A Day at University: Tuen Mun primary school students learn about STEAM to turn waste into resources
The Science Unit of Lingnan University arranges classes and seminars on plastic classification, kitchen waste processing, and biodiversity, engaging students in various experiential STEAM activities.
Lingnan University, the Tuen Mun District Office of Home Affairs Department, and the Tuen Mun District Youth Development and Civic Education Committee hosted an experiential event called "A Day at University" on Lingnan campus on 9 March. There were STEAM education workshops for over 110 students from 15 primary schools in Tuen Mun. The event has been held for 10 years, but incorporated STEAM elements for the first time this year, aligning with the Government's promotion of STEAM education and raising awareness among students of sustainable development concepts, particularly in light of the upcoming Municipal Solid Waste Charging in August.
The event is part of the "Strive for Success" programme in the Tuen Mun District Primary Students Award Scheme 2023/24, aimed at inspiring and motivating young students while guiding their values and way of life.
In the "Bug Wars against Food Waste Project", Prof Paulina Wong Pui-yun, Head of the Science Unit, showed them how Lingnan University uses food waste from the student hostels and canteen to feed black soldier flies. Students were guided on scientific analysis exploring how temperatures and the environment affect their growth. Mature black soldier flies are used as high-quality feed for animals on the campus such as turtles, so the students discovered the importance of turning waste into resources.
About 30 volunteer students from Lingnan University’s community service team C.Connects take the visiting students over the campus.