Category: Library Workshops

【Library Workshops】Database Application Series

Starting an essay, report or project? Whether you need primary data through survey design or secondary bilingual sources from the latest news to historical articles, this semester’s three Database Application workshops can help:

• 02 Oct 2026 (Fri), 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Qualtrics for Survey Design & Distribution
• 09 Oct 2026 (Fri), 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: 資源檢索與全文獲取（讀秀、Chinamaxx、大成老舊刊
• 15 Oct 2026 (Thu), 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Unlocking News, Business, and Media Insights with Wisers 

Register NOW! https://library.hksyu.edu/lib/library-workshops/

【Library Workshops】Information and Research Skills Series & Citation and Data Management Series 

Struggling to find reliable academic sources? Unsure how to cite references correctly in your assignments and essays?

The Library has prepared a series of workshops to help you develop essential research skills, discover quality information resources, and manage citations efficiently using reference management tools. 

•  15 Sep 2026 (Tue), 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Information and Research Skills Series – Explore Library Resources through Discover@Shue Yan

• 22 Sep 2026 (Tue), 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Citation and Data Management Series – Managing References with Zotero 9

• 25 Sep 2026 (Fri), 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Citation and Data Management Series – Managing References with EndNote 2025

Join our workshops to learn how to conduct effective research using library resources, organize your references, and improve your academic writing with greater confidence and efficiency.

Register Now!  https://library.hksyu.edu/lib/library-workshops/

We look forward to seeing you there! 

【Library Workshops AY25/26】Semester 2: AI-Powered Research & Writing Series –  Register Now!

Master AI-assisted research and writing skills! This workshop series is designed to help you integrate tools like Scite (subscribed to by the Library) and Aybo (developed by the Language Center) across different genres in your academic workflow. From brainstorming initial ideas and locating scholarly sources to polishing your final draft, these hands-on sessions provide the strategies you need to enhance your work.

Learn more on the workshop page (https://bit.ly/libws2526) or on the Linktree (https://linktr.ee/HKSYU_LC_English)

• 10 Mar 2026 (Tue), 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Enhancing Expository Writing with AI Chatbots
• 17 Mar 2026 (Tue), 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Research Writing with AI: From Sources to Synthesis
• 24 Mar 2026 (Tue), 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Human-AI Collaborative Writing: Discovering and Developing Your Unique Voice

【Workshop Highlights】Navigating Intellectual Property in the Digital Age 

Mr. Justin Ho, a representative from the Intellectual Property Department (IPD), delivered a workshop on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence (AI) yesterday, introducing the concept of Intellectual Property and the latest developments in Hong Kong’s copyright regime.The talk covered three main topics:

  • Copyright protection of AI-generated works;
  • Copyright infringement liability for AI-generated works; and
  • Using copyrighted works to train AI systems.

Thank you to all participating staff and students for your attendance and discussion!

知識產權署 (IPD) 代表何浩然律師昨天為我們主講了關於版權與人工智能的講座，並介紹了何謂知識產權及香港版權制度的最新發展。

講座涵蓋了三個主要課題，分別是：
• 人工智能生成作品的版權保護；
• 人工智能生成作品侵犯版權的法律責任；以及
• 利用版權作品訓練人工智能系統。

感謝各位師生的參與和討論！

【Library Workshops】Level Up Your Research: AI Tools Workshop Series!

Missed the first session? No problem! The materials for Workshop 1: Consensus are already uploaded on the workshop page for you to review at your convenience. 

Ready for the next powerful tools?  The following sessions are open to registered participants:

Workshop 2: Scite: Mastering Literature Reviews with Smart Citations
Speaker: Ms. Cecilia Yuen
Date & Time: 16 Oct 2025 (Thu) | 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Venue: LC602 (Library Complex) & Zoom

Workshop 3: Integrating Research Essay Chatbots with AI Platforms: Enhancing Academic Writing 
Speakers: Dr. Grace Leung & Ms. Helen Tam
Date & Time: 28 Oct 2025 (Tue) | 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Venue: RLG502, Research Complex

Don’t miss out! Check your email or visit the workshop page (https://bit.ly/libws2526) for details.