Upcoming Event and News
Phishing Defence Workshop
This workshop is specifically designed to equip you with essential knowledge and practical skills to safeguard your data from threats.
During the workshop, we will cover the following key areas:
- Understanding how phishing attacks work and common tactics used by scammers
- Identifying and avoiding fraudulent emails and messages
- Exploring case studies to learn from past scams
- Best practices and security recommendations
We hope this workshop provides valuable insights to enhance your online safety and protect your valuable data.
Date: November 17, 2023 (Friday)
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Venue: Room X216, TML Artist Block
Facilitator: Noel NG, Senior IT Officer
Symposium on GenAI and Higher Education: Multidisciplinary Perspectives
Join us at the unique “ Symposium on the impact of GenAI on higher education: Multiple Perspectives.”This symposium is jointly organized by EDuIT of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and the Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, as well as scholars from City University of Hong Kong and The University of Hong Kong.
The symposium explores the nature of GenAI and its impact on teaching and learning in multiple academic disciplines in higher education, from performing arts, humanities, social sciences and general education. As the world faces the emerging opportunities and challenges presented by the GenAI era, this symposium is both a valuable and necessary platform for discussing the future of higher education. Reserve your spot through online registration for the Zoom Webinar, and be part of the vital conversation about the future of higher education.
Date: November 24, 2023 (Friday)
Time: 12:00 pm- 2:00 pm (Hong Kong Time)
Venue: Online via Zoom
Registration and the list of speakers will be available shortly, stay tuned.
Important notice regarding recent Cybersecurity Threats and Breaches
This is to remind you to pay attention to recent cyberattacks on public organizations in Hong Kong, highlighting the significance of individual vigilance in sustaining cybersecurity. It is crucial for each user to play a critical role in safeguarding systems and data from potential threats by adhering to robust cybersecurity practices.
Academy website won two Silver w3 Awards
EDuIT are thrilled to announce that the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) has been globally recognized in the prestigious 18th Annual w3 Awards, sanctioned by the authoritative Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA) based in New York.
The Academy's newly revamped website has proudly clinched Silver Awards in not one, but two distinct categories: 'Website Features - Best Home Page' and 'General Websites - School/University'. This achievement is no small feat considering the w3 Awards drew in an impressive field of over 3,000 global entries, all vying for recognition in various digital content creation categories.
The w3 Awards are renowned for celebrating digital excellence, honoring the creative and marketing professionals behind award-winning sites, videos, marketing programs, mobile sites/apps, and podcasts. Being sanctioned by the AIVA, an exclusive body of industry thought-leaders from organizations as illustrious as Publicis Sapient, Walt Disney Studios, Meta, Netflix, LG, IBM, Amazon, NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Wired Magazine, R/GA, and others, adds a significant feather in our cap.
Our website developer has submitted all of their recent projects for this year's w3 Awards, yet only the HKAPA website triumphed. This underscores the unique qualities of our digital presence, standing tall among a host of other well-known global honorees.
This global recognition reflects HKAPA's steadfast commitment to digital innovation and user experience, and it serves to strengthen our reputation as a world-class institution for Performing Arts.
ELIA Leadership Symposium Hong Kong 2023
Thank you for joining our ELIA Leadership Symposium Hong Kong 2023! Your time and attention are truly appreciated.
Hundreds of practitioners, scholars, and academics from different countries and areas, like Hong Kong, Mainland China, South Korea and the United States, among others, participated in this online symposium. The symposium recording was requested immediately after the event by the ELIA headquarter and those who could not attend the live event due to time zone difference.
EMAO and EDuIT hope that you found the event informative and enjoyable. We value your support and look forward to seeing you at future events. If you missed the event, you may find the recording here.
Highlights of October events
ELIA Leadership Symposium Hong Kong 2023 | ELIA Leadership Symposium Hong Kong 2023 |
A conversation with the Dean & Heads of Department (School of Music) | Generative AI animation workshop by Red Wong |
Interstage 2023 (School of TEA) | Profile image creation for new faculty members |