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Established in 1984, Big Bird Race is WWF-Hong Kong’s longest-running fundraising event. Funds raised directly contribute to the conservation and management of Mai Po Nature Reserve, a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention. Generating strong enthusiasm among bird-watchers locally and from overseas, the race has grown in the last three decades. Apart from the pure enjoyment of the competition, participants can also sharpen their bird-watching skills and improve their knowledge of birds.   We are pleased to share with you the good news that four MSc Environmental Health and Safety students, Mr He Zhongming, Miss Xiao Dian, Miss Zhong Yuxing and Miss Zhang Shuting, leading by our alumni, Mr Lo Chun Fai, won the Most Bird Seen 1st Runner Up and University Cup in the Big Bird Race 2019 with their team named “HKUST Fire Bird”.   Congratulations to the HKUST Fire Bird team for the achievement! Read more

Date : 2018/6/3 - 7   An overseas study tour to Miyazaki was organized from 3 June 2018 to 7 June 2018. The study tour focused on waste treatment work on both solid waste and liquid waste. Through visiting different sites such as waste treatment work in Kirishima Winery, Coca Coca green park albino and Takachiho, students found the study tour interesting and impressive. "It was really a wonderful experience for us, we learned a lot and broaden vision. Thanks for giving us the chance to have such a good memory in our life." a student exclaimed. Read more

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