Presented by the School of Chinese, The University of Hong Kong
ABOUT SMART PALACE
Reinterpreting cultural knowledge through curatorial thinking.
Supported by the University Grants Committee’s Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (TDLEG), the project “Palace Museum@AI Era: Think Like a Curator” is organised by the Chinese Language Enhancement Programme at HKU’s School of Chinese. It responds to the growing convergence of artificial intelligence and human intelligence, encouraging students to reinterpret traditional cultural knowledge through technological innovation.
Project goals
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Enrich the learning experience
Museum visits and immersive activities take learning beyond the classroom and bring students closer to history and culture. Reflection reports deepen the experience.
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Build an online learning platform
Museum experts and scholars share insights through online and in-person talks on court culture, conservation and curatorial practice.
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Develop a cultural knowledge database
Students expand a digital knowledge base and help develop assessment materials, supporting the integration and transmission of cultural resources.
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Encourage independent and collaborative learning
The bilingual project strengthens professional communication in Chinese and English, teamwork and independent inquiry.
For students
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Immersive learning
Access digital resources on Chinese history and Palace Museum collections for flexible independent study.
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Expert talks
Join online and in-person lectures by experts through the Smart Palace platform.
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Study visits
Selected students may visit the Hong Kong Palace Museum and the Palace Museum in Beijing to encounter Chinese cultural heritage firsthand.
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Virtual curation
Plan virtual exhibitions, combining technology and creativity to practise curation and cultural communication.