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Summer Intern Workspace @InnoPort 2025
Are you prepared to take your summer productivity to new heights? We are excited to introduce the Summer Intern Workspace @ InnoPort for the year 2025, the perfect environment for hosting interns, exclusively available to our esteemed members.
🌞 Summer Intern Workspace @InnoPort 2025
Date & Time: June 15 – August 31, 2024, 9am – 6pm (exact date subject to confirmation of time)
Exciting Features:
2 Workstations per company
Intern Workspace Access
Free Wifi
Apply here: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13710370/ (Deadline on 01 June 2025)
Apply today for a productive and inspiring workspace experience and make this summer a season of growth and innovation at InnoPort’s Summer Intern Workspace! 🚀🌴
🔍 For any inquiries, please contact InnoPort at innoport@cuhk.edu.hk.
* Student intern identity may be requested.* Availability subject to final application status.* All rights reserved by InnoPort.
Continue reading【音樂演奏欣賞會】MTR Living Art Stage sideCHAIN & Friends — 躍動地下鐵
培育音樂創業家平台KALOS旗下、兩位音樂人將登上港鐵藝術舞臺,誠邀大家於5月23日(星期五)下午6:00至6:45,親臨中環站感受現場音樂魅力!
本次表演嘉賓為來自中大GroundMusic計劃的音樂組合 sideCHAIN——Jayson Chan(陳曉智)與 Chai Young(楊卓衡)。sideCHAIN 擅長將爵士融合J-Pop、Pop及R&B元素,創造出多元音樂風格,讓你在繁忙都市中享受一場治癒心靈的音樂之旅。他們的創作活力及舞台魅力,絕對不容錯過!
【關於中大創博館 InnoPort】
中大創博館是中大創新及創業者的基地,致力為創業路上的你提供資源、合作、交流及展示機會,連結校內外創業社群,助你將創意轉化為影響力。無論你是學生、校友或研究人員,歡迎聯絡我們,一起開拓創業新可能!
日期:2025年5月23日(星期五)
時間:下午6:00 – 6:45
地點:中環港鐵站 MTR Living Art Stage(收費區C出口附近)
立即標記日曆,約定你一齊支持音樂創業,感受創意與音樂的火花!如有查詢或有意加入中大創業社群,歡迎聯絡中大創博館(InnoPort)【innoport@cuhk.edu.hk】。
Continue readingEvent Highlight | IMM Essentials: Taster Class (16 May 2025)
In response to academia’s increasing focus on impactful research, ORKTS introduced the Translating Research into Real-World Impact: Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) Learning Series. This initiative aims to empower CUHK academics and researchers to link their research, teaching, and community engagement with critical global social and environmental challenges.
Building on the IMM Introductory Webinar, the learning series continued with an engaging IMM Essentials: Taster Class. Approximately 20 participants, including professors and researchers from diverse faculties, joined the session, united by their passion to create social impact through research or evidence-based social enterprises.
Guided by Ms Natalie Chan and Mr James Chan, the co-founders of PIE Strategy Limited and certified trainers for the UNDP Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Impact Standards, the session provided an in-depth exploration of IMM fundamentals. Through concise case studies and bite-sized hands-on exercises, participants explored the Five Dimensions of the IMM Framework, gaining practical tools to deliver credible and measurable results. James and Natalie also highlighted key “Enterprise Actions” from the UN SDG Impact Standards, empowering participants to align their projects with global sustainability goals, including healthcare, education, and urban development.
The Taster Class buzzed with interactivity, featuring lively group discussions where participants shared their own research or startup cases, gaining peer insights to refine their IMM strategies. Throughout the session, participants were actively engaged, posing insightful questions, and sharing ideas on integrating IMM into their projects. Several participants lingered after the session, engaging directly with Natalie and James to discuss tailored approaches for their social enterprises, from tech-driven ventures to community initiatives.
This vibrant class set the stage for the upcoming Managing for Impact: IMM in Practice Workshop Series, starting 2 June 2025, where participants will craft IMM roadmaps to scale their impact. The Workshop Series is exclusively by invitation for KPF and S-KPF grantees. Individuals outside the grantee network may be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in joining, please contact Ms Janie Chan at janiechan@cuhk.edu.hk by 26 May 2025, and include details of your project or venture for our review.
Natalie and James were introducing IMM to the particpants. (Photo: Social Innvoation Team)
Natalie and James were interacting with one of the participants. (Photo: Social Innvoation Team)
Participants actively engaged in the Taster Class. (Photo: Social Innvoation Team)
Participants acquired peer insights by discussing the application of IMM in their research and startup cases during group discussions. (Photo: Social Innvoation Team)
Details: https://www.orkts.cuhk.edu.hk/en/news-events/announcements/event-highlight-imm-essentials-taster-class
Continue readingEvent Highlight | Why Real-World Impact Matters: IMM Introductory Webinar (12 May 2025)
With academia’s growing emphasis on impactful research, ORKTS launched the Translating Research into Real-World Impact: Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) Learning Series to enable CUHK academics and researchers to connect their research, teaching, and community engagement with pressing global social and environmental issues.
The series began with the Why Real-World Impact Matters: IMM Introductory Webinar on 12 May, attracting around 30 faculty members and researchers from various faculties. Primarily professoriate and research academics, these participants gathered to explore how to transform their research into measurable, sustainable solutions for global challenges.
The webinar featured insights from distinguished speakers who illuminated the path from academic research to social impact. Prof Catherine So from the Department of Educational Psychology shared her journey of translating academic knowledge into real-world change through establishing the social enterprise Science and Technology for Autism Remediation (STAR) Limited. She highlighted motivating factors, such as aligning research with community needs to address pressing social issues. Prof So also discussed challenges, including navigating complex business environment, and securing sustainable funding to scale impact. Her reflections resonated deeply, inspiring attendees to view their research as a catalyst for meaningful change.
Complementing Prof So’s perspective, Ms Natalie Chan and Mr James Chan, co-founders of PIE Strategy Limited and accredited trainers for the UNDP Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Impact Standards, delivered a comprehensive overview of IMM. They emphasised why measuring and managing impact matters in today’s research landscape, where evidence of social impact is critical for funding and recognition, such as in Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) submissions. They also introduced the latest developments in IMM, including the Five Dimensions of Impact and ABC Impact Classifications, frameworks that guide researchers to assess and enhance their project outcomes systematically. Through real-world examples, Natalie and James demonstrated how to apply IMM practically, offering actionable frameworks like the SDG Impact Standards. Their session empowered attendees with tools to align their projects with global priorities, from health to sustainable cities.
The webinar was a springboard, setting the stage for the upcoming IMM Essentials: Taster Class on 16 May and the Managing for Impact: IMM in Practice Workshop Series in June, which will delve deeper into hands-on IMM techniques. These future sessions aim to equip CUHK researchers with the skills to elevate their projects for creating a widen social impact and driving sustainable change.
The recording of the webinar is now available here. Interested parties are welcome to access the archive to benefit from these insights. Stay tuned for updates, and join us for the Taster Class (register here) and Workshop Series to continue this transformative journey!
Details: https://www.orkts.cuhk.edu.hk/en/news-events/announcements/event-highlight-why-real-world-impact-matters-imm-introductory-webinar
Continue reading善假於物.「巫筆」AI教學研討會2025
善假於物.「巫筆」AI教學研討會2025📅 日期|2025年6月19日(星期四)🕒 時間|下午3:00 至 5:30📍 地點|香港中文大學 康本國際學術園 LT3
🔹 主題演講講者:劉潔玲教授(香港中文大學 教育學院副院長)主題:運用生成式人工智能促進中學生中文寫作的自主學習能力內容:分享先導研究計劃成果與具體教學設計
🔹 前線教師實踐分享講者:五旬節聖潔會永光書院 譚家倫老師主題:高中全級運用巫筆輔助批改的挑戰與機遇
講者:聖公會林裘謀中學 江志豪老師主題:如何嘗試運用「巫筆」提升學生寫作學習成效
講者:旅港開平商會中學 陳焯炘老師、黃智穎老師主題:人工智能批閱寫作的試行及教學成效
四位前線老師將會分享校本應用「巫筆」的寶貴經驗與學生回饋。
🔹 「巫筆」新版本功能介紹與合作計劃發佈主講:鄭樂之先生(「巫筆」創辦人)新版本功能介紹:全新片段寫作分析、寫作能力點診斷、成語練習自動生成、全班寫作回饋與改寫任務設計,全面支援寫作教學及形成性評估
💡參加者可獲出席證書及教學資源套裝。
📝若有意參與,請點擊以下連結報名:https://forms.gle/WzCoVeNxtXpKPmNW9
Continue reading“2025 Hong Kong ICT Awards: Smart People Award” Call for Entries
🌟「2025香港資訊及通訊科技獎:智慧市民獎」現正接受報名
有創新構思、有科技實力,同時想回應社會需要?
「2025香港資訊及通訊科技獎:智慧市民獎」現正招募致力以資訊科技支援弱勢社群、應對長者居家安老,或推動機構服務創新的項目。詳情可參考「智慧市民獎」網頁:https://ictawards.hkcss.org.hk
由中華人民共和國香港特別行政區政府數字政策辦公室舉辦、香港社會服務聯會籌辦的「2025香港資訊及通訊科技獎:智慧市民獎」 以「科技突破界限,關懷連繫社群」為主題,設有智慧轉型(慈善機構方案)、智慧樂齡及智慧充權三個獎項組別,鼓勵社福機構與科技界緊密合作,開拓創新應用,並強調人與科技之間的互動與連結,期望不同社群均可受惠於科技的力量。
📣 想了解評審準則?過往得獎者有何寶貴經驗?參賽前需要注意什麼?
立即報名參加「智慧市民獎」簡介會!
✨ 簡介會內容包括:✔️ 獎項及評審準則介紹✔️ 得獎者項目及經驗分享✔️ 交流環節連結不同界別參加者
📅 日期:2025年5月26日(星期一)🕒 時間:3:00 – 4:30pm📍 地點:灣仔溫莎公爵社會服務大廈💬 語言:廣東話🔗 報名:https://forms.gle/PteDVAr8Hes47qFM8
🌟 “2025 Hong Kong ICT Awards: Smart People Award” Call for Entries
Bringing together innovation and technology to address social needs—are you in?
“2025 Hong Kong ICT Awards: Smart People Award” is now accepting applications for projects that support underprivileged groups, enhance ageing-in-place solutions, or promote service innovation through ICT. Learn more on the website: https://ictawards.hkcss.org.hk
Organised by the Digital Policy Office of The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and hosted by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, the “2025 Hong Kong ICT Awards: Smart People Award” is themed “Breaking Boundaries with Technology, Building Communities with Compassion”. This year’s award features three streams—Smart Transformation (Solutions for Charitable Organisations), Smart Ageing, and Smart Empowerment—encouraging collaboration between the social and technology sectors. By emphasising the interaction between people and technology, the award aims to drive innovative applications that ensure communities of all kinds can benefit from the power of innovation.
📣 Want to know more about the judging criteria? Curious about past winners’ insights? Not sure what to prepare?
Join our Briefing Session to learn more before applying!✨ Highlights include:✔️ Award and judging criteria overview✔️ Sharing by previous awardees✔️ Networking to connect cross-sector participants
📅 Date: 26 May 2025 (Monday)🕒 Time: 3:00 – 4:30 PM📍 Venue: Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, Wan Chai💬 Language: Cantonese🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/PteDVAr8Hes47qFM8
Continue readingHuawei Webinar Series On-site Training: Building a Resume Optimizer with DeepSeek
Event Details
Date: 13 Jun, 2025 (Fri)Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pmVenue: UGA, InnoPort, CUHK.Language: English
Register NOW! https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13709953
For Enquiry: picentre@alicefongcuhk-edu-hk
HighlightsDiscover how artificial intelligence can enhance resume quality and provide tailored job application suggestions to improve your chances of success.
Integrating AI-Driven FeedbackLearn how to incorporate AI feedback mechanisms into a web-based application, making it easier for users to refine their resumes in real time.Personalized Career GuidanceExplore the potential of AI in delivering customized career advice, helping individuals identify opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations. Hands-On Experience with DeepSeekGain practical experience by using DeepSeek to develop a career optimization tool, equipping you with valuable skills for the job market.
Continue readingStartup 101: Key Corporate Structures and Legal Insights
Event Details
Date: 30 May, 2025 (Fri)Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pmVenue: Room 202, Cheng Yu Tung Building, CUHK.Language: English
Register NOW! https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13709841
For Enquiry: picentre@alicefongcuhk-edu-hkTo receive a coffee coupon provided during the event. (Available on a first-come, first-served basis)
Speaker
Mr. Dillan SUM, Solicitor
Dillan Sum is a qualified solicitor in Hong Kong, and as non-practising solicitor in England and Wales. In 2021, he passed the qualifying examination to practise PRC law in the Greater Bay Area and obtained a practising licence in 2022.
Dillan has practised law for over 25 years (including spending 4 years in Shanghai serving a Fortune 500 company) with more than 15 years senior inhouse legal experiences in various industries and sectors including:
Manufacturing/building technology (Johnson Controls Inc. – Vice President and General Counsel for Asia)
media and entertainment (Technicolor SA (formerly as Thomson SA) – General Counsel Asia)
port, shipping and logistics (Hutchison Port Holdings Limited – Senior Counsel)
His areas of specialisation are corporate and commercial law matters including M&A; cross-border transactions; technology startups (including fund-raising) and IP protection; trade dispute resolution; compliance; etc.
In the past years, Dillan has been advising startup companies in various industries or trades including but not limited to those specialising in coding network; robotic solutions; biotech in developing reagent and microbiology diagnotics device; AI fintech solution; medical equipments; AI solution for medical care & wellness; blockchain solution for logistics industry; road safety and telemetry technology; etc.
Highlights
During the session, he will cover essential topics, including:
The importance of choosing the right corporate structure for your startup
Common legal issues faced by startups and how to navigate them
Practical tips for compliance
Continue readingStartup 101: A Journey through Product Realization
【Upcoming Event】 Register NOW! Startup 101: A Journey through Product Realization
You are cordially invited to join our upcoming Startup 101: A Journey through Product Realization on 23 May, 2025 (Fri) from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at UGA, InnoPort, CUHK.
We are honoured to have Dr. Cathy Jim, the Director of RHT NCOO Group to host the session with us. During the session, she will share her insights on best practices for product development, including strategies for overcoming common challenges in execution.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a dynamic discussion, asking questions and gaining valuable advice. Additionally, the event will feature a networking session, allowing attendees to connect with CUHK startup teams and fellow entrepreneurs. This is a unique chance to build relationships, collaborate on ideas, and explore potential partnerships within the vibrant CUHK startup community.
Event Details:
Date: 23 May, 2025 (Fri)
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Venue: UGA, InnoPort, CUHK.
Language: English
Event Highlights: Experience and expertise in transforming concepts into execution and product realization, along with a networking session with CUHK startup teams.
Register NOW! https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13708657
To receive a coffee coupon provided during the event. (Available on a first-come, first-served basis)
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