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This year, the School saw innovations in its education programs, secured
major funding support for its breakthrough research endeavors, and
strengthened academic exchange with global institutions, which
enabled students to further extend their horizons with a
global perspective
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE
ADVANCING INNOVATIVE EDUCATION
In 2013-14, the School launched the first International
Research Enrichment (IRE) program for outstanding
undergraduates who aspire to a scientific research
career. The study track exposes students to the latest
research practices and interdisciplinary knowledge,
providing a solid foundation for independent research
in the future. To create summer research internship
opportunities at overseas laboratories for IRE students,
the School has sought to establish agreements with
prominent institutions /laboratories, such as the
University of Lausanne, the University of Cambridge,
Columbia University, and the European Organization
for Nuclear Research (CERN).
A taskforce was formed to spearhead the review of the
School’s first-year pre-major curriculum and to collect
student opinions. It subsequently drew up concrete
plans to refine the curriculum to optimize students’
learning opportunities. One of the major initiatives is
the establishment of a “Center for Peer Instruction and
Assessment in Science Education” which will provide an
interactive platform for peer instruction and introduce
blended learning elements to science foundation
courses.
In line with the HKSAR government’s designation of
testing and certification as an economic pillar, the
School began to plan a simulated accredited testing and
certification laboratory to provide students with field
practice in quality assurance and accrediting services in
chemical, electrical and food safety, and prepare them
for future careers in the field.
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