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HKU weekly notice (from June 11 to June 17)

10 Jun 2011

 

Education Seminar Series (5) - "When should I send my child abroad?"
The seminar, in Cantonese, will include discussions on:

- Should I send my children to study abroad? What are the pros and cons?  
- When would be the best time to send my child for overseas study? 
- How would overseas study indeed benefit my child? 
- Should I send my child to an international school?

Date: June 11, 2011 (Saturday)
Time: 3:00 pm
Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre, The University of Hong Kong
Speaker: Professor Cheng Kai Ming, Senior Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor, HKU and Chair Professor, Faculty of Education, HKU
Language: Cantonese

Enquiries: 2859 2529

Asian American Journalists Association - Asia Chapter and the Journalism and Media Studies Centre Launch First Joint "New Media Conference"
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) - Asia Chapter and the Journalism and Media Studies Centre (JMSC) are co-hosting the inaugural "AAJA-JMSC New Media Conference" on June 10-12, 2011 at The University of Hong Kong. The conference will examine the opportunities and transformations in journalism through panels including, "Top Tech Tools of Journalism 2.0," "The Post J-Life" and a resume critique session. The event opens with a professional networking event with panelists and speakers, and will include optional culinary, cultural and hiking events led by AAJA's Hong Kong members. All are welcome. 

AAJA-JMSC New Media Conference June 10-June 12, 2011 (Fri to Sun)
Speaker Spotlights on June 11(Sat)
Kristie Lu Stout - Anchor, CNN International
Kaiser Kuo - Director of International Communications, Baidu
Christine Chen - Senior Manager, Global Policy Communications, Google 
Michael Logan－Content & Business Development Manager, Next Media
Andrew Lih - new media researcher and author of Wikipedia Revolution
Lorraine Hahn - former host, CNN's TalkAsia

Fee: Attendance is free for all active, registered AAJA members, and for all others the cost is HK$100, which includes morning refreshments. Saturday's fee is waived for MJ/BJ journalism students at HKU and registered HKU students. Cash in HK dollars at the conference, or email aajaasiaconference@gmail.com to register.

Location: T4, Meng Wah Complex, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, HK Eligibility: All are welcome. You need not be an Asian-American journalist to attend

Inquiries: please e-mail aajaasiaconference@gmail.com or e-mail conference co-chairs Allen T. Cheng allencheng@iihongkong.com and Ramy Inocencio at ramy.inocencio@cnn.com

Pre-registration is required for press members who want to cover the conference, please contact Velentina Ma, Journalism and Media Studies Centre, HKU on 2219 4012 / 9123 0252 or E-mail :velentinam@hku.hk

HKU and the University of Latvia to sign Memorandum of Understanding on Co-operation
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the University of Latvia will sign a Memorandum of Understanding on June 13 (Monday) seeking to strengthen bilateral relations in the field of education and scientific research. HKU Vice-Chancellor Professor Lap-Chee Tsui will represent HKU at the signing ceremony in the presence of Prime Minister of Latvia, the Honorable Mr. Valdis Dombrovskis.

After the ceremony, Prime Minister Dombrovskis will address the participants and speak on his new book "How Latvia Came through the Financial Crisis". The book is written in collaboration with Senior Fellow of the Peterson Institute for International Economics Anders Åslund to provide a case study on the Latvian resolution to the financial crisis.

Date: June 13, 2011 (Monday)
Time: 4pm to 5pm
Venue: Senate Room, 10/F, Knowles Building, The University of Hong Kong

For media enquiries, please contact Ms Trinni Choy (Assistant Director (Media), Communications and Public Affairs Office) tel: 2859 2606 / email: pychoy@hku.hk or Ms Melanie Wan (Manager (Media), Communications and Public Affairs Office) tel: 2859 2600 / email: melwkwan@hku.hk .

Book Launch: Educational Innovations Beyond Technology
The book, Educational Innovations Beyond Technology, written by Professor Nancy Law, Dr Allan Yuen and Dr Robert Fox examines the successful implementation of information and communication technology (ICT) in numerous case studies from developed and developing countries, not only in terms of test scores and classroom results, but also the creative and visionary strategies and practices of teachers, administrators and policymakers in bringing about system-wide ICT-based change.

Professor Nancy Law is the Associate Dean of the Faculty of Education, HKU and Director of Centre for Information and Technology in Education (CITE), Dr Allan Yuen and Dr Robert Fox are Associate Professors and Deputy Directors of CITE. In the book launch, the authors will address the following issues:

• What are the roles of student and teacher in the ICT-supported classroom?
• Is technology initiative only the use of electronic devices such as e-books?
• What makes technology innovations sustainable?
• What are the challenges to the existing education practice, organization structure and leadership mechanisms by implementing transformative uses of technology?

Date:  June 15, 2011 (Wednesday)
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm (Light refreshment will be served at 4:00pm)
Venue: Room 205, Runme Shaw Building, HKU
Language: English

For media enquiries, please contact Ms Queenie Wong, Development and Communications Manager, Faculty of Education, HKU (Tel: 2219 4270 / Mobile: 9220 5840 / Fax: 2540 6360 /E-mail: qlpwong@hku.hk). 

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