| End of Term Tea 学末茶叙
As summer gently unfolds and another busy semester comes to a close, the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) warmly invites you to an “End of Term Tea” at the sunlit courtyard of Ganso Café (Huitong Village). Amid the shade of trees and the quiet hum of an afternoon well spent, come take a pause from the demands of teaching and daily work, and enjoy a moment of conversation, reflection, and companionship with colleagues.
Like all meaningful journeys, a semester is shaped not only by what happens in the classroom, but also by the people who inspire, support, and learn alongside us. Over tea and conversation, let us look back on the moments, challenges, and achievements that have marked the months behind us, while finding renewed inspiration for the path ahead. We look forward to sharing this afternoon with you and celebrating the close of one chapter as we prepare to begin the next.
What’s waiting for you:
ITL Book Launch – A brief celebration of the release of Innovative Teaching and Learning, featuring a few reflections from contributors. Table Talk – No pressure, no right answers — just good conversation and hear how others navigate the same small surprises of teaching. Sun, Coffee, and a Slow Afternoon – Enjoy the courtyard, sip something cold or warm, and take a well-deserved break. DIY Ice Cream Fun – Summer deserves a little sweetness. A small gift to take home – A little token of appreciation for being with us. Drinks and Food are on us – As always.
Date & Time: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm, 16 June 2026 (Tue) Venue: Ganso Café (Huitong Village) Who can join: All teaching staff are warmly welcome.
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CTL Summer Intern Recruitment
CTL is now seeking an undergraduate summer intern who enrolled in 2024 or 2025. The intern is expected to work regular office hours (Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00) during the summer term.
A complete application should include a curriculum vitae and a copy of your transcript. Please submit your application to ctl@bnbu.edu.cn.
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Extended Deadline: Encounter · Be Inspired 微光拾光・自在成长——师德师风学习活动
As a joint university, we teach across cultures and inspire transdisciplinary learning. But great teaching isn’t always made of grand ideas. It lives in small, real moments — a well-prepared lesson, a patient answer, kindness offered when no one is watching.
We invite you to pause and witness how other teachers live those small moments. No pressure, no clock-watching. Just a chance to see the light in others, and be inspired to grow and shine your own.
We’ve gathered video resources on topics that actually matter to you: academic honesty, respect in relationships, cross-cultural understanding, and the quiet wisdom of looking after a classroom well.
How to join (light and simple): When: July 2026 (Extended deadline) Who: All staff (Note: The event is Chinese-resource oriented, foreign teachers are welcome to join) What: Watch at least 5 short videos Reflect: Write a short 200-character takeaway — like a quiet note to yourself Reward: Learning certificate & a small gift (coffee voucher, souvenir, or USB drive)
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HKBU Activities & Resources |
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ITD Alliance - Asia Regional Network Webinar Series: Reimagining Higher Education for Complex Societies: Two Examples from Transdisciplinary Teaching in Asia
Date & Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 18 June 2026 (Thu)
Venue: Online via Zoom (Click here to receive the Zoom link)
Speakers:
1. Dr. Glos HO (Director of Transdisciplinary Undergraduate Programmes and Principal Lecturer, Hong Kong Baptist University) 2. Dr. Yasuhisa KONDO (Professor, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature, The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI) Moderator: Dr. Seongsook CHOI (Senior Lecturer in interdisciplinary Studies, University of Edinburgh)
Abstract: A focus on transdisciplinarity in education is growing in Asia. This webinar highlights examples from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) and Japan’s Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (RIHN). HKBU offers transdisciplinary undergraduate programmes, including an individualised major and a Global Challenges course on the SDGs, with strategies embedding transdisciplinarity into curriculum design and institutional culture. RIHN’s PhD programme in Global Environmental Studies features diverse faculty and team-based, project-based research. The presentations will cover HKBU’s approaches and RIHN’s achievements and challenges as Japan’s first authentic transdisciplinary graduate school.
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Other T&L Activities & Resources |
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Call for Submission | Application for 2026 Research and Practice Projects on “Foreign Language Teaching Reform” at Guangdong Undergraduate Universities
为增强高等外语教育综合实力，广东省高等教育学会联合外语教学与研究出版社共同组织开展2026年广东省本科高校“外语教学改革研究与实践”专项课题申报立项工作。课题立足新时代高等教育发展要求，聚焦外语教育服务国家发展战略的核心功能，围绕“三进”工作要求、“四新”建设任务及教育数字化转型战略，重点支持外语课程思政与教材建设、外语教学改革与数字化转型、外语教育与外语学科交叉研究、外语教育技术应用与教师发展等研究方向。
Project Details: Key projects: 15 projects, each with funding of RMB 10,000. General projects: 30 projects, each with funding of RMB 3,000.
Application Process: Step 1 – Obtain Official Seal Submit all required materials to the CTL Office (AD501-H31) by 8 July (Wed) to receive the official seal. Step 2 – Submit Application via Guangdong Association of Higher Education Online Platform The applicant must personally log in to the project platform: https://v341678.kypt.chaoxing.com/ Upload the completed application form and all supporting documents no later than 15 July (Wed).
Note: Due to limited quotas, if the university receives more than three internal applications, an internal review and selection process will be held to recommend the best candidates for submission. For any inquiries, please contact Ms. Yao WANG (3677163/yaowang@bnbu.edu.cn).
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Call for Submission | Application for 2026 Foreign Language Education Innovation and High-Quality Development
本课题立足高等驾驭发展新形势和现实需求，围绕我省高校改革发展中的关键议题与实践路径，重点聚焦服务教育强省建设中的外语人才培养、产教与科教融合驱动下的外语学科转型、数智化赋能外语教学变革、人工智能在外语教育中的深度应用、大湾区外语教育协同发展等方面开展研究。
Project Details: Key projects: 15 projects, each with funding of RMB 10,000. General projects: 40 projects, each with funding of RMB 3,000.
Application Process: Step 1 – Obtain Official Seal Submit all required materials to the CTL Office (AD501-H31) by 8 July (Wed) to receive the official seal. Step 2 – Submit Application via Guangdong Association of Higher Education Online Platform The applicant must personally log in to the project platform: https://v341678.kypt.chaoxing.com/ Upload the completed application form and all supporting documents no later than 15 July (Wed).
Note: Due to limited quotas, if the university receives more than three internal applications, an internal review and selection process will be held to recommend the best candidates for submission. For any inquiries, please contact Ms. Yao WANG (3677163/yaowang@bnbu.edu.cn).
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Call for Submission | Application for 2026 Research Projects on "Artificial Intelligence Empowering Fundamental Curriculum Reform" at Guangdong Undergraduate Universities
本次申报课题聚焦人工智能赋能基础课程（AI+基础课程）的教学改革创新，探索融合培根铸魂与启智增慧的精品课程（教材）体系构建与实践。研究内容涵盖数学、物理、计算机及人工智能通识课，以及大学体育、大学美育、大学生创新创业、大学生职业生涯规划与发展、心理健康教育、安全教育、工程素养、劳动教育等其他通识必修课程。
Project Details: Key projects: 11 projects, each with funding of RMB 10,000. General projects: 29 projects, each with funding of RMB 5,000.
Application Process: Step 1 – Obtain Official Seal Submit all required materials to the CTL Office (AD501-H31) by 15 June (Mon) to receive the official seal. Step 2 – Submit Application via Guangdong Association of Higher Education Online Platform The applicant must personally log in to the project platform: https://v341678.kypt.chaoxing.com/ Upload the completed application form and all supporting documents no later than 30 June (Tue).
Note: Due to limited quotas, if the university receives more than three internal applications, an internal review and selection process will be held to recommend the best candidates for submission. For any inquiries, please contact Ms. Yao WANG (3677163/yaowang@bnbu.edu.cn).
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Call for Participation | The 7th Xi’an Jiaotong - Liverpool University (XJTLU) Annual Conference for Educational Innovators
本次大会将直面AI人工智能时代高校教学当下所面临的关键挑战，以“未来二十年的高等教育，从知识传授到价值创造”为主题，深度融合生成式AI赋能，共创研讨面向未来的教学创新范式。
Date: 3 - 6 August 2026
Venue: Bangchuidao Hotel, Dalian (大连棒棰岛宾馆)
Note: The conference fee is RMB 2,200 per person at the standard rate, or RMB 2,000 per person with early bird registration (before 17 July 2026). Transportation and accommodation expenses are not included.
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