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The PASTE 2026 official programme was scheduled in Hong Kong Standard Time zone (GMT+8).
The PASTE 2026 official programme was scheduled in Hong Kong Standard Time zone (GMT+8).
26 November 2026 (Thursday)
Morning Coffee and Registration
Opening Remarks
Dr. Albert Chau
Vice-President (Teaching and Learning), Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong
Official Launch of the ITD Alliance Asia Regional Network
Coffee/Tea Break
Networking Lunch
Parallel Sessions
- 4 concurrent breakout sessions with 7-9 papers in each session.
- 15-min presentation and 5-min Q&A
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Parallel Session 1A (13:45 - 16:25) - AI and EdTech
Venue: ACC 209 |
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| (Moderator: Mr. Kendall Yan, Hong Kong Baptist University) | |
| 13:45 - 14:05 | Beyond the Algorithm: AI as a Catalyst for Transdisciplinary Creativity in Higher Education
Dr. Monica Tang, Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Dr. Monica Tang) |
| 14:05 - 14:25 | Beyond Assessment Security: Interactive Oral Assessment as a Developmental Spine in an AI-Rich Transdisciplinary Setting
Dr. Luis Lozano Paredes & Dr. Helena Robinson, University of Technology Sydney (Presented by: Dr. Luis Lozano Paredes & Dr. Helena Robinson) |
| 14:25 - 14:45 | Develop a Web-based Platform to Enhance Creativity among Pre-teen Children with Lower Social Economic Status
Ms. Wing Sze Lee & Prof. Kara Chan, Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Ms. Wing Sze Lee) |
| 14:45 - 15:05 | Global Perspectives On AI Awareness, Trust, and Workplace Integration Among Professionals
Dr. Dave E. Marcial, Silliman University; Prof. Markus Launer, Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences of Suderburg Campus (Presented by: Dr. Dave E. Marcial) |
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| (Moderator: Dr. Gairan Pamei, Hong Kong Baptist University) | |
| 15:25 - 15:45 | An AI-Powered Framework for Holistic Student Well-being in a 24/7 Academic World
Mr. Chun-Kit Chan, Mr. Ben C.L. Fung & Mr. Dave S.F. Ng, Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Mr. Chun-Kit Chan) |
| 15:45 - 16:05 | Critical AI Literacy Across the Creative Disciplines: From Comparison to a Transdisciplinary Framework
Prof. Matthew Sansom, Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Prof. Matthew Sansom) |
| 16:05 - 16:25 | Assessing Creativity in the Age of AI: Process-Oriented Evaluation for Transdisciplinary Education
Dr. Poline Xian, Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Dr. Poline Xian) |
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Parallel Session 1B (13:45 - 16:45) - Global Challenges and Sustainability
Venue: WLB 601 |
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| (Moderator: Prof. Wee Lian-Hee, Hong Kong Baptist University) | |
| 13:45 - 14:05 | Meet Students Where They Are: A Claims-based Pedagogy for Socially Engaged Transdisciplinary Education
Dr. Chris Browne, The Australian National University (Presented by: Dr. Chris Browne) |
| 14:05 - 14:25 | Global Classroom 2.0: Virtual Reality and Generative AI for Transnational ESG Decision-Making
Prof. Hongyan Helen Geng, Lingnan University (Presented by: Prof. Hongyan Helen Geng) |
| 14:25 - 14:45 | Overcoming the Conservation Crisis in China: Transdisciplinary Insights into Biophobia, Nature Connectedness, and Urban Sustainability
Dr. Sam S.S. Lau & Mr. Jason W.L. Fong & Miss Angel W.L. Chui, Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Dr. Sam S.S. Lau) |
| 14:45 - 15:05 | Shattering Disciplinary Silos: A Cross-Institutional ‘Students as Partners’ Framework for Multi-Sector Sustainability Education
Prof. Janet Chan & Dr. Peter Lau, The University of Hong Kong; Prof. Tommy Hui, Lingnan University; Mr. Sunny Chiu, The University of Hong Kong; Prof. Brian Man, The Education University of Hong Kong; Dr. Glos Ho, Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Prof. Janet Chan) |
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| (Moderator: Prof. Wee Lian-Hee, Hong Kong Baptist University) | |
| 15:25 - 15:45 | From Design to Impact: An UNSW-HKBU Collaborative Model
Ms. Emma Mills, The University of New South Wales; Dr. Glos Ho, Hong Kong Baptist University; Dr. George Joukhadar, The University of New South Wales (Presented by: Ms. Emma Mills & Dr. Glos Ho) |
| 15:45 - 16:05 | Transdisciplinary Sustainability Research Fails. An Uncomfortable Proposal for a Solution
Mr. Abel Alarco-Grijalva, Kyoto University (Presented by: Mr. Abel Alarco-Grijalva) |
| 16:05 - 16:25 | Flipping the Science: Building Transdisciplinary Capacity for Asia’s Science Missions
Dr. Ria Lambino, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (Presented by: Dr. Ria Lambino) |
| 16:25 - 16:45 | An Arts-Integrated Pedagogy in Economics: A Transdisciplinary Approach to Sustainability Education
Dr. Kar-Lun Chan & Mr. Ryan Man, Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Dr. Kar-Lun Chan) |
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Parallel Session 1C (13:45 - 17:05) - Resilience, Well-being and Creativity Engagement
Venue: WYS 1217 |
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| (Moderator: Dr. Gray Ho, Hong Kong Baptist University) | |
| 13:45 - 14:05 | Five-Minute Presentations as a Transdisciplinary Learning Bridge for Professional and Student Development
Mr. Marco Kamal Rafla, Galala University (Presented by: Mr. Marco Kamal Rafla) |
| 14:05 - 14:25 | Fostering Transdisciplinary Research Competencies: Students’ Learning Journeys in a Gender and Language Course
Dr. Meilin Chen, Ms. Yi Ching Chan, Ms. Yan Tung Ada Mak, Mr. Sze Chit Chan, Ms. Wun Ting Shum & Mr. Ngai Yin Tsoi, Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Dr. Meilin Chen) |
| 14:25 - 14:45 | From Language Learners to Real-world Communicators: A Transdisciplinary Service-Learning Project for Putonghua Education
Dr. Xinxin Li, Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Dr. Xinxin Li) |
| 14:45 - 15:05 | From Listening to Creating: Fostering Student Empathy and Resilience through Refugee Storytelling in Service-Learning
Mr. Angus Cheung & Ms. Ashley Wong, Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Mr. Angus Cheung & Ms. Ashley Wong) |
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| (Moderator: Prof. Anna Qin, Hong Kong Baptist University) | |
| 15:25 - 15:45 | Beyond the Classroom: Co-Creating Gender-Equitable Sexuality Education through an Adaptive Transdisciplinary Learning Ecosystem in Bangladesh
Dr. Sayed Md Saikh Imtiaz, University of Dhaka (Presented by: Dr. Sayed Md Saikh Imtiaz) |
| 15:45 - 16:05 | Beyond Content Mastery: Flipping General Education to Cultivate Creative Confidence in an Age of AI
Dr. Connie Li, Mr. Andrew Cheuk Hei Chan, Dr. Lucia Fung, Prof. Baldwin Bon-Wah Wong & Prof. Pak-Hang Wong, Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Mr. Andrew Cheuk Hei Chan, Dr. Lucia Fung, Prof. Baldwin Bon-Wah Wong & Prof. Pak-Hang Wong) |
| 16:05 - 16:25 | From Empowering Creativity to Igniting Empathy through Canine-related Transdisciplinary Service Learning
Dr. Yu Ha Cheung, Hong Kong Baptist University; Ms. Amy Tso, Hong Kong Guide Dogs Association (Presented by: Dr. Yu Ha Cheung & Ms. Amy Tso) |
| 16:25 - 16:45 | A Transdisciplinary Mathematics Ecosystem for Service Learning, Civilizational Thinking, and AI-Enabled Teaching
Ms. Jing Zhang, Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Ms. Jing Zhang) |
| 16:45 - 17:05 | Bridging Early Childhood and Community Ecology: Transdisciplinary Lessons from Nature Connection Initiatives in Hong Kong
Dr. Sam S.S. Lau, Ms. Kit Ming Lee & Miss Angel W.L. Chui, Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Dr. Sam S.S. Lau) |
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Parallel Session 1D (13:45 - 17:05) - Transdisciplinary Partnerships and Innovations
Venue: WLB 602 |
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| (Moderator: Dr. Shirley Yang, Hong Kong Baptist University) | |
| 13:45 - 14:05 | Bridging Linguistic Inequality through AI-Mediated Translation Education: Student Reflections from a Decade-Long Transdisciplinary Initiative
Prof. Jun Pan & Ms. Lixia Dai, Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Prof. Jun Pan & Ms. Lixia Dai) |
| 14:05 - 14:25 | A Two Decade’s Journey in Liberal Arts Education at BNBU: A Transdisciplinary Holistic Approach
Prof. Haipeng Guo, Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Prof. Haipeng Guo) |
| 14:25 - 14:45 | From Science Education to Career Readiness: A Transectoral Career Development Model for Undergraduate Science Students
Dr. Sarah Choy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Presented by: Dr. Sarah Choy) |
| 14:45 - 15:05 | From Industry Partner to Co-Educator: A Scalable Transectoral Model for Transdisciplinary Learning
Dr. Luis Lozanoparedes & Dr. Helena Robinson, University of Technology Sydney (Presented by: Dr. Luis Lozanoparedes & Dr. Helena Robinson) |
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| (Moderator: Dr. Shirley Yang, Hong Kong Baptist University) | |
| 15:25 - 15:45 | Media as a Bridge: Transcultural and Transectoral Service-Learning in a Hong Kong Media Design Course
Dr. Florin Constantin Serban, Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Dr. Florin Constantin Serban) |
| 15:45 - 16:05 | From Classroom to Community: A Transdisciplinary Service-Learning Model Turning Data into Stories on Student Wellbeing
Dr. Xiaoyi Fu, Hong Kong Baptist University & Ms. Mei Po Mabel Tsoi, CityLab (Presented by:Dr. Xiaoyi Fu) |
| 16:05 - 16:25 | Silver Hub & Sportcanheal852: Transdisciplinary Partnerships for Transforming Elderly into Active Prosumers in Hong Kong
Mr. Aron Cheung, Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Mr. Aron Cheung) |
| 16:25 - 16:45 | Crossing Cultures and Sectors in a Fragile State: A Transdisciplinary Methodology for Climate Resilience, Energy Poverty, and Energy Transition Research in Myanmar
Ms. Ni Ni Win Maung, Dr. Darren Man-Wai Cheung, Mr. Andy Leung & Dr. Kaxton Y.K. Siu, Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Ms. Ni Ni Win Maung) |
| 16:45 - 17:05 | Transdisciplinary Scenario Co-Design for Food–Water–Environment Futures Through Collaborative Learning and Knowledge Integration
Prof. Marcin Pawel Jarzebski, Dr. Giles Bruno Sioen & Prof. Yasuko Kameyama, The University of Tokyo (Presented by: Prof. Marcin Pawel Jarzebski) |
Break
Coffee/Tea Break
Student Poster Presentation
Networking Dinner
27 November 2026 (Friday)
Morning Coffee and Registration
Welcome Remarks
Professor Andrew Kwok
Director General Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong
Coffee/Tea Break
Parallel Sessions
- 4 concurrent breakout sessions with 4 papers in each session.
- 15-min presentation and 5-min Q&A
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Parallel Session 2A (11:15 - 12:35) - AI and EdTech
Venue: ACC 209 |
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| (Moderator: Dr. Louis Cai, Hong Kong Baptist University) | |
| 11:15 - 11:35 | Learning Technology by Technology: Quick Start AI Learning Pack Translating Pedagogy into Student Learning Self-Efficacy
Dr. Monica Tang, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (Presented by: Dr. Monica Tang) |
| 11:35 - 11:55 | Exploring Pre-Service Teachers’ Situated Ethical-Pedagogical Judgments in AI-Supported Education
Mr. Xuan-Cuong Trinh & Mr. Thao T. Nguyen, National Dong Hwa University (Presented by: Mr. Xuan-Cuong Trinh) |
| 11:55 - 12:15 | ADAPT for Adaptive Reading: SmartReading-English (SRE) and SmartReading-Mandarin (SRM)
Prof. Tsui-Chun Hu, National Taiwan Normal University (Presented by: Prof. Tsui-Chun Hu) |
| 12:15 - 12:35 | Enhancing Learning Engagement in Junior Secondary English Classrooms through Generative AI-Assisted Learning: Examining the Mediating Role of English Learning Motivation
Ms. Yiyao Zhang, University of Nottingham (Presented by: Ms. Yiyao Zhang) |
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Parallel Session 2B (11:15 - 12:35) - Global Challenges and Sustainability
Venue: WLB 601 |
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| (Moderator: Prof. Daisy Tam, Hong Kong Baptist University) | |
| 11:15 - 11:35 | Unravelling Complexity - A Table Activity for Generating Dialogue on Complex Problems
Dr. Chris Browne, The Australian National University (Presented by: Dr. Chris Browne) |
| 11:35 - 11:55 | From Addition to Integration: A Transdisciplinary Joint Teaching Practice in Participatory Policy Analysis
Dr. Tian Wu & Dr. Ho Simon Wang, Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Dr. Tian Wu & Dr. Ho Simon Wang) |
| 11:55 - 12:15 | Arts Integrated Transdisciplinary Practice for the Future Mind
Ms. Zoe Yim, Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Ms. Zoe Yim) |
| 12:15 - 12:35 | Building A Shared Understanding of Transdisciplinary Education at Hong Kong Baptist University – A Collaborative Approach
Mr. Lukas Tschopp & Dr. Caixia Chu, Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Mr. Lukas Tschopp & Dr. Caixia Chu) |
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Parallel Session 2C (11:15 - 12:35) - Resilience, Well-being and Creativity Engagement
Venue: WYS 1217 |
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| (Moderator: Dr. Law Yuen-Yi Ellie, Hong Kong Baptist University) | |
| 11:15 - 11:35 | Products of THE-GLOW Project: A Model and Resources for Transdisciplinary Course Development
Prof. Roy William Batterham, Prof. Li Liang, Prof. Marc Van der Putten & Ms. Solongo Jargalsaikhan, Thammasat University (Presented by: Prof. Roy William Batterham) |
| 11:35 - 11:55 | Learning beyond Classroom: Teaching Social Policy for Social Work Students in Hong Kong by Service-Learning Approaches
Prof. Vincent W.P. Lee, Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Prof. Vincent W.P. Lee) |
| 11:55 - 12:15 | “None of My Business”: Forging Systemic Integrity Through a Live Experiential Ethics Engine
Dr. Glos Ho, Mr. Ryan Man, Dr. Gray Ho, Dr. Ava Lau & Prof. Anna Qin, Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Dr. Glos Ho) |
| 12:15 - 12:35 | The Design, Development, and Evaluation of Gamifying Online Anti-Financial Scam Education
Ms. Hemsley Ming San Pang, Mr. Bosco Hing-Yan Tsin & Dr. Philip Tin Yun Lee, Hong Kong Shue Yan University (Presented by: Dr. Philip Tin Yun Lee) |
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Parallel Session 2D (11:15 - 12:35) - Transdisciplinary Partnerships and Innovations
Venue: WLB 602 |
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| (Moderator: Mr. Sebastian Pahs, Hong Kong Baptist University) | |
| 11:15 - 11:35 | The Missing Beneficiary: How an Authentic Service Relationship Supplies the Connective Narrative in Transdisciplinary Project-Based Education
Dr. Yue Wang, Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Dr. Yue Wang) |
| 11:35 - 11:55 | Eleven Editions, Two Eras: How a University Entrepreneurship Programme Found Its Outcomes Through Partnership Architecture
Dr. Marta Dowejko, Hong Kong Baptist University (Presented by: Dr. Marta Dowejko) |
| 11:55 - 12:15 | Sustaining Transdisciplinary Partnerships in Hong Kong: Academic Roles and Institutional-Policy Conditions for Knowledge Co-Production
Ms. Lan Candice Ya Meng, The University of Hong Kong (Presented by: Ms. Lan Candice Ya Meng) |
| 12:15 - 12:35 | From the Local Context to a Global Conversation: Reflections on the Organisation and Implementation of Transdisciplinary Education in the Netherlands
Mr. Nik Waldram, Avans University of Applied Sciences (Presented by: Mr. Nik Waldram) |
Closing Remarks
Professor William Cheung
Associate Vice-President (Transdisciplinary Education), Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong