We spend most of our time learning about the outside world and try to change small parts of it, but most of us know very little about our own inner mindscape, and even less about how to change it for the better. Mindfulness is one of the most simple yet also profound ways of knowing […]
The Common Core in collaboration with our HK Learning Partner Friday is hosting a series of Refreshers in December for any student or staff looking to de-stress and just play around with art. In these sandbox sessions, you are welcome to come freely create and experiment with a mix of available materials and tools to […]
“Arts in the City” Scheme Curated by Felixism Creation & Reframe Theatre Tour guided by voices of our community walked through three occasions of pandemic in time “A Minute Something Else Enters” Time travel starts in Jan 2022 7 - 9.01.2021 12pm / 2:30pm/5pm Assemble point: Blake Garden Route: Walking route via Po Hing Fong […]
After careful consideration of the health and safety of our participants and partners under the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 virus in the community—and after consultations with our HKU partners—we have made the difficult decision to postpone this event yet a later date. Motion pictures were invented in 1895. Yet earliest attempts […]
Facilitator: Dr Jack Tsao Associate Director of the Common Core About the Workshop: Within higher education, the shift away from traditional teacher-centred and lecture-style pedagogy towards a more dialogical and student-centred style of teaching increases the importance of the facilitation skills of teachers. Especially within interdisciplinary courses, facilitation skills lie at the core of […]
As an initiative to provide a professional development path for tutors, the Common Core, in collaboration with the Centre for Applied English (CAES) and Communication-Intensive Courses (CiC), is hosting a 1-day workshop open to all Common Core tutors. This hands-on workshop will provide practical skills and strategies to enhance the engagement and experiences of students […]
REGISTER NOW Do you want to improve your personal or professional relationships in your studies or internships? Do you want to connect better with people to support you in achieving your goals? This practical introductory workshop aims to develop influencing skills for students. It provides students with an opportunity to: Learn a few concepts […]
All of us in the Common Core would like to warmly welcome both new and experienced tutors to the Second Semester and hope that you will be able to attend our orientation workshop, Learning-in-Motion, to be held on January 21, 2022, 10 am – 12 noon in the Common Core Lounge. The session will include: Sharing highlights, […]
The Centre for Languages and Inter-Communications (CLIC) at the University of Cambridge will offer a 3-hour intercultural communications workshop for HKU STEM students. Participants will have opportunities to reflect on their own communication style and the challenges posed by collaborative work across borders, as well as network with students in the UK. The workshop is […]
Abstract of Talk: This seminar will provide a brief introduction to Animoca Brands, the metaverse, and the concept of Play-to-Earn, Game-Fi, and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT). It will also showcase well-known blockchain games like Sandbox, REVV Racing, and Axie Infinity. The session will conclude with a Q&A. For students, the seminar is an opportunity to propose and […]
In light of the latest developments of covid-19 in Hong Kong, we have made the difficult decision to postpone this workshop to a later date. In this workshop, Daniel will share the story of his life and entrepreneurial journey, including the struggles of hitting rock bottom, overcoming personal and professional challenges, and how he identified […]
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 […]