"Beyond the long pavilion, by the ancient road, the lush grass reaches up to the sky!" These melodious lyrics, steeped in the charm of ancient Chinese poetry, echoed as female teachers from the English Language Centre (ELC) took to the stage. Their performance led the audience in a chorus that marked a highlight of the "2024 Celebration of Thanksgiving at UIC." The song, originally penned by co...
SGE staff at UIC engaged in a unique way of relieving the pressures of work - practicing traditional Chinese archery at the Yiyang Range under the expert guidance of Master Li. On October 23rd, 2024, twenty-two SGE staff members participated in this intercultural activity, generously supported by the UIC Union & HR.Group photo with Master Li Junyang (Row 2 on the right) at the Yiyang Archery Ra...
This summer, a group of UIC students and teachers visited Dangan Island. The visit, organized by the SGE, was a joint project between UIC and Dangan Township. The project aimed to promote local tourism and highlight the island's natural beauty and cultural richness. Capturing the Island’s WildlifeThe students set out to document the local wildlife and community, with the goal of raising awaren...
As a new member of the English Language Centre (ELC) at UIC, I am excited to share my reflections on the English Enhancement Programme (EEP) as we conclude the week before the new semester starts. Although I am new to the ELC, my connection with UIC runs deep, having spent time here in different capacities for the past two years. This familiarity has been instrumental in helping me understand t...
In an effort to implement the provincial government's policies for enhancing basic education and promoting its high-quality development in the eastern, western, and northern regions of Guangdong Province, a collaborative programme was initiated. This programme, a partnership between the Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC) and the Meijiang Di...
The Second High Table Dinner of School of General Education took place on Apr 22, 2024 in the Multi-Function Room T1-101/102. The high-table guests were Prof. Zhi CHEN, President of UIC; Prof. Yaqing MAO, Vice-President (Administration) of UIC; Prof. Stella CHO, Associate Vice-President (Student Development) of UIC and Acting Dean of SGE; Prof. Jianhui LI, Registrar of UIC; Prof. Haipeng Gu...
The Opening Ceremony of the SGE Student Coursework Exhibition was successfully held on 17 April 2024 at T4-203 Staff and Student Activities Centre. The event was attended by Professor Patrick CHAU (Provost), Professor Yaqing MAO (Vice-President Administration), Professor Stella CHO (Associate Vice-President Student Development, Acting Dean of SGE), Professor Jianhui LI (Registrar), Professo...
The 2024 UIC English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Conference, held on April 2nd at Zhuhai UIC, has successfully concluded, contributing to the ongoing discourse around EAP education in China. This inaugural conference organized by the School of General Education (SGE) and Learning Resources Centre (LRC) of BNU-HKBU United International College (UIC), in collaboration with Oxford University P...
