Enrichment Activities
Students' Club
Supported by OCES Department, the Ocean Science Students' Club (OCESSC) has always been passionate about fostering an inclusive environment where OST students can come together to explore, learn, and engage in activities related to the ocean.
Ocean Science Students' Club will organize various workshops, field trips and party to provide our students opportunities to know more about each other outside the classroom.
Students who are interested to become one of the committee members can contact ocesugclub@ust.hk for more information.
Past Activities
9 Nov 2024
OCES UG&PG Tap Mun Eco Tour
On 9 November 2024, a group of OCES UG and PG students with some of our faculty members have visited Tap Mun (Grass Island) for a one-day tour. The day was filled with enriching experiences, starting with a visit to the Tin Hou Temple. Tin Hou Temple is a Grade I Historical building in Hong Kong with 400-year-old. Our students are amazed by how the temple is well maintained. Local villager has conducted a brief introduction to students about the history of the temple and some traditional practices in the temple. After the visit to Tin Hou Temple, participants have the chance to enjoy a delightful seafood lunch at the local restaurant by the seaside. Following discussions with the local villagers, participants had the chance to visit the shore of Tap Mun and investigated the local ecological environment, for example, identifying Nerium Oleander by the seaside of Tap Mun.
16 Feb 2024
Seafood dinner in Sai Kung
On 16th February 2024, the Ocean Science Students' Club (OCESSC) hosted a delightful seafood dinner in Sai Kung to kick off the new year and new semester. Head of Department, Prof. Jianping GAN, UG Coordinator Prof Stanley LAU, Prof. Sai Kit YEUNG, Prof. Julian MAK, Prof. Alex WYATT, Prof. Qiong ZHANG, Prof. Cindy LAM, Dr Cynthia YAU and Dr Veronica LEUNG have joined the dinner. The event, organized by Ocean Science Students' Club in collaboration with OCES Department, brought together students, faculty members and staff for an joyful evening. It provided a platform for students to connect with faculty members and establish meaningful relationships.
1 FEB 2024
Alumni Sharing
An alumni sharing was taken place at SCI/Home on 31 March 2023. Ocean Science Students’ club (OCESSC) has invited experienced alumni from the ENVS Program to provide a platform for OST students to gather knowledge and ideas about career development in the science field. There are nine alumni from BSc in Environmental Science attended the sharing. Students and alumni had a great time mingling with each other and shared some thoughts and ideas.
29 May 2021
OST students joined the Kayaking event at Sai Kung
OST students joined the Kayaking event at Sai Kung on 29 May 2021 held by OCESSC. It was a bright and sunny day, and students had gathered at Sai Kung Pier and had a walk to the Sai Kung Seaside together. It had been a while since the outbreak of pandemic for students to have outdoor activity. After warming up, students sat on the boat in groups of two to explore the ocean for the entire afternoon.