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From Kowloon Walled City to Global Luxury — An Evening Conversation with Mimi Tang

Meng Wah Theatre 2 (MWT2) G/F, Meng Wah Complex, The University of Hong Kong

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. […]

From Lab to Luxe: The Science, Art & Craft of Precious Metals

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

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. […]

Common Core Staff-Student Consultative meeting 2026

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

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 […]

Student Learning Festival 2026

Haking Wong Podium

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 […]

Seminar: What AI Can’t Compost: Plant Humanities in Transdisciplinary Pedagogy

Learning Lab, RRS321, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU

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

Zoom

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 […]

Games for Change Hong Kong Festival 2026

Meng Wah Complex, University of Hong Kong

Games for Change Hong Kong Festival 2026 Gaming Momentum ?️ 9:30 – 17:30, May 27, 2026 ? Meng Wah Complex, University of Hong Kong (HKU) ? Theme: Gaming Momentum Games for Change Hong Kong returns in 2026 as part of a week of connected events across the region, bringing together educators, creators, researchers, and industry […]

Common Core Sharing Session

CPD3.29, 3/F, The Jockey Club Tower

(This event is open to CC Teachers and Tutors. If you are interested, please contact our office at commoncore@hku.hk) Date: Thursday June 4, 2026 Time: 2:30 – 4:00 pm Venue: Room CPD3.29, 3/F, The Jockey Club Tower

CC Teacher and Tutor Summer Gathering @ Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA)

Hong Kong Museum of Art 10 Salisbury Road Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Dear colleagues, You are warmly invited to our special summer gathering held just for teachers and tutors. During the gathering, you will have a chance to: - Enjoy the exclusive guided tour by an HKMoA docent (for free!) - Learn about Hong Kong and international art collections - View selected Monet masterpieces and special exhibitions […]

Induction Talk on Common Core Courses (for new students) – August 11

Grand Hall, Centennial Campus, HKU

The Talk will provide an opportunity for you to obtain information and ask questions in relation to Common Core course selection. Date: August 11, 2026 (Tuesday) Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Venue: Grand Hall, Centennial Campus, HKU No registration required.

Foundations in Teaching and Learning – Tutors Certificate Course 2026

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

As an initiative to provide a professional development path for tutors, the Communication-Intensive Courses (CiC) initiative, in collaboration with the Common Core and the Centre for Applied English Studies (CAES), is hosting a 1-day workshop open to all HKU tutors. This hands-on workshop will provide practical skills and strategies to enhance the engagement and experiences […]

Antarctic Musings: Reimagining the Future of Blue Economy for Carbon Neutrality

MB 150, Common Core & BASc Lounge

Antarctica is a microcosm of the world, as the Last Frontier with least human interference. With her experience at the Antarctic Climate Expedition, leading Asian climate advocate Natalie Chung, shares a brand-new perspective to unleash the potential of oceans to accelerate carbon neutrality through advocacy and multi-media storytelling.  Join Ms Natalie Chung for an inspiring sharing session […]