New FuturEdge / General Education Cluster Modules (Approved on 14 July 2025)

This engaging and largely hands-on module introduces students to Wikipedia, the world’s largest and most widely consulted encyclopedia, and explores how it has reshaped the way we share and access knowledge globally. Blending theory with practice, the module introduces key principles such as neutrality, collaboration and verifiability, and gives students the tools and confidence to contribute meaningfully to the platform. The module aims to cover topics such as what makes Wikipedia special and unique; how its articles are structured and maintained; how to edit effectively; related projects such as Wikimedia Commons; the reliability, limitations and potential bias of Wikipedia; how to utilise a Wikipedia article critically and constructively; the global and local perspectives and cultural diversity; and the nature of the global Wikipedia community and its governance. By the end of the module, students will have developed skills in critical thinking, digital literacy and collaborative writing, all while contributing to a global public good. Open to students from all disciplines, this module is ideal for anyone curious about how knowledge works in the digital age. The component of practical article creation and editing – in both English and other languages such as Chinese and Cantonese – allows students to focus on topics that genuinely interest them, either individually or as part of a team.