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 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
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Empowering staff – Equip colleagues to serve as AI catalysts in their units.
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AI Champion network – Connect Champions across academic and admin units to share good practices.
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Long-term AI transformation – Integrate AI into daily work and learning in a sustainable way.
30+ AI Champions
400+ staff trained
Meet Out AI Transformation Team

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.
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AI strategy and governance
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Pilots and solution delivery
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Support, training, and community building
Key AI Services at HKU SPACE
Access our core AI services for everyday teaching, learning, and work.
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.

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