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Junior Science Institute (JSI)

JSI Workshops offered in 2026-27

For the academic year 2026–27, a total of 11 workshops will be offered across both semesters. Please refer to the workshop schedule and details below:

  • First Semester: Two off-campus workshops will be offered, which will be held at designated venues outside of the campus.
  • Second Semester: Nine on-campus workshops will be offered.

 

CategoryWorkshop Code and NameLevel*VenueTime

Biological Sciences/

Ecology 

JSI0131 Natural Science Detectives: Junior Scientists for the Common Future

F.4- F.6       Hong Kong Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

*Participants are kindly requested to

bring their own packed lunch

Biological Sciences/

Ecology

JSI0130 Marine Reserve Science Exploration

F.4 - F.6The Swire Institute of Marine Science,  Cape D'Aguilar Marine Reserve

 

*Equivalent Level: 
F.4: Form 4/ Grade 10/ Year 11; 
F.5: Form 5/ Grade 11/ Year 12; 
F.6: Form 6/ Grade 12/ Year 13 

 

CategoryWorkshop Code and NameLevel*Time
Artificial IntelligenceJSI0080 Can Artificial Intelligence Be Creative?F.4 - F.5

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

*Lunch will be at participants' own costs.

MathematicsJSI0103 Mathematics Around UsF.4 - F.6
PhysicsJSI0105 The Two-Sphere Model: Unpacking the Foundations of AstronomyF.4 - F.6
ChemistryJSI0112 Exploring Colour Changes in Chemical ReactionsF.4 - F.6
PhysicsJSI0114 Exploring Wonders of Flatland in PhysicsF.4 - F.6   
Biological SciencesJSI0115 Energy from The Biological WorldF.4 - F.5
Biological SciencesJSI0119 Sustainable Food Solutions: Rethink, Reduce, and ReuseF.4 - F.6    
Ecology & Biodiversity JSI0121 Bird Survey in Lung Fu Shan

F.4 - F.6     

PhysicsJSI0123 When Music Meets PhysicsF.4 - F.6 

 

*Equivalent Level: 
F.4: Form 4/ Grade 10/ Year 11; 
F.5: Form 5/ Grade 11/ Year 12; 
F.6: Form 6/ Grade 12/ Year 13 

 

Artificial Intelligence
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JSI0080
Can Artificial Intelligence Be Creative?

Teacher: Professor Rachel Lui, Faculty of Science
Level: F.4 - F.5

Machines can simulate human intelligence, think like humans, and mimic their actions. But can machines engage in creative activities? In this workshop, participants will investigate whether machines can create by painting pictures and composing songs using Artificial Intelligence.

 

Biological Sciences / Ecology

food waste

 

JSI0119
Sustainable Food Solutions: Rethink, Reduce, and Reuse

Teacher: Dr LEUNG Kin Sum, School of Biological Sciences
Level: F.4 - F.6

A workshop for Hong Kong's secondary school students, aims to raise awareness about local food waste situation, provide effective reduction strategies, and teach actionable food waste auditing approaches. Participants will also engage in a hands-on lab experience, transforming food waste into valuable upcycled products. Empower the next generation to lead sustainable lifestyles and mitigate food waste challenges.

JSI0111

JSI0121
Bird Survey in Lung Fu Shan

Teacher: Dr Evan Pickett, Faculty of Science
Level: F.4 - F.6

AI is more than just language models - we can also train AI to understand birds! In this workshop, students will learn how to design and conduct a bird survey that uses AI to help identify which species are in our local forests.

 

swims

 

JSI0130
Marine Reserve Science Exploration (Off-campus)

Teacher: Ms Janis Mok, The Swire Institute of Marine Science
Level: F.4 - F.6

This workshop consists of two parts. First, students learn about marine research and conservation while touring the facilities of SWIMS, including the Swire Coastal Outreach Hub, the laboratory and the aquaria. Then, the students explore the rocky shore of Cape D'Aguilar Marine Reserve where, while observing the marine wildlife of Hong Kong in its natural habitat, they learn about the local geology and the biodiversity.

 

nature

 

JSI0131 New 
Natural Science Detectives: Junior Scientists for the Common Future (Off-campus)

Teacher: Dr David Yu, Faculty of Science
Level: F.4 - F.6

Does Nature distinguish between biology, physics, and chemistry? This workshop will be held in the Hong Kong Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden. We will explore the interconnectedness of natural science subjects.

bioenergy

 

JSI0115
Energy from The Biological World 

Teacher: Dr Edmond Leung, Faculty of Science
Level: F.4 - F.5

Bioenergy is a form of renewable energy that can be generated using organic matter from nature to help meet our demand for energy. This workshop explores the science behind bioenergy and biomass resources and provides hands-on activities to construct simple bioenergy devices.

 

Chemistry

JSI0112

JSI0112 
Exploring Colour Changes in Chemical Reactions

Teacher: Dr Tin Lok Li, Department of Chemistry
Level: F.4 - F.6

In this workshop, secondary school students will explore chemical reactions and colour changes through hands-on experiments. Participants will learn about chemical properties, reaction conditions and colourimetry. The workshop includes four experiments highlighting colour changes in complexation, metathesis and flame reactions. Students will conduct experiments using common chemicals and equipment, developing laboratory skills and scientific understanding. This accessible and engaging workshop offers a fun introduction to the world of chemistry for students of all levels.

 

Mathematics

JSI0102

JSI0103
Mathematics Around Us 

Teachers: Dr Haiyu Zhang and Professor Wei Qian, Department of Mathematics
Level: F.4 - F.6

Mathematics is ubiquitous in our daily lives. In this mathematics workshop series, our teachers will guide students in appreciating various topics in mathematics that have deep and interesting applications in diverse aspects of our everyday lives. Two different topics will be covered in the morning and afternoon sessions.

 

Physics

JSI0105

JSI0105
The Two-Sphere Model: Unpacking the Foundations of Astronomy

Teacher: Dr Timothy WOTHERSPOON, Faculty of Science
Level: F.4 - F.6

Early astronomers imagined the Earth as the unmoving, fixed centre of the universe. This may seem silly to modern people, but the long-standing popularity of this model is due to its tremendous success despite its simplicity. This workshop will explore the power of this early model of the universe through interactive tools.

flatland

 

JSI0114
Exploring Wonders of Flatland in Physics

Teacher: Professor Dongkeun Ki, Department of Physics
Level: F.4 - F.6

When materials become very thin, over 100,000 times thinner than your hair, new physics appears as it exists only in two dimensions, so-called in a “flatland”. Amazingly, physicists have found that one can realize such a thin material just by using sticky tapes. We will talk about the wonders of the flatland and see some of them by own hands.

 

musicphy

 

JSI0123
When Music Meets Physics

Teacher: Dr Toby Lai, Faculty of Science
Level: F.4 - F.6

Understanding how musical instruments sound requires knowledge of physics, as sound is a form of wave. If you want to know why a violin produces a sound different from a guitar, even when playing the same note, this workshop is for you. We will offer hands-on activities to introduce key concepts of sound waves and discuss several selected musical instruments.

 

 

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Application deadline for 1st Semester: 6 October, 2026