The Society of Earth Sciences
Department of Earth Sciences,
The University of Hong Kong
The Society of Earth Sciences, DES, HKU
A student organization established in 2007 under the Department of Earth Sciences in the University of Hong Kong.
The Society aims to promote Earth Sciences to all university students in HKU as well as to the general public. Our society has assisted the department over the years in providing career opportunities, field trips, orientations and social gatherings as a supplement to members who has an interest in Earth Sciences or
Geology.
Through our activities and events, our members will have a deeper awareness and understanding towards the history of the Earth and its structure, materials and processes. Anyone who is a member of HKU are eligible to become our member.
Objectives
a) To serve as the official representative body of all Members;
b) To foster internal coherence of the students within the Department;
c) To promote the Members' interests and deepen their understanding of their academic discipline;
d) To provide career information to the Members;
e) To provide general welfare to the Members;
f) To promote interest in Earth Sciences in the public.
