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A career talk held by SGS (HK) Limited was organized in the morning of 20 January 2022. We warmly welcomed the human resources representative for coming to share work experience and career path in environmental consultancy service and sustainability. Students’ responses were overwhelming. It was a valuable opportunity for our students to learn from the representatives about their career, the industry and the professional institution. Read more

Date: 2022/1/12, 14 Group interview is a common and popular way to assess communication and critical thinking skills of potential candidates. 12 EHS students joined this practicum, and they conducted discussion exercises in a group of 6 for each session. Students were required to answer a number of questions which are frequently asked in an interview. Constructive feedback will be provided by our instructor, Miss Grace Siu. It was a valuable opportunity for our students to learn from each other's presentations, and the instant feedback from Grace. Through this career workshop, students were able to learn how to excel in a group interview and stand out from the crowd. Read more

Date: 2022/1/5,7 To secure an interview opportunity, building a professional CV and cover letter is crucial. A Career Workshop - CV Critique was co-organized with HKUST Career Center. 12 MSc EHS students participated in the CV Workshop. Senior Learning & Development Trainer - Miss Grace Siu, guided our students to construct an effective CV and cover letter to make sure their application is not lost in the shuffle. "While recruiters averagely spend only seconds looking over a candidate’s profile, you need to catch their attention at first sight. Learning how to employ bullet points in a CV can quickly and easily show an employer that you're an ideal fit for the job." Grace also provided feeback to students on each of their CV. Students’ responses were overwhelming, and all of them found the workshop very useful. Read more

The MSc in Environmental Health and Safety Program has organized an annual get-together dinner for the Postgraduate students. The purpose of the event is to give our students and course instructors an opportunity to meet together in a relaxing atmosphere, and celebrate the joyful moment of the year. 40 current students and some alumni from MSc in EHS participated in the dinner. They had an enjoyable time with their buddies and sharing their recent happenings. Read more

To help students explore the biodiversity, native wildlife conservation and organic farming in Hong Kong, a group of EHS students had a field trip to Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) on 26 November 2021. KFBG spreads over 148 hectares of land on the northern slopes of Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong's highest mountain, near the town of Tai Po. It has a deep-set valley between two ridges, with a stream running steeply down through the forest. On the slopes there are forest, theme gardens, vegetable terraces, 8km of walking trails, 9km of roads, and conservation and educational facilities. Through a guided tour led by trained environmental interpreter, students visited several attractions in KFBG, such as Piers Jacobs Wildlife Sanctuary, Pigsties, Amphibian and Reptile House, as well as Jim Ades Raptor Sanctuary. Students found the field trip interesting and educational, and they were able to raise awareness of ecological and sustainability issues, undertake species conservation and ecosystem restoration in Hong Kong and Mainland China. Read more

A group of MSc EHS students went to Long Valley on 8 November 2021. Long Valley wetland, consisting of more than 400 farmlands, is the largest, continuous freshwater wetland in Hong Kong. Wetland habitats there is very diversified including marshes, mitigation wetland, water flea ponds, fish ponds, irrigation channels as well as wet farmlands planting watercress, water spinach, lotus, etc. Students were able to appreciate the ecological and cultural characters in the Long Valley region through the guided walk. And through communicating with the farmer, students had a deeper understanding about the most common crops planted in Long Valley – watercress, water spinach and rice, the development of agriculture in Long Valley, and the treats that the wetland habitat are facing. Read more

A group of MSc EHS students went to visit the Eco Expo Asia 2021 - International Trade Fair on Environmental Protection on 27 October 2021. The Eco Expo Asia 2021, with the theme "Promoting Green Recovery for Carbon Neutrality", is a leading trade platform for the eco industry that showcases the latest green products, equipment and technology. Through a guided walk in the Exhibition Centre and participating in Eco Asia Conference, students were able to enhancing their environmental knowledge and understand more about the latest development of the green industry in Hong Kong and all around the world. Read more

A visit to ASB Biodiesel Plant was organized on 26 October 2021 for students to better understand the waste oil recycling and sustainable biofuel development in Hong Kong. ASB Biodiesel Plant is located in Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate in which 250 tons waste oil is treated per day and around 230 tons sustainable biodiesel is produced. Biodiesel can be widely used in industry and transportation, replacing the fossil fuel diesel. Waste oil recycling and reuse is not only reducing the landfill pressure but also prohibiting the waste oil from re-entering food chain. Students were able to know about the background, objectives and products of ASB Biodiesel Plant through a talk and a guided walk in the factory. They also gained a deeper understanding about the process of converting wasted oil to biodiesel and the safe operation of Biodiesel Plant. Read more

A group of MSc EHS students visited Hoi Ha Wan on 22 October 2021. Hoi Ha Wan is one of the six marine parks in Hong Kong. Students had a survey in rocky shore to observe organisms that live in the upper layer of intertidal zone, such as snails and clams. Although the coral-observation trip aboard a glass-bottom boat was cancelled due to bad weather, students enjoyed another activities arranged by WWF - plankton collection and observation under microscopes. One of our students, Tai Wing Sum, discovered a new species (confirmed by Taiwan University) and the sample was sent to Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) now. With the vivid and detailed explanation by the WWF volunteer, students were able to understand the importance of marine plankton and other organisms on both ecosystem and human beings. Read more