HKUST Annual Report 2017-18

38 A highlight of the year was the establishment of the Department of Ocean Science in February 2018. The Department covers foundation knowledge and applications in marine conservation, global climate change, management of marine resources, socio-economy, and sustainable development. It offers full programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to provide fresh opportunities to explore marine-related issues and technologies, and nurture talents in these areas. The 2017-18 intake also saw nine Olympiad Medalists admitted to the School’s International Research Enrichment track and Science programs. A new focus on ocean science, advanced pedagogies, and wider global perspectives extended the School’s front-running approach Department of Ocean Science established in February 2018