Public Education Seminars

"Meteorology, Climate & Air Pollution"

You probably seldom heard about the funny relationships between air pollution and the 
climate/weather system. Join us and know more about them

Speaker: Mr. Wing Mo LEUNG
Meteorologist, Former Deputy Director of the Hong Kong Observatory

Date: 19 Nov 2021 (Friday)
Time: 11:00 - 12:30 (1.5 hour)
Venue: HKUST campus
Language: Cantonese

"Air Pollution 101"

Do you know what are the key air pollutants in the air? Where do they come from?
How do they affect our health? Let's get to know more about the basic science of air pollution

Speaker: Prof. Arthur Lau
Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Education, Division of Environment and Sustainability 
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Date: 10 Dec 2021 (Friday)
Time: 15:00 - 16:30 (1.5 hour)
Venue: HKUST campus
Language: Cantonese

"The Secret of Ozone"

Ozone layer in the atmosphere is good in protecting us from excessive UV exposure. However,
ozone is hazardous to our health on ground level. Why is it so, and what can we do about it?

Speaker: Mr. Wing Mo LEUNG
Meteorologist, Former Deputy Director of the Hong Kong Observatory

Date: 21 Feb 2022 (Monday)
Time: 11:00 - 12:30 (1.5 hour)
Format: zoom
Language: Cantonese

"Environmental Communications"

There are examples showing multiple ways to arouse public attention,
communicate complex contents in laymen terms, and encourage public participation
for environmental improvements

Date: 28 Feb 2022 (Monday)
Time: 14:00 - 15:30 (1.5 hour)
Format: zoom
Language: Cantonese