10 - 21 March 2025
Library Learning Events in Sem 2 AY2024/25
Learning Events aim to facilitate whole person education. A variety of topics are covered, including language learning, information literacy, information technology skills, and more. Events are facilitated by experts from the University’s academic and administrative departments.
CCL credit
What’s more, you will get a credit towards your Co-Curricular Learning (CCL) requirement.
In order to claim CCL credit, you must attend the workshop. Additionally, you must submit the Learning Event Evaluation online form within the same day as the workshop.
⚠️ Due to a limited number of seats per workshop, you are encouraged to register early to secure your places. Seats will be allotted on a first-come-first-served basis.
Let’s start learning together!
| Learning Event | Date & Time | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Data Discovery: Finding Financial Information with CSMAR and Factiva (Online via Zoom ^) This workshop will introduce two major business databases, CSMAR and Factiva, subscribed by HKBU Library that provides financial data. You will learn what data is available and how to effectively navigate the two databases to find what you need. CSMAR: https://hkbu.libguides.com/az/databases?q=CSMAR | 10 Mar 2025 2:30 – 3:30 pm | Register Now! |
| The Art of Communication: Mastering Reading and Writing Experience the joy of extensive reading while enhancing your reading and writing skills. This workshop combines research-based insights on the benefits of extensive reading along with practical strategies to develop a consistent reading habit and choose books that match your interests and skill level. | 11 Mar 2025 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Register Now! |
| Table Manners Let’s talk about table manners so that you can feel more confident during those awkward dinner meetings with business associates, family or new clients. | 11 Mar 2025 2:30 – 4:20 pm | Register Now! |
| All about the news! Finding local & international news online (Online via Zoom ^) Introduce the popular news sites available at the Library, and demonstrate how to use the Library’s e-newspaper databases including New York Times, Economist, Nikkei Asia, Kono Libraries and other resources to locate news articles. New York Times: https://hkbu.libguides.com/az/databases?q=New%20York%20Times | 12 Mar 2025 2:30 – 3:30 pm | Register Now! |
| IELTS Intensive Speaking Practice Workshop This 2-hour workshop aims to provide intensive practice for the IELTS speaking test. Useful test tips and hands-on practice will be provided. This workshop is designed for students who need to have extra face-to-face practice for IELTS speaking. | 13 Mar 2025 11:30 am – 1:20 pm | Register Now! |
| [Event Cancelled 活動取消] 漫談唐詩的歷史、文化及創作 漫談唐詩的歷史及文化，探討它的興盛原因及文學價值，並簡述古典體詩創作的基本要求。 Note: This event will be conducted in Cantonese | 13 Mar 2025 2:30 – 4:30 pm | Register Now! |
| APA Citation Made Easy (Online via Zoom ^) This session will introduce participants to the fundamentals of APA format, focusing on how to cite various resource types, including books, journal articles, and online content. We will also highlight frequent mistakes and errors to avoid when using APA style. Join the workshop to master APA citations confidently! APA Style (Seventh Edition): https://hkbu.libguides.com/citation/apa | 14 Mar 2025 2:30 – 3:30 pm | Register Now! |
| 文學與電影 賞析文學作品，從散文、小說、新舊詩、流行歌詞等名篇，探討文學與電影的關係。 Note: This event will be conducted in Cantonese | 21 Mar 2025 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Register Now! |
^ Online session
Before joining the online session, it is important that to setup an HKBU Zoom account.
You should do this even if you have used Zoom before with a different account. For logistical and security reasons, you will NOT be able to join the session with a non-HKBU Zoom account.
To setup your HKBU Zoom account, follow the steps below:
- Go to https://hkbu.zoom.us and click the “Sign in” button.
- Sign in with your HKBU SSOid, and your HKBU Zoom account will be created.
