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Database training and seminars may be offered from time to time by vendors. All staff and students are welcome to join in.

 





Digital Sources for HONG KONG HISTORY

Join Senior Product Manager Masaki Morisawa in this session where he will guide researchers and students on how Hong Kong History can be explored through the various government documents, historical newspapers, and other primary sources available through Gale Primary Sources.

Examples of archives:

  • China and the Modern World series
    • Hong Kong, Britain and China
    • Imperial China and The West
  • Nineteenth Century Collections Online series
    • Asia and the West
    • Maps and Travel Literature
  • Historical Newspapers
    • The Times (London)
    • Illustrated London News

And much more!

About the Speaker:

Masaki Morisawa is Senior Product Manager of Gale Asia. Based in Tokyo, he supports the Gale Asia sales team in product information and technical support. He has a bachelor’s degree on English Literature from Sophia University, Tokyo.

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Click here Digital Sources for HONG KONG HISTORY 22 October 2025
Wednesday 		 13:00 - 14:00 Mr. Masaki Morisawa (Senior Product Manager, Gale Asia) e-Learning Lab, G/F Main Library  click here to download ics file




Discover Global Archives From Your Desk: Digitised primary sources for research and essays

Join guest speaker Oliver for a tour of the primary source collections digitised by AM. These global collections span the medieval to the modern and relate to area studies, culture, business, literature, postcolonialism, travel and more. Whether you are writing an essay, a dissertation, a research paper or a syllabus, this workshop will make it easier to navigate the digitised collections at HKU and find relevant primary sources for your work. The session will include a demonstration of these collections, time to explore the sources yourselves, and a Q&A.

Speaker's Bio:
Oliver Brafield works in AM's Engagement team and enjoys connecting researchers at all levels with exciting and relevant primary sources. Oliver previously completed a master's degree in history, then worked in AM's Editorial department, helping to publish some of the collections that he now helps users to navigate.

 

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Click here Discover Global Archives From Your Desk: Digitised primary sources for research and essays 10 October 2025
Friday 		 12:30 - 13:30 Mr Oliver Brafield (Academic Engagement Associate of Engagement Team, Adam Matthew) e-Learning Lab, G/F Main Library  click here to download ics file




Everything You Need to Know about Writing a Manuscript

Have you ever wondered why are abstracts called “abstracts”? Do you have trouble deciding what to include in figure.1 of your paper? In this workshop, Dr. Yiu (senior editor of Device at Cell Press) will share tips on how to write and submit a scientific paper, and how to increase the visibility of your research. He will also briefly present and explain the journal ecosystem of Cell Press in the physical sciences, such as the scope of Chem, Matter, Joule, and Device. Learn the basics of writing a research paper and test your ability to spot bad languages on Oct-16!

 

Speaker info:

Yuen obtained his PhD in condensed matter physics from the University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and did postdoctoral research at Ames Laboratory. Before joining Cell Press, he had worked as a popular science reporter and editor at the American Institute of Physics, and at Science as a commissioning editor. At Device, he alongside the editorial team oversees a wide scope of articles ranging from implantable biomedical devices to virtual reality displays. He is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. He is currently based in Hong Kong.

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Click here Everything You Need to Know about Writing a Manuscript 16 October 2025
Thursday 		 14:30 - 16:00 Dr. Yuen YIU (Device Editor, Cell Press) e-Learning Lab, G/F Main Library  click here to download ics file




Visualizing the Humanities Gale Digital Scholar Lab

Today, advances in digital humanities allows scholars to make use of exciting new tools to cast wide-ranging nets into this vast ocean, helping to identify macro trends and patterns that would have been impossible to find via traditional methods.

Gale Digital Scholar Lab is a new intuitive platform that allows uninitiated users to make full use of cutting edge text mining technology intuitively without the need of any programming language or special IT skills beyond the mouse and the keyboard.

Join Senior Product Manager Masaki Morisawa in this session where he will guide users on how to conduct statistical and natural language analysis on thousands of historical texts such as newspaper backfiles, government documents, and much, much more!

 

About the Speaker:

Masaki Morisawa is Senior Product Manager of Gale Asia. Based in Tokyo, he supports the Gale Asia sales team in product information and technical support. He has a bachelor’s degree on English Literature from Sophia University, Tokyo.

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Click here Visualizing the Humanities Gale Digital Scholar Lab 22 October 2025
Wednesday 		 15:00 - 16:00 Mr. Masaki Morisawa (Senior Product Manager, Gale Asia) e-Learning Lab, G/F Main Library  click here to download ics file




[AI Literacy 2.0: Student-Led Journey from Theory to AI Solution Development] Session 1: Unveiling AI beyond ChatGPT

Abstract

Unveiling AI beyond ChatGPT invites participants to discover the broader world of artificial intelligence and gain a well-rounded understanding of its foundations. This workshop introduces core types of AI, including Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Big Data Analysis, and Reinforcement Learning, while exploring the dimensions that shape how AI is understood and applied. Through engaging discussions and a wide range of fascinating examples, the session highlights diverse applications of AI across industries as well as the ethical debates and controversies surrounding it. Designed to broaden horizons and spark curiosity, the workshop emphasizes not just what AI can do today, but how to think critically about its impact. By the end, participants will walk away with a solid, comprehensive foundation for understanding AI beyond the hype.

Learning outcomes:

In this session, learners will

  1. Understand the fundamental types of AI: Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Big Data Analysis, and Reinforcement Learning.
  2. Explore key dimensions for understanding AI comprehensively.
  3. Discover real-world applications of AI across industries.
  4. Examine ethical issues, controversies, and societal impacts of AI.
  5. Build a solid foundation for thinking critically and broadly about AI beyond chat-based systems.

Speakers:

  • Rachel Cheng, BASc (Applied AI), Year 2
  • Peony Lau, BASc (Applied AI), Year 2

 

Note: This collaborative learning session is facilitated by student leaders from the HKU AI Society, a community dedicated to sharing AI knowledge and essential skills with fellow students. Session coordination is provided by Ms. Cindy Liang (cindylxy@hku.hk), Learning Experience Instructor, HKU Libraries. Please contact the coordinator, Cindy, if you have any inquiries or questions.

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Click here [AI Literacy 2.0: Student-Led Journey from Theory to AI Solution Development] Session 1: Unveiling AI beyond ChatGPT 30 October 2025
Thursday 		 15:30 - 17:00 Ms. Rachel Cheng & Ms. Peony Lau, BASc (Applied AI), Year 2 Seminar Room, G/F Main Library  click here to download ics file




[AI Literacy 2.0: Student-Led Journey from Theory to AI Solution Development] Session 2: Designing your AI Solution

Abstract

Discover the exciting world of AI problem-solving in this dynamic hands-on session! Through engaging videos, real-world case studies, and interactive activities, participants will explore how AI transforms industries—from medical imaging to autonomous vehicles. Learn to identify the right problems for AI and navigate common pitfalls with real-life examples. The session guides participants step-by-step through designing AI solutions, assessing data and technical feasibility, and deploying effective models—all while fostering creativity and critical thinking. This immersive experience will equip participants with practical skills to harness AI's full potential and drive innovation across diverse domains.

Learning outcomes:

In this session, learners will

  1. Review basic design thinking and problem-solving techniques
  2. Learn the AI solutions development framework and compare it against the usual innovation framework
  3. Identify the common issues that are overlooked when using an AI framework
  4. Apply an AI framework to solve real-world issues

 

Speaker: Hilary Chiu, BEcon&Fin, Year 3

 

Required items: Please bring a pen for participating in in-class activities.

Note: This collaborative learning session is facilitated by student leaders from the HKU AI Society, a community dedicated to sharing AI knowledge and essential skills with fellow students. Session coordination is provided by Ms. Cindy Liang (cindylxy@hku.hk), Learning Experience Instructor, HKU Libraries. Please contact the coordinator, Cindy, if you have any inquiries or questions.

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Click here [AI Literacy 2.0: Student-Led Journey from Theory to AI Solution Development] Session 2: Designing your AI Solution 05 November 2025
Wednesday 		 15:30 - 17:00 Ms. Hilary Chiu, BEcon&Fin, Year 3 Seminar Room, G/F Main Library  click here to download ics file




[AI Literacy 2.0: Student-Led Journey from Theory to AI Solution Development] Session 3: Building your own AI

Abstract

This interactive workshop offers a hands-on introduction to training object detection AI models without coding. Using Nocodile AI, a no-code platform developed by our team, participants will explore the complete AI pipeline: from collecting and labelling data to training custom models and deploying them. The experience culminates in deploying models onto real robots and running them in action, offering a vivid look at how AI interacts with the physical world. Along the way, the workshop highlights real-life challenges such as data quality, accuracy, and system limitations, encouraging creativity and problem-solving. By the end, participants will have built and tested AI models firsthand while gaining valuable insights into the practical realities of bringing AI from concept to deployment.

 

Learning outcomes:

In this session, learners will

  1. Train an object detection AI model from scratch
  2. Deploy the model onto real robots and test its performance
  3. Learn practical concepts in data collection and labelling
  4. Recognize real-world challenges of applying AI to practical problems

Speaker: Jason Chiu, BASc (Applied AI), Year 5

Required items: Please bring a fully charged computer to participate in in-class activities.

 

Note: This collaborative learning session is facilitated by student leaders from the HKU AI Society, a community dedicated to sharing AI knowledge and essential skills with fellow students. Session coordination is provided by Ms. Cindy Liang (cindylxy@hku.hk), Learning Experience Instructor, HKU Libraries. Please contact the coordinator, Cindy, if you have any inquiries or questions.

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Click here [AI Literacy 2.0: Student-Led Journey from Theory to AI Solution Development] Session 3: Building your own AI 12 November 2025
Wednesday 		 15:30 - 17:00 Mr. Jason Chiu, BASc (Applied AI), Year 5 Seminar Room, G/F Main Library  click here to download ics file