During this year of study, I have pursued my interest in geomatics. This programme provides a diverse learning experience, including the acquisition and processing of geographic data, the use of surveying instruments, map generation and computer programming, which has given me an understanding of the domains of both land surveying and geo-informatics.

After learning about basic control of surveying equipment and the processing of fieldwork information, we attended a summer surveying camp. At the camp, students are required to do surveying work outside the campus, apply all of the surveying knowledge they have learned and cooperate with others. Students have to perform surveying work in an unfamiliar environment. Generating a 3D map of the site is the final product of the surveying camp. In the camp, planning work and coordination among teammates are essential to complete the surveying tasks. The summer survey camp not only concludes the surveying courses of the semester but also helps to build strong connections between students.

In the last few semesters, I have obtained fundamental knowledge in both domains, Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics. The Department is also supportive of students’ career development. Various career talks are held, with professionals and surveyors from different institutes invited to explain and give us a clear image of the industry.

AU-YEUNG Yau Chun

In 2018, I embarked on the Land Surveying and Geo-informatics programme, which was previously named Geomatics. The term "geomatics" is not well known amongst college students or the public; some have never even heard of this word. Geomatics is an interesting science with a wide range of dimensions, from geography to information technology. Over these 2 years of study, I gained a lot of knowledge, such as how to acquire or obtain raw information on land, such as 3D coordinates; operate surveying instruments; develop maps with a vast amount of data, namely geographic information system (GIS) data related to certain positions on the ground; and make use of satellite and remote sensing.

First and foremost, I would like to say a big thank you to Dr Matthew Pang, who came to my college to promote this subject and inspired my enthusiasm in this area. Of course, I greatly appreciate all of the staff in LSGI for their extraordinary teaching, giving students a remarkable and fruitful study experience. As students at LSGI, we have countless opportunities to learn and reflect on the knowledge we gain in lectures, from the lab section to survey camps. Hands-on experience truly optimises our learning. What has impressed me most are the survey camps, which provide not only hands-on experience of using instruments, but also the chance for us to develop our skills in communicating with team members.

In the last few years, the Department (LSGI) and the student society held a number of career talks, inviting current land surveyors and other experts to share their stories and offer various suggestions for our career development.

WU Kin Wai