Events Calendar

 

 

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 […]

Passion Project Workshop: Play, Learn, Grow by Vince Siu

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

In this Passion Project workshop, Vince Siu will share his 10-year journey of finding and pursuing his passions. Starting from three summers teaching in high school, flirting with music school, dipping his toes into banking and consulting, and then rediscovering his passion for education, Vince will discuss some important lessons he's learned throughout his career, […]

Training the Trainers Leadership Roundtables Session 7 & 8

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

Session 7 & 8: Life of Significant, Purpose Passion and Purpose, What's your vision? Part of the Training the Trainers Leadership Roundtables (AUG 31 to OCT 7) Date: 30 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 […]

Training the Trainers Leadership Roundtables Special Session

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

Special Session: My Journey, Story sharing, podcasts & certification rap Part of the Training the Trainers Leadership Roundtables (AUG 31 to OCT 7) Date: 7 Oct 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 about? A […]

I-Squared: Interdisciplinarity and Impact Student Showcase and Networking Event

2/F Multi-Purpose Area/ Digital Interactive Lab HKU Library

HKU Common Core and the Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASC) jointly hosted an event on 11 October 2021 at the Main Library from 2 pm to 5 pm. The event showcased interdisciplinary projects undertaken by students through the Common Core Transdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Initiative and the BASC programme to the broader university community. In […]

Case Competition Workshops for HKU Students (Session 1)

Zoom

Do you want to improve your case solving skills? Do you wonder what it takes to win an international case competition? Register for the HSBC/HKU Business Case Competition’s free 7-session Case Academy and take your skills to the next level. From defining a problem, through storylining to handling the Q&A session like a pro, you […]

Photography Exhibition: Climate Change and Leadership in Hong Kong

G/F Entrance HKU Main Library

The photography exhibition is held in support of Global Climate Change Week on 18 – 24th October 2021. It features original photographs submitted by HKU undergraduate students around the theme of  Climate Action and Leadership in Hong Kong. We will also feature photographs from the Biodiversity Museum and The Swire Institute of Marine Science and Division […]

Pillars of Wellbeing: Physical Wellbeing

Common Core / BASc Lounge Room 150 1/F Main Building, 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 […]