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The Learning Commons plays host to a varied programme of Learning Events that aim to facilitate whole person education. A variety of topics are covered, including language learning, information literacy, information technology skills, and more. Events are facilitated by experts from the University's academic and administrative departments.

Participation in our Learning Events is recognized by the University's Co-Curricular Learning (CCL) programme. Depending on the length of the Event, participants will receive a half credit or full credit. Please refer to individual Event descriptions for its CCL status.

Below you can find details of the Learning Events for this semester. Click on an Event's title for more details and to access the registration form!

Event Title Date & Time Facilitator
Develop the Skills you Need to Write Essays Effectively 10 Feb 2014
12:30–2:20 p.m.
Miss Lara Mushkat
(Language Centre)
How plagiarism changed a life 13 Feb 2014
3:30–4:20 p.m.
Mr. Chris Chan
(Library)
Pope Francis: TIME's Person of the Year 2013 14 Feb 2014
11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Prof. Cindy Chu
(HIST)
Critical thinking: A look into the history of a concept 18 Feb 2014
3:30–4:20 p.m.
Dr. Bettina Dietz
(HIST)
Discover how to Maximize your IELTS Writing Score! 19 Feb 2014
11:30 a.m. –1:20 p.m.
Mr. Stephen Van-Linge
(Language Centre)
Mendeley - Easily organise, annotate, and cite your readings online! 24 Feb 2014
2:30–3:20 p.m.
Ms. Chloe Lei
(Library)
生活、賭博與概率 26 Feb 2014
3:30–4:20 p.m.
Dr. Simon To
(MATH)
Talking about Table Manners Workshop 27 Feb 2014
2:30–4:20 p.m.
Ms. Patricia Warren
(Language Centre)
Insights from the GISS Thailand Study Tour 2014 4 Mar 2014
2:30–3:20 p.m.
Mr. Terence Yeung
(GIS)
Make a Good Impression: Jazz up your Resume/CV and Job Application Letter! 5 Mar 2014
11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Miss Rita Gill
(Language Centre)
如何做好一個演講—演講的基本要訣(第一節) 10 Mar 2014
4:30–6 p.m.
林海容女士
(Language Centre)
Mobile Device Security 14 Mar 2014
3:30–4:20 p.m.
Mr. Jimmy Tsang
(ITO)
如何做好一個演講--實時演講練習(第二節) 17 Mar 2014
4:30–6 p.m.
林海容女士
(Language Centre)
Improve Your Presentations with Prezi! 25 Mar 2014
2:30–3:20 p.m.
Ms. Christine Ho / Ms. Chloe Lei
(Library)
文學九龍塘 27 Mar 2014
4:30–6:20 p.m.
熊志琴博士
(Language Centre)
香港文學選讀 ── 辛其氏 3 Apr 2014
4:30–6:20 p.m.
熊志琴博士
(Language Centre)
Cyber espionage: In the virtual world, anyone can be James Bond! 7 Apr 2014
2:30–3:20 p.m.
Dr. Krzysztof Sliwinski
(GIS)
傳統文書寫作入門 24 Apr 2014
4:30–6:20 p.m
黃偉豪先生
(Language Centre)
TOEFL iBT Orientation Workshop 25 Apr 2014
2:30–4:20 p.m.
Ms. Jenny Choe
(Language Centre)

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