Why the CC? Choosing the Best Courses for You Q&A on Common Core for First-Year Students Two Zoom Sessions Aug 18 and Aug 19, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm HKT Same link for both days, no registration required Zoom link: https://hku.zoom.us/j/92552662246
Mental Health Workshops for HKU Students Language - English Online via Zoom Please carry a pen and paper with you during the workshop All HKU students are welcome! OKAYMINDS is a social enterprise to promote mental health awareness and well-being and to eliminate stigma related to mental illness Bridging the gap - Effective communication and […]
Global Inclusive Leadership Induction Session 1: Induction Date/ Time: 31 Aug 2021, 4:30 - 6:30 pm Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre (RHT) Never too Young to Lead! Join us to discover your passion and purpose. What is this about? A global community for nurturing future leaders of global citizenship, which is built upon global partnerships and […]
Common Core is proud to support the HKU Women in Science and Engineering (HKU WISE) group with the upcoming exhibition by photographer Laura Simonsen titled Women in Science, to be held at the Main Library. Laura will exhibit photographs of female scientists from HKU’s Faculty of Science. The exhibition commemorates 2020 as the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage […]
All of us in the Common Core would like to warmly welcome both new and experienced tutors to the First Semester and hope that you will be able to attend our orientation workshop, Learning-in-Motion, to be held on September 3, 2021, 10 am – 12 noon in the Common Core Lounge. The key to student […]
Aim: Helps HKU students to... • Develop mental resilience • Manage stress • Regulate emotions better Date: Saturday, September 4, 2021 Time: 9 am to 10 am (Hong Kong time) Language: English Delivery: via ZOOM Hosted by Ryan Mak, CC Student Consultant AND HKUMED Peer Supporter About our guest Peter Chan is the founder […]
The Common Core and the Faculty of Education are co-hosting a workshop series for all Common Core Tutors to explore the application of Design Thinking and Improvisational Techniques to enhance the experience of teaching and learning. The workshop will consist of two hands-on practical sessions facilitated by Tanya Kempston (Senior Lecturer, Teacher Education and Learning Leadership […]
Session 1 & 2: Forgiveness, Humility, Everyone is unique and has infinite value Part of the Training the Trainers Leadership Roundtables (AUG 31 to OCT 7) Date: 9 Sep 2021, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Venue: Meng Wah Theatre 2 (MWT2) Never too Young to Lead! Join us to discover your passion and purpose. What is […]
Session 3 & 4: Positive Attitude, Competence Teamwork vs Groupthink, What makes a strong team? Part of the Training the Trainers Leadership Roundtables (AUG 31 to OCT 7) Date: 16 Sep 2021, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Venue: Meng Wah Theatre 2 (MWT2) Never too Young to Lead! Join us to discover your passion and purpose. […]
This workshop for students is organised by a Common Core Learning Partner. About the Workshop Inspire2Aspire Consulting is excited to bring you an 8-part workshop series on creating Happiness & Well-Being. In this interactive workshop series, we will introduce you to the science and application of whole-person well-being & human flourishing and how it translates into […]
Art is like candy for the eyes. We present to you some unique, handmade candies in a one-of-its-kind exhibition. ‘Folk Arts: an exploratory study into self-expression and traditional arts revitalization’ is a transdisciplinary research project funded by the Common Core TransDisciplinary Undergraduate Research Initiative. The project team is coming up with a finale Art Exhibition […]
HKU Common Core would like to invite students to participate in the 2030 SDGs Game. Created in Japan, this multiplayer, card-based game aims to give students a deeper understanding and appreciation of the United Nations SDGs. The game will take 2 hours including playing and reflection. Event Details Date: Thursday, 23 September 2021 Time: 4:00 pm […]