To broaden the international perspective of QMES students, enrich their professional knowledge, and provide a platform for direct communication with overseas experts, the “Global Competency Salon” lecture series was successfully held on the evening of April 8, 2025, at the 410 Lecture Hall on the fourth floor of Building A in the East Teaching Block. The lecture, titled “Case Study on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Future Aircraft”, featured Stella Job, an alumnus of the University of Oxford’s Engineering Science programme and an expert in advanced materials and sustainability, as the guest speaker.

In her lecture, Stella Job focused on the phenomenon of global warming in recent years, presenting specific data to highlight the urgency of addressing climate change. She then provided an in-depth overview to the students on sustainable development strategies in aircraft design, analysing and exploring key sustainability paradigms in areas such as materials, manufacturing, and transportation. These approaches aim to reduce the environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, and create a more sustainable future for aviation. Additionally, drawing on her involvement in the UK’s Aerospace Technology Institute’s “FlyZero” project, Stella Job shared strategic insights on achieving zero carbon emissions in the aviation sector.

Finally, Stella Job offered valuable advice to the students regarding their academic and personal development plans. This lecture broadened the students’ academic perspectives, ignited their enthusiasm for research, and deepened their understanding of sustainability concepts. It effectively enhanced their professional competitiveness and global competency.

Text: Zhou Yuhan

Photo: Huang Jiaxin

Editor: Huang Jiaxin and Chen Xinyan

Translator: Shen Xinyi

Reviewer: Cheng Yin