Events Calendar

 

 

Common Core 2021-2022 Semester 1 Tutor Orientation: Learning-in-Motion

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

  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 […]

Positive Mental Health 101

Zoom

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 […]

Common Core Tutors Certificate Course – Improvisation and Design Thinking in Teaching and Learning (Session 1)

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

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 […]

Training the Trainers Leadership Roundtables Session 1 & 2

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

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 […]

Training the Trainers Leadership Roundtables Session 3 & 4

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

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. […]

Pillars of Wellbeing: What Wellbeing Is And What It Is Not

KKLG105 KK Leung Building LG1/F, The University of Hong Kong

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 […]

Folk Ecstasy Art Exhibition

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

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 […]

2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Game for Students

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

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 […]

Training the Trainers Leadership Roundtables Session 5 & 6

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

Session 5 & 6: Integrity, Personal Growth, Truth vs Truthfulness, Constructive criticism Part of the Training the Trainers Leadership Roundtables (AUG 31 to OCT 7) Date: 23 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 this […]

Pillars of Wellbeing: The Role Of Happiness In Wellbeing

KKLG105 KK Leung Building LG1/F, The University of Hong Kong

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 […]

Common Core Tutors Certificate Course – Improvisation and Design Thinking in Teaching and Learning (Session 2)

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

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 […]

Teaching and Learning Seminar Series: Gamification 2.0 Reimagining Learning through Play and Games

3/F Multi-Purpose Zone (MPZ) Room 2 Main Library, The University of Hong Kong

In this 90-minute session hosted by Common Core, Vince Siu from Press Start Academy will discuss the power of play and games as a platform for learning, inspiration and growth, and lead us through concepts, theories and examples of using games to rethink teaching, redesign digital and virtual learning, and reimagine whole-person development. Open to […]