“Beyond Boundaries” T&L Series Lecture | Encountering Wang Tong: A Knowledge Transfer from Monograph to Exhibition 广州海事博物馆主办的“遇见黄东：一个清代广州事仔的大世界”展览，主要叙事线索来源于程美宝教授于2021年9月出版的专著《遇见黄东：18—19世纪珠江口的小人物与大世界》。该展览以其专著为基础，放开手脚地用第一人称即老年黄东的口吻，给观众娓娓道来黄东的经历。美国橡泉园林图书馆借出的布莱克船长手稿及其与广州画师麦秀合作的植物绘画，连同博物馆陈设的场景，让不同背景和年龄的观众皆能设身处地沉浸到历史时空，令不少人有“我们都是黄东”之叹。这次展览，堪称为一次“知识转移”的范例。
Jointly Organized by: CTL & ICSCC Date & Time: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, 28 April 2025 (Mon) Venue: CC126 华信书院 Language: Chinese Speaker: Prof. May Bo CHING
About the Speaker: Prof. May Bo CHING received her PhD from the University of Oxford and is currently Professor and Head of the Department of Chinese and History at City University of Hong Kong. She also serves as Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at CityU, and is a Distinguished Professor of the Pearl River Scholars Program at Sun Yat-sen University, appointed by the Guangdong Provincial Government. Her research focuses on the socio-cultural history of China, with particular emphasis on the regional history of South China, especially the Pearl River Delta, Hong Kong, and Macau. All staff and students are welcome to join! Enjoy delicious refreshments / light lunch and receive a special souvenir on site.
BNBU Academic Drinks: Come to Share Your Research and Find out about the Work of Others! Please join us for an afternoon of friendly conversations over delicious drinks and snacks at Chias Coffee at 4 pm on Tuesday, 29 April! Our Academic Drinks event series is dedicated to the promotion of friendship and cooperation among faculty members working at different departments. Whether you have only recently joined BNBU 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. Alisa Wenmeng HE (Assistant Professor, Food Science and Technology, FST) Title: “Introduction to Coffee Appreciation”
Speaker: Dr. Yegor GREBNEV (Assistant Professor, Chinese Culture and Global Communication, FHSS) Title: “How Excavated Manuscripts Make Early China Studies More Exciting Than Ever”
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: Date & Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, 29 April 2025 (Tue) Venue: Chias Coffee 文创咖啡 Language: English
If you have any further questions about this initiative, please get in touch with Dr. Yegor GREBNEV at yegorgrebnev@uic.edu.cn.
We are delighted to announce the launch of the Meal-with-Your-Professor program (MYP), co-organized by the Centre for Teaching and Learning and the Student Affairs Office. This program will run from 14 April (Monday) to 25 April (Friday) 2025 (two weeks of meaningful interactions!). The MYP program provides students with a unique opportunity to engage with the teachers over a meal or coffee. Students can use this time to discuss career options, research opportunities, or seek academic and personal advice.
Call for Papers | Innovative Teaching and Learning: AI and Education This is an update from the editorial team of BNBU’s pedagogical journal Innovative Teaching and Learning (ITL) for the thematic issue on “AI and Education,” which will appear at the beginning of 2026. Thank you to all who have been in touch; we are still happy to hear expressions of interest.
We are getting in touch to share the 2025 timeline for the publication: • 01 September - submission of first drafts • Mid-October - drafts reviewed & returned • 31 December - submission of revised drafts
The issue is expected to include papers of 4000 to 5000 words addressing the various challenges and opportunities we face regarding integrating AI into our teaching practices, including design, delivery, and assessment. “Reflections on practice” without empirical content are also welcome.
This is a great opportunity to publish a paper in an important field we are all actively engaged with and an effective way to develop ideas for future publications and presentations. Manuscripts can be sent directly to the guest editor Prof. Matthew Sansom from the School of Culture and Creativity at matthewsansom@uic.edu.cn.
ITL’s editorial team is looking forward to receiving your submissions!
Theme: Deepening the Reform of Education Evaluation Language: Chinese Organizer: Department of Education of Guangdong Province Eligibility: All staff Submission Deadline to CTL: May 24 2025 (Sat)
Note: Please submit your paper to ctl@uic.edu.cn. For any inquiries, please contact Ms. Yao WANG (3677163 / yaowang@uic.edu.cn).
TALES 9 | Integrating Generative AI Technologies into Learning and Teaching: Capacity Building for Arts & Social Sciences Students and Beyond
Date & Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm, 24 April 2025 (Thu) Venue: Online via Zoom Facilitators: Prof. Sandy LI (Professor, Director, Academy of Wellness and Human Development, HKBU), Mr. Tony LAI (Senior Lecturer, Academy of Wellness and Human Development, HKBU), Dr. Jackie CHAN Wun Wa (Senior Research Associate, Academy of Wellness and Human Development, HKBU), and student representatives
Abstract: The rapid emergence of generative artificial intelligence and the proliferation of AI-assisted tools in various fields have brought about opportunities as well as challenges for students, teachers, and researchers. Arts & Social Sciences students, in particular, need to have the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude to harness the technologies effectively in their learning, and to understand the social implications of the use of AI. In this sharing session, teachers and students will share their experiences and challenges in constructing AI chatbots with various GenAI platforms, e.g. BotPress, D-iD, etc. to facilitate learning and teaching.
TALES 11 | DEAR Workshop Series: In Search of ‘Responsible’ GenAI as an Essential Prerequisite for Future-Proofing Education for All Date & Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm, 12 May 2025 (Mon) Venue: Online via Zoom Facilitators: Prof. Sue BECKINGHAM (Associate Professor, Sheffield Hallam University), Prof. Peter HARTLEY (Visiting Professor, Edge Hill University)
Abstract: Debates about GenAl's legitimate use have tended to focus on questions of 'ethical' practice. This is important but not sufficient. As educators we also need to debate, define and recommend 'responsible' use of GenAl.
Organizer: Higher Education Institutions Teaching Online Training Center Duration Time: 25-27 April, 2025 On-site Training Venue: Lingnan Normal University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong On-site Registration Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm, 24 April 2025 (Thu) Accommodation Check-in Location: Sheraton Zhanjiang Hotel
Note: This training is divided into two modes: on-site intensive training and online learning. The fee for the on-site intensive training is 1600 yuan per person; the fee for online learning, which involves communication and discussion through the online training system, is 750 yuan per person.
