All of us in the Common Core would like to warmly welcome new and experienced tutors to the second semester of teaching. Tutors are at the heart of creating a dynamic and impactful learning experience for students at the Common Core. We hope you can attend our orientation workshop, Post-digital Learning: Teaching, Tech, and Tomorrows, on January […]
Come along and learn techniques on how to create engaging tutorials. You will learn about: Presentation and delivery skills Asking questions strategically Promoting dialogue and active participation Creative and memorable activities Participants will earn a certificate after attendance of both workshops and the successful completion of a post-workshop assessment. All HKU tutors are welcome. […]
This session explores practical ways educators can use AI and digital tools to streamline instructional preparation and enhance productivity. The workshop covers tools such as HKU-licensed Microsoft Copilot and Canva for vibe coding (subscription required), providing real examples of how to support slide creation and subject-related research. Speaker: Cindy Liang (HKU Libraries) Date: January 22, […]
This session combines an interactive game with a relaxed, reflective walk around the beautiful HKU campus. Together, we’ll explore how trees communicate, how nature forms networks, and how these ideas can spark new ways of thinking about learning and teaching. No coding, no screens — just conversation, greenery, and shared curiosity! Date: Tuesday, 27 January […]
While AI can make learning frictionless, meaningful education requires deliberate engagement—a “slow food” approach to foster deep, satisfying learning. This necessity calls for pedagogical tools and platforms designed to craft challenging and enlightening experiences. This seminar explores how the innovative HKU LMS platform, Vox, transforms teaching and learning in class and online. It begins with an overview of […]
You are cordially invited to join the Interactive Lecturing in Practice on 9 Mar 2026. The event is co-organized by Communication Intensive Courses (CiC), Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC), Common Core and Centre for Applied English Studies (CAES). Date: 9 March 2026 (Monday) Time: 01:00pm – 02:00pm (HKT) Venue: Common Core Lounge (RM150, 1/F, […]
The Common Core and Small Talks Circles present a rare opportunity to meet one of Hong Kong’s most accomplished business leaders — Mimi Tang, former President & CEO of Kering Asia Pacific, the group behind global luxury brands Gucci, Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, and Bottega Veneta. Born in the Kowloon Walled City, Mimi left school early and began working at 17. Three decades later, she led luxury brands across 14 countries and 4,000 employees, shaping how Asia redefined global fashion. […]
Precious metals have been shaped by artists, studied by scientists, and treasured across cultures for centuries. But what makes them so special? Join us for From Lab to Luxe: The Science, Art & Craft of Precious Metals, an interdisciplinary workshop exploring the magical properties of precious metals—through the twin lenses of science and artistry. […]
The Common Core would like to invite you to participate in the Staff-Student Consultative meeting: Date: Monday, 27 April 2026 Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Venue: Common Core & BASc Lounge, Main Building Rm 150 (Pizza will be provided for this lunch meeting) This meeting provides a channel of communication between students across campus and […]
The Student Festival will showcase students’ innovative work in tackling issues which required them to integrate knowledge, methods, and media across disciplines. These exemplary projects come from different undergraduate courses and include posters, videos, podcasts, models, and more. Date: 29 April, 2026 (Wednesday) Time: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Venue: Haking Wong Podium Come Meet […]
Plant humanities is an emerging transdisciplinary field established by the Dumbarton Oaks Plant Humanities Initiative, a Harvard-affiliated research programme that situates plants at the intersections of biology, history, literature, and cultural studies. This study reports on an experimental, cross-institutional undergraduate research project that brought together students from the University of Hong Kong and Transilvania University […]
Seminar: Plant Humanities - The Anthropocene, Art, and Artificial Intelligence Date: May 19, 2026 (Tue) Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Hong Kong Time / 10:00 am - 11:30 am Eastern Standard Time Venue: Online (Zoom) If you are interested, please register at https://forms.office.com/r/Q7tnC5JQ3N All are welcome. The Zoom meeting link will be provided in […]