Education and Student Development Salon | Educational Development Centre

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Salon

Date

Topic

Speakers

Host

Staff

Student

2^nd

1 Mar 2021

Nurturing Undergraduate Researchers and Innovators

Prof. Daniel Shek, Interim Vice President (Research and Innovation), PolyU
Prof. Esmond Mok, Dean of Students, PolyU

VP(SGA)

3^rd

30 Mar 2021

Online/Synchronous TPg programmes

Prof. Pong Ting-chuen, Senior Advisor to the Provost & Acting Director of Center for Education Innovation, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Prof. Cathy Hsu, Chair Professor, SHTM, PolyU
Dr Wallace Lai, Associate Professor, LSGI, PolyU

VP(EDU)

4^th

22 Apr 2021

Internationalisation Path of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM), Best Practice Sharing

Prof. Kaye Chon, Dean and Chair Professor, Walter & Wendy Kwok Family Foundation, Professor in International Hospitality Management, SHTM, PolyU
Prof. Song Haiyan, Associate Dean and Chair Professor, Mr and Mrs Chan Chak Fu Professor in International Tourism, SHTM, PolyU
Prof. Brian King, Associate Dean and Professor, SHTM, PolyU
Dr Catherine Cheung, Associate Dean and Associate Professor, SHTM, PolyU

VP(SGA)

5^th

24 May 2021

Enquiry-based learning: Teaching, learning and research

Dr E. Angela Chan, Associate Professor and Associate Head (Pre-service Education), SN, PolyU
Dr Patrick Kor, Assistant Professor, SN, PolyU
Dr Jin Yong Jimmy, Assistant Professor, AF, PolyU

VP(EDU)

6^th

29 Sep 2021

Student-oriented Services: Counselling and Student Support

Dr Eric Tam, Associate Dean of Students and Section Head (Student Resources and Support), SAO, PolyU
Dr Lit Siu-wai, Section Head (Counselling and Wellness), SAO, PolyU

VP(SGA)

7^th

26 Oct 2021

Sharing on Communication Skills Training

Dr Xu Xin, Associate Dean, FB, PolyU
Dr Hazel Lee, Assistant Dean, FB, PolyU

VP(EDU)

8^th

29 Nov 2021

Exploring Belt and Road Opportunity: Student Enrichment and Research Development

Prof. Geoffrey Shen, Director of Global Engagement and Chair Professor of Construction Management, PolyU
Dr Ben Ku, Director, China and Global Development Network; Associate Professor, Department of Applied Social Sciences; KC Wong Belt & Road Scholar 2018, PolyU
Dr Zhang Shaojun, Deputy Director, FB-Belt & Road Centre; Associate Professor, School of Accounting and Finance; KC Wong Belt & Road Scholar 2018, PolyU
Dr Kelvin Cheng, Section Head (Careers and Placement), SAO, PolyU

VP(SGA)

9^th

27 Jan 2022

Nurturing Students in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Dr Leung Kin-keung Vincent, Professor of Practice (Marketing), Programme Leader for IE Secondary Major and IE Minor, MM, PolyU
Prof. Tam Hwa-yaw, Chair Professor of Photonics and Head, EE, PolyU

VP(EDU)

10^th

22 Feb 2022

Research and Innovation in Higher Education

Prof. Daniel Shek, Associate Vice President (Undergraduate Programme), PolyU
Dr Tim Woo, Associate Professor of Engineering Education, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

VP(EDU)

11^th

8 Mar 2022

Understanding Physical and Mental Wellness

Dr Wong Ho-cheong, Director of University Health Service, UHS, PolyU
Mr Adrian Liu, Physical Education Officer, SAO, PolyU
Ms Salina Chan, Senior Counsellor, SAO, PolyU

VP(SGA)

12^th

28 Apr 2022

Enhancing Students’ Non-local Learning Experience

Prof. Geoffrey Shen, Director of Global Engagement and Chair Professor of Construction Management, PolyU
Ir Prof. Yam C.H. Michael, Professor and Head, BRE, PolyU
Dr Chan C.B. Henry, Associate Professor and Associate Head, COMP, PolyU
Ir Ms Tang W.F. Elsa, Senior Instructor, ME, PolyU

VP(SGA)

13^th

23 May 2022

The Benefits and Challenges of Implementing Internationalisation at Home

Mr Stefan Sonntag, Programme Leader of BA(Hons) in Advertising Design, Internationalisation Advisor, SD, PolyU
Miss Clarice Yeoh, Student, ISE, PolyU
Dr Pamsy Hui, Associate Head, MM, PolyU
Mr Ivan Chung, Co-Curricular Learning and Non-Local Student Services, SAO, PolyU

VP(EDU)

14^th

30 Jun 2022

Internationalisation Strategies in the Post-Pandemic Era

Prof. Geoffrey Shen, Director of Global Engagement and Chair Professor of Construction Management, PolyU
Ms Rose Tan, Associate Director, GEO, PolyU
Prof. Eric Friginal, Professor and Head, ENGL, PolyU
Prof. Eric Chui, Professor and Head, APSS, PolyU

VP(SGA)

15^th

29 Sep 2022

Metaverse in Education

Dr Peter Ng, Teaching Fellow, COMP, PolyU
Dr Henry Chan, Associate Professor and Associate Head (Partnership & Collaboration), COMP, PolyU

VP(EDU)

16^th

31 Oct 2022

Psychological Well-Being under COVID-19

Prof. Daniel Shek, Associate Vice President (Undergraduate Programme), PolyU
Prof. Albert Chan, Dean of Students, PolyU
Dr Wong Ho-cheong, Director of University Health Service, UHS, PolyU

VP(SGA)

17^th

30 Nov 2022

Development in Immersive Technology, Virtual Laboratory and Pedagogy

Dr Wai Hon-wah, Director, IC, PolyU
Ir Prof. Yam C.H. Michael, Head of Department and Professor, BRE, PolyU

VP(EDU)

18^th

9 Feb 2023

Opportunities and Funding Support for Student Exchange

Dr Xu Xin, Associate Dean (External Relations & Development) and Associate Professor, FB, PolyU
Dr Ada Lo, International Student Exchange Coordinator and Associate Professor, SHTM, PolyU
Ms Rose Tan, Associate Director, GEO, PolyU

VP(SGA)

19^th

29 Mar 2023

Elite Programmes

Prof. Irwin King, Professor and Chairman of Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Prof. Simon Chesterman, Vice Provost (Educational Innovation) and Dean of NUS College, National University of Singapore

VP(EDU)

20^th

26 Apr 2023

Intercultural Learning in Residential Co-Curriculum

Mr Ivan Chung, Senior Hall Manager, SAO, PolyU

VP(SGA)

21^st

18 May 2023

Exploring Generative AI-related Assessment Re-design

Dr Kitty Chan, Senior Teaching Fellow, SN, PolyU
Ir Dr Seo JoonOh, Associate Professor, BRE, PolyU
Dr Chi Hung-lin, Assistant Professor, BRE, PolyU
Dr Jane Robbins, Interim Director, ELC, PolyU
Prof. Hans J Ladegaard, Professor, ENGL, PolyU
Dr Thomas Lee, Associate Head (Academic) and Associate Professor, BME and Mr Matthew LAU, Student, BME, PolyU
Dr Leung Kin-keung Vincent, Professor of Practice (Marketing), MM and Miss Amelie DREWS, Student, MM, PolyU

VP(EDU)

23^rd

12 Oct 2023

Intelligent Tutoring System

Prof. Hu Xiangen, Professor, Experimental (Cognitive), Department of Psychology, The University of Memphis
Dr Richard Lui, Senior Teaching Fellow, COMP, PolyU

VP(EDU)

24^th

16 Nov 2023

How to make the best choice in life? —Nurturing students’ decision-making competence in facing challenges and struggles

Dr Florence Wu, Section Head (Counselling and Wellness), SAO, PolyU
Dr Wong Ho-cheong, Director of University Health Service, UHS, PolyU

VP(SGA)

25^th

31 Jan 2024

Tackling the challenges of implementing flipped learning

Prof. Gan Chee-lip, Associate Provost, Nanyang Technological University
Dr Joe Lam, Lecturer, ABCT, PolyU
Prof. Lolita Edralin, Professor of Practice, AF, PolyU

VP(EDU)

26^th

29 Feb 2024

Exploring Effective Engagement Strategies for Active Student Participation in Exchange Programmes

Ms Rose Tan, Associate Director, GEO, PolyU
Dr Lau Hin-chung, Chairman of the Faculty Student Exchange & Scholarship Committee, FENG, PolyU
Dr Hazel Lee, Assistant Dean (Student Development), FB, PolyU

VP(SGA)

27^th

27 Mar 2024

Supplementary English language training and support for students across the curriculum

Dr Julia Chen, Director, EDC, PolyU
Ms Christy Chan, Senior Tutor, Chan Feng Men-ling Chan Shuk-lin Language Centre, City University of Hong Kong
Dr Grace Lim, Lecturer, ELC, PolyU
Prof. Leung Kin-keung Vincent, Professor of Practice (Marketing), MM, PolyU
Dr Elza Tsang, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Language Education, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Dr Pauli Lai, Lecturer, EEE, PolyU
Dr Linda Lin, Senior Lecturer, ELC, PolyU
Mr Dick Chan, Educational Development Officer, EDC, PolyU

VP(EDU)

28^th

25 Apr 2024

Student Mental Health during the Pandemic and Post-pandemic Period

Prof. Daniel Shek, Associate Vice President (Undergraduate Programme), PolyU
Dr Florence Wu, Section Head (Counselling and Wellness), SAO, PolyU
Dr Wong Ho-cheong, Director of University Health Service, UHS, PolyU

VP(SGA)

29^th

22 May 2024

Project-based Authentic Learning with Academia-Industry Collaboration

Prof. Tam Hwa-yaw, Chair Professor of Photonics and Head, EEE, PolyU
Dr Pamsy Hui, Senior Lecturer, MM, PolyU
Prof. Siok Wai-ting, Head & Professor, CBS, PolyU
Mr Jackin Wong, Lecturer, CBS, PolyU
Prof. Hu Xiangen, Director, IHERD, PolyU

VP(EDU)

30^th

16 Sep 2024

Introduction of Sportsmen Recommendation Schemes and Possible Supports to Student-athletes at PolyU

Dr Florence Wu, Section Head (Counselling and Wellness), SAO, PolyU
Miss Zoe Lee, Executive Officer, SAO, PolyU

VP(SGA)