Explore, Connect, & Lead

Are you passionate about making a difference in Earth and Environmental Sciences?
Join us at CUHK for an immersive, hands-on camp designed for aspiring postgraduate students from around the world!

The workshop is free of charge and will offer:

• Flexible & Customizable Experience
  Choose your own adventure! Whether you’re excited to get your hands dirty on stunning field trips, or you want to dig deep into research through a mini-project with our professors, the camp is tailored for your interests.
• Real-World Fieldwork
  Explore Hong Kong’s unique environment — from ancient volcanoes to world-class wetlands and the iconic Observatory. Guided by leading experts, you’ll experience environmental science in action.
• Mini-Project with Professors
  Prefer to stay on campus and develop research skills? Professors will offer a variety of mini-projects. Team up, get creative, and dive into real research topics — perfect for building your portfolio and forming lasting academic connections.
• No Pressure, Just Connection
  We believe in open conversation, not interviews. You’ll have plenty of chances to chat freely with professors and current postgrads about research, life at CUHK, and future opportunities — all in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
• Find Your Future Path
  Get the inside scoop on postgraduate studies at CUHK:
  1. Learn about our PhD and MPhil opportunities including the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)
  2. Hear from current postgraduates and international awardees
  3. Discover scholarships, fellowships, and how to apply
• Experience Hong Kong
  Beyond science, enjoy city tours, cultural experiences, and the vibrant life of Hong Kong — one of Asia’s most dynamic cities.

• Senior undergraduates and recent graduates in Earth and Environmental Sciences or related fields
• Students interested in research, fieldwork, or making a global impact
• Anyone curious about CUHK and postgraduate opportunities in Hong Kong

• Flexible participation: Choose fieldtrips, mini-projects, or both!
• All backgrounds welcome
• Limited spots — apply early!
• Application Deadline: 13 June 2025
• Announcement of Results: All application results will be announced via email by July 2025.

Day 1 – Kickoff & Inspiration

• Opening & Welcome
• Introduction to CUHK and the Earth & Environmental Sciences (EES) Department
• Research and Postgraduate Opportunities
• Sharing from Current Postgraduates
• Guided campus and museum tour
• Meet-the-Professors session: Explore mini-project topics and fieldtrip options

Day 2 – Academic Exploration

• Research seminars by EES professors
• Poster session & networking
• Informal chats with professors and students
• Mini-project team formation & planning

Day 3 & 4 – Choose Your Adventure!

• Option 1: Field Trips to Hong Kong’s unique environments (volcanoes, observatory, wetlands, city tour)
• Option 2: Mini-Project research with professors on cutting-edge topics
• Social and cultural experiences

Day 5 – Wrap-Up & Future Steps

• Mini-project presentations
• Closing ceremony
• Networking and Q&A

For general enquiries, please call (852) 3943 9624/ 3943 9323 or e-mail: eesrpg@cuhk.edu.hk.