenings to challenge your assumptions, clarify your purpose, and map your path forward! Open to all HKU staff and students who aspire […]

Conversation with Ms. Charlene Kotwall – Founder & CEO of Charlene’s Pantry

MB150, Common Core / BASc Lounge, The University of Hong Kong

Join us for an exclusive Fireside Chat with Ms. Charlene Kotwall - Formerly with Morgan Stanley Private Banking and Invesco Institutional: now Founder & CEO of Charlene's Pantry, a bespoke Hong Kong food and beverage brand established in 2016, with three sister brands serving global corporate, luxury retail and university clients. Free of charge. Food […]