The Faculty of Education and Human Development (FEHD) is pleased to announce the recipients of the FEHD Excellence Award for Global Engagement and Mobility (GEM Award) for the academic year 2025/26. This award recognises outstanding leadership and impactful initiatives by faculty members in advancing FEHD’s internationalisation and global outreach.
Award Recipient
Dr Yang Lan, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, for the initiative titled “From Global Engagement to Sustainable Research Impact: International Symposia, AI-Assisted Feedback, and Capacity Building.”
Certificate of Merit Recipients
The nominations were thoroughly reviewed by a distinguished judging panel consisting of:
The judging panel commended Dr Yang’s initiative for its innovative use of AI in education, sustained international collaboration, and meaningful impact on students, staff, and the broader education community.
Reflecting on her achievement, Dr Yang said, “I am delighted to receive this award, which recognises our efforts to translate global engagement into sustainable research impact. Through international symposia, AI-assisted feedback and capacity-building activities, we seek to strengthen collaboration, promote educational innovation and deliver lasting benefits for students, staff and the wider academic community.”
Dr Saxena shared, “I am honoured to receive this Certificate of Merit. It reinforces my commitment to creating equitable, globally informed learning opportunities that broaden students’ perspectives and strengthen their connections with communities both locally and internationally.”
Dr Kwan-Chen added, “I am honoured to receive this Certificate of Merit. It highlights the value of international collaboration and funding in supporting research that responds to local needs while contributing to global knowledge. I remain committed to developing professional capacity, enhancing student learning and advancing education and research that create meaningful, sustainable societal impact.”
FEHD warmly congratulates all the recipients on their achievements. Their achievements showcase FEHD’s continued commitment to innovation, internationalisation and sustainable research and educational impact.
