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CEE Newsletter (December 2021)

The latest CEE Newsletter has been published! For full version, please visit here:  https://www.polyu.edu.hk/cee/news-and-events/newsletter/202112dec/

Christmas is a time for celebration and gathering!

PolyU Info Day for Taught Postgraduate Programmes

Come and join our programme seminars on PolyU Info Day for Taught Postgraduate Programmes 2022! Date: 8 Jan 2021 (Sat) Time: 2:00 – 2:50 pm (MSc in Civil Engineering) 3:00 – 3:50 pm (MSc in Environmental Management and Engineering) Platform: Zoom Registration link: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/pfs/index.php/986643?lang=en (Prior registration is required.) More details: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/tpginfoday/

CEE Internationalization@Home Tour on 19 December 2021

Thank you for joining CEE Internationalization@Home Tour on 19 December 2021!   We have uploaded the photos of CEE Internationalization@Home Tour to the following share drive: https://polyuit-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/cebsiu_polyu_edu_hk/EoA6zPCBOqFLgCtPhD3BN1cBhmljw5gOHvC0jdPup3BHJw   Thank you very much for your support and we look forward to seeing you in the next activity.

CNERC-Rail was invited to participate in video shooting for《創科新里程 I&T New Era》of RTHK

CNERC-Rail was invited by RTHK to participate in a video shooting for the programme《創科新里程 I&T New Era》in September 2021. The programme, which consists of 22 three-minute episodes, introduces the research projects and achievements of the 16 State Key Laboratories (SKLs) and the six Hong Kong Branches of Chinese National Engineering Research Centres (CNERCs). The videos outline how these research projects improve people's daily lives, aiming to enhance the public's understanding of this scientific research.   The chapter of CNERC-Rail will be broadcasted in Mar/Apr 2022 on RTHK TV 31 at 20:25. Each chapter would be repetitively broadcasted via RTHK 31 & 32 after the first broadcast date. Video clips will be uploaded to RTHK's Facebook page and YouTube channel.   Please visit RTHK website to obtain the up-to-date schedule: https://www.rthk.hk/tv/dtt31/programme/itnewera?lang=en

Prof. Xia Yong’s team to help set up China’s first national observation and research station at mega bridge

The research team consisting of Prof. Xia Yong, Prof. Zhu Songye and Dr Dong You will help establish a new national observation and research station for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB), one of 69 national stations approved by the Ministry of Science and Technology in October 2021.     Being led by the HZMB Authority, the new research station will focus on field monitoring of material corrosion, marine environment and hydraulics, and structural safety. In specific, the CEE team will explore structural safety monitoring, condition assessment, and maintenance strategies of sea-crossing bridges.

New CEE Brochures Published!

The latest CEE Introduction and Research Excellence are published!  For full version, please visit: https://polyu.edu.hk/cee/news-and-events/newsletter 

PolyU CEE Webinar Series: Odour impact assessments and developments in Hong Kong

Prof. Shun-cheng Lee delivered a seminar with the topic of “Odour impact assessments and developments in Hong Kong” on 1 December 2021. It was co-organized with Hong Kong Institute of Qualified Environmental Professionals Limited (HKIQEP).

PolyU CEE Webinar Series: A new research paradigm to tackle the air pollution in the Greater Bay Area

Prof. Tao WANG delivered a seminar with the topic of “A new research paradigm to tackle the air pollution in the Greater Bay Area” on 24 November 2021. It was co-organized with Hong Kong Institute of Qualified Environmental Professionals Limited (HKIQEP). The next seminar will be held on 1 December 2021, Prof Shun-cheng LEE will bring up the topic “Odour impact assessments and developments in Hong Kong”, please stay tuned!  

CEE Departmental Visit - Henrietta Secondary School (12 Nov)

28 students from Henrietta Secondary School visited CEE on 12 Nov 2021. Apart from Structural Engineering Laboratory, a water purification test was arranged in Water and Waste Laboratory.