All Events Highlights
Hong Kong’s Diverse Natural Ecology Introduced to Postgraduate Students
The UNESCO Global Geopark on Tung Ping Chau was explored by more than 30 eager Graduate School (GS) students on November 22. The weekend outing to Hong Kong’s easternmost island, featuring unique sedimentary rock formations, rich biodiversity, and tranquil coastal scenery, was led by expert guides Kitty and Edmond. Tung Ping Chau’s rocks, as Kitty … Continued
Ping Pong Buddies Makes a Bouncing Return
One of the Graduate School’s (GS) fun networking events, Ping Pong Buddies, lifted student spirits on November 13. Around 20 students and GS staff members joined the event, designed to boost student morale and foster staff interaction. Three skills challenges were held during the Thursday afternoon event. The first activity was a Carnival-style Ping Pong … Continued
Emotions of Language Teachers unpacked by Professor Andy Gao
Increasing scholarly interest in the emotions of language teachers has prompted Professor Andy Gao to conduct a systematic review of the area. In a Graduate School seminar on November 18, Prof Gao from the University of New South Wales, Australia, discussed the growing body of research. The seminar, The Emotions of Language Teachers: A Systematic … Continued
Publishing Strategies and Conference Etiquette for Emerging Scholars
Navigating the pressures of publishing and getting the most out of conferences are key skills for developing an academic career. During two separate seminars targeting the topics, Professor David Gabriel Herbert of Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Norway, drew on his experience of publishing in around 35 journals and attending over 85 international conferences … Continued
Global Challenges for Improving Teaching Quality
Findings from ongoing projects investigating effective teaching research around the world were discussed during two seminars presented by Professor Ridwan Maulana. Held over two days in tandem with student consultations, Prof Maulana discussed Theories and Methodological Approaches in the first seminar and Evidence and Future Development in the AI Era in the second one. Underscored … Continued
Career Talk Emphasises Passion
Students should choose a career path they are passionate about, according to distinguished EdUHK alumnus, Dr Fung Wai Man. Speaking to around 40 postgraduate student, Dr Fung made the comments while reflecting on her role as the District Principal of the Creative Kindergarten and Day Nursery. The seminar held on November 10 centred on two … Continued