Institute of Future Learning (IFL) - City University of Hong Kong
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.
News & Events
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2026 "Science and Technology Innovation Lecture" Teacher Training cum Launching Ceremony
Co-organized by CAS, the Hong Kong STEM Education Alliance, the Education Bureau, CityUHK IFL, and partners, the event was attended by over 200 Hong Kong teachers.
2 Jul 2026
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IFL Strengthens Ties with Government, Academia, and Industry Partners in Beijing
Together with Professor Gerhard Petrus Hancke, Director of TED, IFL visited Beijing partners to exchange views on future learning and innovation.
18 Jun 2026
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Principals' AI Open Class and Tencent AI Campus Tour
Principals' AI Open Class and Tencent AI Campus Tour
CityUHK partners with Tencent to nurture AI teaching talent and strengthen youth technology literacy
24 Mar 2026
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)
Professional Body / Associations