AEDI organised its Academy Orientation Day on 21 August 2025
The Academy for Educational Development and Innovation (AEDI) of The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) hosted its Orientation Day for the 2025/26 academic year on the Tai Po campus, on 21 August 2025. A new cohort of students was welcomed to the EdUHK community, as they embarked on a new journey of academic and professional development. Over 450 students participated in the event, and Professor John Lee Chi-Kin, Director of AEDI along with the Academy’s Executive Co-Directors, Associate Co-Directors, Programme Leaders and Associate Programme Leaders, engaged with new students throughout the activity.
Professor Lee extended a warm welcome to the new students joining EdUHK. In his address to the students, Professor Lee said “Our programmes feature many outstanding staff members, and we encourage students to actively participate in class discussions and engage with one another. Within this vibrant community of the University and the Academies, we promote a culture of mutual support and development. After graduation, we look forward to maintaining connections and collaborating to strengthen and expand our alumni network.” He also highlighted the AEDI's focus on various areas such as Chinese Values-based Leadership Education, E-Sports Management, New Media and Social Media, and Educational Neuroscience.
Professor John Lee Chi-Kin, Director of AEDI, delivering his welcome address to incoming students
Representatives from the Student Affairs Office, the Centre for Learning, Teaching and Technology, and the Library provided an overview of campus resources and student support services to help new students settle into the University environment. The Orientation Day also included programme sessions, during which staff provided detailed information about each programme and offered students opportunities to connect and get to know one another.
In the 2025/26 academic year, the AEDI offers a total of 4 master's programmes, including the Master of Arts in Chinese Values-Based Leadership Education, the Master of Arts in E-Sports Management, the Master of Arts in New Media and Social Media, and the Master of Science in Educational Neuroscience. These programmes are designed to align with technological advancements and industry changes.