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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
IELTS Writing Workshop
16 Sep 2014
11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.

The event has been rescheduled to 11 Nov at 12:30 p.m

Mr. Stephen Van-Linge
(Language Centre)
Make a Good Impression: Jazz up your Resume/CV and Job Application Letter! 25 Sep 2014
11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Ms. Rita Gill
(Language Centre)
E-Reader wars!! Kindle vs. iPad 30 Sep 2014
2:30 p.m.–3:20 p.m.
Mr. Chris Chan / Miss Chloe Lei
(Library)
如何做好一個演講--演講的基本要訣(第一節) 7 Oct 2014
4:30–6 p.m.
林海容女士
(Language Centre)
Cyber espionage: In the virtual world, anyone can be James Bond! 8 Oct 2014
2:30–3:20 p.m.

The event has been rescheduled to 19 Nov at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Krzysztof Sliwinski
(GIS)
如何做好一個演講--演講的基本要訣(第一節)
(Repeat Event)
9 Oct 2014
4:30–6 p.m.
林海容女士
(Language Centre)
如何做好一個演講--實時演講練習(第二節) 13 Oct 2014
4:30–6 p.m.
林海容女士
(Language Centre)
如何做好一個演講--實時演講練習(第二節)
(Repeat Event)
14 Oct 2014
4:30–6 p.m.
林海容女士
(Language Centre)
走進兒童文學世界:認識兒童繪本 16 Oct 2014
3:30–4:30 p.m.
鄧擎宇先生
(Language Centre)
Mobile Device Security 20 Oct 2014
3:30–4:20 p.m.
Mr. Jimmy Tsang
(ITO)
New sounds in Western Pop Music 21 Oct 2014
2:00–3:30 p.m.
Dr. John Winzenburg
(MUS)
文學九龍塘 23 Oct 2014
4:30–6 p.m.
熊志琴博士
(Language Centre)
生活、賭博與概率 24 Oct 2014
3:30–4:20 p.m.
Dr. Simon To
(MATH)
Haiku Deck: Create beautiful and simple presentations 28 Oct 2014
2:30–3:20 p.m.
Mr. Chris Chan
(Library)
文學九龍塘
(Repeat Event)
30 Oct 2014
4:30–6 p.m.
熊志琴博士
(Language Centre)
Develop the skills you need to write essays effectively 3 Nov 2014
12:30–2:20 p.m.
Miss Lara Mushkat
(Language Centre)
Advanced Google Search Tips 4 Nov 2014
3:30–4:20 p.m.
Ms. Christine Ho
(Library)
Talking about Table Manners Workshop 5 Nov 2014
2:30–4:20 p.m.
Ms. Patricia Warren
(Language Centre)
IELTS Writing Workshop 11 Nov 2014
12:30–2:20 p.m.
Mr. Stephen Van-Linge
(Language Centre)
Learning the Piano: Which Pieces to Play and How to Play Better 11 Nov 2014
4:30–5:20 p.m.
Dr. Kawai Chan
(MUS)
Talking about Table Manners Workshop
(Repeat Event)
12 Nov 2014
2:30–4:20 p.m.
Ms. Patricia Warren
(Language Centre)
Cyber espionage: In the virtual world, anyone can be James Bond! 19 Nov 2014
4:30-5:20 p.m
Dr. Krzysztof Sliwinski
(GIS)
Make a Good Impression: Jazz up your Resume/CV and Job Application Letter!
(Repeat Event)
20 Nov 2014
11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m
Ms. Rita Gill
(Language Centre)
The Symbols of the French Republic 21 Nov 2014
1:20–2:30 p.m.
Ms. Céline Dias
(GIS)
GRE Orientation Workshop 24 Nov 2014
2:30–4:20 p.m.
Ms. Jenny Choe
(Language Centre)

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