A Frame of Encounter: Photo Stories of Teacher-Student Moments

Education is never a one-way exchange. Beyond the sharing of knowledge, teachers and students influence, inspire, and grow alongside one another. To celebrate these meaningful connections, CTL invites all faculty and students to share a photo and a short reflection capturing meaningful moments of warmth, respect, encouragement, understanding, and growth between teachers and students.

What to Submit:

• One photo (featuring people, places, activities, or any image with special meaning)

• A brief written reflection (approximately 100 words; longer or shorter       submissions are welcome– sincerity matters most)

How to Submit: Scan the QR code to upload your photo and reflection

Deadline: 3 September 2026 (Thu)

Selected submissions will be featured in a special exhibition during the 2026 Teachers' Day celebrations, both on campus and on the CTL website. This is a non-competitive event with no rankings or awards. All featured submissions will be presented anonymously, with only the contributor’s faculty or school identified. Contributors whose stories are selected will receive Fujifilm/Kodak disposable film camera as a special commemorative gift from CTL.

Let us share the stories we carry in our hearts with our campus community and with one another. Because between teachers and students, every encounter leaves a lasting impact.

News brief: Celebrating Success! Paper by Ms. Jie WANG Accepted by Prestigious Conference

We are delighted to share that Ms. Jie WANG from the School of Culture and Creativity has her paper included in the proceedings of the 2nd Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Academic Symposium on Higher Education Innovation.

Following a rigorous expert review process, only a select number of outstanding papers were accepted for inclusion. This achievement highlights BNBU’s strength in educational evaluation research.

Congratulations to Ms. WANG for this scholarly recognition and for exemplifying BNBU’s commitment to academic excellence and innovation.

HKBU Activities & Resources

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.

Other T&L Activities & Resources

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).

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).

Call for Submission | Application for 2026 Higher Education Scientific Research Planning Projects

为深入贯彻落实《教育强国建设规划纲要（2024—2035年）》和三年行动计划，不断推进有组织科研，以高质量学术研究服务教育强国建设，中国高等教育学会启动“2026年度高等教育科学研究规划课题”申报工作。

Project Types:

• Research projects on building a strong education system

• Joint research projects with education sectors

(Several research areas are designated under each category)

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: http://122.224.218.37:6231/srm-web/systemrole/login_toLogin.html

Upload the completed application form and all supporting documents no later than 15 July (Wed).

Note: For any inquiries, please contact Ms. Yao WANG (3677163/yaowang@bnbu.edu.cn).

Call for Participation | Special Training Program on the Development of First-Class Undergraduate Courses in Higher Education in the New Era

为一体推进教育科技人才发展，助力高校提升一流课程建设质量，发挥一流课程的引领示范作用，切实提升高校教师教学创新能力与高校人才自主培养质量，中国高等教育培训中心决定举办“新时代高校一流课程建设专题研修班”。

Date & Time: 13-16 July 2026

Venue: Zhujiang Hotel, No. 2, Siyou 1st Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou (广州市越秀区寺右一马路2号珠江宾馆)

Contents:

1. Exploring the development of first-class course agent systems in the context of digital intelligence

2. Integrating morals and values education into the development of first-class courses: innovations and synergies

3. First-class course development and cultivation of teaching achievements

4. Frameworks and practical methods for establishing quality assurance systems for first-class programs and courses in the context of the "Four New" disciplines

5. Developing first-class courses to enhance the quality of talent cultivation

6. Designing, developing, and applying for blended "Gold Courses": practical strategies and methods

Note: The training fee is 1,980 RMB per person (including tuition, materials, and certificate fees). All participants are responsible for their own accommodation, travel and other costs. Please scan the QR Code below to register by 8 July 2026.

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). CTL has 5 slots with waived conference fees to join this event (first come, first served). All participants are responsible for their own accommodation, transportation and other expenses. For any inquiries, please contact Ms. Yao WANG (3677163/yaowang@bnbu.edu.cn).

Call for Submission | Application for 2026 Research Projects of Guangdong Educational Evaluation Association

为持续推荐我省各级各类教育评估研究及相关教育教学研究水平的提升，培育高水平教育科研成果和教育教学成果，助力教育强国建设，现发布广东省教育评估协会2026年度课题申报工作。

选题建议围绕教育强国、教育评价改革、中考高考评价、科教融汇、人工智能赋能教育高质量发展、教师专业发展、学生成长成才评价、粤港澳大湾区教育合作发展等方面展开。

Note: Please submit all required materials to the CTL Office (AD501-H31) by 8 Sep 2026 to receive the official seal. For any inquiries, please contact Ms. Yao WANG (3677163/yaowang@bnbu.edu.cn).