This course is a core postgraduate course only for Ph.D. students under collaboration schemes with Mainland China in the Department of Chemistry.

In this course, postgraduate Ph.D. students will:

• Discover and learn about frontier scientific research methodologies and achievements in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science and various other disciplines in science from leading experts in their fields.
• Develop skills in communication and presentation of scientific results in a professional manner.
• Develop ability to critically appraise research results.
• Broaden their knowledge base in scientific research topics other than their own disciplines, and to develop critical thinking and analytical skills in research.