The Living Filter: Engineer Your Own Microalgae-Powered Air Purifier
Workshop offered by WeGoALGAE

Date: November 12, 2025 (Wednesday)

Time: 4:00 – 6:00pm
Venue:  Makerspace A, Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing One, HKU

Experience the future of clean air and connect with ESG goals in our hands-on microalgae air purifier workshop! Learn to grow microalgae, discover the science behind state-of-the-art air purification, and explore how biotechnology tackles air pollution—all in a fun, interactive setting. Limited to 10 participants on a firstcome, first-served basis. Reserve your spot now by scanning the QR code or visiting our registration page. Bring a friend and take home your own newly engineered full-scale microalgae air purifier. Don’t miss this chance to help build a greener tomorrow!

What you will learn:

• Gain foundational skills in microalgae cultivation techniques.
• Develop and enhance basic soldering and assembly abilities.
• Understand microalgae functions and their role in air purification.
• Identify common air pollutants and their effects on human health.
• Broaden knowledge of algae applications in fields such as agriculture,
home gardening, aquaculture, and more.

Date: November 12, 2025 (Wednesday)

Time: 4:00 – 6:00pm

Venue:  Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing One, HKU

Class size: Maximum 10

Eligibility: Priority to Innovation Wing members and members of SIG- WeGoALGAE. All HKU staff and students are welcome to join.
No prior knowledge is required.

Workshop Outline
Activity Duration
How to Cultivate Algae & Basic Knowledge of Microalgae Presentation
20 minutes
Algae Activity Observation Under Microscope
40 minutes
DUAL system Algae Purification System – Hands-On Assembly
60 minutes
Product Sample
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