The staff retreat of the Department took place on 17 June 2021 at Hotel ICON. It was an unprecedented period to organize the departmental retreat. Subject to the social distancing measures on COVID-19, the function setting was arranged in accordance with the government policy. The staff participants stayed vigilant and practiced required measures strictly.
The retreat kicked off with the Head Prof. SQ Shi’s overview and the latest updates of the Department. In the morning session, the Associate Head Prof. ZQ Su led the Scheme Leader and Programme Leaders by giving a review and an evaluation of teaching and learning. Prof. TL Chan (Scheme Leader of BEng in Mechanical Engineering) updated the admission status of the undergraduate programme. Dr Randolph Leung (Programme Leader of BEng in Product Analysis and Engineering Design) shared the success of the Co-op Scheme. Dr P Zhang (Programme Leader of MSc in Mechanical Engineering) reported the revamp in the specialism of the MSc programme. Prof. Su introduced the new “2 + 2” Undergraduate Degree (Dual Award).
This was the very last ME retreat led by Prof. Shi before his retirement in late 2021. Taking the opportunity, colleagues bid farewell to the Head and expressed the greatest gratitude for his dedication and contribution to the department. The Faculty Dean Prof. HC Man presented the plaque for appreciation and honorable retirement to Prof. Shi. The incoming Head Prof. ZQ Su represented all ME colleagues to give out a big thank you card, and the morning session concluded with Prof. Shi’s heartfelt valedictory speech.
In the afternoon, Dr Eunice Tam (International Exchange Officer) bought up the observed problems in student exchange participation. The Associate Head Dr H Tang elaborated the 2020 Research Assessment Exercise results, summarized different new research application schemes, and explained the key performance indicators on research aspects. Prof. Shi introduced the Global STEM Professorship Scheme. Besides, the Department will be selecting outstanding ME alumni awardees and hosting the ME 85th Anniversary Alumni Homecoming Day in 2022. Colleagues were called for nomination and participation.
At the end of the retreat, Prof. SQ Shi and Prof. ZQ Su led an open forum. Over 30 staff members joined the retreat and found it being insightful and constructive for the year to come.
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