Language Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University, LC HKBU

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Symposium on “Cultivating Connections: The Future of Intercultural and Transdisciplinary Communication Education" scheduled for 25 June 2026

Highlights
🌟Keynote presentations will feature prominent scholars:
👉 Prof. Louise McWhinnie (University of Technology Sydney, Australia) | Exploring the aims, gains, and challenges of transdisciplinary university education.
👉 Prof. Robert O'Dowd (University of León, Spain) | Discussing Virtual Exchange and Blended Mobility in Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges.
👉 Prof. Christoph A. Hafner (City University of Hong Kong) | Focusing on digital multimodal projects in transdisciplinary communication education and their assessment.

🌟Parallel sessions showcasing contributions from both colleagues and invited speakers.

Register: https://forms.office.com/r/8Nxq2SAgXy
Website: https://lc.hkbu.edu.hk/main/teaching-and-learning-research-team/symposium_25-june-2026/

✨Language Centre’s series of activities to celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity
✨語文中心連串活動推廣語言和文化多元

In the 2025/26 academic year, the Language Centre organised a broad slate of cultural events and activities celebrating multilingualism and multiculturalism. These included cultural carnivals, hands-on workshops, field trips, cultural exchanges and film screenings. More than 1,000 students from diverse cultural backgrounds came together to appreciate Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German and Spanish cultures.

Many activities were student-led, giving them opportunities to exercise leadership, co-create the experience, and interact with peers from different cultural backgrounds. International students also had the opportunities to further immerse themselves in local culture during field trips. These immersive experiences developed students’ intercultural competence and teamwork and adaptability skills, enhancing their career readiness.

The conclusion of the activities marks the beginning of students’ language-learning journeys, underscoring the University’s commitment to fostering multilingual skills and cultural understanding as essential components of a global education.

語文中心於2025/26學年舉辦一系列文化推廣活動，營造多語言和多元文化氛圍。活動內容包括文化嘉年華、工作坊、實地考察、文化交流及電影放映會等，讓逾1,000名來自不同文化背景的學生聚首一堂，共同欣賞中國、日本、韓國、法國、德國及西班牙的文化。

不少活動由學生策劃，他們藉此展現領導才能，與同儕共創學習，並與不同文化背景的夥伴交流及相互理解，國際學生更在考察活動中深度體驗香港本土文化。這一系列沉浸式學習體系有效提升學生的跨文化素養、團隊協作及適應能力，為未來職涯奠定基礎。

本學年活動圓滿結束，標誌着學生展開語言學習的新篇章，並突顯浸大致力在全球教育中培育學生的多語言和文化理解能力。

Discover Europe through language!
Start your journey with Spanish, French, or German—perfect for travel, study abroad, or expanding your horizons. Join us this summer and open new doors with these global languages! 🌍✈️

Sign up now: https://lclep.hkbu.edu.hk/sup/ahome.html

Unlock the world of Japanese and Korean!
Let’s dive into their unique cultures. Whether you're interested in travel, pop culture, or new opportunities, our courses are your first step! ✨📚

Sign up now: https://lclep.hkbu.edu.hk/sup/ahome.html

🌟 Level up your summer with our Putonghua courses!

We’ve got something for everyone:
📝 A series of PSC exam prep workshops
🖌️ Calligraphy workshop
📚 Putonghua graduation requirement prep course
🗣️ Cantonese for exchange students (taught in English)

Come and join us! ☀️ Sign up now – https://lclep.hkbu.edu.hk/sup/index.html

We're glad to announce the finalists of 🌟The 7th Three-Minute-Thesis (3MT) Speech Competition Grand Final🌟

Please join us & support the finalist of your programme!

Time: 6:45pm 11 May (Monday)
Venue: RRS905, HSH Campus, HKBU

All are welcome! No registration is required.

🌟The 7th Three-Minute-Thesis (3MT) Speech Competition Grand Final🌟

Wanting to know about the most cutting-edge research explained by students using layperson language? Come and join us!

Time: 6:45pm 11 May (Monday)
Venue: RRS905, HSH Campus, HKBU

All are welcome! No registration is required.

☀️ Make this summer count!
Boost your English skills and get ready for IELTS with our Summer IELTS Preparation Course.
Small groups, expert teachers, and hands-on practice—all in a friendly, supportive environment!

📅 Courses run throughout the summer break;
📲 Sign up through the QR code in the poster!