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PolyU and Tongji University organize
joint summer course in Shanghai
The Faculty of Construction and Environment (FCE) of The
Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Tongji University
jointly organized a two-week summer course in Shanghai for 78
students from both universities from 15 to 28 July 2012.
Themed Construction for Better Living,the summer course
focused on construction and environment from the perspective
of a fundamental human desire – Better Living.Not only did
the course show students how they could contribute to Better
Living,it also cultivated their creativity, problem-solving
skills and global outlook, exposing them to the concepts of
entrepreneurship.
PolyU Deputy President and Provost Professor Philip Chan
expressed his sincere thanks to Tongji University for their support
at the opening ceremony. He said, This joint summer course is
an enthusiastic initiative of both PolyU and Tongji University. We
are delighted that Tongji University has kindly agreed to serve
as our strategic partner. With interactive lectures, seminars and
visits, this intensive summer course encourages students to take
part in group projects that promote team spirit.
The opening ceremony was attended by Professor Pei Gang,
President of Tongji University; Professor Gu Xianglin, Dean of
the College of Civil Engineering at Tongji University; Professor
Albert Chan, Associate Dean (Partnership) of PolyU FCE, as well
as representatives of the supporting colleges of Tongji University.
Professor Keith Chan, PolyU Dean of Students, also hosted a tea
reception with students on 15 July.
To get a better understanding of the related technologies and
knowledge covered in the course, students met with industrial
practitioners and visited the construction site of the Shanghai
Center Tower, the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center,
as well as the Italian and Saudi Arabian Pavilions of the Shanghai
World Expo. Students also worked in a mini project to put theory
into practice.
Speaking at the farewell dinner, Professor Albert Chan said,
The environment and sustainable urban development have
become growing concerns and on the top agenda of many major
universities over the past decade. In the future, students will
have a key role to play in ensuring that the problems posed by
urbanization, global warming and technological changes do
not threaten our planet. In addition to professional knowledge,
we encourage all-round education. The skills students have
acquired in this course will also be highly valued by their future
employers.
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