✨ Highlights from the Student Learning Festiva on April 29th!
The festival was more than just an event; it was a vibrant display of creativity and passion! We were blown away by the breakthroughs in cross-disciplinary innovation showcased by our students.
From deep-dive research to innovative hands-on projects, every corner was teeming with inspiration. The festival showcased a diverse array of work, ranging from comprehensive posters and dynamic videos to engaging podcasts and intricate models.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the power of learning!
It wouldn't be a Games for Change festival without 𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦.
At our hands-on, experiential workshops at #G4CHK2026, four leading experts and designers will showcase their award-winning projects, share their design journeys, and inspire you to start creating your own.
Across a myriad of formats including virtual reality, applied games and XR, tabletop games — even barcodes — be prepared to explore a world of possibilities, and to walk away inspired.
Because it's not just about games; games are just the vehicle.
𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺. 🚀
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@gamesforchange #gamesforchange #g4c #g4chk #g4chk2026
Still buzzing from last Monday’s Mindful Murals🎨!
Seeing so many of you chill, connect and express themes of resilience, kindness, and diversity through your art was absolutely the highlight of our week! 🌈✨
✨Hey guys, the Student Learning Festival 2026 is ahead! The Festival will highlight students’ innovative projects addressing complex issues that require the integration of knowledge, methods, and media from various disciplines. They are not only posters and videos, but also podcasts, models and more!
Date: 29 April (Wed)
Time: 11:30am-2:30pm
Venue: Haking Wong Podium
Come and discover the talent and creativity of your peers! Enjoy some free snacks, and don’t miss the chance to do SuperPass Fai Chun!🔥🔥
Where does academia meet real-world crypto industry? Right here on campus. 🎓
HKU FinTech Student Association and Blockchain@HKU are pleased to present an exclusive on‑campus event with GATE as the special guest, one of the world's major crypto exchanges.
🎙️ Dr. Han Lin — Ph.D. in Optics; Founder & CEO of GATE, one of the world's top crypto exchanges, built from the ground up since 2013
🎙️ Prof. Yang You — Finance Professor, Harvard PhD, with dedicated research expertise in Digital Currencies and FinTech; Former quant trader at Tower research capital
✨ What to expect?
🔹 Expert Insights — In-depth discussion on the Web3 topics shaping our world: Artificial Intelligence, tokenised assets, blockchain infrastructure, and the real direction the industry is heading
🔹 Academia × Industry Lens — A rare side-by-side view from a global exchange founder and a distinguished researcher
🔹 Career Chat — Honest advice on breaking into Web3 from someone who built a top crypto exchange
🔹 Live Q&A — Ask anything, whether you're driven by intellectual curiosity or looking for study and career guidance
🗓 Event Details
📅 Date: 21st April, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:45 PM – 8:30PM (updated)
📍 Venue: MWT4, HKU
🥐 Free takeaway food and drinks provided!
📩 Seats are limited — Apply on Luma now!
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P.S. The ending time is 8:30pm, not 9pm.
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Before Easter, a student-led event was co-facilitated by the Fashion Society and Common Core at the CC lounge 💎
Students were able to learn about the Science and Art behind the creation of jewellery pieces and use their creativity to create beautiful moodboards 🖼️✨
Thank you to our esteemed guests, Tania and Jason, for their insightful sharing and discussion 💖
✨ Journalling Through the Lens 📓📸
A space to pause, reflect, and capture moments beyond just photographs 🫶 Through journalling and photography, we explored how stories can be told not only through what we see but how we feel ✨
From candid shots 📷 to thoughtful words ✍️, this session was all about self-expression, perspective, and finding meaning in the little details 🌿
Thank you to everyone who joined us and shared their creativity 🤍
#JournallingThroughTheLens #CreativeExpression #StudentSociety #MindfulMoments
🤖🏛️ Can AI help preserve culture?
From chinese traditions to hong kong heritage —
how do we keep what matters alive in a digital world? 👀
Join this public lecture on “Intelligent Inheritance: Using New Technologies to Preserve the Beauty of Chinese Tradition and Hong Kong Culture in the AI Era”
and explore how technology is reshaping cultural preservation
📅 8 April 2026 (Wed)
⏰ 15:00–16:00
📍 HKU MWT3
🎤 Heiman Ng (Art Prince Advisory)
👥 open to all — no registration needed
For anyone into culture, tech and Hong Kong✨
🔗 https://commoncore.hku.hk/ccch9051/
CCCH9051 - Dr. Jeremy Ng
#HKU #CommonCoreHKU #HKUEvents #PublicLecture #ai
🎨✨ ever thought about making your own mural?
you’ve seen them everywhere — streets, buildings, museums…
now it’s your turn 👀
join our Mindful Murals session 💭
🖌️ express your feelings
🤝 connect with friends
🌈 create something meaningful together
no art skills needed — just bring your (and your vibes)
📅 13 April (Mon)
⏰ 12:00–14:00
📍 MB150, Common Core Lounge
🔗Registered by 9th April: https://forms.gle/zf8ejypfGNq7X98P6
🌟 you’ll get your own mini canvas to paint about:
resilience, kindness, or diversity
come chill, create, and make your own art 🎨
👉 scan the registration code and tag a friend you’d bring 👯♀️
🏛️ Public Lecture: Museums in Hong Kong
Ever wondered how museums in Hong Kong began?
Join this lecture exploring their origins and evolution.
📅 15 April 2026 (Wed)
⏰ 15:00–16:00
📍 MWT3, Meng Wah, HKU
🎤 Guest Speaker: Dr. Reynold K. W. Tsang @reynoldtsang
👥 Open to all — no registration required
pull up, bring a friend, and learn something new 🏛️✨
HKU squad, level up your life game!🚀
The CCHU9065 course "A Life Worth Living" with Professor Daniel Chua & Dr Jonathan Johnson is a total Q&A blast. It's all about the 4Cs: Curious, Charitable, Critical, Creative! 😎
Get into role-playing games with 3D minis, debates, piano duets! 🎹 Learn how happiness works across cultures with Hindu breathing exercises and Buddhist mindfulness – it’s ancient wisdom that feels brand new! Gamification breaks the ice and helps deep talks flow naturally. Small-class tutorials, pure magic! ✨
Here's the real tea: The same big question – “What is a life worth living?” – hits you multiple times in life, but your answers evolve every time. Build your examined life vision: consider switching majors, ditching GPA stress, becoming purpose-driven leaders!
Everyone answers these questions eventually. Why not do it surrounded by curious, charitable, critical, creative peers? 😜🎲 For more information: https://commoncore.hku.hk/cchu9065/
由港大人文學院音樂系蔡寬量教授與Johnson博士聯手打造的核心課程《A Life Worth Living（CCHU9065）》，以「4Cs」（即Curious 好奇心、Charitable 善意、Critical 批判性及Creative 創意）為理念，透過深度對話與問答，引領學生正面回應人生的終極叩問。😎
課堂形式多元，包括配合3D打印微型模型的角色扮演遊戲、課堂辯論、桌上遊戲、鋼琴四手聯彈，以及結合印度教呼吸練習與佛教正念的體驗活動。來自不同文化的智慧，在親身嘗試後更顯深刻。透過遊戲化的學習模式，課堂更容易打破隔閡，讓深入討論自然展開；小組導修課亦提供更緊密的交流空間。✨
課程圍繞一個問題：「什麼是值得過的人生？」這個問題在人生不同階段或會多次出現，而答案亦會隨之改變。透過反思與討論，學生逐步建立對「經過審視的人生」的願景——有人重新思考主修方向，有人減少對成績平均積點的焦慮，也有人走向以使命與價值為導向的領導之路。
終有一天，每個人都需要回答這些人生問題。何不與志同道合的同儕，一起展開這段探索旅程？😜🎲
#HKU #HKUHumanities #CommonCore #UNSDG3 #UNSDG10 #HKUESG #HKUSustainability
Check out the CCHU9065 course "A Life Worth Living" at HKU—led by Professor Daniel Chua & Dr Jonathan Johnson. Explore big questions like "What makes life worth living?" through Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, humanism, and utilitarianism. Tackle real-life challenges: pleasures, relationships, success, stress, failures, loss, and death—with practical wisdom for resilience & purpose. 🌟
No dull lectures! Engage via interactive lectures, role-playing games, debates, piano duets illustrating happiness, breathing exercises from Hindu guests and worldview interviews to craft your own meaningful life vision.
Born from worries over "functional" education creating clever-but-valueless leaders, it's a "course of questions" countering AI: "The more AI, the more humanities needed.” Evolving with arts, music, and creative art presentations (not just essays!). 🎨🎹
For more information: https://commoncore.hku.hk/cchu9065/
探索港大核心課程《A Life Worth Living（CCHU9065）》 ——由港大人文學院音樂系蔡寬量教授與Johnson 博士主講。透過佛教、道教、儒家、印度教、基督教、伊斯蘭教、人文主義與功利主義等多元智慧，思考人生大問題：「何謂值得過的人生？」同時面對現實挑戰：快樂、關係、成功、壓力、失敗、失落與死亡，學習實用智慧以培養韌力與人生目標。🌟
課堂絕非單調講授！透過高度互動的課堂形式：角色扮演遊戲、課堂辯論、鋼琴四手聯彈、印度來訪嘉賓帶領的呼吸練習，以及世界觀訪談，協助學生構建屬於自己的人生意義藍圖。
此課程源自對「功能性教育」的反思——避免只培養能幹卻欠缺價值觀的領導者。作為一門「提出問題」的課程，它以藝術、音樂及創意展示替代傳統論文作為期末作業形式。面對人工智能崛起的挑戰，正如蔡教授所言：「人工智能越發達，人文教育越重要」。🎨🎹
#HKU #HKUHumanities #CommonCore #UNSDG3 #UNSDG10 #HKUESG #HKUSustainability
