Innovation Wing provides equipment, workspace, guidance for hands-on projects
HONG KONG — Students were busy working on their projects when The Korea Times visited the Innovation Wing under the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) in early September. The space was filled with 3D printers, equipment and displays of projects developed by students. “This place is for experiential learning activities,” said Kevin Tien-Hsuan Wu, a lecturer at HKU’s…
Hong Kong's University of Hong Kong (HKU) Innovation Wing, located within the Faculty of Engineering, offers students access to equipment, workspace, and guidance for hands-on projects. On September 2nd, The Korea Times visited the facility and observed students actively engaged in their work amidst a collection of 3D printers, equipment, and project displays.
Kevin Tien-Hsuan Wu, a lecturer at HKU's Innovation Academy, explained that the space serves as a venue for experiential learning opportunities. Students come not solely to complete assignments, but to transform their ideas into tangible prototypes.
The Innovation Wing enables students to apply their classroom learning into practical experiences. They have the option to develop their own concepts or collaborate with peers who share similar interests, with the university providing all necessary resources, workspace, and academic support. Wu emphasized the academy's commitment to encouraging students to engage in practical work, stating that while they gain theoretical knowledge in the classroom, they bring these concepts to life within the Innovation Wing.
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