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The Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (FLASS) was established as a strategic pathway to academic excellence for The Education University of Hong Kong, which enjoyed rapid expansion and significant transformation since its inception in 1994. Leveraging the vast experiences in interdisciplinary research and teaching of the Institute, the Faculty is committed to creating a learning environment conducive to nurture students to be intellectually active, engaging positively in local, regional and global affairs; and acting sensibly and proactively to promote social change and human betterment in the era of globalisation.

Fresh off the press: The August issue of FLASS FORWARD is here! 🚀Looking for your next dose of inspiration? The August i...
01/09/2026

Fresh off the press: The August issue of FLASS FORWARD is here! 🚀

Looking for your next dose of inspiration? The August issue of FLASS FORWARD is packed with innovative ideas, fascinating discoveries and plenty of fun! 🍽️✨

For inquisitive minds:
• A Visionary Read: Dive into the Dean’s Message to discover why people management remains the heart of our work, even as AI continues to advance.
• AI & Education: Check out a thought-provoking discussion among three MIT scholars on how AI is reshaping education.
• Digital Innovation: Explore how Dr Singh Manpreet of MIT uses virtual learning environments to nurture the next generation of creative thinkers.

For fun-seekers:
• Stargazing 101: Join Dr Chan Man-ho’s astronomy class to learn how to spot Venus and master the art of using star charts to identify constellations.
• Deep Dive: Take a tour of Tolo Harbour to see how students explored the hidden underwater world through microscopes.
• Math Magic: Discover how students used online platforms to transform abstract mathematical concepts into music at a fun-packed math lesson.

For pet lovers:
• Paws & Reflect: Don’t miss the heartwarming story of “Meme, Tara, and Tora”—the three lovely fur children of Dr Echo Liang of SSPS. 🐾

There are many more stories waiting to be discovered. Read the full digital issue now! 📖
🔍Details: https://bit.ly/4i61bg2

八月號院刊新鮮出爐！ 🚀

正在尋找靈感嗎？新鮮出爐的月刊為您帶來創新觀點、趣味探索和精彩故事！ 🍽️✨

想擴闊視野，以下內容不容錯過：
領袖思維：細讀院長的話，了解為何在人工智能時代，人才管理仍然是我們工作的重心。
人工智能與教育：三位數學與資訊科技學系的學者深入探討人工智能如何重塑教育。
數碼創新：了解數學與資訊科技學系的 Singh Manpreet 博士如何運用虛擬學習環境，培養新一代創意人才。

想一起經歷探索的樂趣嗎？
觀星入門：加入陳文豪博士的天文課，學習觀測金星，並掌握用星圖來辨認星座的技巧。
探索海洋：與學生一起遊覽吐露港，看看他們如何在顯微鏡下探索神祕的海底世界。
數學魔法：在充滿樂趣的數學課上，學生運用網上平台，將抽象的數學概念轉化為音樂。

寵物愛好者也不要錯過：
萌寵故事：細閱社會科學與政策研究學系商靚博士與其三隻毛孩「Meme、Tara 和 Tora」的溫馨故事。 🐾

本期院刊還有更多精彩故事等待你來發掘，請立即瀏覽！
🔍詳情：https://bit.ly/4i61bg2

New academic year, new chapter! 🎓✨At the FLASS 2026/27 Faculty Assembly and Awards Presentation Ceremony, Dean Professor...
31/08/2026

New academic year, new chapter! 🎓✨

At the FLASS 2026/27 Faculty Assembly and Awards Presentation Ceremony, Dean Professor Ferrante Neri shared timely advice with the new cohort: in an age when machines can produce answers in seconds, the ability to think clearly, judge wisely, and understand people well is more important than ever. His challenge? Be a marathon runner, keep striving for your personal best, rather than comparing yourself to others. 🏃

The ceremony also celebrated the outstanding achievements of our incredible staff and student in 2025/26. 🎉

As our newcomers settle into classes, make new friends, and embrace campus life, FLASS extends a warm welcome and wishes them a fulfilling and rewarding journey at EdUHK in the years to go. 💙

✨ Get ready for the highlights from the Faculty Assembly cm Awards Presentation Ceremony! Link in bio! https://bit.ly/4y8TxXa

新學年，新篇章！ 🎓✨

在博文及社會科學學院 2026/27學年開學禮暨頒獎典禮上，院長內里 · 費蘭特教授向新生分享：在這個機器能於瞬間解答問題的時代，清晰思考、明智判斷和理解他人的能力，比以往任何時代都變得更為重要。他又勉勵新生，求學要像馬拉松選手一樣，專注突破個人的最佳成績，而非跟別人比較。 🏃

除歡迎新生外，典禮亦表揚了在2025/26學年表現卓越的師生。🎉

當新生逐漸適應課堂、結識新朋友、融入校園生活之際，學院全體師生謹向他們致以誠摰歡迎，祝願他們在香港教育大學展開一段充實而豐盛的學習旅程。 💙

✨ 一起重溫開學禮暨頒獎典禮的精彩片段。https://bit.ly/4y8TxXa

EmoCare: An AI companion for emotional well-being 🌈As generative AI becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life, many...
27/08/2026

EmoCare: An AI companion for emotional well-being 🌈

As generative AI becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life, many young people confide in chatbots and seek advice when feeling down. Yet studies indicate that chatbots may amplify users’ negative emotions and reinforce beliefs that have no basis in reality.

Developed by a team led by Professor Song Yanjie of the Department of Mathematics and Information Technology, EmoCare is an AI-powered application designed to support users’ emotional well-being and provide a more caring space for self-reflection. Guided by the PERMA framework of positive psychology: Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment, EmoCare enables users to write diary entries, generate images and engage in caring conversations with its AI companion.

Professor Song explains that EmoCare uses LLMs and NLP to analyse diary entries and generate matching images and caring conversations. These activities encourage users to reflect on their thoughts and feelings, support emotional regulation, and foster a positive mindset.

📖Read the article now to learn about the application:
https://bit.ly/3UkPiJl

EmoCare：陪伴使用者走過情緒低谷🌈

隨着生成式 AI 日益融入生活，不少年青人在情緒低落時向chatbot 傾訴並尋求意見。然而，研究顯示，AI有時會放大使用者的負面情緒，甚至強化他們缺乏根據的信念。

由數學與資訊科技學系宋燕捷教授帶領的團隊開發的EmoCare，是一個以AI 驅動、支援情緒健康的應用程式，旨在為使用者提供更具關懷的自我反思空間。研究團隊參考了PERMA正向心理學的框架，即正向情緒(Positive Emotion)、投入(Engagement)、人際關係(Relationships)、意義(Meaning)與成就(Accomplishment)。EmoCare讓使用者撰寫日記、生成圖片、並與AI夥伴進行具關懷的對話。
宋教授指出，EmoCare 會運用大語言模型和自然語言處理分析日記內容，並生成相應圖片和關懷對話。這些活動鼓勵使用者反思自己的想法與感受，支援情緒調節，並培養積極正向的思想。

📖立即閱讀文章，了解 EmoCare 如何支援使用者的情緒健康。
https://bit.ly/3UkPiJl

From posters to passion Dr Li Chen’s Tennis Journey 🎾As a kid, Dr Li Chen from SSPS put up posters of Russian tennis leg...
21/08/2026

From posters to passion Dr Li Chen’s Tennis Journey 🎾

As a kid, Dr Li Chen from SSPS put up posters of Russian tennis legend Maria Sharapova in his room. Since childhood, watching matches featuring his tennis idols was his favourite pastime—and the passion for tennis has never stopped.

In 2019, he finally picked up a racket himself. Since then, tennis has meant so much more than just staying fit. It has become a constant source of inspiration. 💪

After every session, Dr Li feels refreshed and re-energised—helping him stay focused and productive at work. And over time, the sport has strengthened his mental resilience, self-discipline, and self-awareness.

📖 Read the full story to see how every effort, every sweat, and every session on the court fuels Dr Li’s personal growth.

Details: https://bit.ly/4g7CYom

打出網球的熱情🎾

社會科學與政策研究學系的李晨博士，小時候愛把房間貼滿俄羅斯網球傳奇人物瑪麗亞·莎拉波娃(Maria Sharapova)的海報。從小到大，觀看偶像的比賽一直是他最大的嗜好，而這份對網球的熱愛從未停止。

2019年，他終於拿起球拍，正式開始打網球。從那時起，打網球對他來說就別有意義，不單讓他保持健康，更為他的工作和生活帶來很多啟發。💪

每次打完網球後，他都會感到精神為之一振，有著重新「充電」的感覺，讓他能更專注、更有效率地工作。打了網球數年後，他感到自己無論是心理韌性、自律和自我認識都有所提升。

📖 閱讀全文，了解李博士在球場上付出的每一分努力、流下的每一滴汗水和每一次訓練，如何推動他的成長。

詳細故事：https://bit.ly/3TWqDL5

Sport is for everyone🏀Before studying in the United States in her 20s, Professor Amy Ha Sau-ching, Head of the Departmen...
20/08/2026

Sport is for everyone🏀

Before studying in the United States in her 20s, Professor Amy Ha Sau-ching, Head of the Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE), thought only “agile” people played sport. Then she saw her American professors loving softball and basketball despite moving clumsily. Her mind was blown!

Today, many people still think that sport is just for the naturally speedy and strong. At FLASS, we hold that physical activity is for ALL, regardless of their age, background, or ability. We also believe sport builds confidence, teamwork, and sense of community.

Read the full interview with three HPE professors on why everyone can engage in sport, how to enhance the joy of movement, and how to get more people active: https://bit.ly/4xOMm6a

全民均可參與運動🏀

在二十多歲時赴美留學前，健康與體育學系系主任夏秀禎教授認為只有身手敏捷的人才可運動。在美國讀書期間，她發現眾教授雖然動作笨拙，依然熱愛壘球和籃球等運動。這經歷徹底改變了她對運動的想法。

今日，仍有人認為只有天生敏捷、速度快、力量強的人才應該運動。我們卻認為，不論其年齡、背景或能力，任何人都可以參與體育運動，運動的好處更不止於鍛鍊體格，更能建立人們的自信、培養團隊精神，增強對社區的歸屬感。

閱讀健康與體育系三位教授的完整訪談。他們會跟您分享，為何運動屬於所有人，又如何能令運動變得更有趣味，以及如何吸引更多人參與運動：https://bit.ly/3Sn9cTp

FLASS Scholars Speak at Learning & Teaching Expo 2026! 🌟Thrilled to share highlights from the Learning and Teaching Expo...
20/08/2026

FLASS Scholars Speak at Learning & Teaching Expo 2026! 🌟

Thrilled to share highlights from the Learning and Teaching Expo 2026, held from 25-27 June. At the EdUHK pavilion, FLASS showcased research that is shaping the future of learning and teaching. FLASS scholars were also invited to share their perspectives on the applications of technology in education under the expo’s theme “Reimagining Education: Human-Centric, Future-Ready”! 🚀

💡 Dr Gary Chow (HPE): Showed how assistive technologies can support skill analysis and enhance elite performance in sports training and physical education.

🔬 Dr Paul Choi (SES): Explored the challenges that science educators face amid rapid digital technological change, and shared practical strategies for responding to them.

🤖 Prof Song Yanjie (MIT): Blew minds with AI-powered worlds: • Learningverse: 3D metaverse for interactive learning • LearningverseVR: VR with smart agents • Embodyverse: MR robots for real-time guidance.

Apart from these individual presentations, several MIT scholars also shared their expert views on the application of AI in education.
We are proud of the FLASS scholars and researchers who drive innovative and future-ready education through their research! 🎓✨

本院學者在「學與教博覽2026」分享創新教育研究！ 🌟

我們很高興分享本院學者於「學與教博覽2026」（6月25日至27日）的精彩資訊。教大展館展示了本院的研究成果，讓參觀者了解本院如何以創新研究推動未來的學與教。本院學者亦獲邀圍繞大會「重塑教育：以人為本，應對未來」的主題，分享他們對教育科技應用的見解！ 🚀

💡 周志清博士（健康與體育學系）：介紹輔助科技如何運用在運動訓練和體育教育中的技術分析，又如何提升精英運動員的表現。

🔬 蔡達誠博士（科學與環境學系）：探討科學教育工作者在數碼科技快速發展下面臨的挑戰，以及應對挑戰的實用策略。

🤖 宋燕捷教授（數學與資訊科技學系）：用人工智能驅動世界，震撼人心：• Learningverse：互動學習的3D元宇宙 • LearningverseVR：配備AI代理的虛擬實境 (VR)• Embodyverse：提供即時指導的混合實境(MR)機器人。

除以上個人演講外，多位數學與資訊科技學系的學者亦就人工智能在教育上的應用分享專業見解。

本院學者和研究團隊致力以創新研究推動面向未來的教育，我們深感自豪！ 🎓✨


#香港教育大學 #博文及社會科學學院 #學與教博覽2026 #教育科技

“Me Time” at Tai O🧘🏻‍♀️As a mother of two and a PhD candidate in the Department of Science and Environmental Studies, Ms...
19/08/2026

“Me Time” at Tai O🧘🏻‍♀️

As a mother of two and a PhD candidate in the Department of Science and Environmental Studies, Ms Khadeza Yasmin constantly juggles family responsibilities—caring for her children and managing her home—with the academic pressure of advancing her research. This demanding balance has left her little time to unwind, let alone connect with peers, or enjoying leisurely activities. She had little time to rest.

The Tai O tour in March, organised for FLASS Research Postgraduate (RPg) students, arrived at an opportune moment when she desperately needed a break from her routine. During the tour, she learnt how to make traditional salted duck yolks, enjoyed a boat ride to appreciate the stilt houses lining the waterways, and shared funny everyday stories with fellow RPg students.

Strolling quietly through the fishing village, Yasmin gathered her thoughts, reassessed her goals, and refocused on her research and writing. The tour provided the long-awaited emotional recharge she had long craved. “The ‘me time’ reduced my stress and reminded me of the importance of balancing academic pursuit, family life and rest time,” she said.

🔍To learn more about how Yasmin unwound on the tour, click https://bit.ly/3SLkFw9.

在大澳的「獨處時光」🧘🏻‍♀️

有兩個孩子的Khadeza Yasmin現時在科學與環境學系攻讀博士學位。

Yasmin要兼顧照顧孩子和打理家務，同時要在研究上保持進度，在平衡家庭責任和學術工作間疲於奔命。Yasmin說，她沒有時間與其他研究生輕鬆交往，享受休閒。因沒時間放鬆下來，她已感到身心俱疲。

三月份，博文及社會科學學院為研究生（RPg）組織的大澳之旅來得恰逢其時，讓Yasmin從繁忙的日常生活中停下腳步。在遊覽大澳時，她學懂如何製作傳統的鹹蛋黃，乘船沿著水道欣賞林立兩旁的棚屋，又有機會與其他研究生閒聊，分享生活趣事。

漫步在寧靜的漁村中，Yasmin整理思緒，再次釐訂目標，並重新聚焦到研究和寫作上。這次期盼已久的旅行助她疲倦的內心再注入能量。她說：「這段『獨處時光』幫助我舒緩壓力，也讓我意識到平衡學業、家庭和休息的重要性。」

🔍想了解大澳之旅如何讓Yasmin放鬆身心，請按 https://bit.ly/3SLkFw9。

🌏EdUHK at GSDC 2026 in JakartaProfessor Stephen Chiu Wing-kai, Chair Professor of Sociology, and Dr Bob Sun Fenghua, Ass...
19/08/2026

🌏EdUHK at GSDC 2026 in Jakarta

Professor Stephen Chiu Wing-kai, Chair Professor of Sociology, and Dr Bob Sun Fenghua, Assistant Dean (International Engagement), joined EdUHK President Professor John Lee Chi-Kin, Professor Chetwyn Chan Che-hin, Vice President (Research and Development), and other EdUHK colleagues at the Global Sustainable Development Congress (GSDC) 2026, held in Jakarta, Indonesia from 22 to 25 June.

During the Congress, the delegation delivered and attended a range of sessions, explored possible collaborations with other higher education institutions, and briefed visitors to the University booth on the latest developments at EdUHK .

On 24 June, Professor Chetwyn Chan moderated a panel discussion featuring Professor Chiu on how lifelong learning can advance educational excellence and societal progress. The panel explored:
🤝 Innovative models for inclusive lifelong learning to close gender and opportunity gaps
🤖 How digital tools and AI can democratise access to education without widening inequalities
💼 Policy and partnership strategies for workplace learning and reskilling
🏫 Evidence-based approaches to build equity-focused education systems

Stay tuned as FLASS continues to contribute to sustainable development through education and research.

🌏教大參與雅加達GSDC 2026全球可持續發展峰會

社會學講座教授趙永佳教授及助理院長（國際交流）孫風華博士，與香港教育大學校長李子建教授、副校長（研究與發展）陳智軒教授及其他教大教職員，於6月22日至25日一同出席在印尼雅加達舉行的GSDC 2026全球可持續發展峰會。

大會期間，教大代表團成員發表演講並出席多場講座和討論，與其他高等院校探討合作機會，並向參觀教大展覽攤位的人士介紹教大的最新發展。

6月24日，陳智軒教授主持了一場小組討論，趙永佳教授在討論中解釋終身學習如何有助促進達到卓越教育和社會進步。討論主題包括：
🤝 建構包容性終身學習的創新模式，以縮小性別與機會差距
🤖 如何在避免引致不平等的前提下，運用數碼工具和人工智能實現教育機會的民主化
💼 職場學習與技能提升的政策與建立夥伴合作機構的策略
🏫 建構以公平為本的教育體系的實證方法

請繼續關注本院如何透過教育和研究為可持續發展作出貢獻。


#香港教育大學 #可持續發展 #終身學習 #平等教育 #國際交流

A life intertwined with TCM🌿In old districts of Hong Kong such as To Kwa Wan, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) shops s...
18/08/2026

A life intertwined with TCM🌿

In old districts of Hong Kong such as To Kwa Wan, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) shops still actively serve the community. Within the nostalgic ambience of these shops, local residents buy herbal products and consult traditional Chinese medicine practitioners (CMPs) when they fall ill.

Born into a Chinese medicine family, Professor Stephen Chiu Wing-kai, Chair Professor of Sociology, Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies, has many childhood memories connected to TCM. When he was young, his father would take him to annual dinners organised by the CMP circle. There, his father and a circle of “uncles” played mahjong, exchanged stories, and boasted—often with disarming confidence—about their medical skills.

In his contributing article, Professor Chiu shows how his life has been intertwined with TCM. As a scholar and close observer of the community, he traces the different phases of development the field has undergone, including how the industry used opportunities and overcame challenges as it strives for mainstreaming and professionalisation over the past few decades.

🔎 Details: https://bit.ly/4xgtOMf

與中醫結緣的人生🌿

當踏入土瓜灣等舊區，我們仍然看到不少充滿懷舊味道，為社區提供服務的中藥舖。居民有需要時會去那裡購買中藥材，患病就會去看中醫。

社會科學與政策研究學系社會學講座教授趙永佳教授出生於中醫世家，趙教授有很多童年記憶，都與中醫及中醫業有關。年幼時，趙教授父親每年都會帶他參加中醫師協會舉辦的聚餐。在那裡，他父親會一面與「叔伯」們打麻雀，一面互相吹噓他們的「威水史」，往往肆無忌憚地炫耀自己的醫術。

趙教授把他這段經歷寫成文章，投稿本刊。他在文章中講述，他的人生如何與中醫結緣。而作為一位近距離觀察中醫業的學者，他追溯了中醫業發展的不同階段，包括中醫業在過去幾十年，如何抓住機遇、克服挑戰，努力實現主流化和專業化。

🔎全文：https://bit.ly/4gCENtt

Summer Programmes at FLASS: Hands-on Learning, from Star-Gazing to AIThis summer, secondary school students from Hong Ko...
18/08/2026

Summer Programmes at FLASS: Hands-on Learning, from Star-Gazing to AI

This summer, secondary school students from Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland brought their curiosity to EdUHK. Through a series of Summer Programmes, they experienced university life up close and turned big ideas into hands-on discoveries.

From June to Aug, FLASS departments organised a range of summer activities for local students:
• Sporty students tried different workout equipment in the gym and learned how to measure physical fitness at the Human Performance Laboratory.
• On a July evening, aspiring astronomers searched for Venus in the western sky and used star chart to identify constellations.
• Young environmentalists collected water samples from Tolo Harbour, then examined them under microscopes in the biology lab.
• Mathematics fans used the Polypad online learning platform to transform fractions and geometric figures into music, learning abstract concepts through sound.
• In “Finance Quest”, participants role-played as university students. By completing mentally and physically challenging games, they earned Campus Dollars to cover costs of university life.

From 27 to 31 July, about 130 secondary learners and teachers from 15 secondary schools in the Chinese Mainland joined a five-day Summer Programme tailored by the Global Affairs Office and the Faculties. On 30 July, academic staff from the four FLASS departments led taster lectures and experiential workshops at the Tai Po campus. The students explored environmental science, maths, AI and educational technology, and finance. Many were especially impressed by our emphasis on cultivating independent learning skills.

從觀星到人工智能，本院暑期課程寓教於樂

今個夏天，來自香港及內地的中學生走進教大，透過一系列暑期課程近距離體驗大學生活，將好奇心化為實踐，寓學習於娛樂。

由六月至八月，本地中學生參與了多項互動活動。
• 熱愛運動的中學生在大學健身室試用不同的健身器材，及在人體運動科學實驗室學習如何量度體適能。
• 七月的晚上，學生化身小小天文學家，在西邊的夜空中尋找金星，並利用星圖辨認不同星座。
• 熱愛環境保護的學生在吐露港採集水樣本，並帶回生物實驗室，以顯微鏡進行觀察和研究。
• 數學愛好者使用Polypad線上學習平台，將分數和幾何圖形轉化為音樂，透過聲音來學習抽象的數學概念。
• 在「金融探索」活動中，參與者化身為大學生，透過一系列挑戰其腦力和體能的趣味遊戲來賺取「校園幣」以支付大學生活的開支。

7月27日至31日，約130名來自中國內地15所中學的師生，參加了由環球事務處和和學院聯合籌辦，為期五天的暑期課程。7月30日，本院轄下的四個學系的教職員，在大埔校園為學生主持示範講座和體驗工作坊。學生在活動中探索環境科學、數學、人工智能與教育科技，以及金融等範疇。不少學生對教大著重培養學生自主學習能力的教學方式留下深刻印象。

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