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1. Dr. Jason Chan, MH, JP Named a Global200 Awardee at The World CIO 200 Summit

ITU is pleased to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Jason Chan, MH, JP for being named a Global 200 awardee at the World CIO 200 Summit Grand Finale held in Egypt. Selected from over 4,000 global nominations across more than 50 countries, Dr. Chan’s achievement is a remarkable milestone coinciding with the Summit’s 10th anniversary. His recognition by the esteemed global jury and the Global CIO Forum reflects his outstanding leadership and continued commitment to advancing technological innovation. We are proud to celebrate this accomplishment and commend Dr. Chan for representing our community on the world stage.

2. Dr. Jason Chan, MH, JP Received the Best Data & AI CEO Award at the DALA Awards 2025

We are delighted to congratulate Dr. Jason Chan on receiving the Best Data & AI CEO Award at the DALA Awards 2025, presented by the Data & AI Literacy Association (DALA). This prestigious recognition highlights Dr. Chan’s visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to advancing data-driven and AI-enabled innovation. His guiding philosophy of “speaking with data” and “acting with data” continues to inspire the community and set a strong example for leveraging technology responsibly and strategically. We celebrate this outstanding achievement and extend our warmest wishes for his continued success.

3. IT Tips : Leveraging Co-pilot for Exam Preparation (Student Only)

As Semester 1 examinations approach, students are encouraged to make effective use of digital tools to support their revision. Microsoft Copilot provides several practical features that can help streamline preparation and enhance learning efficiency. Key use cases include:

• Generate personalized study plans tailored to specific subjects and topics.
• Create concise summaries of lecture notes or long reading materials for quick review.
• Produce flash cards to reinforce key concepts and improve memory retention.
• Draft mock questions and practice quizzes to test understanding and identify areas needing improvement.
• Organize revision schedules to balance workload and maintain steady progress.
• Explain difficult concepts in simpler terms and provide examples to strengthen comprehension.

By incorporating these AI-assisted techniques, students can revise more effectively and approach their exams with greater confidence.

Reference:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/for-individuals/do-more-with-ai/learning-and-education/tackle-final-exams-with-copilot

4. Blackboard Old Materials removal Exercise

Please note that the Blackboard housekeeping exercise (old materials removal) originally planned for February 2025 has been rescheduled to early 2026. This adjustment allows additional time to ensure a smooth and well-coordinated transition for all users. As highlighted in the earlier announcement, user access to old courses will be terminated as part of this exercise, and users are reminded to download any necessary course materials if you have not yet done so.

ITU will provide the confirmed schedule and further details in due course.