Nearly 90 practicpants, mainly educators, school principals, social innovators and CUHK academics joined the workshop. (Photo:FSES)
Co-hosted with Fullness Social Enterprises Society 豐盛社企學會 (FSES) - Social Entrepreneurship School Education (SEnSE) initiative, the stakeholder engagement event under 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: 𝗖𝗼-𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 brought together nearly 90 educators, school principals, social innovators, and CUHK academics at InnoPort to explore how social innovation can transform learning environments and empower schools to thrive in a rapidly changing world. The gathering served as a collaborative platform for knowledge exchange and co-creation, fostering dialogue on integrating innovative practices into education.
The event featured three interactive breakout sessions that encouraged participants to share experiences and tackle real challenges. In the Design Thinking x Curriculum Design session, over 50 teachers from various schools engaged in lively discussions about their students’ unique traits and the difficulties of embedding design thinking into existing curricula. Many highlighted the tension between innovation and exam-oriented systems, as well as resource limitations, while expressing a strong commitment to finding creative solutions that enhance student engagement and critical thinking. Meanwhile, the Transformational Leadership and Community and Cross-Sector Collaboration workshops attracted around 40 participants, primarily teachers and school leaders, who explored empathy-driven leadership and strategies for building trust within educational communities. They also examined how partnerships across sectors can advance sustainable development in schools. Participants reflected that these sessions broadened their understanding of leadership beyond administrative duties, emphasizing relational trust and collaborative networks as essential for driving meaningful change.
Following the breakout sessions, the program continued with thematic sharing that showcased practical applications of social innovation. CUHK Knowledge Transfer Office introduced “A Different Kind of University,” illustrating how knowledge transfer initiatives can generate community benefits. A case study from the CUHK School of Architecture featured Prof Mo Kar Him’s Happy Ageing Lab, a social enterprise dedicated to creating age-friendly communities through architectural design. The evening concluded with an experience exchange between teachers and community partners, where participants shared insights and explored future collaborations to bring innovative ideas into classrooms.
This event underscored the importance of cross-sector partnerships and creative thinking in shaping future-ready schools. Participants left inspired to translate these concepts into actionable strategies, reinforcing the role of social innovation in education and community development.
Mr Kelvin Chui, Senior Project Executive from Happy Ageing Lab, highlighting the concept and design of the Boardgame SUPER-AGENTS. (Photo:FSES)
Boardgames SUPER-AGENTS. (Photo: FSES)
