Date: October 14 to 19, 2024 (Reading Week)
Highlights:
- Tsinghua University
- Microsoft Research Asia
- iCANX Global Science Innovation Platform
- and more….
Prepare yourself for an incredible journey on the Beijing Study Tour, meticulously crafted to ignite your passion for advanced technology and fuel your innovative spirit. This exclusive tour is specifically designed for undergraduate students who have a strong desire to delve into groundbreaking technologies and discover new innovations.
From October 14 to 19, 2024, get ready to embark on a six-day expedition that will take you on immersive tours of renowned universities and cutting-edge companies and to gain valuable insights and knowledge along the way.
Date: October 14 to 19, 2024 (Reading Week)
Highlights: Tsinghua University; Microsoft Research Asia;
Number of participants: a maximum of 14
*When there is an oversubscription, selection will be determined by drawing lots.
Eligibility: All Inno Wing Members are all welcome to join.
Support to student: Innovation Academy will support each participant with a a maximum reimbursement of 50% of the following eligible items at cost:
- designated transportations including coach and airfare (including 20kg luggage)
- coach fare
Hotel accommodation during this tour (3 star twin room shared with another student) would be supported by Innovation Academy.
*Estimated cost of the trip: about HK$3,150 (To be settled on September 25, 2024)
(HK$1,575 after reimbursement)
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October 14, 2024 (Monday) |
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Depart to Beijing |
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October 15, 2024 (Tuesday) |
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Quadruped Workshop by Tsinghua University Day 1 |
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October 16, 2024 (Wednesday) |
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Quadruped Workshop by Tsinghua University Day 2 |
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October 17, 2024 (Thursday) |
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Quadruped Workshop by Tsinghua University Day 3 |
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October 18, 2024 (Friday) |
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October 19, 2024 (Saturday) |
AM |
Sightseeing Tour |
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PM |
Depart to Hong Kong |
(Subject to change)
*Person-in-charge must be informed if participants cannot show up at the any of the scheduled gather time of the study tour.
*The person-in-charge reserves the right to modify the itinerary of the study tour based on the actual situation and time availability.
- Complete the registration form by clicking the “Register Now” button above, or access the link: https://forms.gle/ojh8VYBBskwZeVeG9
- When there is an oversubscription, selection will be determined by drawing lots.
- Selected participants will be notified via email. Please kindly respond to the email and settle full payment on or before the before the designated deadline.
- Participants are required to travel and stay with the team throughout the study tour, unless otherwise advised by tour leaders. No separate inbound and / or outbound travel arrangements will be entertained.
- Participants are responsible for their own visa and travel document application or renewal, as well as any personal expenses incurred during the Beijing study tour.
- Participants are responsible for verifying whether they require a visa or Mainland Travel Permit for their travel and ensure a successful application before departure. Kindly note that the processing time for any visa applications to Mainland requires at least 14 days. Innovation Academy is not accountable for any losses incurred as a result of travel document-related issues leading to the inability to travel. Participants are advised to refer to the following webpage to determine if your passport qualifies for the Visa Exemption Agreement: http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/zlbg/bgzl/lhqz/201202/t20120207_961630.shtml. To apply for China Visa online, please visit https://www.visaforchina.cn/HKG2_EN/.
All participants are required to attend the pre-trip briefing. It covers the details of the tour, reimbursement procedures and some key reminders.
- Participants must settle full payments of airfare and coach fare directly to the travel agency on or before the designated date. Reimbursement request will only be processed upon full attendance of all scheduled activities and submission of high-quality post-trip report and photos.
- Please note that no refund will be provided once the payment has been made. Innovation Academy does not handle any payment transactions in this regard.
- Reimbursement request will only be processed upon full attendance of all scheduled activities and the submission of a high-quality post-trip reflection report (no less than 500 words), along with 3 photos highlights (not to be submitted in the same file of the report).
- Participants submit reimbursement claim form together with all the necessary documents, including the physical boarding passes, to Innovation Academy.
- Administration staff of Innovation Academy will process the application after receiving all the documents.
- Finance and Enterprises Office of HKU will reimburse the eligible amount to participants according to their bank account information provided in the Student Information System (SIS) in HKU portal. The whole process may take up to three months.
- Participants should note that the University only provides standard travel insurance coverage for overseas trips or study abroad programmes approved/arranged by the University. Before leaving Hong Kong, students are strongly advised to arrange their own travel insurance to better suit their needs, especially if they are planning to travel beyond the official programme period for personal leisure purpose. If students require additional or special insurance coverage, they will need to make their own personal arrangements at their own expense. The travel insurance coverage arranged by the University could not be extended to cover personal needs or leisure travelling arrangements. Participants should refer to Cedars webpage (Click to learn more) for more details.
- Participants are advised to read through Travel Insurance Arrangement for Students (Click to learn more) and other related documents, such as 24/7 Global Travel Emergency Assistance Programme and the FAQ.
- Present in a sharing session, if any, for Inno Wing members and other Engineering students at HKU on October 23, 2024 (Wednesday).
- Upon the completion of the study tour, participants are required to submit a reflection report with not less than 500 words, together with a minimum of 3 good photos by October 31, 2024 (Thursday).
- In case of unavailability to attend any of the following activities, it is necessary to obtain prior approval from Innovation Academy. Participants are required to submit a formal application to Innovation Academy, along with a valid explanation and supporting evidence, at least 48 hours before the start of the activity.
| Date | Activity |
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September 19, 2024 (
Thursday) |
Deadline for Application |
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September 20, 2024 (Friday) |
Result Announcement |
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By September 23, 2024 (Monday) |
Confirmation of Participation |
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By September 25, 2024 (Wednesday) |
Full Payment Settlement |
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September 23-27, 2024 |
Visa/Mainland Travel Permit Application (Only if necessary) |
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October 9, 2024 (Wednesday) |
Pre-trip Briefing |
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October 14 to 19, 2024 |
Study Tour (Must attend all scheduled activities) |
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October 23, 2024 (Wednesday) |
Post-trip sharing and presentation |
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By October 31, 2024 (Friday) |
Submission of Reflection Report |
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By October 31, 2024 (Friday) |
Submission of Reimbursement Application |
Before Departure
Insurance
Basic Information About China
Itinerary
