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Networking for Young Scientists (INYS) 2007
Hong Kong
24-26
January
The INYS 2007, co-organised with The Hong
Kong Polytechnic University, was held successfully here in
Hong Kong between 24-26 January. This short conference aims
to bring young UK and HK scientists together to facilitate
the exchange of ideas and expertise on sustainability in the
built environment.
A
group of 5 leading UK researchers from various institutions
namely The University of Dundee, Leeds Metropolitan University,
The University of Reading, and together with 8 local researchers
from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The City University
of Hong Kong, The University of Hong Kong and The Hong Kong
Polytechnic University have presented their latest research
findings to over 70 PhD, MPhil researchers, practitioners,
real estate developers and government officials at the workshop
on 24 January. Active and interesting discussion was generated
as a result of the presentations.
The UK
researchers then went on a technical visit to Urban Renewal
Authority, One Peking and Hong Kong Wetland Park, to share
knowledge of the development of sustainable urban design in
Hong Kong.
The programme was finished off by a concluding discussion between the UK researchers and local academics to discuss opportunities for future collaborations. They have also worked closely together with all participants to produce a conference booklet, covering issues discussed in the conference, a summary chapter and concluding remarks.
To further
facilitate the links and foster their collaboration works,
the British Council has also supported two local researchers
from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University to visit their UK
counterpart and invited them to participate in the global
climate change conference in the UK between 25-31 March
2007.
Should
you need further information on the event, please send your
enquiries to wynne.wong@britishcouncil.org.hk
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