Graduate Student Forum 2024 | Hong Kong
We are excited to announce that this year’s International Graduate Student Forum will be hosted by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) in Hong Kong on October 29th, 2024. The forum will allow graduate students from IIES member universities to meet and discuss environmental research from various perspectives. This opportunity will provide valuable experience in effectively presenting ideas within a limited timeframe, preparing students for future conferences and professional presentations. Students will give short overviews of their research, accessible to people from different research backgrounds. Professional development sessions will also be offered. More details on activities will be posted on this site at a later date.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Raquel at . To provide the optimum networking experience for participants, the number of registrations for the Graduate Forum will be limited.
Organizing Committee
Dr. Cheng Gu | Board Member (IIES), Director of International Affairs, Nanjing University
Dr. Huan Zhong | Associate Director (IIES) & Associate Professor, Nanjing University
Dr. Qingbin Yuan | Associate Professor, Nanjing University
Dr. Qiong Zhang | Assistant Professor, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Dr. Douglas Evans | Director, International Institute for Environmental Studies (IIES)
Dr. Margaret Graham | Board Member (IIES), Chair of Environmental Geochemistry, The University of Edinburgh
Dr. Huy Dang | Assistant Professor, Trent School of the Environment and Department of Chemistry
Raquel Scott | Operations Coordinator, International Institute for Environmental Studies (IIES)
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: August 30, 2024 (**EXTENDED**)
Notification of Abstract Acceptance: September 6, 2024 (**EXTENDED**)
Graduate Student Forum: October 29, 2024
Graduate Student Forum
Venue: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Location: Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong
Date: October 29, 2024
Important Information for Participants
REGISTRATION: As with all IIES events, the cost for IIES members is FREE. To provide the optimum networking experience for participants, the number of registrations for the Graduate Forum will be limited.
TRAVEL SUPPORT: There will be no IIES travel grants available for this event. Participants are responsible for making their way to Hong Kong.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Rooms have been reserved on-site at the HKUST Conference Lodge at the university. If you would like to stay at another hotel, feel free to book that on your own.
HEALTH & SAFETY: The health and safety of our participants are important to us. Please be sure to read all of the information in the FAQ section below.
PLEASE NOTE: The IIES aims to ensure that as many people as possible can attend, regardless of their financial circumstances. If you need assistance to attend the Graduate Student Forum, please talk to your supervisor about available financial aid options. If you’re unable to secure funding through them, please reach out directly to Raquel (), and we’ll do our best to find a solution together. We’re here to help and want to ensure nobody misses out due to financial constraints.
Hong Kong - Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few things to keep in mind when travelling to Hong Kong:
- Avoid protests and large gatherings. Don’t photograph or video protests.
- Violent crime is rare, but some petty crime happens. Thieves target tourist spots and crowded places, such as markets and trains. Take care of your belongings.
- Don’t accept food, drink, cigarettes or gum from strangers, and don’t leave your food or drinks unattended as drink spiking may occur.
- Scammers may ask for help carrying luggage or ask for money. Never carry anything for someone you don’t know.
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Sources:
https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/hong-kong
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/hong-kong
Rooms have been reserved on-site at the HKUST Conference Lodge at the university. If you would like to stay at another hotel, feel free to book that on your own.
Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin Kenneth Li Conference Lodge
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) is the currency used in Hong Kong. Currency exchange agencies are widely available in Hong Kong.
Credit (Visa and Master Card) and debit cards are also accepted. Hong Kong bank ATMs generally accept foreign debit cards without any hidden charges.
The hotel will be booked for 2 nights from October 28-30, 2024. We will check in on October 28th and check out on October 30th.
No, unfortunately, there will not be any excursions as part of this event.
Breakfast will be provided at the hotel in the morning. We will be having a group dinner on the evening of Monday, October 28th at a popular Seafood Restaurant in a nearby town of Sai Kung. We will have everyone meet in the hotel lobby at 5:15pm, and we will take a bus together to the restaurant. If you are not staying with us at the hotel, you can still meet us at the hotel and we can all drive down together. Below is the restaurant information:
Hung Kee Seafood Restaurant
Shop Nos. 6 and 9-10, G/F, Siu Yat Building 1 Sai Kung Praya Plaza, Sai Kung
Lunch will be provided during the Forum on Tuesday, October 29th.
Feel free to explore the city and discover local restaurants for any other meals. Be sure to check the Safety in Hong Kong link.
For more information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
If you have any questions or require any further information please contact:
Raquel Scott, Operations Coordinator, International Institute for Environmental Studies
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