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Public Lecture Series 2017What on Earth are We Doing ? – 6 programmes at CUHK

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Date:

13 Feb 2017

Time:

5:30p.m. – 6:45p.m.

Venue:

Lecture Theatre 1, Cheng Yu Tung Building, CUHK (Exit B, MTR University Station)

Speaker(s):

Professor YU Chai Mei JimmyInstitute of Environment, Energy and Sustainability

Admission:

Please visit http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/lecture for details and registration.

Enquiries:

Telephone: (852) 3943 8947 / 3943 8951
Fax: 2603 5184
Email: jupasadm@cuhk.edu.hk

Event Details:

The lecture introduces the following 6 undergraduate programmes at CUHK to secondary school students interested in the Earth and its environment:

1) Architectural Studies
2) Earth System Science (Atmosphere Science / Geophysics)
3) Energy and Environmental Engineering
4) Environmental Science
5) Geography and Resource Management
6) Urban Studies

It will explain the unique focus of the programmes and how they cater to the interests and development of students. Participants will be able to consult programme representatives at the programme consultation counters at end of the lecture. Light refreshments will be served after the lecture so students can interact with the speaker and programme representatives.

Synopsis of Lecture:

Global warming, environmental pollution and conservation, energy crisis … etc. are widely covered topics in the senior secondary curriculum. For secondary students interested in the Earth and their environment, and aspire to explore and solve various problems using science, technology, planning or design, there are many programme options at CUHK. What is the special focus of each of these programmes? How should students make their choices?

Remarks:

As seats are limited, please register at your earliest convenience.