Around 80 students taking the course, GE1301 Climate Change and Extreme Weather, offered by the School participated in the visit to the Hong Kong Observatory on 14 April 2014 (Monday).

During the visit, the weather observations were demonstrated by the guides using the meteorological instruments while the formulation and dissemination of weather forecasts to the public with the latest technology were covered. Many students found the visit interesting and showed great interest especially in the part of dissemination of weather forecasts to the public through TV broadcasting.