Landscape Students' Association, HKU

04/01/2021

YLAG Mentorship Program - Recruitment of Buddies

If anyone of you from bachelor and master degree are interested in some personal, practical and academic advice and guidance such as career and professional practice exam, come and join this program.

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YLAG Mentorship Program - Recruitment of Mentors and Buddies

A program that bridges young members with experienced professional who can provide personal, practical and academic advice and guidance.

Through informal meetings, mentors can share valuable past experience and insights, answer buddies’ queries and inspire new thoughts.

Don’t Hesitate, Join Us !!

Scan QR code or use the link as seen below to register for mentors and buddies, first come first served.

Mentor Registration:
https://forms.gle/SSVuFFKwEjwZQt3GA

Buddy Registration:
https://forms.gle/2ZrnmsZmQGiXLXZQ9

04/01/2021

2021 Landscape Academic Design Competition

YLAG will run a students’ work design competition as a platform for landscape architecture students both bachelor and master to showcase their works to the industry.

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2021 Landscape Academic Design Competition

For the third time in a row, Young Landscape Architects’ Group (YLAG) together with the support from HKILA (Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects) and in collaboration with participating institution, YLAG will run a students’ work design competition as a platform for budding landscape architecture students to showcase their work to the industry as well as to celebrate their hard work. Please note that the eventual decision where the design exhibition will be held in a public space will have to depend on the number of submissions in the end, and thus will be confirmed again after the submission period.

TIMELINE
12 February 2021 23:59 | Submission Deadline
March 2021 | Announcement of Winners
April 2021 | Awards Presentation at YLAG’s Annual General Meeting

Brief in this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RNkYV0Gjd2FFqgcfqco2hymC4GH2yeJC/view?usp=sharing

26/05/2020

Open Call: Intergenerational Play Space Design Competition - Prosperous Garden!

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Open Call: Intergenerational Play Space Design Competition - Prosperous Garden!

The PolyU Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation (JCDISI) and Hong Kong Housing Society are co-organising an “Intergenerational Play Space Design Competition - Prosperous Garden.” Using Prosperous Garden in Yau Ma Tei as a catalyst for design experiments, aims to explore how public space could be re-imagined and to co-create the future play space of Hong Kong.

Briefing Session Details:
Date: 30th May 2020 (Sat)
Time: 11:00
Venue: Online via Zoom

**If you want to find a teammate, please feel free to contact us ([email protected]). We will try our best to help you pair up.**

Registration Link and Details:
https://www.polyujcsoinno.hk/en/pg-designcomp

25/10/2019

May we thank Belt Collins International (HK) for giving us a wonderful time today! Most of us enjoyed and actively engaged in discussions and sharing sessions on topics related to the career potential, services and projects.
We hope everyone could pick up something from the firm visit once again.

25/10/2019

We visited LWK + PARTNERS and must thank them for their generous hospitality.
The sharing session and firm tour with LWK+Partners has allowed HKU landscape students a more thorough understanding of the industry and their future career paths.

This invaluable opportunity is much appreciated.

12/09/2019

An eye-opening experience at AECOM. We hope everyone can learn more about how architectural projects work and operations of a firm through sharings and discussions.

May we also thank AECOM HK for holding the event for us!

05/09/2019

Spending a worthwhile morning at Earthasia Design Group (EADG). We hope everyone could gain more understanding towards their future career and working environment after the visit!

May we also thank Earthasia Design Group in making such valuable experience for us!

Earthasia Limited

30/08/2019

Dear All,

We would like to invite you to join our coming firm visit to AECOM in the coming month. You’ll be offered opportunities to look into working environment of the firms and participate in sharing sessions by studio leaders during the visits!!

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Firm Visit to AECOM

Details of the Event

Date: 11 September, 2019 (Wed)

Time: 16:30 - 17:30

Venue: 新城市中央廣場2座10樓, 138號 Sha Tin Rural Committee Rd, Sha Tin

Gathering Point: 6/F Knowles Building (Gather at 15:15)

Quota: 15 (On first-come-first-serve basis. All students from the Faculty of Architecture, MLA and PDLA are welcomed)

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Background of the Firm

AECOM is an American multinational firm employing approximately 87,000 employees, and is number 164 on the 2018 Fortune 500 list. The company raked in a staggering 20 billion US dollars in revenue during fiscal year 2018 and has been named ‘world’s most admired companies’ for the fifth consecutive year and has also been ranked world’s top 500 design firms.

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Why you should join?

- AECOM is one of the largest firms in the world and contributes to different large-scale projects in Hong Kong. A visit to AECOM will open your eyes to the potential of your industry and perhaps enlighten you with a career plan.

- This visit allows students from different disciplines to explore the daily routines of the professionals and understand the requirement of international firms for employing fresh graduates.

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No matter which disciplines you are from, these firm visits offer great opportunities for you to plan your career and understand the employment requirement of professional firms. We look forward to seeing you soon! Sign up now!

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Registration Form For Firm Visit:

https://forms.gle/FPpPq4yM55cPWrF96

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Remarks: One can sign up for both of the visits or either one of them in the registration form. For further queries, please contact Mandy Chong at 6548 6880 for more information.

30/08/2019

Dear All,

We would like to invite you to join our firm visit to Earthasia in the coming month. You’ll be offered opportunities to look into working environment of the firms and participate in sharing sessions by studio leaders during the visits!!
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Firm Visit to Earthasia
Details of the Event
Date: 4 September, 2019 (Wed)
Time: 10:30 -12:00
Venue: 銅鑼灣告士打道262號中糧大廈11樓1101-02室
Gathering Point: Causeway Bay Station Exit C (Gather at 10:15)
Quota: 15 (On first-come-first-serve basis. All students from the Faculty of Architecture, MLA and PDLA are welcomed)
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Background of the Firm
Earthasia Design Group (EADG) is a Hong Kong-based British landscape design firm and plays a crucial role in the extraordinary rise of the enhanced role and responsibility of landscape architecture and urban planning in China. EADG employs more than 500 staff across over a dozen offices and has been involved in various projects all across Asia.
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Why you should join?
- Earthasia is one of the most common firms for landscape architecture graduates. You can explore your options and understand the operation and structure of a planning firm. You may even be able to discuss with the staff graduated from HKU too!
- The staff of Earthasia also works as a part-time tutor in HKU and contributes to the nurturing of future design talents in Hong Kong. You may gain insight to the career path planning with his rich experience and first-hand information.
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No matter which disciplines you are from, these firm visits offer great opportunities for you to plan your career and understand the employment requirement of professional firms. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Registration Form For Firm Visit:
https://forms.gle/FPpPq4yM55cPWrF96
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Remarks: One can sign up for both of the visits or either one of them in the registration form. For further queries, please contact Mandy Chong at 6548 6880 for more information.

21/05/2019

A tree planting success!!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday, and we hope that you enjoyed doing something for our environment!

We also have to thank THEi students for embarking on the journey to saving the environment with us.

Once again, we have to thank Gavin and Ark Eden for helping us organize this fun and meaningful event.