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9 November 2026


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The 7th BNBU Teaching Contest: Coaching & Sharing Sessions 第七届北师香港浸会大学教师教学大赛:指导与分享会
The Contest is open to all full-time faculty members and comprises two groups: the Teaching Innovation Group and the Young Teacher Group.
Pre-registration Deadline: 23 November, 2026 (Mon)
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Session 1 —Expert Coaching Session

Date & Time: 19 November 2026 (Thu), 12:00 noon-1:30 pm, CC126

Speaker: Prof. Yanan LIN, Distinguished Professor at Xiamen University; CTL Special Advisor.

Language: Chinese
Registration

Session 2 —Award-Winning Teachers' Sharing Session

Date & Time: 20 November 2026 (Fri) , 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm, T1-108

Speakers: Dr. Chally LIM, Associate Professor, FHSS / Dr. Wenmeng HE, Associate Professor, FST

Language: English



Beyond Boundaries Lecture Series 19 | The Current State and Challenges of University Education Reform in Japan in the Age of AI

Speaker: Professor Zhiqiang BU, School of Business, Osaka Metropolitan University.
About the Speaker: Prof. BU has been engaged in teaching and research at universities in Japan for nearly 30 years. He has published more than 30 academic works in Japanese, English, and Chinese.
Abstract: The lecture examines the development of Japan’s university education system from the post-war period to the AI era. It explores the current challenges facing Japanese university education in the age of AI. The lecture further discusses AI-driven university education reform by examining the arguments surrounding it, as well as its future challenges and prospects.
Venue: CC-126
Date& Time: 18 November 2026, 12:15 pm -1:15 pm,
Language: English
Light lunch will be provided for registrants.
Registration

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 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)

  • McDonalds’ (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


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 Applicants

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 | 2:30–5:00 pm

Registration

2) Western Perspectives on Constructing Inclusive Curricula and Learning Spaces

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 | 10:00 am–1:30 pm

Registration

3) Training for HEA Fellowship Mentors and Reviewers

Friday, 13 November 2026 | 10:30 am–12:00 noon


Registration



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



Online Workshop | MBZUAI's Teaching & Learning Speaker Series - Beyond Prompting
The workshop explores the GenAI Literacy Framework that helps develop critical judgment, ethics, and civic responsibility.
Speaker: Professor Sue BECKINGHAM, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence.
Date & Time: 17 November 2026, 5:00 pm.




Registration


Submission Deadline Extended | 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 Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 (Sun), 12:00 noon.


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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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