CTL Activities & Resources

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 | Dr. BAI's lecture explores teaching and strategies to

foster learner autonomy in English-medium classes

On 21 September, Dr. Barry BAI, Tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, gave a lecture on how teachers can help students become more motivated and self-directed learners in English-medium classrooms. Dr. Bai identified three motivational factors that predict learner autonomy: self-efficacy, growth mindset, and intrinsic motivation. He called on teachers to develop more targeted strategies to strengthen students' learning autonomy in English-medium instruction (EMI) contexts.

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.

News Brief | Staff Mentoring Program : Supporting new faculty

growth through mentoring connections

On 24 September, CTL hosted a Staff Mentoring Program (SMP) Luncheon Gathering at the Faculty Club, bringing together new faculty members and experienced colleagues for an afternoon of connection, exchange, and mutual learning. The SMP pairs first-year academic staff with experienced colleagues to support their transition into BNBU and foster their professional growth. During the luncheon gathering, new faculty members and their mentors engaged in warm conversations and discussions.

News Brief | Ms. Jie WANG wins Merit Prize in the 2026 Education

Evaluation Reform Essay Competition

Ms. Jie WANG, Associate Professor from School of Culture and Creativity, has received a Merit Prize for her paper, titiled “Rearch on Higher Education Evaluation Innovation Based on Activated Thinking: Construction and Practice of Dynamic and Diversified Evaluation Model at BNBU”, in the 2026 Education Evaluation in the 2026 Education Evaluation Reform Essay Competition. The competition received 1,925 submissions, and 593 were selected for awards.

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

Articficial Intelligence Symposium 2026

The rapid development of generative AI has challenged the higher education sector, provoking a wide range of perspectives and responses. This has provoked reflection on some fundamental questions: What is the purpose of higher education, and what disciplinary knowledge should our graduates possess? A digital badge award will recognise presenters at this event.

Time: 4 November 2026 (Wed)

Venue: Virtual

Early Bird Registration: By 30 September 2026 (Wed)

Note: The event is open to both member and non-member of AdvanceHE. All teaching practitioners are welcome.

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.

Exchange Session on Deep Industry-Education Integration·Smart Greater Bay Area: Empowering the Building of “Double-Excellence” through Integration of Industry and Education 关于举办“产教深融·智汇湾区”产教融合赋能“双优”建设交流会的通知

为深入贯彻全国教育大会精神，落实《教育强国建设规划纲要（2024－2035年）》关于“塑造多元办学、产教融合新形态”的部署要求，对标《教育发展“十五五”规划》关于启动高水平应用型本科高校“双优”建设的政策导向，深化产教融合、校企合作，推动教育链、人才链与产业链、创新链有效衔接，搭建高水平交流平台，助推广东省本科高校应用型人才培养模式创新，广东省高等学校教学管理学会定于2026年11月27-28日举办“产教深融·智汇湾区”产教融合赋能“双优”建设交流会。

Date: 27 – 28 November 2026

Venue: Huizhou University (惠州学院)

Registration: Scan the QR code below by 18:00, 10 November 2026.

Note: A registration fee of RMB 980 per person is required. Participants are responsible for their own travel, meal and accommodation expenses.

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 the 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 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)