Convocation Newsletter, Spring 2019

“The Pulse of Nature” exhibit, which runs until June 9, marks the 10 th anniversary of the Lung Fu Shan Environmental Education Centre , a project jointly established by HKU and the Environmental Protection Department in 2008. “This Centre has come to play an important role in the creation of an environmentally aware society,” said Professor Matthew Evans, Dean of Science. The area’s past stretches far beyond a decade. The exhibit will revisit the history of the bungalow at Lung Fu Shan, which has withstood 130 summers and winters. It follows the narrative of six artists, two writers, architects and former residents of this hillside retreat as they re-live the memories of the little house surrounded by city and mountain. A bilingual book, “The Pulse of Nature – Mid-levels West 感知西半山──就是自然 ”, has been launched in conjunction with the exhibit. Its two covers feature two local species, the Jewellery Spider and the Brown Tree Frog. Dr Billy Hau 侯智恒 (BSc 1991; MSc(EnvMan) 1994; PhD 2000) , Programme Director of the MSc in Environmental Management, will be curating and guiding an East Africa Wildlife Eco-Tour in July 2019 to see the Great Migration on the legendary Masai Mara in Kenya, considered to be one of the most spectacular natural events, as well as breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli. Each participant will be paired with a Student Eco-leader. Contributions will support the HKU Eco-Education Fund for Students, which enables students to take part in experiential field expeditions. “What’s important is education through the environment and for the environment -- with field trips and experiences so students can learn for themselves,” Dr Hau said. 130 Years at Lung Fu Shan East Africa Eco-Tour