CTL WEEKLY
for promoting excellence in teaching and learning at BNBU
2 November 2026 |
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CTL Activities & Resources |
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The 7th BNBU Teaching Contest 北师香港浸会大学第七届教师教学大赛 The Contest is open to all full-time faculty members and comprises two groups: the Teaching Innovation Group and the Young Teacher Group. Award recipients will be inducted into the BNBU Teaching Competition Talent Pool, and may be recommended for provincial or higher-level competitions. Pre-contest Coaching Session: 19 November 2026 (Thu), 12:00 noon-1:30 pm, CC126 Pre-registration: Submit pre-registration information (Group Category + Course Name) to ctl@bnbu.edu.cn by 5:00 pm on 23 November 2026 (Mon) Final Submission Deadline & Presentation: Late December 2026 to early January 2027 (tentative), subject to the provincial competition guidelines.
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Stay Hungry: Meal with Your Professor 取贤于师，共享食光
The Meal with Your Professor (MYP) program will run from 9–20 November. The MYP program provides students with a unique opportunity to engage with their professors over a meal or coffee. It’s a great chance to talk about career paths, research opportunities, or just get some academic or personal advice—all in a relaxed setting.
1. Make the invitation Invite one faculty member on your own, or team up with 1–2 other students to invite 1–2 faculty members. Agree on a time and place together, and let your professors know that CTL supports meal costs up to RMB 50 per person. 2. Pick a spot and enjoy the conversation
CHIAS Coffee（文创咖啡馆） For You（浮屿） Pizza Hut（必胜客） Home Beef Noodles（穆味王） Starbucks（星巴克） McDonald's（麦当劳）
3. Submit reimbursement materials through WeCom or the BNBU Portal. |
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Register in Advance | Refine Your Teaching Through the Peer Observation of Teaching (POT) Scheme
Peer Observation of Teaching (POT) Scheme provides a developmental one-on-one opportunity tailored to individual teaching goals. The scheme is observee-led and purely formative, with strict confidentiality. Observing Period: 2 - 27 November 2026 (Weeks 9–12) Registration: Please register via the MIS Survey System at least one week ahead if you have an observer, or two weeks ahead if CTL should arrange a match.
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HKBU Activities & Resources |
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HKBU HEA Fellowship Workshop Series: 10-13 November Speaker: Professor Megan Lawton, HKBU External Moderator and Consultant for the HEA Fellowship Scheme. Both online and in-person attendance is welcome. Registration is required. 1) Reflective Writing Workshop for Senior Fellowship ApplicantsTuesday, 10 November 2026 | 2:30–5:00 pm2) Western Perspectives on Constructing Inclusive Curricula and Learning SpacesWednesday, 11 November 2026 | 10:00 am–1:30 pm3) Training for HEA Fellowship Mentors and ReviewersFriday, 13 November 2026 | 10:30 am–12:00 noon
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Online Lecture | Designing for Neurodiversity: Western Perspectives on Constructing Inclusive Curricula and Learning Spaces Speaker: Professor Megan Lawton, Professor of Learning and Teaching in Academic Practice, University of Wolverhampton Date: 11 November 2026 (Wed), 10:00 am – 11：30 am Registration: Scan the QR Code on the poster
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Other T&L Activities & Resources |
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Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education | 2026 Faculty Training Series on “AI-Empowered Talent Cultivation in Higher Education” 【教育部高等教育司】2026年度“人工智能赋能高等教育人才培养”系列师资培训 Note: The training will be delivered online. Participants who complete at least 16 online courses and pass the assessment by 30 November 2026 will receive a certificate. |
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The 16th Guangdong Essay Contest on Professional Ethics for Teachers: Upholding the Spirit of Educators and Fostering a Culture of Respect for Teachers【广东省教育厅】“大力弘扬教育家精神 共筑尊师重教风尚”师德主题征文活动 Submission Deadline: 7 January 2027 Note: Submissions should focus on educators’ personal stories of teaching and student development, highlighting innovative practices in digital and personalised learning, care for students’ mental health and individual needs, and the integration of professional ethics into everyday teaching. |
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| The 2nd Symposium on Digital - Intelligence - Empowered Innovation and Development of Teachers in Higher Education 关于举办第二届数智化赋能高校教师创新发展研讨会的通知 |
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研讨会旨在搭建全省高校教师发展学术交流平台，持续推进广东省高校教师数智素养升级，探索生成式人工智能背景下未来教师、未来课堂、智慧课程、智慧教学发展新模式。 |
Theme: AI-Empowered New-Quality Development of Future Teachers Date: 14 November 2026 (Tentative) Venue: South China Normal University, Guangzhou. (华南师范大学，广州) |
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Artificial 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. Date: 4 November 2026 (Wed) Venue: Virtual Note: The event is open to both member and non-member of AdvanceHE. All teaching practitioners are welcome. |
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Exchange Forum | Industry-Education Integration·for “Double-Excellence” in the Greater Bay Area 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 会议旨在落实《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，深化产教融合、助推广东省本科高校应用型人才培养模式创新。 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. |
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