A group of 75 enthusiastic students and faculty members from the College of Science and College of Engineering embarked on an educational excursion to BIEL Crystal in Huizhou on 25 October 2024. This visit aimed to provide students with first-hand insight into the advanced technologies and manufacturing processes involved in the production of high-quality glass components widely used in smart digital and wearable devices, AR/VR glasses and automotive industry.

With financial support from CityUHK, Issac Ho, a third-year student from CSCI’s flagship GREAT programme (Physics stream), finished a fruitful 6-month research internship at the University of Cambridge in August 2024. His research is about condensed matter physics, which requires delicate equipment and precise measurement skills.

CityUHK’s UG Information Day was held successfully on Oct 5; over 2000 HKDSE takers, their parents, and teachers visited the College of Science’s (CSCI) booth for the latest admission tips. This year, for the first time, the College set up a “Science Corner” and over 500 participants had fun winning souvenirs by cracking Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics questions.

With support from the College, Tasha Lam has undertaken the co-operative educational scheme for science students to work on a research project related to the catalytic decomposition of plastics in Professor Edman Tsang’s group at the University of Oxford in the summer of 2024.

Around 60 College of Science (CSCI) freshmen kicked off their university life at the College Orientation held on 27 August at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK). They were warmly welcomed.

With the rapid expansion of graduate numbers in the College, two Commencement sessions for our Graduating Class of 2024 were arranged. What's more, the Departmental Toasting Ceremony after the College Commencement session is back! Happy graduation to the College of Science's 2024 Graduating Class!