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Past Events
Professor Cecilia Chan Among Esteemed Judges at the GESAwards Hong Kong Final (6 November 2025)
On 6 November 2025, Professor Cecilia Chan participated as a judge at the Global EdTech Startups Awards’ (GESAwards) Hong Kong Final organised by Esperanza. The shortlisted teams showcased a wide range of innovative EdTech solutions, including English and Chinese assessment technologies and creative approaches to teaching sustainability through programming. Professor Chan expressed her appreciation to Amazon for supporting the event and acknowledged the inspiring contributio
Seminar Series on Assessment in the AI Era – Third Seminar: Designing AI-Resilient Assessments Across Disciplines (3 November 2025)
On 3 November 2025, Professor Cecilia Chan concluded the “Assessment in the AI Era” seminar series at The University of Hong Kong with a hands-on workshop on designing future-proof assessments. Titled “Future-Proofing Assessment: From Tradition to Transformation,” the session equipped educators with practical strategies to maintain academic rigor while adapting to AI advancements. In the session, Professor Chan explored critical assessment challenges across both the tradition
Professor Cecilia Chan Presents at the United Nations University AI Education Day and Smart Education Conference (25 October 2025, Macau SAR, China)
On 25 October 2025, Professor Cecilia Chan was invited as a keynote speaker and panellist at the United Nations University AI Education Day and the Smart Education Conference held in Macau SAR, China. The event brought together educators, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of teaching and learning. Professor Chan commended the excellent organisation of the conference, which was supported by leading hote
Seminar Series on Assessment in the AI Era – Second Seminar: Enhancing Feedback with AI (6 October 2025)
The second session of the AI Assessment Workshop Series took place on 6 October 2025 at The University of Hong Kong, featuring and featured presentations by Professor Cecilia Chan and Dr Wei Dai. Titled “Enhancing Feedback with AI: Insights from Research”, their insights prompted meaningful discussion and highlighted emerging considerations for feedback practices in the AI era. During the session, participants examined the differences between manual feedback and AI-assisted f
Professor Cecilia Chan Shares Expertise at Two Major Education Conferences in Tianjin (September 2025)
In September 2025, Professor Cecilia Chan attended two major conferences in Tianjin: the International Conference on the Development of Engineering Education (ICDEE 2025) hosted by Tianjin University and the Tianjin Municipal Education Commission, and the Artificial Intelligence Empowering Global Education Governance Conference at Tianjin University. Professor Chan shared insights on how AI is transforming education, discussing frameworks for governance and assessment. Her pr
Professor Cecilia Chan Named in Stanford–Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List (25 September 2025)
On 25 September 2025, Professor Cecilia Chan was recognised in the Stanford–Elsevier Top 2% Scientists list, where she was ranked 52nd globally in the field of Education within the broader Social Sciences discipline. Professor Chan noted that such recognition reflects not only individual achievement but also the collective effort of her research team, collaborators, and colleagues who contribute to advancing impactful research in education. As education continues to evolve in
Seminar Series on Assessment in the AI Era – Opening Seminar: The Balancing Act of AI in Assessment – Ethics, Scenarios, and AI Literacy (18 September 2025)
On 18 September 2025, Professor Cecilia Chan successfully launched the Seminar Series on Assessment in the AI Era at The University of Hong Kong, drawing over 110 colleagues to the first session.
Professor Cecilia Chan Connects with HKU Community at “Reunion at the Races” (14 June 2025)
On 14 June 2025, Professor Cecilia Chan attended The University of Hong Kong’s “Reunion at the Races” at Sha Tin Racecourse.
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