Nancy W. Y. Law

Professor Nancy W. Y. Law is a leading scholar in Learning Sciences and Technology at the University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Education. She has served as Founding Director of the Centre for Information Technology in Education (CITE) (1998-2013) and currently holds the Chair of Learning Sciences and Technology. Her career spans over 25 years of international comparative studies, policy analysis, and large-scale educational innovation.

• Current roles: Associate Dean (Strategic Development), HKU
• Key affiliations: Sciences of Learning Strategic Research Theme (co-convener)

Research Expertise

Her work focuses on technology-enhanced learning, digital literacy, knowledge building communities, and multilevel educational change. She pioneered network models of teacher innovation and socio-technical frameworks for sustainable pedagogical transformation, particularly in STEM education and Cyberbullying prevention.

Scientific Leadership

With over 25 major research grants (2000-2023) exceeding HK$50 million, she leads projects like:

• Learning and Assessment for Digital Citizenship
• Jockey Club Self-directed Learning in STEM
• Design-Aware Learning Analytics

A Fellow of the International Society of Learning Sciences and recipient of the HKSAR Humanities and Social Sciences Prestigious Fellowship, she has supervised numerous international comparative studies including SITES 2006, ICILS 2013, and longitudinal digital citizenship research (2019-2021).