Win Camera Gadget through “Your Backyard, Your Lens” – Biodiversity Photo Competition
HKUST is home to over 120 tree species, 100 butterfly species, 75 bird species, wild boar, porcupines, bats, and more! You are highly recommended to watch our video here to learn more about the biodiversity hotspots on campus. To encourage the exploration and appreciation of our campus's rich biodiversity, we invite you to participate in our Biodiversity Photo Competition.
The competition is open to all students and staff, regardless of your skill level in photography, and focuses on capturing your personal connection with the campus biodiversity.
For more details, please scan the QR code in the poster or read a brief summary below.
Competition Details:
- Theme: Personal connection with the Campus Biodiversity
- Eligibility: Open to all students and staff
Submission Categories:
- Scenery
- Plants
- Animals
Timeline:
- Submission Deadline: March 7 this Friday
- Shortlisting: Mid-March
- Exhibition & Voting: Late March
- Results Announcement: April
Awards:
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category
- Best Engagement Award (most likes on Instagram)
- Rarest Species Award (Plant and Animal categories only)
- Best Message Award
Prizes:
- Biodiversity-themed water bottle for all participants with entries relevant to the competition theme
- Camera Gadget for 1st Place winner
- Green Tour and meal vouchers at an organic restaurant for 2nd and 3rd Place winners
- Green Souvenir for Rarest Species and Best Message Award winners
- Opportunity to display your work on the SSC hub TV wall and HKUST e-board
For any enquiries, please send your email to green@ust.hk