The Talk will provide an opportunity for you to obtain information and ask questions in relation to Common Core course selection. Date: August 11, 2026 (Tuesday) Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Venue: Grand Hall, Centennial Campus, HKU No registration required.
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 Studies (CAES), is hosting a 1-day workshop open to all HKU tutors. This hands-on workshop will provide practical skills and strategies to enhance the engagement and experiences […]
Antarctica is a microcosm of the world, as the Last Frontier with least human interference. With her experience at the Antarctic Climate Expedition, leading Asian climate advocate Natalie Chung, shares a brand-new perspective to unleash the potential of oceans to accelerate carbon neutrality through advocacy and multi-media storytelling. Join Ms Natalie Chung for an inspiring sharing session […]
All of us in the Common Core would like to warmly welcome new and experienced tutors to the new school year. 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, From Tutor to Learning Leader, on August 25, 2026, […]
The Talk will provide an opportunity for you to obtain information and ask questions in relation to Common Core course selection. Date: August 27, 2026 (Thursday) Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Venue: LE1, Library Extension Building, Main Campus, HKU No registration required.
You are warmly invited to a one-hour sharing session on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, drawing on insights from teaching CCAI9008 (Shaping Population Medicine with AI) at HKU and from Harvard Medical School's Executive Education online course. The speaker Dr. Abraham Wai (from Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong Department of Emergency Medicine) […]
Struggling to engage your students in class? Did you know games can be an effective way to turn your classroom into an engaging one! We warmly invite all HKU teachers and tutors interested in transforming their classrooms through gamification to join our upcoming professional development session. Come discover innovative ways to engage students, play, learn, and get inspired! What […]
During the hackathon launch day, students will familiarise themselves with the hackathon schedule and rules, meet new friends, form the team, and plan the collaborative journey ahead. This event is part of Generative AI Hackathon for SDGs 2026. Pre-event sign up is required. >> Click here for the details
**Rescheduled** Join us to learn the art of Chinese Tea Ceremony and unwind over dim sum! This event is held exclusively for Common Core teachers and tutors, with limited seats available. If you would like to sign up, please contact our office at commoncore@hku.hk.
How do you keep a large class engaged and actively involved? Come join us and get tips from our Experienced Common Core teachers! Open to all HKU professors, lecturers, and teachers across faculties who want to enhance their large-class teaching. Register at https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?ueid=109836
This event is part of Generative AI Hackathon for SDGs 2026. Only 40 teams will be selected by the committee to progress to the final day. >> Click here for the details
Stop by our booth to learn more about the Common Core and grab an exclusive souvenir available only on Info Day!