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Cultural Heritage Crowdsourcing for Sustainable Development Goals: Conceptual Framework and Empirical Investigations

Room 202, Runme Shaw Building or Zoom

Monday, 29 May 2023, 12:45 pm – 2:30 pm Room 202, Runme Shaw Building or Zoom All are welcome Pre-registration required for joining via Zoom https://bit.ly/crowdsourcingSDG    Abstract: Crowdsourcing is vital in facilitating the sustainable development goals of digital humanities projects. In this talk, I will start with a literature review on cultural heritage crowdsourcing. A […]

Games for Change Conference @ HKU

KK Leung Building

Games are the most powerful form of immersive learning. In the modern era where experience is king, we are seeing a fascinating movement exploring social impact and educational innovation in the form of creative and interactive storytelling mediums. At the inaugural Games for Change APAC-Hong Kong organised in collaboration with Press Start Academy, we will […]

Tutor’s corner – cocktails, conversations, colleagues, singing

Junels Restobar Bar Junels Restobar Bar, G/F, 7 On Ning Lane, Sai Ying Pun

Join us for a laid-back social event of drinks and karaoke. Mingle with fellow HKU tutors, unwind, and recharge in a welcoming atmosphere. The event is free. Food and drinks are available for purchase (at happy hour prices). All HKU tutors are welcome! Sign-up now https://forms.gle/dqtb822xQwqYaigr9

Common Core – Online Talk on Course Selection with Q&A (AM session)

Zoom

Welcome to the Common Core, SDGs in CC, Transdisciplinary Minors, Hong Kong Learning Partners, The Future Readiness Initiative, Global Transdisciplinary Partnerships, Peer Tips from Current Students, and more! All first-year students are welcome Date and time: 15/08/2023 11:00-12:00 Venue: Online via Zoom Details and registration: https://www.cedars.hku.hk/registration-and-induction/index.php

Common Core – Online Talk on Course Selection with Q&A (PM session)

Zoom

Welcome to the Common Core, SDGs in CC, Transdisciplinary Minors, Hong Kong Learning Partners, The Future Readiness Initiative, Global Transdisciplinary Partnerships, Peer Tips from Current Students, and more! All first-year students are welcome Date and time: 15/08/2023 12:30-13:30 Venue: Online via Zoom Details and registration: https://www.cedars.hku.hk/registration-and-induction/index.php

Why the CC? Choosing the Best Courses for You

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

Why the CC? Choosing the Best Courses for You Q&A on Common Core for First-Year Students   Participating CC Student Consultants:  Anthony, BBA, Year 4 Vaishali, BA&BEd(LangEd), Year 4 Billy, BEd&BSc, 2023 Elly, BBiomedSc, 2023 Jenna, BBA, 2023   Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023 Common Core / BASc Lounge (MB150) 12:30 - 14:00 HKT   Please […]

Tutor Certificate Workshop – Foundations in Teaching and Learning

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 (CAES), is hosting a 1-day workshop open to tutors.   Date: Thursday, 24 August 2023 Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: Common Core Lounge (Main Building Room 150)   […]

Common Core 2023-2024 Semester 1 Tutor Orientation: Learning in the Age of AI

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 new and experienced tutors to the first 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, Learning in the Age of AI, on […]

Film Night! Americaville by Adam James Smith

Wang Gungwu Lecture Hall, Graduate House, The University of Hong Kong

Join us for a Hong Kong Premiere! This is a unique chance to see Americaville (2020) by US-based filmmaker and educator Adam James Smith. The film screening is followed by a Director's Talk with Q&A. Moderator: Nikolas Ettel (Faculty of Architecture, HKU) Venue: Wang Gungwu Lecture Hall, Graduate House, The University of Hong Kong Date: […]

GenAI Hackathon for Social Good: Team Forming and Ideation Day

Lecture Hall II, Centennial Campus

Join us in this unique event at HKU where undergraduates and postgraduates across multiple disciplines use Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) to address real-world challenges. Participants must tackle issues from five themes. Solutions can span a variety of GenAI approaches, including text, image, audio, music, video, or 3D. Unleash your creativity and contribute to the future of […]

Designing Games For Change Session 1: Foundations and Principles for Designing a Serious Game with GenAI

CPD-LG. 18, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong

This project is an opportunity for both HKU students and staff to experiment with designing a game experience to drive positive change. Your game can address sustainability issues such as climate change and environmental protection, social justice and discrimination, ethics and citizenship, or teach skills for human flourishing. Our partners, Press Start Academy, will mentor and guide you through […]

Designing Games For Change Session 2: Creating a Prototype with the Unity Game Engine

Zoom

This project is an opportunity for both HKU students and staff to experiment with designing a game experience to drive positive change. Your game can address sustainability issues such as climate change and environmental protection, social justice and discrimination, ethics and citizenship, or teach skills for human flourishing. Our partners, Press Start Academy, will mentor […]