CERC - Comparative Education Research Centre

26/10/2026

The Philosophy of Education Association of Hong Kong is dedicated to fostering a vibrant academic community that bridges the gap between theory and practice. We provide a hub for academics and educators to explore the foundational principles that shape education in Hong Kong and globally, ensuring t...

21/10/2026

Join us for the book launch of The Hidden Curriculum of Video Games, presented by Professor David I. Waddington of Concordia University.

The event is co-hosted by the HK Ethics Lab, Department of Philosophy, and Comparative Education Research Centre at HKU.

Register here: https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8Ihxxq5aAfBuvUq

09/10/2026

30/09/2026

The HKU AI & Humanity Lab is pleased to present:

Minds, Meaning, and Machines: New Work in Philosophy of AI

A two-day workshop featuring leading philosophers and AI researchers discussing AI mindedness, language, interpretation, and metaphysics.

Register now and reserve your seat today. https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8DqdmPfUMslvczA

28/09/2026

HK Ethics Lab invites you to Confucian Power as Responsibility, a workshop featuring Professor Sungmoon Kim.

The workshop explores how power has been conceptualized in the Confucian political tradition and what it can contribute to contemporary discussions of governance, justice, and citizenship.

Register here: https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8omhk2KWER722bQ

24/09/2026

Published in Educational Philosophy and Theory (Ahead of Print, 2026)

22/09/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘇 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻, Karen Lo Eugene Chuang Professor in Diversity and Equity and Associate Dean (Research) of the Faculty, recently shared a research story, “𝘼𝙄 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙂𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣 𝘼𝙣𝙨𝙬𝙚𝙧. 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙎𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙐𝙨 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙅𝙪𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙄𝙩.” on The HKU Lead.

While AI can support learning by offering practice, explanations and efficiency, Professor Jackson points out that education is fundamentally about wisdom, judgement, and human relationships. From this view, AI may be understood as a tool to enhance learning, with human experiences remaining central to how we learn to think, relate, and grow.

To read the full story, please visit the website:
https://lead.hku.hk/en/article/2026/09/liz-jackson-ai-education/