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HKU Faculty of Engineering organizes “Ultraviolet Radiation Measurement and Application Design Competition” together with Hong Kong Observatory and Hong Kong Meteorological Society for over 350 primary and secondary school students
Small amounts of ultra-violet (UV) radiation are beneficial to people and are essential in the production of vitamin D. However, excessive exposure to UV radiation may result in acute and chronic health effects on the skin, eye and immune system. The potential harm that overexposure to UV may bring should not be underestimated. Supported by the HKU Knowledge Exchange Fund, HKU Faculty of Engineering, Hong Kong Observatory and Hong Kong Meteorological Society jointly organized the “Ultraviolet Radiation Measurement and Application Design Competition” to raise public awareness on the adverse health effects associated with excessive exposure of UV and to encourage changes in behavior to reduce the exposure. Over 350 students from primary 2 to secondary 5 joined the competition. They were required to design and implement a device that could measure UV radiation and put UV radiation to good use. A series of talks, workshops and visits were organized in November and December 2017 to enhance the participants’ understanding of UV and its measurement, as well as hardware and software techniques to build UV measurement devices. An exhibition will be held in April/May 2018 to showcase the designs of the students.
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KE in the Review 2017
The Review 2017 looks back at another fruitful year for knowledge exchange. The focus is on supporting technological innovation, as well as applying research to inform public policy, improve health and education, and other outcomes that benefit society. “An innovation mindset is also being cultivated on campus, with technology being a major driver,” says Professor Peter Mathieson, President and Vice-Chancellor. “New agreements with external partners, such as Cyberport and Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, are providing funding and opportunities for translating our innovations into impact.”
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