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HKU SPACE AI Newsletter

News, resources, and training to help staff and students use AI confidently and responsibly

About AI Newsletter

At AI Newsletter, we are committed to providing valuable information and resources related to artificial intelligence tailored specifically for school staff. Our mission is to enhance professional development and ensure educators are well-equipped to integrate AI into their teaching.

AI Newsletter – Issue 1

Embracing AI: 💡Innovation, 🎓Education, and the 🚙Road Ahead

  

In this issue:
      • Launch of the AI Champion Program
      • Spotlight on the AI Transformation Team
      • Updates on HKU SPACE AI Chat and AI Tools Hub

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AI Champion Program Spotlight

The AI Champion Program is a transformative initiative that empowers staff and ignites innovation across HKU SPACE. Champions act as AI catalysts in their units, supporting colleagues and helping to embed AI into everyday teaching, learning, and administrative work. 

Program Vision & Objectives 

  • Empowering staff – Equip colleagues to serve as AI catalysts in their units. 

  • AI Champion network – Connect Champions across academic and admin units to share good practices. 

  • Long-term AI transformation – Integrate AI into daily work and learning in a sustainable way.  

30+ AI Champions
400+ staff trained

A Message from Our Director 

Shaping the Future of AI at HKU SPACE

Watch Professor William Lee share his vision for how AI will support our students, staff, and the wider community. 

Strategic goals · Teaching & learning · Responsible AI

Meet Out AI Transformation Team

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The AI Transformation Team brings together specialists from ITSU and the e‑Learning team at HKU SPACE. They lead our AI strategy and projects, ensuring that AI tools are secure, ethical, and genuinely useful for staff and students. 

🔑 Key focus areas:  

  • AI strategy and governance  

  • Pilots and solution delivery     

  • Support, training, and community building 

Key AI Services at HKU SPACE 

Access our core AI services for everyday teaching, learning, and work.

HKU SPACE AI Chat

Available to staff and full-time CC & HPSHCC students, AI Chat helps with questions, drafting, summarising, and more, integrated with the Learner Portal and SOUL. 

AI Tools Hub

Browse safe, recommended AI tools by category – from teaching and learning and productivity to multimedia and research support.

AI Newsletter Corner – Training & Events

Discover upcoming workshops and programmes that help you build practical AI skills for teaching, learning, and daily work.

GenAI Workshop

Series

GenAI Workshop Series: Mastering AI in Education

The Maisy Ho Centre for Teaching and Learning, in partnership with the Research and Educational Unit, will run the GenAI Workshop Series (Jan–Apr 2026). This hybrid programme helps educators integrate AI into teaching, covering classroom engagement, curriculum design, assessment, and ethical AI adoption. Sessions are offered at Admiralty Learning Centre and via Zoom, with CPD points available for full‑time staff.

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Accelerating Skills with Microsoft ESI

​In partnership with Microsoft and Infocan, HKU SPACE is rolling out the Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative (ESI) to build staff capability in AI and digital skills. Led by ITSU, the programme provides instructor‑led training, hands‑on labs, and certification opportunities in Microsoft 365 + Copilot, Azure AI, building AI agents, databases, development, and AI‑900.

Share Your Feedback & Stories

You can share:

  • How AI Chat or other tools have supported your work or studies

  • AI topics or tools you’d like to learn more about

  • Any success stories, ideas, or concerns about AI use

© 2026 by AI Transformation Team
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