Newsletter 202405 – Projects, renovation and improvement works

Projects, Renovation and Improvement Works

Main contractor continued the building interior and exterior planter and pavement granite laying works. FS certificate and Occupation Permit were issued on 24 January 2024 and 6 February 2024 respectively. School of Humanities and Social Science move-in on 23 February 2024 and commenced office operation on 26 February 2024 and the Creative Humanities Hub Opening Ceremony was held on 20 March 2024.

1.Building Tour on 20 March 2024

Creative Humanities Hub Opening Ceremony was held on 20 March 2024, followed by Building tour on the same day.

The student docents guided the participants to walk through the public facilities on G/F and 1/F, focusing on the design background including environmental considerations in Martin Ka Shing Lee Innovation Lab, Lecture Hall, Multimedia Commons and Gallery. Additionally, participants can understand more about the technologies applied during the building construction and contents of different programme offered by School of Humanities and Social Science from the exhibition in the Gallery.

2.Provision of seasonal flowers – December 2023

Vibrant and lively flowers were provided in December 2023, for Graduation Ceremony, to add energy and a sense of joy to the space. Graduates with their families and friends can take phots on campus, capturing memories alongside beautiful flowers.

3.Provision of seasonal flowers – March 2024

More than 100 potted plants (Chinese name: 寶蓮燈花、鴨腳木、虎尾蘭及鳳仙) were placed along the entrance of Creative Humanities Hub and around the building’s perimeter during opening ceremony to create a welcoming atmosphere.

4.Office Relocation of School of Humanities and Social Science (SHSS)

CDMO facilitated the relocation of SHSS offices to the Creative Humanities Hub 2/F – 4/F. Site tours were arranged to introduce staff to the facilities in the new building. The office relocation from M4/F & M5/F to the Creative Humanities Hub were completed on 24 Feb 2024. This relocation is part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our workspace and optimize our operations.

To ensure the success of the opening ceremony, CDMO has carefully allocated the required teams across different roles. Their responsibilities include managing logistics, coordinating activities, and ensuring the smooth running of the opening ceremony.

5.Creative Humanities Hub Opening Ceremony on 20 March 2024

6.Renovation works on M4/F and Office Relocations of Department of Art and Design (AAD) and Department of Computer Science (COM)

Further to the moving out of SHSS office, CDMO commenced the renovation works with new partitioning and finishing on M4/F in March 2024, and such works and office relocations was completed in May 2024.

Newsletter 202405 – Sustainability

Sustainability

1. Award and Certificate for Sustainability

The HSUHK was granted as the 528th World’s Most Sustainable University (out of 1183 universities) in 2023 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, initiated by Universitas Indonesia, on 5 December 2023.

The HSUHK was granted the Certificate of Good Level at the Hong Kong Green Organisation Certification, organized by Environmental Campaign Committee, on 26 January 2024.

2. Tree pruning works before typhoon season

Tree pruning works (for about 100 nos. trees) have been arranged and shall be completed before coming typhoon season to minimize any risk of tree falling under strong wind.

3. Beautification works at Main Campus

CDMO has reviewed and re-organized the potted plants arrangement, which not only contribute to biodiversity of Campus, but also beautification of Campus.

Near Tate’s Cairn Tunnel

Before

After

Old Hall

Before

After

4. Reuse of garden wastes

CDMO has setup compost boxes in Campus to fully utilize garden waste (say small branches and leaves) and transformed them into soil nutrients for further gardening use. Moreover, the pruned bamboos are further re-used as temporary support of planting.

5. 2023 Paper Saving Competition Award Ceremony

A less Paper Campaign to reduce paper consumption was launched in 2023, leaded by “Working Group on Energy Conservation and Sustainable Campus”, having a competition in controlling and discouraging paper usage of each individual office:

Every School, Department, Office, Centre is an individual unit and will participate in the competition automatically
The competition will be based on a year-on-year self-comparison (i.e. 2023 vs 2024)
The participated unit with highest saving will be the Champion, a certificate and small gifts will be awarded

The results are as follows:

Champion – Department of Art and Design

1^st Runner-up – Chinese Family Succession Research Centre

2^nd Runner-up – Institute for Youth Sustainability Leadership

6.Water recycling

The reuse and recycling of wastewater/greywater is a good practice for HSUHK to deploy its crucial role in the sustainable community. In February 2024, CDMO reused the swimming pool water meant for disposal to clean the driveways and common areas in the Campus.

7.Smart Recycling System

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has launched a Pilot Programme on Smart Recycling Systems, to enhance the community recycling services and efficiency through application of technology, as well as testing in phases smart recycling equipment with the Internet of Things (IoT) as the skeleton technology, for local application. Under the Pilot Programme, EPD arranged a Smart Recycling Promotion Vehicle (SRPV) to tour HUSHK on 1 March 2024, to promote Smart Recycling Systems and let our staff and students experience the operation of Smart Recycling Systems.

8.Ecotrail tour sponsored by the Hang Seng Bank

An Ecotrail tour was held on 20 Mar, 2024. The student docents guided the participants to walk through 7 visiting points on campus, which included 9 trees (7 Terminalia mantaly 細葉欖仁 and 2 Elaeocarpus apiculatus 尖葉杜英) donated by the Hang Seng Bank, native trees, bamboos, compost, birds and insects. Additionally, participants were able to touch and smell the wood of the tree (Chinese name: 樟) and learnt about composting, further enhancing their experience and understanding of the natural elements encountered during the tour.

Newsletter 202309 – Sustainability

Sustainability

To support sustainability, a food waste decomposer has been installed near M Canteen since December 2022.
Food waste is converted into carbon dioxide and wastewater and is then discharged into the sewage pipe before passing through a grease interceptor within 24 hours. There are water sprinkler systems inside to remove the odor and so no odor will be released to the environment.

Food Waste Decomposer

Major Achievement in Sustainability and Energy-saving Measures

a) Launching “Paper Saving Competition” and “HSUHK Quarterly Hour” to encourage the sustainable habit in using paper and electricity wisely.

Paper Saving Competition HSUHK Quarterly Hour

b) Taking part in the campaign of “Earth Hour” and “No Air Con Night” organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature and the Green Sense respectively;

Earth Hour

No Air Con Night

c) Participating in Energy Saving Charter organised by the Environment Bureau and Electrical and Mechanical Services Department to pledge for energy-saving practices;

Carbon Neutral@HK

d) Joining the CLP’s Peak Demand Management (PDM) programme to keep closely tracking on the progress of gradual reduction in electricity consumption during the highest electricity demand period;

CLP’s Peak Demand Management (PDM) programme

e) Garden shredder was installed to minimize the size of garden waste which will be collected in the composters. After composting, we use compost to improve soil for planting vegetable gardens, landscape areas and lawns.

f) Energywi$e Certificate (Good Level), Wastewi$e Certificate (Good Level) and Certificate of Hong Kong Green Organisation by the Environmental Campaign Committee; and

g) Greater Bay Area Low Carbon Buildings TOP 100 Award 2022.

Newsletter 202309 – Health and Safety Measures on Campus

Health and Safety Measures on Campus

1. Distribution of Rapid Test Kits (RATs) to units/offices

As mentioned in previous CDMO’s newsletter, the University has received some generous donations of anti-pandemic supplies (including hand sanitisers, surgical masks and rapid antigen test kits) from the individuals and organisations in support of the University’s anti-pandemic work during the pandemic period. In this connection, the University offered a pack (7 pcs) of RATs to each full-time staff member in July 2023 and urges all individuals who are in doubt about their own health condition, or individuals with infection risks (such as individuals who visited places with epidemic outbreaks or had contact with cases that tested positive), to undergo testing promptly for early identification to reduce the transmission risks of COVID-19.

2. Disinfecting Antimicrobial Coating

As the University has resumed face-to-face teaching on campus in the new academic year, CDMO has carried out all necessary disinfection measures to reduce the risk of epidemic outbreak and cross-infection inside the campus. Such measures will get the University prepared for and build resilience to any unforeseen pandemic in the future. To disinfect the space and the high-touch surfaces, CDMO has increased the cleaning frequency and hired service providers to manually spray disinfectant coating to the risky surfaces, the latest treatment was completed in July 2023.

3. Fire Safety

CDMO will organize safety talks and fire drills regularly to refresh the community the awareness of fire safety. We arranged a fire drill for M Building, Old Hall and Staff Quarters in June 2023, as usual, we invited the Fire Services Department to conduct a fire talk after the fire drills.

Category: Newsletter

Projects, Renovation and Improvement Works

Sustainability

CDMO Biannual Newsletter - May 2024

Facility Management Service

Health and Safety Measures on Campus

Projects, renovation and improvement works

Sustainability

Projects, Renovation and Improvement Works

1. Project

West Lane New Academic Building (Creative Humanities Hub)

Sustainability

Major Achievement in Sustainability and Energy-saving Measures

Health and Safety Measures on Campus

1. Distribution of Rapid Test Kits (RATs) to units/offices

2. Disinfecting Antimicrobial Coating

3. Fire Safety