CTL Activities & Resources

Beyond Boundaries Lecture Series 17 | Cultivating Motivation and Self-regulation in English-medium Instruction and Learning: From passive learning to autonomy

Speaker:

Dr. Barry BAI, tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. His research focuses on motivation, self-regulated learning, andsocial and emotional learning, particularly among school students. He has led large-scale projects connecting research with classroom practice across Hong Kong schools.

Abstract:

Studying in English is hard for many Asian students - not just because of the linguistic distance, but also because classroom instruction often fails to equip students with the skills to regulate their own learning. Self-regulated learning(SRL) is exactly that skill: planning, monitoring, and steering your own learning. This lecture will examine what motivates students to use SRL, and share concrete classroom strategies that nurture independent, self-directed learners. All disciplines welcome.

Venue: T1-108

Date& Time: 12:15 pm -1:30 pm, 21 September 2026 (Mon)

Language: English

Light lunch will be provided for registrants.

Staff Mentoring Program | Supporting new faculty growth through

mentoring connections

Already paired with a mentor or mentee? Join us for a casual lunch to connect, chat, and exchange ideas. As part of CTL’s Staff Mentoring Program, held each semester, this gathering brings mentoring pairs together to share experiences and support each other’s growth. Whether you are meeting your mentor or mentee for the first time or looking to strengthen your connection, it’s a great opportunity to get to know each other and build a meaningful mentoring partnership.

Target: First-year teaching staff and their mentors

Date: 24 September 2026 (Thu)

Venue: Faculty Club (贤贤居)

Call for Papers | Innovative Teaching and Learning—Spring 2027

Issue

The editorial team of BNBU’s pedagogical journal Innovative Teaching and Learning (ITL) is now accepting submissions for its Spring 2027 issue. Focusing on university pedagogy, the journal invites papers exploring innovation in university teaching and learning. Example topics include: novel and creative teaching approaches, innovative ways of fostering student engagement, efficient assessment strategies, constructive feedback, the employment of cutting-edge technology in education, and preparing students for work and life in the twenty-first century.

Submission Guidelines:

Length: 4,000 - 5,000 words

Deadline: 30 September 2026

Please submit directly to the guest editor: Dr. Uchenna Cyril EZE (uchennaeze@bnbu.edu.cn). Dr. EZE is also happy to answer any questions you may have.

News Brief | Use AI to assist learning, not outsource thinking: Prof.

Cecilia CHAN's lecture “AI-giarism and Assessment in the AI Era” draws a wide audience

On 16 September, Professor Cecilia CHAN of the Faculty of Education at the University of Hong Kong, delivered a lecture “AI-giarism and Assessment in the AI Era” to the BNBU community. Focusing on how generative AI is reshaping academic integrity, learning, and assessment in higher education, the session attracted a strong turnout from across campus. Professor CHAN called on participants to use AI to assist learning, not to outsource thinking. She encourages students to adopt the TACO framework (Think, Ask, Check, Own) and advocates a mindset shift in assessment design.

Note: The recordings and PPT slides are available on iSpace under "CTL Teaching and Learning Resources" in the folder "T&L Activities (Semester 1 of 2026-2027)." If you have any inquiries, please contact Ms. Yao WANG at yaowang@bnbu.edu.cn.

HKBU Activities & Resources

The Pacific Asia Summit on Transdisciplinary Education (PASTE)

The summit gathers educators and students from the Pacific Asia region to facilitate dialogue and knowledge exchange amongst leading scholars, practitioners, and students. It promotes transcultural and transectoral collaboration in addressing complex challenges and serves as a platform to showcase innovative inter- and transdisciplinary approaches and research through interactive presentations and student poster presentations.The conference theme is Transcultural and Transectoral Collaboration in Transdisciplinary Education.

Date: 26-27 November 2026

Venue: Hong Kong Baptist University

Registration: 15 September – 31 October 2026

Other T&L Activities & Resources

Call for Participation | 2026 Academic Symposium of the Guangdong Higher Education Association 关于举办广东省高等教育学会2026年学术研讨会的通知

为深入贯彻落实国家“十五五”规划纲要关于高等教育改革发展的战略部署，积极落实《教育强国建设规划纲要（2024-2035年）》和国务院《教育发展“十五五”规划》要求，研讨会将就高等教育综合改革的前沿理论与实践创新展开交流，并设置本科教育、高职教育、教师教学创新三个分论坛。

Date: 9:00 am-5:30 pm, 17 October 2026 (Sat)

Venue: Academic Conference Centre, Songshan Lake Campus, Dongguan University of Technology (东莞理工学院松山湖校区学术会议中心)

Paper Submission: Participants are encouraged to submit papers related to the conference theme, “Comprehensive Reform in Higher Education: Theories and Practices” (5,000–8,500 Chinese characters). Please email your submissions to yantaohui@gdgjxh.org.cn by 8 October.

Note: A registration fee of RMB 800 per person is required. Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses. Meals will be arranged by the conference organisers. Please scan the QR code below to register and complete payment by 12 October.

Student-Staff Partnership x AI Integration in Higher Education Seminar Series, the University of Hong Kong

The 6-part online series aims to explore the synergies between student-staff partnership and AI integration in teaching and learning. Through this seminar series, speakers will share their experiences of experimentation and explore how collaborative approaches can enrich teaching, learning, and the broader educational experience within an AI-enhanced environment.

Date：24 Sep (Thu), 9 Oct (Fri), 26 Oct (Mon), 10 Nov (Tue), 25 Nov (Wed) & 14 Dec (Mon) 2026

Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Scan to QR Code to register:

Scenario Development Competition 2026

Join the RISE (Resilience and Integrity through Scenario-based Engagement) Scenario Development Competition 2026 and win prizes up to HK$ 6,000! The competition is open to all current students studying at higher education institutions in the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, as well as students studying at their affiliated institutions in the Chinese mainland.

Submission format:

Language: English.

Scenario format: Two-level branching with 3-4 options provided at each time when a player needs to make decisions.

Submission folder should contain:

• Video file(s) in MP4 format to visualise the scenario;

• Completed "Scenario Design Description and Rationale" form.

Submission Deadline: 12:00, 30 Oct 2026 (Fri)