The College of Science (CSCI) supports outstanding students to excel their potential at the University of Oxford, another partner of our internship schemes.

Tasha Lam is currently a year 3 Chemistry stream student from our flagship Global Research Enrichment and Technopreneurship (GREAT) programme. With support from the College, she has undertaken the co-operative educational scheme for science students to work on a research project related to the catalytic decomposition of plastics in Professor Edman Tsang’s group at the University of Oxford in the summer of 2024.

“Seizing this chance, I have actively tested out my hypotheses related to this topic through experiments, acquiring a magnificent amount of knowledge,” Tasha said. Thanks to supportive mentors and peers at the University of Oxford, and the well-equipped laboratory, Tasha’s research project has made great progress with few obstacles.

“With the aid of professors and administrators from both parties, I tackled issues like air tickets, accommodation, insurance and subsidy promptly, spending less than half a year to turn an idea into this remarkable visit,” Tasha recalled. She took this opportunity to build total independence as she was visiting the UK without friends or guardians.

Outside school, living in Oxford is a brand-new experience for her. Enjoying weekends in a serene countryside, hanging out with peers from different backgrounds, starting small conversations with friendly locals, and being surrounded by the breath-taking historical architecture, the GREAT programme generously offered her a complete cultural immersion.

She is confident that the knowledge, skills, and most importantly, the attitude developed at Oxford has shaped her into a more mature researcher.