SEE Hosts Multi-Partner MOU Signing Ceremony to Advance Industry-Academic Collaboration
The School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) hosted a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremony on 30 September 2025, bringing together distinguished representatives from seven leading organizations in the sustainability and energy sectors. The event marked a significant milestone in SEE’s ongoing commitment to fostering strategic industry partnerships that advance experiential learning and professional development for students.
Held at the Senate Room of CityUHK, the ceremony was officiated by Prof. Benjamin Horton, Dean of SEE, who delivered the welcome remarks and introduced the MoU initiative. This was followed by a presentation on SEE’s recent achievements and future development, delivered by Prof. Edwin Tso, Associate Dean (Internationalisation and Outreach) of SEE.
The MoUs signed during the ceremony formalize collaborations with key industry partners in support of SEE’s Industry Ready Programme 2025/26. Established in 2021, the programme is a unique initiative developed in close partnership with industry leaders to provide students with intensive training workshops on practitioner-relevant topics. Upon completion of the training, students undertake a two-month internship with participating companies, each aligned with one of two thematic tracks: energy and building energy efficiency or environment and sustainability.
The following organizations participated in the signing ceremony:
- Allied Sustainability and Environmental Consultants Group Limited
- BEAM Society Limited
- Business Environment Council Limited
- Hong Kong Green Building Council
- Hong Kong Institute of Qualified Environmental Professionals (HKIQEP)
- i2Cool Trade Development Co., Limited
- The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas)
A tea reception concluded the event, providing a platform for networking and informal exchange among signatories, faculty, and guests. SEE expresses its sincere gratitude to all participating organizations for their continued support and shared commitment to nurturing future-ready talent. These partnerships play a vital role in advancing sustainability education and reinforcing Hong Kong’s leadership in environmental innovation.
Ms. Grace Kwok, Chairman and Executive Director, Allied Sustainability and Environmental Consultants Group Limited(left), and Prof. Benjamin Horton, Dean of SEE (right), sign an MOU
Sr Frankie SO Hung-fai, Chairperson, BEAM Society Limited (left), and Prof. Benjamin Horton (right), sign an MOU
Mr. Simon NG, Chief Executive Officer, Business Environment Council Limited (left), and Prof. Benjamin Horton (right), sign an MOU
Ir Harry LAI, BBS, Executive Director, Hong Kong Green Building Council (left), and Prof. Benjamin Horton (right), sign an MOU
Mr. Freeman Cheung, President, Hong Kong Institute of Qualified Environmental Professionals (left), and Prof. Benjamin Horton (right), sign an MOU
Prof. Martin ZHU, CEO & Co-founder, i2Cool Trade Development Co., Limited (left), and Prof. Benjamin Horton (right), sign an MOU
Mr. Fong Kai Shing, General Manager – Group Training and Development and Principal of Towngas Training Institute, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (left), and Prof. Benjamin Horton (right), sign an MOU