News & Announcement

The Environmental Management and Technology Students’ Society (EVMTSS), HKUSTSU, is now presenting you with our 11th Joint University Eco-Business Innovation Award (JointU eBIA) case competition!

This year we have partnered up with Marriott International to introduce a new theme, Innovations in Sustainable Hospitality, such that students could propose innovative solutions to build a sustainable brand identity at Le Meridien Hong Kong, Cyberport. It is also our pleasure to have LUSH, ÖKOSIX, and MONO Skincare as our sponsors, GREEN Hospitality to be our Knowledge Partner, and 6 other student societies as our co-organizers.

JointU eBIA is an interdisciplinary case competition that provides a platform for participants to experience real-life business challenges and meet students from other universities. A series of exciting enrichment events including workshops and site visits led by experienced professionals within the industry will be held throughout the period. It aims to enrich and equip students with eco-business knowledge and facilitate the exchange of innovative ideas among students from different universities with different academic backgrounds.

Apply Now! (Registration ends at 23:59, 15th October 2022) https://forms.gle/P6BiJWSxyr8g9bne9 

Eligibility: All undergraduates from any tertiary education institutes are eligible to participate. 
Requirement: Students should form teams of 2-4 members to compete in Joint-U eBIA.
Theme: Innovations in Sustainable Hospitality
Case Site: Le Meridien Hong Kong, Cyberport
Task: Propose innovative solutions to build a sustainable brand identity at Le Meridien Hong Kong, Cyberport
(Preliminary round submission ends at 23:59, 30th December 2022)

Deposit and Refund: A fee of HK$200 per team will be collected via​ PayMe, Alipay, or bank transfer.
(Note: HK$100 will be refunded upon completion of the competition.

To be eligible for the refund, each team has to attend more than 70% of the enrichment activities and submit the preliminary round submission.)

Please refer to the attached poster for more details.

Enquiry: su_evmtss@connect.ust.hk or WhatsApp/Signal +852 5291 6072 (Michelle).
Environmental Management and Technology Students’ Society, 
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Students’ Union,
Session 2022-2023
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Young Talent Virtual Internship Experience, VIE

Eligibility
18 to 30 years old;
Post-secondary/Undergraduate/Postgraduate students of universities or tertiary institutions;
Any academic field and year of study

Programme Duration
October 2022 to March 2023 (Fall Winter Intake);
Varying among host companies (indication: minimum 100 working hours)

Programme Fee
HK$3,800.- (Original) / HK$3,300.- (Early Bird)*
*Submit application on/before 30/11/2022 & join as “Seeding’s Culture” Youth Member.
[p.s.: Early Bird package includes Youth Member’s membership fee.]
* All terms & conditions subject to final discretion by Seeding’s Culture Youth Exchange Centre

Application Deadline: From NOW till quota is full (on rolling basis)
Details: https://hkbuhk.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/PUB_SA_BUCareer/Ef76gbqx5U9Iujs-44pBd4wB0IRePwikTa-oTqan81iqkA?e=WYpWdY

Application: https://forms.gle/c5F1AtQkK3n8a3jF9

<HKIB> Invitation of Full-time Students to Join the Future Banking Bridging Programme 2022
26 Sep – 10 Oct

Hong Kong Monetary Authority and The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers brings back the annual event as Future Banking Bridging Programme 2022 (“Programme”) in October 2022. 

The programme is a pathway for you to gain a quick yet in-depth look into the world of banking with bankers to serve as mentors. 

We have gathered some of industry practitioners and bankers of Hong Kong to share with you their practical knowledge, skill sets and first-hand experience in the banking industry.  In this programme, you will have a glimpse of the hottest topics in the banking industry, interactive dialogue with bankers and a chance for visiting a bank to experience a day in the life of a banker. 

Timeline:
Day 1: 22 October 2022 (9am – 1pm)
Day 2: 29 October 2022 (9am – 1pm). 

Please visit our website at https://fbbp.hkib.org/ and the programme rundown attached for details.

Applicants simply obtain the application form via https://fbbp.hkib.org/, and submit the completed form with copies of HKID and Student ID to bridging@hkib.org. 
The application period will be closed on 10 October 2022. 

SBAA Alumni Leadership Sharing – Stephen Lo, CFO of Prenetics
The School of Business Alumni Association (SBAA) is hosting a hybrid sharing session with Mr. Stephen Lo, CFO of Prenetics, for students and alumni to learn more about the future of biotechnology particularly for diagnostic and genetics testing business. Stephen will also provide tips for career development in Accounting and Investment Banking based on his previous experience. Sign up now to reserve a seat!

Date:6 August 2022 (Saturday)
Time:10:30am – 11:30am
Format: Hybrid (In-person: max. 20 seats; Zoom: max. 100 seats)

Note:
1/ Open to members of SBAA and all HKBU alumni
2/ (for in-person event only) Attendees are required to show the QR code through the “Leave Home Safe” app and show the proof of the 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRMes2EyoAyfbe06zv76l2i_OEiOinOL9EpDaZMLjw8M7SKQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3-HBHM3uyyiuNhHZwJcDIFMi9i1l-Tg5E_DNXTcG4GB_0kP0h4wSUkikI

Please contact Eva Sham of the School of Business at evasham@hkbu.edu.hk should there be any query.