SCIENCE
Science Unit at Lingnan
In 2023-2024, the Science Unit (SU) launched a brand-new Master of Science programme, initiated the first Hong Kong Newt Roadkill Survey dedicated to the public, and organized significant events nurtured Lingnan students. Moves with the times, the SU strives hard for illustrating an all-round green lifestyle pictures for students, campus and the society.
Sustainability and Environmental Analytics MASTEROFSCIENCE
No matter if you are coming from a science or art background, there are many ways to contribute to sustainability efforts
Prof Paulina Wong (Associate Professor & Head, Science Unit)
BrandNewMasterProgramme
Master of Science in Sustainability and Environmental Analytics (MScSEA) has been newly launched by the SU in 2024-2025. The programme focuses on sustainable development and environmental data analysis, presenting the best choice for future shapers to equip with thorough understanding of up-to-date global issues and strategic sustainability management skills
OrientationDay
EntryRequirements
Hold
If the Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by a nonEnglish medium institution, applicant is required to have:
IELTS:
An equivalent score in a recognized test
The SU and Eco Travel presented “Hoi Ha Wan x Lai Chi Chong Eco Field Trip” as the first exclusive activity for MScSEA students. Exploring coral reefs and volcanic sedimentary rocks lie on the Lai Chi Chong shore and Hoi Ha Wan protected water, students are cultivated with knowledge of precious marine and geologic features of Hong Kong.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
J C S C C P
ustainable Campus Consumer Programme
The three-year project, funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, aims to drive sustainability and promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #12: Responsible Consumption and Production in 8 campus communities. Students would be chosen as sustainability leaders to achieve several goals in the Lingnan campus.
Clothing Swap Pop-up Market
Maidagul Nurlankyzy JCSCCP Sustainable Leader
In 2023-24, Lingnan sustainability leaders organized two significant events, Clothing Swap Pop-up Market and Lunchbox Lending Programme, to promote green lifestyle in the campus Students who dedicated to the programme would receive up to HKD 6,000 project funding per team to develop and execute the project
According to the survey...
I am very happy that many students found clothing pieces they liked and gave them a second chance.
The JCSCCP programme has taught me valuable lessons It serves as great educational tools on current global issues and gives students like us an opportunity to organize and hold events, practice leadership, and work collectively on reducing the current harms to our planet.
Through my participation in the programme, I gained leadership skills, effective communication abilities, and overall successful teamwork experience
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LENDING TIMES
Lunchbox Lending Programme
-tastic Lantau Tour
Led by ecologists from Lingnan University and the University of Hong Kong, we explored the rivers of Tai O, witnessing how migratory species navigate between freshwater and saltwater habitats.
Hong Kong Bird Watching Society presented students an immersive fishpond tour in local fish ponds of Yuen Long. April 2024
ILP Events
A Date with Nature Bird-watching x Fisheries Field Trip
Sep 2023
Totebag Upcycling Workshop
Retrovert, a local second-hand clothing brand taught students to create their stylish bags with their own clothes
Oct 2023
Hong Kong Bee Conservation x Local Honey Tasting Workshop
Oct 2023
Beetales, a local bee conservation NGO, nurtured us with their insights of bee protection and environmental crisis solving such as beehive relocation and bee colony cleaning
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS HongKongNewtRoadkillSurveyorProgram2024
Organized by the SU and funded by the crowdfunding project Life (cycle) of the Hong Kong Newt, the Roadkill Surveyor Program 2024 provided interested and passionate individuals the opportunities to conduct field surveys about the roadkill situation of Hong Kong Newt.
INTRODUCTION
Every year in early spring, Hong Kong newt carcasses are found on concrete roads The situation arises because the newts are unfortunately run over by motor vehicles when they migrate from stream to forest, causing roadkill The heartbreaking discovery of over one hundred Hong Kong newt carcasses on Fei Ngo Shan Road last year has inspired the crowdfunding project to call for public attention to address the human-wildlife conflict issue
OBJECTIVES
Collect data to identify roadkill peak period and compare the roadkill pattern across hotspots
Provide wildlife survey training and hands-on opportunities for interested individuals
Promote citizen science practice via using mobile application
METHODOLOGY
Roadkill Survey:
Period : 18 March - 28 April 2024 (6 weeks)
Sites: Kowloon Peak, Mui Tsz Lam, Chuen Long, Pak Ngau Shek
Duration: 2 - 3 hours each survey
Track survey routes by TrailWatch hk
Raise public awareness on the roadkill issue of Hong Kong newts
Provide scientific data to facilitate the development of roadkill mitigation measure
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Speed Limits and Warning Signs
• Wildlife Overpasses and Underpasses
• Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Restoration
• Public Awareness and Education
• Wildlife Monitoring and Research
