The main goal of this event is to promote friendship and cooperation among faculty members working at different departments. Whether you have only recently joined UIC or have been with us for a while, it is a good chance to meet new friends or catch up with colleagues, and talk about your research and teaching experiences!
The event will feature brief 10-minutes presentations:
Speaker: Dr. Xiaoshan LI, Assistant Professor, PRA, DCOM, FHSS Title: “Risk at the Centre: Exploring Public Reactions to Health Crises”
Speaker: Dr. Youssef EL HAOUSSINE, Assistant Professor, FBM Title:“Empowering Students to Write and Publish Business Case Studies”
Since this is an informal event, you are welcome to come at any time, and it is okay to be late! The research presentations will start around 4:30 pm.
Event Details: Topic: UIC Academic Drinks Date & Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm, 13 March, 2025 (Thu) Venue: CC-323 (the room with a nice view over the lake) Language: English Supported by: CTL
Looking forward to seeing you on 13 March!
If you have any further questions about this initiative, please get in touch with Dr. Yegor GREBNEV at yegorgrebnev@uic.edu.cn .
Advance HE Fellowship Interest and Readiness Survey
This survey assesses the interest and readiness of all UIC staff who currently hold or are interested in applying for the Advance HE Fellowship, which honors higher education professionals with exceptional teaching, leadership, and industry contributions. Responses will help determine eligibility and tailor support, and your insights are greatly valued. Please answer the questions to the best of your ability before March 12.
To express our appreciation, we will randomly select 10 participants to receive a gift! The lucky participants will be notified via the official CTL email.
Please scan the QR code below or click "Read More" to complete the survey.
UIC Team Advances to the Finals of the 10th XJTLU Teaching Innovation Award We are delighted to announce that Mr. Andy Boyu LIN and his team have successfully advanced to the finals of the 10th XJTLU National University Teaching Innovation Award. The competition recognizes outstanding educators who embrace student-centered teaching and foster innovation in higher education. This year’s competition attracted an impressive 1,747 teams and 5,745 university educators from across the country, with only 50 teams making it to the final round—a remarkable achievement for UIC!
Congratulations once again for this outstanding achievement! We wish them the best of luck in the final round.
Call for Applications of the New Teacher Track of the 5th Guangdong Innovative Teaching Contest in Higher Education
Following the successful conclusion of our university-level Innovative Teaching Contest, we are excited to share that the Guangdong Association of Higher Education has recently released the announcement for the 5th Guangdong Innovative Teaching Contest in Higher Education. Notably, a new track, the New Teacher Track, has been introduced for this edition. Given this development, we are seeking one full-time teacher who joined UIC after January 1, 2023, from each faculty to participate in this new track. The key details and requirements for the New Teacher Track could be found by clicking the link below. Candidates will be selected through an internal review before being recommended to the provincial contest. Detailed information and further instructions are provided in Chinese.
Please contact Ms. Arie Jin from CTL at 3620 692 or ariexjin@uic.edu.cn with further questions and for support.
UIC&TIRF｜International Symposium on AI-Empowered English Language Teaching and Learning
Date: 17 May, 2025 (Sat) Venue: UIC Language: English
Topic #1: AI for Language Education: New Opportunities and Challenges Keynote Speaker: Prof. Tianqing ZHU, Vice Dean (Research) in the faculty of Data Science at the City University of Macau.
Topic #2: The Role of AI in Revolutionizing Language Learning and Teaching Keynote Speaker: Prof. David Nunan, Professor Emeritus of Applied Linguistics at the University of Hong Kong.
Topic #3: AI Powering Learning-Driven Concordancing for Academic Writing Keynote Speaker: Prof. Wenzhong LI, a doctoral supervisor at Zhejiang Gongshang University.
Topic #4: From Promise to Practice: Empowering Argumentative Writing with Generative AI Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jing LENG, Associate Professor in the Department of Education Information Technology at East China Normal University.
Registration Information: Early Bird Registration (before 1 April 2025): • Students: ¥500 • Non-Students: ¥1,000
After 1 April 2025: • Students: ¥600 • Non-Students: ¥1,200
TALES 6 | Disciplinary Use of GenAI to Maximize Student Learning: Sharing Frontline Experiences
Date & Time: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, 17 March 2025 (Mon)
Venue: Online via Zoom
Facilitators: Ms. Crystal LUO (EdUHK), Dr. Theresa KWONG (HKBU)
Presenters: Dr. Fridolin TING (EdUHK), Dr. Peter NELSON (HKBU)
Abstract: In this webinar, two frontline academics will share how their AI pedagogies enrich teaching methodologies and enhance student learning experiences. Dr. Peter Nelson from HKBU will illuminate the evolving relationship between human interpretation and AI-driven processes in artistic workflows, while Dr. Fridolin Ting from EdUHK will explore the challenges and opportunities of integrating generative AI in classroom settings, highlighting innovative pedagogical approaches through platforms like YoChatGPT. Together, these discussions will foster a collaborative environment where learning and creativity thrive.
ASEDHE| Certification Program for College Teacher Development Specialists
The Association of Sustainable Educational Development in Higher Education decided to launch the college teacher development teacher recognition project. It aims to establish a scientific and systematic professional framework for teacher development, specialize evaluation and certification mechanism, promotes the improvement of teachers' professional literacy, and ultimately promote colleges and universities’ ability to support the development of teachers.
Applicant procedure: Please fill in the declaration form for the certification of teacher development engineer, and conduct self-examination and relevant materials according to the instructions. Once completed, submit the form and relevant documents to Innovation@xjtlu.edu.cn.
Certification: Successful applicants will receive the College Teacher Development Specialists Certificate.
Applicants who do not pass the initial certification may revise their application based on committee feedback and resubmit.
Notice on the Training Workshop for Enhancing Teaching Competency in Curriculum Ideology and Politics for University
The training aims to address the practical problems and needs faced by university teachers in the Curriculum of Ideology and Politics. It aims to assist teachers from various disciplines, including humanities, sciences, engineering, and medicine, in implementing ideological requirements in public basic courses, professional education courses, and practical courses, thereby advancing the high-quality development of the construction of Curriculum of Ideology and Politics comprehensively.
Training content includes: 1. Analysis of teaching and evaluation standards for Curriculum of Ideology and Politics; 2. Artificial intelligence empowerment in the construction of Curriculum of Ideology and Politics; 3. Construction of exemplary majors and teams in the Curriculum of Ideology and Politics; 4. Cultivation of teaching achievements in the Curriculum of Ideology and Politics; 5. Design and implementation of teaching and classroom instruction in Curriculums of Ideology and Politics; 6. haring of excellent teaching cases in the Curriculum of Ideology and Politics.
Date & Time: 15-16 March, 2025 Venue: Administrative Auditorium, Shipai Campus of South China Normal University (No. 55 Zhongshan West Avenue, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City)
Note: The training fee is RMB 1,180 per person, covering training, materials, and certificate fees.
