Science and technology improve our quality of life, at the same time leading our planet to pressing issues such as resource depletion, pollution and climate change. For many, chemistry is often associated with danger or hazardous substances. However, we consider chemistry as a world saver because it plays an essential role in making our planet more sustainable.
In this programme, students will learn how chemistry can be applied to achieve global sustainable development. In the morning, students will attend lectures on theories and chemical analyses for developing sustainable products. Students will also learn the most advanced technologies in tackling environmental pollution and energy crisis. Equipped with the specific scientific knowledge from the lectures, students will make use of what they have learnt to perform exciting experiments in the afternoon. The experiments include to prepare skincare products and functional nanoparticles from eco-friendly materials, and to analyse chemical products using advanced instruments.
Learning should not be confined to classrooms. In addition to STEM education, students are going to have a glimpse into our chemistry curriculum and CUHK. Admission talk, laboratory tour, campus tour and CUHK treasure hunt will be arranged for students to make the programme more fruitful and enjoyable.
科技發展提昇了我們的生活質素，同時為地球帶來了資源枯竭、環境污染和氣候變化等迫切的問題。化學很容易令人聯想到危險或有害物質，然而我們將化學視為推動全球可持續發展不可或缺的一員。
本課程將介紹如何將化學應用在實現可持續發展。上午時段以授課形式為主，同學將會學習開發可持續產品的科學理論和化學儀器分析。同學亦會學習用於應付環境污染和能源危機的尖端科技。下午時段則以實驗為主題，同學將會把上午課堂的科學知識學以致用，利用不損害環境的物料親自調配護膚品及製作納米顆粒。除此之外，同學更有機會操作先進的儀器，進行化學產品的分析。
我們深明學習不應局限於課室內，因此除了 STEM 教育外，也為同學預備了一系列課外活動，如入學講座、實驗室參觀、校園遊及中大定向，務求增加同學對化學系課程及中大的認識，也令他們有更充實和愉快的活動學習體驗。
After attending the programme, students are expected to:
- Understand the importance of sustainable development
- Acquire concrete chemical knowledge for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
- Gain a thorough understanding of latest technologies for sustainable development
- Gain hands-on experience on synthesizing sustainable products by utilizing the knowledge gained
- Have a comprehensive understanding of chemical instrumentation for pollution control
- Gain hands-on experience on chemical analysis using advanced instruments
- Know more about the Chemistry curriculum of CUHK
- Have a touch of knowledge of CUHK
- 明白可持續發展的重要性
- 獲取達致可持續發展目標的相關化學知識
- 全面認識推動可持續發展的最新科技
- 了解如何運用課堂知識製作可持續產品
- 深入了解如何透過化學儀器分析實行污染管制
- 懂得如何利用先進儀器進行化學分析
- 認識中大化學系課程
- 對中大有更多認識
22 – 25 August 2022 : 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
26 August 2022 : 9:30 am – 4:30 pm (Make-up class)
In case of cancellation of class during 22 – 25 August 2022 due to bad weather or other reasons, make-up class will be arranged on 26 August 2022, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm.
COVID-19 Situation Arrangement
In case of any worsening pandemic situation, or any restriction of HKSAR government / University policy concerning summer courses, this course might be cancelled with a full refund to applicants.
Cantonese supplemented with English
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Department of Chemistry, CUHK
Prof. NGAI To (Department of Chemistry, CUHK)
Dr. CHAN Ka-long Donald (Department of Chemistry, CUHK)
Dr. HAU Chun-kit Sam (Department of Chemistry, CUHK)
Dr. LO Chui-man Cat (Department of Chemistry, CUHK)
| 22 August 2022 (Monday)
9:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Opening Ceremony
Lecture
Understanding Chemistry Department
Group Activity Campus tour and CUHK treasure hunt |
| 23 August 2022 (Tuesday)
9:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Lecture
Experiment DIY Multi-functional Skin Ointment |
| 24 August 2022 (Wednesday)
9:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Lecture
Experiment Preparation of Gold Nanoparticles using Tea – demonstration of a green chemistry experiment |
| 25 August 2022 (Thursday)
9:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Lecture
Experiment Instrumental Analyses of Skin Care Products Understanding Chemistry Department
Closing Ceremony |
| 26 August 2022 (Friday)
9:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Make-up class |
30 students who will be in S5 or S6 in 2022/23
A certificate of attendance will be awarded to students who attain at least 75% attendance.
HKD 3,500
Students should complete the enrollment form online at: https://bit.ly/3xNSLRT
15 July 2022