The Education Festival

We are celebrating our commitment to building partnerships between education communities and networks in Hong Kong and the UK by holding our first-ever education festival. The three-week festival includes components from workshops and symposiums to education exhibition. We hope that some if not all of the activities during the festival will be of interest to you.

 


25 January 2005

With UK contributors from both academic and professional fields, discussions on fashion and accessories design will be organised for employers, industry-related experts as well as practitioners. Topics such as branding, creating talents and nurturing entrepreneurship will be covered.

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24 January - 3 February 2005
A delegation of headteachers from state-funded primary and secondary schools in England will be visiting Hong Kong to examine school leadership and build links with sister schools. The programme will include visits to local schools and a two-day local headteacher shadowing programme. By invitation only.
 

31 January 2005
In collaboration with the Hong Kong Education and Manpower Bureau, this event allows headteachers to examine and discuss some of the challenges facing school leadership today. UK contributors will include academics from the National College of School Leadership (NCSL), practitioners and headteachers. Topic areas include school remodelling (enhancing the status and work/life balance of all who work in schools), creativity in education (innovation), improving schools and leadership in community involvement. Prior registration required.
 

26 January 2005
Academics and educators from the UK and Hong Kong will contribute to this conference by sharing best practice and experience. The focus of the conference will be on skills development and training for 14-19 year olds and how to make the most of this in order to enhance our productivity and ability to support continued development in today’s global market.

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29 & 30 January 2005
Exhibits from 117 UK institutions from all sectors including schools, colleges and higher education institutions will be at the Education UK Exhibition - the biggest event of its kind in Asia, showcasing a diverse range of UK education opportunities. Free admission.
 

2 & 3 February 2005
Workshops will be organised for students to build a DNA molecule that will be the tallest model ever displayed in HK. The aim is to make science more interesting - both to learn and to teach - and encourage young people and educators in Hong Kong to explore an interactive and lively approach to science. By invitation only.