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How Academic Mothers Thrive During the Doctoral Journey Insights from Dr Joyce Kahembe CHE Ling, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong Academic motherhood studies have expanded across geographical and political borders. It advocates for support of women academics with childr...

Discover how CHE Ling highlights Dr. Joyce Kahembe’s inspiring journey of balancing doctoral studies and motherhood in Hong Kong! 🎓👩‍👧 Practical tips, resilience, and a positive mindset 🌟. Read more about her story! 📖 #AcademicMotherhood #PhDLife #WorkLifeBalance

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🎉We are proud to share that our nine colleagues in the Unit of Social Contexts and Policies of Education (SCAPE) at Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) are among the top 2% most-cited scientists in Education.🎓
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Rethinking Saturation-Are We There Yet? Navigating the Road to Saturation Tianshu Zhou Knowing when to cease data collection is a critical decision in qualitative research. Saunders et al.’s (2017) insightful paper provides a nuanced framework to guide this challenging judg...

Tianshu Zhou is a second-year Ed D student at HKU. She holds an M.Phil. in Social Psychology and an MA in Asian Studies with distinction both from CityUHK, and a summa cum laude BA double major in Psychology and Asian Studies from Saint Mary’s University, Canada.

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At the Crossroads of Evidence Syntheses: How to Select and Perfect Systematic Reviews vs. Meta-Analyses Date: September 23, 2025 (Tue)Time: 12:45 - 2:00pmMode: OnlineSpeakers:Professor Sedat Gümüş, The Education University of Hong KongProfessor Cheng Yong Tan, The University of Hong KongRegistration: ht...

📢 Upcoming seminar

Date: September 23, 2025 (Tue)
Time: 12:45 – 2:00pm
Mode: Online
Speakers:
Professor Sedat Gümüş, The Education University of Hong Kong
Professor Cheng Yong Tan, The University of Hong Kong

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Navigating the Multi-Faceted Paths of Doctoral life Practical Advice from Dr. Cindy Lam Yujie Liao, PhD student, University of Hong Kong                Balancing the diverse demands of a doctoral journey is a challenge familiar to many students. For Dr. Cindy Hiu Yu

Unlock the secrets to a successful doctoral journey with insights from Dr. Cindy Lam—covering time management ⏰, building academic communities 📚, and making smart career moves 🎯. Dive into the latest blog by Yujie Liao and get inspired! #PhDLife #AcademicJourney

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Passion, Focus, and Inclusion: Lessons from Dr. Jason Lin Cong about thriving during your doctoral journey Yingda Guo, Ph D candidate, University of Hong KongIntroductionWhat does it really take to thrive during a doctoral journey beyond just finishing a high-quality thesis and passing your thesis defense?...

Discover the secrets to thriving during your doctoral journey! 🌟📚✨ Inspired by Dr. Jason Lin Cong, our latest blog post explores the power of passion ❤️, focus 🎯, and inclusion 🌍🤝. Read Yingda Guo's insights now! #PhDLife #AcademicSuccess #Inclusion

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What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: A Case for Bolstering Science, Research and Development Jerry Barretto, West Island School It is towards the end of each academic year when we say goodbye to colleagues who are either retiring or taking up posts in other departments or institutions.  Aroun...

Hong Kong's limited science spots push students abroad 🌍. We must expand local programs 📚, boost research 🔬, and keep talent 💡. Insights by Jerry Barretto on strengthening science & innovation! 🚀 #HongKong #Science #Research

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📢 Upcoming Seminar

Date: June 17, 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 2:30 - 4pm (HKT)
Venue: Room 401 - 402, Meng Wah Complex, HKU
Speaker: Professor Michael Corbett, Acadia University, Canada
Chair: Professor Dan Wang

#Studytalk and Student Influencers: The Role of Social Media in Student Support Rille Raaper, Durham University Contemporary student experiences of higher education are mediated by technology where intersections between in-person and digital experiences continue to evolve in new ...

Discover how student influencers are reshaping peer support in #HigherEducation through #studytalk! Our latest blog post by @rilleraaper.bsky.social discusses the role of student influencers in marketised higher education. Check it out now! 📚 #StudentInfluencers

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Finnish Teachers and Finnish Teacher Education Jennifer ChungFinland’s high outcomes in the Programme for International Student Achievement (PISA) generated worldwide interest in the country’s education system. My doctoral research revealed the cr...

🌟 New blog by Dr Jennifer Chung @doctorchungie.bsky.social ! Explore Finnish teacher education's impact on global policy & education success. Dive in now! 📚🎓 #FinnishEducation #Research

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Creative Assessment Design in the Time of GenAI Zheng Wenxin and David CarlessI am Zheng Wenxin, a second-year HKU student participating in the Eureka Undergraduate Research Programme, conducting a research project with Professor David Carless. Our...

🌟 Explore assessment redesign and GenAI insights by Zheng Wenxin & Prof. David Carless @carlessdavid.bsky.social ! 🎓 Creativity in assessments & student views revealed. Check it out for innovative ideas! 🧠💡 #AssessmentRedesign #GenAI #Education

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Socio-Cultural Reasons for Finland’s High Outcomes in PISA Jennifer Chung, UCL Institute of Education For more than twenty years, Finland and its education system have captured attention and admiration worldwide. The country’s high outcomes in the Programme f...

Discover the secrets behind Finland's educational success in PISA with @doctorchungie.bsky.social's latest blog post!🌟 From historical roots to political consensus, learn how Finland's unique culture shapes its top-ranking system.💡 #education #Finland #PISA

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HKU Careers The University of Hong Kong (HKU) offers an intellectually-stimulating and culturally-rich academic environment, with attractive remuneration packages.

Our team @hkuscape.bsky.social are recruiting a post-doctoral fellow to support a project for the HK Education Bureau (EDB) on parent-teacher associations in primary/ secondary schools in Hong Kong: jobs.hku.hk/en/job/53188...

Interviewing Participants from Diverse Backgrounds Hung Wing Yin, Wendy, EdD student, HKU, discusses some of the dynamics of culturally responsive interviews

🔍 Check out the insightful discussion on culturally responsive interviews in the latest podcast episode hosted by Wendy, an EdD student at HKU. 🌍 Valuable insights for navigating interviews with participants from diverse backgrounds! 🎧 #DiversityInterviews #Podcast

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Native-Speakerism in Global Englishes: Implications for English Language Education NG Chi Wui            About half a year ago, a preservice English language teacher in Hong Kong shared with me the latest safety video of Cathay Pacific and expressed discontent at the ‘non-native’ ac...

🔥 Uncover the magic of linguistic diversity in English education with Ng Chi Wui's captivating blog post! Let's challenge traditional views of 'native speakers' and empower students for a global future! 📚🌐 #LanguageRevolution #EmpowerStudents

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Congratulations to Dr. Ka Ya Lee on being elected as the Program Chair for the Philosophical Studies in Education SIG at AERA! 🎉👏 Your dedication and expertise will surely contribute to the advancement of education research. #AERA #Education #Philosophy 📚🔬

Experience Sampling Method Mok Sze Wai, Cindy, EdD student, HKU, takes us through some of the key issues in using experience sampling method (diary method) as a longitudinal research methodology.

🎙️ New episode alert! Join us as Mok Sze Wai, Cindy, EdD student at HKU, dives into the Experience Sampling Method (diary method) and its role in longitudinal research! 🕒📊 #ResearchMethods #Podcast #ExperienceSampling

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Check out Professor Sung Tae Jang's latest publications exploring the impact of principal evaluation policies on student achievement and equity in education. 📚🎓 #EducationResearch #StudentAchievement #EquityInEducation
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Welcoming applications for a Professoriate position in Higher Education Pedagogy

Is philosophy of education western? Published in Educational Philosophy and Theory (Ahead of Print, 2025)

Excited to share the latest Educational Philosophy & Theory essay authored by Duck-Joo Kwak and me, 'Is philosophy of education western?' This will be the first step in a major undertaking on philosophies of education in Asia. Let us know if you want to learn more
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HKU Careers The University of Hong Kong (HKU) offers an intellectually-stimulating and culturally-rich academic environment, with attractive remuneration packages.

🌟 Calling all passionate educators! We have openings for Lecturer and Professor roles in our dynamic academic environment. Join us in shaping the future of education and empowering the next generation of educators! #Education #JobOpening 🍎📚

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Interview Research and Information Power Shen Jie, an EdD student at the Faculty of Education, HKU, presents a critical analysis of the educational research method of interviewing, based on Hobson and Townsend (2010) 10.5040/9781474243834.ch...

🎙️ New podcast episode alert! 🎧 Tune in to "Interview Research and Information Power" by Shen Jie. 🎓 Learn about the critical analysis of educational research methods, focusing on interviewing techniques.

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🌟Exciting news! 🏆 Professor Liz Jackson @proflizjackson.bsky.social has been honored with the Maxine Greene Leadership Award by the Philosophy of Education Society for her outstanding service. Congratulations, Liz! 🎉 #LeadershipAward #PhilosophyofEducation #MaxineGreene
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Karen Lo Eugene Chuang Professorship in Diversity and Equity Liz Jackson

Honoured to receive the Karen Lo Eugene Chuang Endowed Professorship in Diversity and Equity at The University of Hong Kong. Nice blurb here (and my silver wedding nails are preserved for the ages now). @hkuscape.bsky.social
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Inclusive Citizenship Inclusive Citizenship ist ein Konzept, das in diesem Band theoretisch und empirisch aus diversen Perspektiven in den Blick genommen wird.

📚🎉 Congratulations to Prof Frank Reichert on the publication of a new book on inclusive citizenship! Co-edited with a talented team, this book explores social practices in gender, migration, education, and more. Dive into this insightful read here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007... 🌟

Feedback partnerships in higher education Insightful sharing by Jessica To of her new paper in HERD on co-creating feedback and feedback partnerships This podcast is contributed by Dr. Jessica To from Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre, ...

🔊 Check out Dr. Jessica To's latest podcast episode on "Feedback partnerships in higher education"! 🎓🤝 Gain valuable insights into the collaborative approach to feedback in academia. Don't miss it! 🎧 @herdjournal.bsky.social #highereducation #HKU 🎙️

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Looking forward to welcoming Dr. Paul Armstrong and Dr Bee Hughes to @hkuscape.bsky.social for a seminar: ‘The politics of collaboration: Initial findings from a ‘Cradle to Career’ project’

Join us on February 26, 2025 (Wed)

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Karen Lo Eugene Chuang Professorship in Diversity and Equity

📢 Big Announcement! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Professor Liz Jackson @proflizjackson.bsky.social has been selected for the prestigious Karen Lo Eugene Chuang Professorship in Diversity and Equity at #HKU! 🎓🌍 Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

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Are you ready for feedback? Addressing the challenge of feedback doing double duty David Carless Over the last twenty years or so, many barriers to the implementation of effective feedback processes have been discussed: comments are brief, unclear, too harsh or not actionable. In th...

🔍 Exciting news! 🌟 Check out Prof. David Carless @carlessdavid.bsky.social ' latest article on Education Dialogues. Discover insights on feedback and its dual roles in student learning. Don't miss out! 📚💡 #Feedback #Education #SCAPE #HKU 🔗🎓

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🌟 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the amazing SCAPE New Year Hike on January 16th! 🌲🥾 We had a fantastic time exploring the trails, soaking in the fresh air, and connecting with nature. Stay tuned for more upcoming events and adventures! 🌿🌟 #SCAPE #NewYearHike #HKU #FacultyofEducation