Advance HE Fellowship | Recognition of your expertise
Date & Time: 12:30-13:20, 23 October 2024 (Wed) Facilitator: Dr. Craig COOPER (Lecturer of English Language Centre, Fellow of Higher Education Academy) Language: English Venue: T2-202 Abstract:The Higher Education Academy (HEA) is part of the Advance HE, which is a UK-based organisation that works with higher education across the world. The goals of Advance HE include the promotion of teaching excellence, commitment to professionalism in teaching and learning and providing support for teaching faculty, teaching staff and teaching support staff with international recognition of their practice, impact and leadership in the higher education.
Dr. Craig Cooper, will share his personal experiences related to the preparation and application process for fellowship. For more information regarding the Advance HE fellowship, please visit their official website at https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/fellowship
AI Empowers Education Series | Ethical Risks and Governance of Artificial Intelligence（人工智能的伦理风险及其治理） Date & Time: 15:00-17:00, 23 October 2024 (Wed) Facilitator: Prof. Kunru YAN (Dean of the School of Philosophy and Social Development, South China Normal University, Chief Expert of the National Social Science Foundation Major Project) Host: Dr. Vivien Wai Wan CHAN (Director of Centre for Teaching and Learning) Language: Chinese Venue: University Hall Abstract: As part of the AI Empowers Education series, this talk is designed to help both teachers and students navigate the ethical challenges of using AI in teaching and learning. We invite you to join us in exploring how to balance technological innovation with ethical responsibility in educational practice.
No registration is needed for this event. Feel free to join and participate directly.
AI Empowers Education 5 | Generative AI and the Future of Business Education
The event time has been rescheduled to 12:30-13:30 on 25 October (Fri). Facilitator: Prof. Harry Jiannan WANG ((Professor of Management Information Systems at the University of Delaware, Founder and CEO of Takin.AI) Language: English Venue: T2-102 Abstract: With the rapid development of technology, generative artificial intelligence has shown tremendous potential and impact in various fields. It not only redefines our understanding of creativity and content generation but also profoundly influences the future direction of business education. This lecture will delve into how generative artificial intelligence can revolutionize business education, analyze the challenges and opportunities it brings to the field of education through multiple practical teaching and entrepreneurial cases, and provide directions and suggestions for cultivating a new generation of business leaders and decision-makers.
In order to better serve our teachers, we are pleased to invite CTL’s Special Advisor Prof. Yanan LIN from Xiamen University to support the Teaching Consultation program. This is a unique chance for those seeking guidance on teaching practices, participation in teaching contests, or assistance with award applications. To take advantage of this opportunity, kindly schedule your consultation with Prof. LIN by contacting Ms. Sandy CHEN at sandychen@uic.edu.cn. Upon registration, you will receive confirmation and further details via email.
Consultation Details: Available time: 11:00-12:00, 12:00-13:00, 24 Oct 2024 (Thu) 11:00-12:00, 12:00-13:00, 25 Oct 2024 (Fri) Language: Chinese Format: Individual or round-table discussions Duration: Up to 1 hour per session
Prof. LIN was awarded “National Distinguished Teacher", “Distinguished Teacher of National Special Support Plan for High Level Talents" (Ten Thousand Talents Plan), "Higher Education Teaching Award of Fujian Province”, Government Special Allowance Expert of the State Council, Talent of Fujian Province's "Baiqianwan Plan", and Xiamen’s "Top Talent".
Advanced HE in Partnership (October 2024) Highlights of this newsletter include:
Opportunities to win grant funding of up to £15,000 GBP for projects on themes identified by our member institutions - deadline 8 November (page 2).
A webinar we are offering free to members on using our Student Access, Retention, Attainment and Progression Framework (page 2).
The publication of the case studies from our Global Impact Grants initiative, which features impactful work from across our international member institutions that has supported delivering the UN Sustainable Development Goals (page 3).
The call for papers for several conferences - including our Teaching and Learning Conference in July 2025 - are open for submissions (page 4).
Recording of AI Empowers Education 4 | Computable Doc Intro: A Hands-on Guide To Keepwork Platform
The recording could be found on iSpace "CTL Teaching and Learning Resources" (see the folder "T&L Activities (Semester 1 of 2024-2025)".
Copy the link in the text document to the Browser, and you could see the video recordings. If you encounter any problems, please contact Ms. Arie JIN at 3620692 or ariexjin@uic.edu.cn.
Exemplary Teaching via Design Thinking: Process to Implementation
Moderators: Dr. Theresa KWONG, Director, Centre for Holistic Teaching and Learning, Hong Kong Baptist University (2024 UGC Award: Collaborative Teams), Prof. Carmen WONG, HKTEA Design Thinking CoP lead, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2020 UGC Award: General Faculty) Date & Time: 16:00-17:30, 28 Oct 2024 (Mon) Venue: Online via Zoom Abstract: The Hong Kong Teaching Excellence Alliance (HKTEA) Design Thinking Community of Practice (CoP) – Interdisciplinary Design Thinking in Higher Education will be holding the online seminar with guest speakers Dr. Kristen LI (2024 UGC Award: General Faculty) and Ms. Anna QIN (2024 UGC Award: Early Career).
Ms. Anna QIN will illustrate Design Thinking’s impact across disciplines through academic and commercial case studies, highlighting its role in bridging research, design, and real-world applications. Dr. Kristen LI will facilitate a hands-on session on design thinking. Participants will collaboratively explore how to implement design thinking into student-centred class activity design and tailor it to various disciplines.
TALES | AI Workshop Series 7: AI Tools and Techniques for Academic and Professional Success
This workshop is provided for students only.
Date & Time: 14:30-16:00, 19 November 2024 (Tue) Venue: Online via Zoom Facilitator(s): Dr. David SANTANDREU (Head of Educational Program Development, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence) Abstract: This workshop aims to empower students with practical AI tools for academic, professional, and problem-solving applications.
THE Global AI Forum | Higher Education in the AI Era
Date & Time: 9:00-21:30, 29 November 2024 (Fri) Venue: Silverbox Ballroom at Hotel ICON (17 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong) Organization: The Global AI Forum, The Hong Kong Polytechnix University Abstract: The Global AI Forum will bring together leading academics, researchers and thought leaders working in AI to share and discuss the latest developments in AI ethics, horizons and how universities will be impacted. Delegates will discover the latest advancements in AI and the opportunities and potential challenges that AI may present for their institution.
The forum will facilitate unparalleled knowledge exchange and networking that will help shed light on and shape some of AI's most critical and unexplored areas.
This unmissable event will give higher education leaders the opportunity to connect with peers and support institutional growth as we enter a new era of AI in education.
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