University Grants Committee, there has also been an
opportunity to modernize existing facilities. This has
seen the School of Humanities and Social Science,
which now incorporates the Center for Language
Education, consolidate its presence in the Academic
Building. Provision includes space for common areas to
facilitate more student interaction.
In the Piazza, The Hub is being created along with
the refurbishment of the Tsang Shiu Tim Art Hall and
University Bookstore. The Center seeks to increase
student participation in programs for well-being, the
enhancement of core competencies, and out-of-class
learning experiences. A user-friendly and interactive
Information Center is also underway.
During the year, construction of the Cheng Yu Tung
Research and Academic Building reached its final
stages while the Conference Tower being built adjacent
to the HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study
Lo Ka Chung Building made good progress.
ADDING TO HOSTEL LIFE
Student accommodation remains a high priority.
I n add i t i on to p lanning and deve l op ing new
accommodation, the University has embarked on
a modernization program for its existing halls. A
joint hostel development in Tseung Kwan O is under
development while planning for an additional 1,200
bed places on campus is on-going.
In September 2013, the Student Housing Office
was reorganized as the Student Housing and
Residential Life Office. The restructured office
manages on-campus student housing,
provides assistance to students in finding
off-campus housing, and enhances
students’ residential experience
through dif ferent ac ti v iti es .
Prof Lam Lung Yeung was appointed Head of Student
Housing and Residential Life.
GREEN INITIATIVES
Sustainability at HKUST is visible on campus in many
areas, from high efficiency lighting to paperless
publishing, and from the organic farms at LG7
of the campus and the HKUST Eco Park to green
roofs and building-integrated foliage. Of particular
note in 2013-14 was the awarding of the rigorous
HK-BEAM gold rating to Residential Halls VIII and IX.
Green endeavors continued among students, with
exploration of issues from food waste practices to
recycling behaviors. The creation of a Sustainable
Campus Leadership Program saw students develop
and implement sustainability projects while the launch
of the Student Sustainability Advisory Group provided
a further bridge between student life and sustainable
campus operations. The fourth annual Green Week
was also organized.
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