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A group of MSc EHS students visited Mai Po Nature Reserve on 17 March 2021. Mai Po is recognised as a Wetland of International Importance under the prestigious Ramsar Convention. For more than three decades, Mai Po Nature Reserve has been a paradise for birds and a beautiful, irreplaceable piece of China’s wetland kaleidoscope. Students had a serene guided walk through Mai Po’s stunning scenery, including the gei wai, bird hides, reed beds and rain-fed ponds, they encountered the rich variety of resident and migratory birds. Students were amazed by the unique and diverse ecosystems of the reserve. Read more

Date: 11 January (Monday) Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm Platform: via Zoom Speaker: Lucia Del Vita Fee: Free of Charge   Jointly organized by MSc EHS and HKUST Career Center, a career workshop regarding personal brand building was held on 11 January 2021. About 30 MSc EHS students participated in the Personal Brand Building Workshop via zoom. A successful brand builds successful company. Establishing a personal brand opens career and business opportunities. This workshop assisted our students in better self-understanding, improving job search skills and industry update. Students’ responses were overwhelming. It was a valuable opportunity for our students to learn from the trainer about creating a personal vision for their future, and the ways to develop themselves to achieve their future vision. Read more

  Date: 6 January (Wednesday) Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm Platform: via Zoom Speaker: Noorulain Yousaf Fee: Free of Charge   To help student explore and prepare for future career, a CV Writing and Interview Skills Workshop was was co-organized with HKUST Career Center. 40 MSc EHS students participated in the CV Writing Workshop via zoom. The primary purpose of the CV and cover letter is to provide a story a more detailed explanation of a person’s skills and experiences. This workshop was particularly useful and beneficial to soon-to-graduates, as they were able to learn to produce a professional resume and cover letter that is both informative and interesting to employers, and thus help to gain an interview. The trainer also demonstrated winning interview skills that help to win a job, and some tips for the most popular interview format nowadays – virtual interview. Read more

Our MSc in Environmental Health and Safety program has been selected by UGC to award eligible students the fellowships in the 2021/22 academic year.
In recognition of HKUST’s efforts in contributing to the strategic development of Hong Kong, the University Grants Committee (UGC) has awarded HKUST some Fellowship places for the 2021/22 academic year. The scheme encourages students to pursue inter-disciplinary and in-depth postgraduate training in priority areas that are beneficial to society.
  Eligibility Applications are open to local students admitted to the designated TPg programs in 2021/22; The award of the fellowships will be based on merits taking into account the students' academic achievements, professional qualifications, relevant working experience and achievements in other areas as well as the proposals submitted by the students; and To avoid double subsidy, applications from students who are receiving other forms of government scholarship (except student financial assistance) for pursuing the same program will not be considered.   Fellowship Amount The fellowship students are required to pay a minimum tuition fee of HK$42,100, and the differences will be subsidised by the fellowships subject to a cap of HK$120,000, regardless of the actual study period of the TPg program.   Application For interested applicants, please submit the program application online before the application deadline, AND send an email to ocesmsc@ust.hk with your personal statement. Early application is highly encouraged as review of applications is on a rolling basis. Read more

Lamma Island is one of the most popular scenic spots in Hong Kong, famous for its fresh seafood and natural scenery. The Family Trail running from Yung Shue Wan to Sok Kwu Wan on the island is also a hot spot for hikers and visitors. The abundant environmental resources on Lamma Island provide highly diverse natural habitats including mudflats, beaches, flowering shrubs, wall trees and granite hills. Birds such as Pacific Reef-Heron, Little Egret and Great Egret can be found on the sandy shore; Butterflies such as Common Bluebottle and Great Eggfly are flying in the flowering shrubs. With diverse habitats and the well-known wind power station - Lamma Winds, students can learn about the local organisms and plants as well as the development of renewable energy in Hong Kong. Read more

A group of MSc EHS students visited Hoi Ha Wan on 30 October 2020. Hoi Ha Wan is one of the six marine parks in Hong Kong. It was designated in July 1996. It covers an area of about 260 hectares. Coral communities in Hoi Ha Wan is famous in terms of species diversity and richness. Mangroves and rocky shores with various kinds of marine organisms can also be found in Hoi Ha Wan. Students had a survey in rocky shore to observe organisms that live in the upper layer of intertidal zone, such as snails and clams. They also had a coral-observation trip aboard a glass-bottom boat which allows them to gain deeper understanding of coral communities and different types of coral species in Hong Kong. With the vivid and detailed explanation by the WWF volunteer, students found the trip impressive and educational. Read more

The Environmental Science Programs has organized an annual get-together dinner for the Postgraduate students. The purpose of the event is to give our students and course instructors the opportunity to meet together in a relaxing atmosphere. 23 students from MSc in EHS participated in the dinner. They had an enjoyable time with their buddies and sharing their recent happenings. Read more

HKUST 27th Congregation was held on 8 November 2019. Over 30 MSc EHS graduates attended the Congregation Ceremony. To celebrate the accomplishment and share the happiness, a graduation party was organized after the official ceremony. Faculty, graduates, graduates’ family members and current students are all invited to the party. Prof. Wenxiong WANG, MSc EHS Academic Director, welcomed all comers. Prof. WANG also presented certificates to the Academic Excellence Scholarship 2018/19 awardees.   Congratulations to Class of 2019! Read more

A group of MSc students went to visit the Eco Expo Asia - International Trade Fair on Environmental Protection on 30 October 2019. The Eco Expo Asia is an international trade fair for environmental protection and the number one event for the environmental protection in Asia. Also in Asia awareness of environmental protection is growing, therefore, waste and waste water recycling technology, renewable energy and energy efficiency, air and water quality, environmentally friendly products and green building are emphases of Eco Expo Asia. The exhibition is the first choice for environmental professionals to network, exchange ideas, information and innovations and establish premium business contacts. Read more