About EdUHK Award Winning Innovations Salon 2020
Organised by the Knowledge Transfer Sub-office of Research and Development Office (KT Sub-office), the Award Winning Innovations Salon 2020 is an annual occasion to showcase the University’s award-winning technologies and innovations. Under the theme of “Invent ‧ Edu-novate ‧ Cohesive Community”, AWIS 2020 aims to explore the impacts of technological innovations on education and other aspects of life.
This year, AWIS will be held virtually, featuring various online activities including a live webcast of panel discussions, and a virtual exhibition of 11 award-winning innovations. The University would also like to take this opportunity to connect with industry experts and education professionals, hoping to transfer knowledge and technology to application through collaborations and partnerships.
Event Details:
Date:
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5 March 2021 (Friday)
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Time:
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10:00 – 12:30 (Webcast)
14:00 onwards (Virtual Exhibition with live chats)
(GMT+08:00)
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Language:
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English
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Registration:
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Register FREE* for AWIS 2020.
Click here or scan QR code to register
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Pre-registration is required. Login details will be sent via email shortly before the event.
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Programme Agenda:
10:00
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Opening Speech by Prof Lui Tai-lok, Vice President (Research and Development)
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10:15
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Panel Discussion (1) – Innovations Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs
Speakers:
· Dr Anna Kam Chi-shan
· Dr Kean Poon Kei-yan
· Dr Kevin Yuen Chi-pun
Department of Special Education and Counselling
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11:00
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Panel Discussion (2) – Technologies for New Ways of Learning
Speakers:
· Prof Yeung Yau-yuen, Department of Science and Environmental Studies
· Dr Song Yanjie, Department of Mathematics and Information Technology
· Prof Woo Chi-keung, Department of Asian and Policy Studies
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11:45
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Panel Discussion (3) – Inventions for Healthy Living
Speakers:
· Dr Hung Keung, Department of Cultural and Creative Arts
· Dr Tsang Yiu-fai, Department of Science and Environmental Studies
· Dr Zou Di, Department of English Language Education
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12:30
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End of Webcast
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14:00
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Virtual Exhibition (with live chats)
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Enquiry: Ms Jaime Chan (Tel: 2948 7868 / email: jaimechan@eduhk.hk)
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