To help COMP new research postgraduate (RPg) students who admitted in the academic year of 2018/19 to familiarise with their study at the Department, an orientation gathering was held on 15 October. The orientation began with a warm welcome speech by Prof. Qin Lu, Professor and Interim Head of COMP.
Dr Bin Xiao, Associate Professor of COMP and the Chair of the Departmental Research Committee (DRC) explained the RPg Education at COMP such as programme structure and study path. Dr Xiao also introduced the supports and services offered by the Department. Dr Grace Ngai, Associate Professor of COMP and Chair of the Departmental Learning & Teaching Committee (DLTC) also met the students and talked about their responsibilities as teaching assistants. Dr Chengyao Chen from the Postgraduate Research Student Association was invited to share her study experience at COMP and her life at PolyU. COMP representatives and new students got along quite well and had a joyful afternoon.
