PolyU Two days University Experience Programme (TUE2024)

"From Physics and ICT to Engineering"

The TUE 2024 programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of various fields of engineering through lectures and laboratory visits organized by our six engineering departments. It aims to give students a glimpse into university life, the applications in engineering and inspire their interest in pursuing a career in engineering.

Date: 17-18 July 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Venue: PolyU Campus

Application Fee: HKD $100

To register for the programme, you can complete the online application form:

https://www.polyu.edu.hk/pfs2/index.php/867849

Application deadline: 31 May 2024

CUHK Science Academy for Young Talents - Summer Courses 2024

Established by the Faculty of Science, CUHK in 2010, Science Academy for Young Talent is dedicated to nurturing secondary school students who are talented in science by providing different enrichment courses. This summer the Academy is planning to offer 24 science courses, which are applicable for both junior form and senior form students.

Event Website:
http://www.sci.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/sayt

HKUST Summer Institute

HKUST Summer Institute aims at providing an opportunity for high school students to experience learning and teaching at the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST) and prepare them for future study. More than 5,100 senior secondary school students have participated in our Institute since 2012. We are eager to extend this inspiring and enjoyable summer experience to high school students who are interested in experiencing life at HKUST.

A wide range of credit-bearing courses are offered and delivered by the faculty members from the Schools of Science, Engineering, Business and Management, as well as Humanities and Social Science. In addition to learning new scopes of knowledge, students can broaden their perspectives, and develop their social and professional networks through our courses. The course credit earned can be counted towards students' undergraduate studies at HKUST in the future.

Event Website:
https://summer.hkust.edu.hk/

HKUST Future-ready Scholars Workshop (20 Apr & 4 May)
By joining our exciting workshops, you will embark on a journey of self-discovery and learning, and we will help you to unlock your potential and enhance your skill in STEM, English and Business!
The workshop details are:

• HKUST students will be teaching secondary schools’ students interesting topics in STEM, English and Business.

• Date and time: 20 April (9:00am -5:30pm), 4 May (9:00am -5:30pm) **once sign up, students must attend both days of workshop, no late comers will be accepted**

• A certificate will be issued for students who completed both days of workshop.

• Target audience: S.2- S.4 students.

• Participants will sign up on their own via the Google Form and arrange the transportation by themselves. 

• The event includes workshops, tour around HKUST campus, and visit to labs. Free light lunch will be included too.

• Deadline for application is 5 April 2024 (Friday).

• Places are limited and offered on a first-come-first serve basis.

• Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email from us. If you do not receive this email, it means the workshop is full and/or your registration is unsuccessful.

Successful registrants please inform Ms Kwok by forwarding the confirmation email from UST to agnes_kwok@hkmadavidli.edu.hk. 

TOUCHSTART SCIENCE SUMMER PROGRAMME (S4-S6 Students)
Take your first steps into the exciting world of science through the 3-day interactive summer workshops led by the enthusiastic researchers of HKU Science! Through talks, lab visits, demonstration, group projects and more, you will get the chance to delve deeper into more advanced topics in the scientific limelight. Embark on your journey into the exciting world of science and ignite your scientific inspiration!

Date: July 24 – 26, 2024 (Wednesday – Friday) 

Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm  

Programme fee: $2,500 

Workshops offered: 

What's the Matter?The Mathematical Foundations Behind AI

This workshop will expose students to some fundamental science behind artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on the essential mathematical concepts in areas like computation, optimisation, and probability. Teachers in the Department of Mathematics with expertise in computational mathematics, scientific computing, optimisation, partial differential equations, machine learning, etc., will share some classical and modern approaches related to AI with the participants.

Generative AI: Applications and Implications 

Generative AI: Applications and ImplicationsGenerative AI has rapidly advanced in recent years, with examples such as Midjourney, DALLE-2, and Imagen, creating new opportunities and challenges in a variety of fields. This workshop will introduce techniques for generating high-quality content (e.g., 2D images and 3D assets) and discuss the applications and implications of generative AI. Through this workshop, attendees will gain a general understanding of the possibilities and limitations of this emerging technology and its potential impact on society and the future of work.

Application deadline: May 19, 2024 (Sunday) 

https://www.scifac.hku.hk/public-engagement/sci-education/outreach-high-schools/summer-programme     

HKU Summer Institute

The summer programmes provided by HKU are uniquely designed to enable students to explore their academic interests and professional pathways while enjoying the summer experience of a lifetime at HKU.

Immerse yourself in a world of exciting courses and captivating activities from 📆 June 17 to Aug 2, 2024. Apply now and secure your spot to unlock a 🚀. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to embark on an unforgettable summer adventure, while enhancing both your academic prowess and personal development.

 Featured Programmes:

• Cross Cultural Summer Enrichment Programme (S1-S4 students)

• Future Innovator in STEM (S4-S6 students)

• Exploring Global Cultures and Societies (S4-S6 students)

• Young Professionals in the HKU Business School (S3-S6 students)

Faculty Programmes:

• Architecture:
  Career Discovery of Landscape Architecture (S4-S6 students)

• Engineering
  Big Data Analytics in Finance (S4-S6 students)
  Engineering Science in Response to Global Challenges (S4-S6 students)
  How Fintech is Changing the World? (S4-S6 students)
  Natural Intelligence versus Artificial Intelligence (S1-S6 students)
  The Fascinating World of Fluid Flows: From Airplane to Micro-swimmers (S1-S6 students)

• Law
  Future legal professionals
  
  (S4-S6 students)

• Science
  Chemistry Summer School (S4-S6 students)
  Linear algebra (S4-S6 students)
  MARTHA: Math-Art-Abreast (S4-S6 students)
  Mastering Counting: Techniques and Famous Numbers (S4-S6 students)
  University Mathematics I (S4-S6 students)
  University Physics (S4-S6 students)

• Social Sciences
  Social Sciences Summer Programme 2024 (S4-S6 students)

Mark your calendars! ⏰The application deadline for local students, it's May 31, 2024. Hurry, as spots are filling up fast!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Event Website:

https://www.summerinstitute.hku.hk/programmes/secondary-school-programmes 

EdUHK Artificial Intelligence Literacy Programme

Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) is pleased to extend an invitation to

students to enroll in free Artificial Intelligence Literacy programmes. These programmes are organized by the Artificial Intelligence and Digital Competency Education Centre (AIDCEC) and generously funded by the Li Ka Shing Foundation (LKSF). The details of the programmes and enrollment can be found at  

https://www.aidcec.eduhk.hk/ai-literacy-and-aai-programme/ai-literacy-programme-and-applied-ai-programme-for-secondary-students/.   

There are four class options for secondary school students. Option 1A and Option 1A & 1B are for S6 students AI literacy, while Option 2 is for S4 and S5 for AI literacy. Option 3 is for S3, S4, and S5 students for developing self-regulated learning ability for preparing DSE examination All students are welcome, no programming experience is needed. What’s more, thanks to the support from LKS foundation, all courses are free. The on-site class will be held at EdUHK's campus in Tai Po, which runs from 9:30am to 4:30pm. The other days are for Zoom meetings and independent study, without the need to return to EdUHK. The registration will close once the quota fulfills. The school consent form and the student list can be downloaded via the registration form.   

HKUST School of Science 

Science Laboratory Workshops (2024) (For S4-S5 Students)

Led by a team of undergraduate students under the supervision of faculty members from the School of Science, the workshops aim at providing learning experience in science disciplines in our well-equipped teaching facilities. Through interactive learning and interesting demonstrations, it helps strengthen secondary school students' concepts in science. Besides, undergraduate students will be on hand to share their learning experience at the HKUST. Secondary 4 to 5 students (or equivalent academic levels) are welcome to join.

The Chemistry, Mathematics, Ocean Science and Physics Workshops are suitable for secondary 4 to 5 students studying relevant science subjects. The Mathematics / Physics Workshop has a quota of 30; the Ocean Science Workshop has a quota of 40 whilst the Chemistry Workshop has a quota of 50. The medium of instruction is Cantonese. The two dates of workshops cover different topics, and participants can select one day.

The Human Genetics Workshop is designed for secondary 5 students studying Biology. This workshop has a quota of 25, and the medium of instruction is English. It spans two consecutive days, and participants are required to attend both days of the workshop.

Due to limited quota, enrollment is on selective basis. Applicants are required to write a short personal statement indicating why they are interested in the workshop. The statement should be within 100 words in English. Please submit it in the application form.

The registration should be completed by 31 Jan 2024 (Wed). A confirmation email with details will be sent to successful applicants by 23 Feb 2024 (Fri).

Recognition of Participation

In recognition of their participation, OEA bonus points will be awarded to S.5 students (for 2025 intake) and S.4 students (for 2026 intake), if the participants complete any one of the workshops, and keep one or more of the following programs as their JUPAS Band A choices:

•       Science (Group A) Program (JS5102)

•       Science (Group A) with an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence Program (JS5181)

•       Science (Group B) Program (JS5103)

•       International Research Enrichment Program (JS5101)

•       Biotechnology and Business Program (JS5811)

•       Mathematics and Economics Program (JS5813)

How to Apply

Please fill in the online application form to register for the workshop(s).

https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2aVnQvG7Ypazop0