The food that we consume every day is a production from our soils. The soils nurture different kinds of crops and provide us with a stable food supply as one of the ecosystem services. The entire soil ecosystem which is supported by a high diversity of soil organisms, including microbes, bacteria, nematodes, arthropods, and earthworms.

In this talk, Dr. Michelle Law from School of Life Sciences, CUHK will introduce the diversity of soil organisms and how soil biodiversity plays a significant role in maintaining human well-being and sustainability. All NA students and staff are welcome!

Organizers: Committee on Environmental Protection & The Staff Association of New Asia College
Date: 27 February 2023 (Mon)
Time: 12:45pm -2:00 pm
Venue: Yun Chi Hsien, New Asia College (*lunch is included)
Fee: HK$40 (Free for all NA students and members of The Staff Association of New Asia College)
Speaker: Dr. Michelle Law, School of Life Sciences, CUHK
Moderator: Prof. Jerome Hui, School of Life Sciences, CUHK
Language: Cantonese

Registration:
Please complete the online registration on or before 22 February 2023.
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13661827

Limited quota, first-come-first-served!

Enquiry: Mr. Jack Wong of the Dean of Students’ Office (Tel: 3943-1690; Email: jackwong@cuhk.edu.hk) or Miss Angela Leung, Dean of Students’ Office (Tel: 3943-9589; Email: angelaleung@cuhk.edu.hk).