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Prof Cheung Chak-chung Ray, Associate Provost (Digital Learning) and Director of the Institute of Future Learning


Prof Ray Cheung Chak-chung

Associate Provost (Digital Learning)

Director, Institute of Future Learning

Director's Message

Welcome to the Institute of Future Learning (IFL) at City University of Hong Kong. We are at a pivotal moment in the history of education where rapid advances in artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and global connectivity are fundamentally reshaping how we teach, learn, and grow. IFL was established to place CityUHK at the forefront of this transformation.

Our mission is clear: to reimagine education through research-driven innovation, to respond dynamically to the evolving needs of learners and society, and to cultivate a network of collaboration that spans our university, our partners, and the world. I invite students, educators, and industry leaders to join us in building the future of learning together.

Our Vision & Mission

Our Vision

To establish CityUHK as a global leader in future-focused education, transforming learning through innovative strategies, international partnerships, and the cultivation of talent and expertise.

Our Work

IFL drives this vision forward through five focus areas that together build a future-ready learning ecosystem at CityUHK.

01

Curriculum Innovation

Promote interdisciplinary teaching models and future-ready education, incorporating the 4I's: Institutional, Inspirational, Interactive, and Innovative learning into CityUHK teaching and learning activities.

02

Student Empowerment

Integrate artificial intelligence and digital technology to drive pedagogical innovation, strengthening cross-College/School collaboration to enhance the overall student learning experience.

03

Partnership & Outreach

Serve as a platform for exchange between academia and industry, facilitating knowledge co-creation and practical applications with global and regional partners.

04

Professional Development

Build innovative capacity by providing faculty and staff with targeted training and resources, empowering educators to implement and sustain lasting pedagogical change.

05

Policy Influence

Position IFL as a thought leader to influence educational policy and pioneer new pedagogical approaches that shape the future of learning in Hong Kong.

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Collaborating Partners

IFL partners with global leaders in AI, EdTech, and professional bodies to foster educational innovation and
co-create real-world learning experiences for students and educators.

Industry Partners (in alphabetical order)

Alibaba Cloud Alibaba Cloud
GalaxyIL Beijing Galaxy Intelligence Learning Technology
Microsoft Microsoft
Tencent Cloud Tencent Cloud

Professional Body / Associations

HKFEW Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers
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