TIIS HKBU

📢The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) at Hong Kong Baptist University is pleased to invite you to the 3rd International Symposium on Humanities and Culture: Strategies and Impact of a Digital Future, with day 1 of the symposium to be held at the HKJC Auditorium, Hong Kong Palace Museum on 18 March (Wednesday), 2026. This event will also be the key FASS event to mark the 70th anniversary of HKBU.

We are excited to announce that registration is now open! Registration and further details are available on the symposium’s official website: https://digitalfutures.hkbu.edu.hk/eng/index.html

Building on the insightful dialogues of our previous international symposia, this year’s event seeks to delve deeper into the interconnected relationship between the humanities and technological advancements shaping our future societies. The 2026 symposium will focus on three pivotal themes:
Theme 1: Digital Transformation on Society, Culture & Education
Theme 2: Digital Humanities & Transdisciplinary Research
Theme 3: Social, Ethical, & Policy Implications of Technology

To enrich dialogue and foster the exchange of ideas, we have invited prominent scholars and esteemed professionals from around the world. We are honoured to announce our distinguished lineup of speakers who will be sharing their insights and expertise:
• Prof. Cecily Raynor, McGill University
• Prof. Pieter Francois, University of Oxford
• Prof. Meredith Martin, Princeton University
• Prof. Neil Selwyn, Monash University
• Prof. Julian Thomas, RMIT University

This symposium is the perfect platform for engaging discussions, innovative ideas, and collaborative networking opportunities at the intersection of humanities, culture, and the digital future.

[For HKBU Undergraduate Students] This event is CCL-recognized. Students who attend at least one session out of the two sessions will be awarded 1 CCL unit.

Registration Deadline: Please register by 13 March, 2026.

We look forward to welcoming you to the symposium and exploring the dynamic relationship between humanities and technology together.

Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected].

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is pleased to announce that the Student Endowment Fund 2025/26 is now open for applications. The Fund aims to provide financial support to FASS students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievements and have financial needs for participation in overseas activities.

For more details, please refer to the links below:
-Application guidelines
https://fass.hkbu.edu.hk/content/ito/en/_jcr_content.ssocheck.json?pathPdf=/content/dam/fass-assets/campus-life-support/support-to-students/sef/ay2526/SEF%20AY2526%20FASS%20Guidelines.pdf
- Application form
https://fass.hkbu.edu.hk/content/dam/fass-assets/campus-life-support/support-to-students/sef/ay2526/SDEF_AppForm_FASS_AY2526.docx

Students who are interested in applying for the Fund, should submit the following documents to the Faculty Office by email ([email protected]) before the deadline 23 February 2026:
• A completed application form;
• A copy of academic transcript of the Semester 1, AY2025/26 (unofficial student copy will be acceptable);
• Confirmation of result on exchange, internship or placement;
• Copies of valid supporting documents for the attained significant achievement in community service, research or extra-curricular activities;
• A self-statement of no more than 400 words in English on your personal goals and financial needs
• Recognized proof of financial needs (e.g. result of (a) the Government Grant & Loan 2025/2026, or (b) HKBU Financial Aid - Bursaries and Loans (Non-Government Funding) 2025/2026, or (c) other documents issued by official organizations).

Late applications will not be accepted.

For enquiries, please contact Miss Kelly Man (Tel: 3411 5949) of the Arts and Social Sciences Faculty Office or by email: [email protected]

📢[❗EXTENDED DEADLINE : 9 JAN ❗] We are calling for applications for the overseas summer programme 2026 at Exeter College, Oxford University.

Details are as follows:
▪️Study Period: 28 June 2026 – 8 August 2026
▪️Eligibility: Arts and Social Sciences Students with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 as of Semester 2, 2024/25 (Priority will be given to Year 2 & 3 students)
▪️Location: Exeter College, Oxford University, United Kingdom
▪️Selected Candidates who successfully enrolled on the programme will be partly subsidized. The subsidy is subject to the number of applicants, the applicant's academic performance, self-statement and financial needs. To receive the subsidy, students are required to submit relevant documents, and participate in Faculty’s sharing session. Reimbursement will be made after you complete the programme & fulfill the requirements.

👉To apply for this programme, please submit the application form together with the supporting documents (Official Transcript, Sample of Assessed work and reference letter, etc.) to our faculty in person or via email to [email protected] by 9 January 2026. The details and registration form could be found in bio.

Please take this valuable opportunity to immerse yourself in a different culture and gain a global perspective that will enrich your personal and academic development!

We believe this programme will be a great opportunity for you to expand your horizons and gain valuable international experience, so do not miss the chance!

For enquiries, please feel free to contact Miss Kelly Man (Tel: 3411 5949/ Email: [email protected])

[Announcement] We are pleased to announce that HKBU TIIS ranks No. 1 institution on the 2024 ranking list of Chinese Universities for Translation and Interpreting Capacity in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan for the third consecutive year!

This recognition was revealed at the 5th Symposium on National Translation Capacity, jointly organised by the Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, co-organised by BSFU’s Research Centre for Country-specific Translation and Interpretation Capacity (RECTIC) and the Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation (GSTI), and the editorial board of the Interpreting and Society: An Interdisciplinary Journal.

The 2024 Global National Translation Capacity Index and the 2024 Ranking List of Chinese Universities for Translation and Interpretation Capacity were released during the event, underscoring HKBU TIIS’s leadership and excellence in translation and interpreting.

This milestone reflects the commitment, expertise, and scholarly contributions of our distinguished faculty and dedicated students. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all our students and staff whose hard work and passion have made this accomplishment possible.

We remain steadfast in our pursuit of academic excellence and our mission to deliver high quality education in translation and interpreting. Stay tuned for more updates!

Source: https://rectic.bfsu.edu.cn/info/1090/1679.htm

📢❗We are calling for applications for the overseas summer programme 2026 at Exeter College, Oxford University. ❗
We believe this programme will be a great opportunity for you to expand your horizons and gain valuable international experience, so do not miss the chance!

Details are as follows:
▪️Study Period: 28 June 2026 – 8 August 2026
▪️Eligibility: Arts and Social Sciences Students with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 as of Semester 2, 2024/25 (Priority will be given to Year 2 & 3 students)
▪️Location: Exeter College, Oxford University, United Kingdom
▪️Selected Candidates who successfully enrolled on the programme will be partly subsidized. The subsidy is subject to the number of applicants, the applicant's academic performance, self-statement and financial needs. To receive the subsidy, students are required to submit relevant documents, and participate in Faculty’s sharing session. Reimbursement will be made after you complete the programme & fulfill the requirements.

👉To apply for this programme, please submit the application form together with the supporting documents (Official Transcript, Sample of Assessed work and reference letter, etc.) to our faculty in person or via email to [email protected] by 5 January 2026 (5:00pm). The details and registration form could be find at: https://fass.hkbu.edu.hk/....../recent-news/ecsp-2026.html

Please take this valuable opportunity to immerse yourself in a different culture and gain a global perspective that will enrich your personal and academic development!
For enquiries, please feel free to contact Miss Kelly Man (Tel: 3411 5949/ Email: [email protected])

Join the "AI-enhanced technology training for participants" in Singapore!

Date:
Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 09:00 to 17:00.

Location:
Aqueen Hotel Paya Lebar, Singapore

Training:
Training session on AI Tools for Interpreters, led by Dr. Nan Zhao

Participants:
25 (maximum number of participants)

📝 Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/cYPdnayiY6?origin=lprLink

⏰ Deadline: 10 August 2025

💰 Registration fees:

AIIC Members and pre-candidates: AUD 300
Non AIIC Members: AUD 400

This hands-on workshop is designed to help interpreters navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and explore practical tools that can enhance both preparation and performance. Whether you're curious about AI-assisted glossaries, speech-to-text tools, or productivity apps, this training will provide a solid foundation and practical takeaways you can start using right away.

Session 1: Augmented intelligence in conference interpreting (foundation)
Session 2: Speech recognition, optical character recognition (OCR), and terminology management in interpreting
Session 3: Computer-assisted interpreting (CAI) tools

By the end of this training program, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of the AI-enhanced technologies available to support their interpreting work. They will be equipped with practical skills and knowledge to effectively incorporate these tools into their daily practice, ultimately enhancing their efficiency, accuracy, and overall performance as professional interpreters in the rapidly evolving field of conference interpreting.

For more details, please visit: https://members.aiic.org/event/ai_sg

We’re happy to announce the release of "Between Wor(l)ds: Hong Kong Poetry of Exile and Hope," (Small Tune Press, 2025) a powerful bilingual collection of poetry that explores themes of identity, displacement, and resilience.

📖 Organized by the Department of Translation, Interpreting, and Intercultural Studies at the Academy of Language and Culture, this project is a celebration of creativity and collaboration.

Featuring poetry by
✨ J. C. Koum
✨ John Outsider
✨ Jibril Freeman
✨ PTW
✨ Wilton Otto
✨ Uzma Naveed

translated into Chinese by talented HKBU students from the course TRAN4036: Translation Publishing and Global Circulation (2024) and edited by Dr Marija Todorova and Ms Rachel Liu.

💻 The book is now available as an open access publication on the HKBU Library Heritage website for everyone to read, share, and enjoy.

🔗 Check it out now!

We proudly announce that our Assistant Professor, Prof. Clara Chuan Yu, is a keynote speaker at the inaugural EATPA Symposium on East Asian Translation Pedagogy at the University of Leeds! She will share her practices and research on social impact in translator education, including that on studying marginalised populations in HK, funded by the Research Grants Council, HKSAR! The symposium is in a hybrid mode. Check it out!

Conference website: https://easiantpa.leeds.ac.uk/conference/

Education Training learning -learning Asian languages in translation translation and marginalised population Kong

Don't miss out! Send us your personal statement at https://hkbu.questionpro.com/MTDC2025-Application and register for the Media Summer School 2025 by Saturday, June 14th, to secure your spot.

🌟 Join Us at ACIS 2025! 🌟
We are excited to invite you to the two-day symposium, Advancing Corpus-Based Interpreting Studies: Innovations, Applications, Theoretical Insights, and AI Integration (ACIS 2025), taking place on 9–10 June 2025 in a hybrid format:
📍 In-person at Hong Kong Baptist University
💻 Online via Zoom
This symposium brings together researchers, practitioners, and scholars to explore cutting-edge developments in corpus-based interpreting studies, promote collaboration, and discuss the future of AI integration in the field.
🎟️ Registration is free!
Click here to register: https://hkbu.questionpro.com/ACIS2025
📧 For inquiries: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more on the symposium website: https://interpretingcorpus.wixsite.com/acis-2025
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with experts and peers, engage with transformative ideas, and contribute to shaping the future of interpreting studies!