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About the Hong
Kong Laureate
Forum

Welcome to the June 2024 issue of the newsletter of the Hong Kong Laureate Forum!

The HKLF is proud to announce that the Hong Kong Laureate Forum will be held every other year. The second Forum will be held in the fourth quarter of 2025. The exact date, venue and open application details will be released in due course. Please stay tuned to our website and social media channels for the latest information. While we look forward to the next Forum, we also hope to sustain the connections forged between the young scientists who participated in the inaugural Forum. We have therefore established the “HKLF Alumni Community” and we will be organising events from time to time to bring these young minds together. The first gathering will be held on 30 August and we will extend invitations to the young scientists and Forum Ambassadors who have taken part in the inaugural Forum, creating opportunities for them to continue their valuable cross-disciplinary exchanges.

As we embark on the preparation work for the next Forum, we keep making every effort to promote science. The “HKLF Science Explorer Award Scheme 2023/24 for Secondary Students” that we specifically organised for the secondary school students in Hong Kong has concluded successfully. We are excited that over 30 secondary schools joined the award scheme and more than 70 students were awarded Gold and Silver certificates. These students were from CNEC Lau Wing Sang Secondary School, Diocesan Girls’ School and HKFYG Lee Shau Kee College, etc. The award scheme started since June 2023, aiming to encourage the students to participate in science-related activities to broaden their horizons and get inspired. Congratulations again to the awarded students!

Moreover, the G3 Alliance, established by the HKLF, the Hong Kong Academy of Gifted Education and Centum Charitas Foundation, has jointly organised the “Young STEAM Talent Award”. The top 10 finalists in the five categories were announced in mid-June and the Round 2 Adjudication will be conducted on 29 June. Subsequently, the Grand Final Adjudication, along with the Award Presentation Ceremony cum Luncheon, will be held on 6 July, where the prizes will be presented to the “Top Ten Young STEAM Talents Award”, “Nominator of the Award Winners” and “Young STEAM Talent of the Year Award”. The HKLF has invited Dr Lois Choy, Clinical Lecturer from the Department of Chemical Pathology of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, who was one of the young scientists who took part in the inaugural Forum, to participate in the chit-chat session during the luncheon. She will share insights and experiences from her scientific research journey with the attending students so as to motivate them to pursue the scientific research profession. In July and August, the award-winning students will undergo a nurturing programme, including celebrity talks, study visits and STEAM mentorship. We are eager to see these talented individuals equipped through the programme and fully unleash their innovative and scientific potential.

Apart from our effort to advance the scientific development in the community, the HKLF has maintained a consistent focus on the issue of climate change. This year, we have been a supporting organisation again for the Asia Solar Energy for Climate Change Conference (ASECCC) which is to be organised by CarbonCare InnoLab Limited. Under the theme “The Future of Renewables: Closing the Gap for Energy Just Transition in Asia”, the conference will be held online between 26 and 28 June. ASECCC brings influential figures together from diverse sectors in the Asia Pacific region and focuses on topics such as renewable energy investment and carbon neutrality in Asian cities, with an aim to accelerate the energy transition and address climate change. For more information about ASECCC, please click here.

Last but not least, 14 May 2024 marked the 5th anniversary of the HKLF. Over the past five years, we have received full sponsorship from the Lee Shau Kee Foundation and great support from the Shaw Prize Foundation. We have also been supported by the individuals and organisations across a wide range of sectors, facilitating the seamless execution of our science-related events and enabling the successful staging of the inaugural Forum. Moving forward, we will actively prepare for the next Forum and maintain close collaboration with different sectors to collectively advance education and exchanges in the fields of science and technology in Hong Kong.

Science News

Rise and Succumb: Human Brain Neurons Undergo Rapid Aging upon Re-entering the Cell Cycle

The Shoelace Problem – What’s the Best Way to Lace Your Shoes?

關於香港桂冠論壇

歡迎大家來到香港桂冠論壇2024年6月份通訊。

香港桂冠論壇委員會很高興宣佈，香港桂冠論壇將會每兩年舉辦一次，而第二屆論壇將於2025年第四季舉行，確實日期、地點及公開申請等資訊將於稍後公佈，請大家密切留意我們的網站和社交媒體。我們期待下屆論壇誕生的同時，亦期望能延續參與上屆論壇的青年科學家之間的聯繫。因此，我們成立HKLF Alumni Community，並會不定期舉辦活動，讓青年科學家們聚首一堂。而首個聚會將於8月30日舉行，我們將會邀請曾參與首屆論壇的青年科學家及論壇大使出席，繼續跨領域的交流。

我們開展下屆論壇籌備工作的同時，亦繼續推廣科學。而我們特意為香港中學生舉辦的獎勵計劃—「香港桂冠論壇中學生科學探索者獎 2023/24」已圓滿結束。我們很高興超過30間中學參與此計劃，當中逾70名學生獲金獎和銀獎證書，他們分別來自中華傳道會劉永生中學、拔萃女書院、香港青年協會李兆基書院等。此計劃由去年6月開始，旨在鼓勵學生參加和科學相關的活動，以擴闊他們的視野和得到啟發。我們在此再次恭喜獲得證書的學生！

另外，我們與香港資優教育學苑、百仁基金組成的「G3聯盟」合辦的「少年創科達人大獎」，於6月中公佈了五大組別的頭十名入選名單，中段評審將於6月29日舉行。而7月6日則是總評日，並於當天舉行頒獎典禮暨午餐會，頒發「十大創科少年獎」、「提名人獎項」及「年度最佳創科達人獎」。桂冠論壇特意邀請了參與首屆論壇的青年科學家、香港中文大學化學病理學系臨床講師蔡樂怡醫生參與午餐會上的閒談環節，向出席學生分享她於科研旅途上的經歷，從而鼓勵他們投身科研行列。而獲獎學生將於7至8月接受培訓，包括名人講座、參觀學習、STEAM導師計劃等。我們期待看見獲獎學生透過計劃裝備自己，全面發揮創科潛能。

除了在社區推動科學發展，桂冠論壇一直關注氣候變化的議題。今年，我們再次成為低碳想創坊主辦的ASECCC (Asia Solar Energy for Climate Change Conference)的支持機構，會議於6月26至28日在網上舉行，主題為The Future of Renewables: Closing the Gap for Energy Just Transition in Asia，屆時將匯聚亞太區不同界別具影響力人士，討論亞洲城市的可再生能源投資、碳中和等議題，以推動能源轉型和應對氣候變化。有關更多ASECCC的資訊，請按此參閱。

最後，2024年5月14日是論壇委員會成立五周年的日子。過去五年，我們獲得主要贊助機構 – 李兆基基金的全額贊助、邵逸夫獎基金會以及很多不同界別人士和機構的全力支持，令以往與科學相關的活動得以順利舉行，亦令首屆論壇於去年得以成功舉辦。我們會於未來積極籌備下屆論壇，並繼續與各界緊密合作，攜手推動香港科學和科技各個領域的教育和交流。

科學探究

盛放與凋零：人腦的神經元在重新進入細胞周期後迅速衰老

鞋帶問題 — 怎樣穿鞋帶才是最佳方法？

关于香港桂冠论坛

欢迎大家来到香港桂冠论坛2024年6月份通讯。

香港桂冠论坛委员会很高兴宣布，香港桂冠论坛将会每两年举办一次，而第二届论坛将于2025年第四季举行，确实日期、地点及公开申请等资讯将于稍后公布，请大家密切留意我们的网站和社交媒体。我们期待下届论坛诞生的同时，亦期望能延续参与上届论坛的青年科学家之间的联系。因此，我们成立HKLF Alumni Community，并会不定期举办活动，让青年科学家们聚首一堂。而首个聚会将于8月30日举行，我们将会邀请曾参与首届论坛的青年科学家及论坛大使出席，继续跨领域的交流。

我们开展下届论坛筹备工作的同时，亦继续推广科学。而我们特意为香港中学生举办的奖励计划—「香港桂冠论坛中学生科学探索者奖 2023/24」已圆满结束。我们很高兴超过30间中学参与此计划，当中逾70名学生获金奖和银奖证书，他们分别来自中华传道会刘永生中学、拔萃女书院、香港青年协会李兆基书院等。此计划由去年6月开始，旨在鼓励学生参加和科学相关的活动，以扩阔他们的视野和得到启发。我们在此再次恭喜获得证书的学生！

另外，我们与香港资优教育学苑、百仁基金组成的「G3联盟」合办的「少年创科达人大奖」，于6月中公布了五大组别的头十名入选名单，中段评审将于6月29日举行。而7月6日则是总评日，并于当天举行颁奖典礼暨午餐会，颁发「十大创科少年奖」、「提名人奖项」及「年度最佳创科达人奖」。桂冠论坛特意邀请了参与首届论坛的青年科学家、香港中文大学化学病理学系临床讲师蔡乐怡医生参与午餐会上的闲谈环节，向出席学生分享她于科研旅途上的经历，从而鼓励他们投身科研行列。而获奖学生将于7至8月接受培训，包括名人讲座、参观学习、STEAM导师计划等。我们期待看见获奖学生透过计划装备自己，全面发挥创科潜能。

除了在社区推动科学发展，桂冠论坛一直关注气候变化的议题。今年，我们再次成为低碳想创坊主办的ASECCC (Asia Solar Energy for Climate Change Conference)的支持机构，会议于6月26至28日在网上举行，主题为The Future of Renewables: Closing the Gap for Energy Just Transition in Asia，届时将汇聚亚太区不同界别具影响力人士，讨论亚洲城市的可再生能源投资、碳中和等议题，以推动能源转型和应对气候变化。有关更多ASECCC的资讯，请按此参阅。

最后，2024年5月14日是论坛委员会成立五周年的日子。过去五年，我们获得主要赞助机构 – 李兆基基金的全额赞助、邵逸夫奖基金会以及很多不同界别人士和机构的全力支持，令以往与科学相关的活动得以顺利举行，亦令首届论坛于去年得以成功举办。我们会于未来积极筹备下届论坛，并继续与各界紧密合作，携手推动香港科学和科技各个领域的教育和交流。

科学探究

盛放与凋零：人脑的神经元在重新进入细胞周期后迅速衰老

鞋带问题 — 怎样穿鞋带才是最佳方法？

About the Hong
Kong Laureate
Forum

Welcome to the June 2024 issue of the newsletter of the Hong Kong Laureate Forum!

The HKLF is proud to announce that the Hong Kong Laureate Forum will be held every other year. The second Forum will be held in the fourth quarter of 2025. The exact date, venue and open application details will be released in due course. Please stay tuned to our website and social media channels for the latest information. While we look forward to the next Forum, we also hope to sustain the connections forged between the young scientists who participated in the inaugural Forum. We have therefore established the “HKLF Alumni Community” and we will be organising events from time to time to bring these young minds together. The first gathering will be held on 30 August and we will extend invitations to the young scientists and Forum Ambassadors who have taken part in the inaugural Forum, creating opportunities for them to continue their valuable cross-disciplinary exchanges.

As we embark on the preparation work for the next Forum, we keep making every effort to promote science. The “HKLF Science Explorer Award Scheme 2023/24 for Secondary Students” that we specifically organised for the secondary school students in Hong Kong has concluded successfully. We are excited that over 30 secondary schools joined the award scheme and more than 70 students were awarded Gold and Silver certificates. These students were from CNEC Lau Wing Sang Secondary School, Diocesan Girls’ School and HKFYG Lee Shau Kee College, etc. The award scheme started since June 2023, aiming to encourage the students to participate in science-related activities to broaden their horizons and get inspired. Congratulations again to the awarded students!

Moreover, the G3 Alliance, established by the HKLF, the Hong Kong Academy of Gifted Education and Centum Charitas Foundation, has jointly organised the “Young STEAM Talent Award”. The top 10 finalists in the five categories were announced in mid-June and the Round 2 Adjudication will be conducted on 29 June. Subsequently, the Grand Final Adjudication, along with the Award Presentation Ceremony cum Luncheon, will be held on 6 July, where the prizes will be presented to the “Top Ten Young STEAM Talents Award”, “Nominator of the Award Winners” and “Young STEAM Talent of the Year Award”. The HKLF has invited Dr Lois Choy, Clinical Lecturer from the Department of Chemical Pathology of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, who was one of the young scientists who took part in the inaugural Forum, to participate in the chit-chat session during the luncheon. She will share insights and experiences from her scientific research journey with the attending students so as to motivate them to pursue the scientific research profession. In July and August, the award-winning students will undergo a nurturing programme, including celebrity talks, study visits and STEAM mentorship. We are eager to see these talented individuals equipped through the programme and fully unleash their innovative and scientific potential.

Apart from our effort to advance the scientific development in the community, the HKLF has maintained a consistent focus on the issue of climate change. This year, we have been a supporting organisation again for the Asia Solar Energy for Climate Change Conference (ASECCC) which is to be organised by CarbonCare InnoLab Limited. Under the theme “The Future of Renewables: Closing the Gap for Energy Just Transition in Asia”, the conference will be held online between 26 and 28 June. ASECCC brings influential figures together from diverse sectors in the Asia Pacific region and focuses on topics such as renewable energy investment and carbon neutrality in Asian cities, with an aim to accelerate the energy transition and address climate change. For more information about ASECCC, please click here.

Last but not least, 14 May 2024 marked the 5th anniversary of the HKLF. Over the past five years, we have received full sponsorship from the Lee Shau Kee Foundation and great support from the Shaw Prize Foundation. We have also been supported by the individuals and organisations across a wide range of sectors, facilitating the seamless execution of our science-related events and enabling the successful staging of the inaugural Forum. Moving forward, we will actively prepare for the next Forum and maintain close collaboration with different sectors to collectively advance education and exchanges in the fields of science and technology in Hong Kong.

Science News

Rise and Succumb: Human Brain Neurons Undergo Rapid Aging upon Re-entering the Cell Cycle

The Shoelace Problem – What’s the Best Way to Lace Your Shoes?

關於香港桂冠論壇

歡迎大家來到香港桂冠論壇2024年6月份通訊。

香港桂冠論壇委員會很高興宣佈，香港桂冠論壇將會每兩年舉辦一次，而第二屆論壇將於2025年第四季舉行，確實日期、地點及公開申請等資訊將於稍後公佈，請大家密切留意我們的網站和社交媒體。我們期待下屆論壇誕生的同時，亦期望能延續參與上屆論壇的青年科學家之間的聯繫。因此，我們成立HKLF Alumni Community，並會不定期舉辦活動，讓青年科學家們聚首一堂。而首個聚會將於8月30日舉行，我們將會邀請曾參與首屆論壇的青年科學家及論壇大使出席，繼續跨領域的交流。

我們開展下屆論壇籌備工作的同時，亦繼續推廣科學。而我們特意為香港中學生舉辦的獎勵計劃—「香港桂冠論壇中學生科學探索者獎 2023/24」已圓滿結束。我們很高興超過30間中學參與此計劃，當中逾70名學生獲金獎和銀獎證書，他們分別來自中華傳道會劉永生中學、拔萃女書院、香港青年協會李兆基書院等。此計劃由去年6月開始，旨在鼓勵學生參加和科學相關的活動，以擴闊他們的視野和得到啟發。我們在此再次恭喜獲得證書的學生！

另外，我們與香港資優教育學苑、百仁基金組成的「G3聯盟」合辦的「少年創科達人大獎」，於6月中公佈了五大組別的頭十名入選名單，中段評審將於6月29日舉行。而7月6日則是總評日，並於當天舉行頒獎典禮暨午餐會，頒發「十大創科少年獎」、「提名人獎項」及「年度最佳創科達人獎」。桂冠論壇特意邀請了參與首屆論壇的青年科學家、香港中文大學化學病理學系臨床講師蔡樂怡醫生參與午餐會上的閒談環節，向出席學生分享她於科研旅途上的經歷，從而鼓勵他們投身科研行列。而獲獎學生將於7至8月接受培訓，包括名人講座、參觀學習、STEAM導師計劃等。我們期待看見獲獎學生透過計劃裝備自己，全面發揮創科潛能。

除了在社區推動科學發展，桂冠論壇一直關注氣候變化的議題。今年，我們再次成為低碳想創坊主辦的ASECCC (Asia Solar Energy for Climate Change Conference)的支持機構，會議於6月26至28日在網上舉行，主題為The Future of Renewables: Closing the Gap for Energy Just Transition in Asia，屆時將匯聚亞太區不同界別具影響力人士，討論亞洲城市的可再生能源投資、碳中和等議題，以推動能源轉型和應對氣候變化。有關更多ASECCC的資訊，請按此參閱。

最後，2024年5月14日是論壇委員會成立五周年的日子。過去五年，我們獲得主要贊助機構 – 李兆基基金的全額贊助、邵逸夫獎基金會以及很多不同界別人士和機構的全力支持，令以往與科學相關的活動得以順利舉行，亦令首屆論壇於去年得以成功舉辦。我們會於未來積極籌備下屆論壇，並繼續與各界緊密合作，攜手推動香港科學和科技各個領域的教育和交流。

科學探究

盛放與凋零：人腦的神經元在重新進入細胞周期後迅速衰老

鞋帶問題 — 怎樣穿鞋帶才是最佳方法？

关于香港桂冠论坛

欢迎大家来到香港桂冠论坛2024年6月份通讯。

香港桂冠论坛委员会很高兴宣布，香港桂冠论坛将会每两年举办一次，而第二届论坛将于2025年第四季举行，确实日期、地点及公开申请等资讯将于稍后公布，请大家密切留意我们的网站和社交媒体。我们期待下届论坛诞生的同时，亦期望能延续参与上届论坛的青年科学家之间的联系。因此，我们成立HKLF Alumni Community，并会不定期举办活动，让青年科学家们聚首一堂。而首个聚会将于8月30日举行，我们将会邀请曾参与首届论坛的青年科学家及论坛大使出席，继续跨领域的交流。

我们开展下届论坛筹备工作的同时，亦继续推广科学。而我们特意为香港中学生举办的奖励计划—「香港桂冠论坛中学生科学探索者奖 2023/24」已圆满结束。我们很高兴超过30间中学参与此计划，当中逾70名学生获金奖和银奖证书，他们分别来自中华传道会刘永生中学、拔萃女书院、香港青年协会李兆基书院等。此计划由去年6月开始，旨在鼓励学生参加和科学相关的活动，以扩阔他们的视野和得到启发。我们在此再次恭喜获得证书的学生！

另外，我们与香港资优教育学苑、百仁基金组成的「G3联盟」合办的「少年创科达人大奖」，于6月中公布了五大组别的头十名入选名单，中段评审将于6月29日举行。而7月6日则是总评日，并于当天举行颁奖典礼暨午餐会，颁发「十大创科少年奖」、「提名人奖项」及「年度最佳创科达人奖」。桂冠论坛特意邀请了参与首届论坛的青年科学家、香港中文大学化学病理学系临床讲师蔡乐怡医生参与午餐会上的闲谈环节，向出席学生分享她于科研旅途上的经历，从而鼓励他们投身科研行列。而获奖学生将于7至8月接受培训，包括名人讲座、参观学习、STEAM导师计划等。我们期待看见获奖学生透过计划装备自己，全面发挥创科潜能。

除了在社区推动科学发展，桂冠论坛一直关注气候变化的议题。今年，我们再次成为低碳想创坊主办的ASECCC (Asia Solar Energy for Climate Change Conference)的支持机构，会议于6月26至28日在网上举行，主题为The Future of Renewables: Closing the Gap for Energy Just Transition in Asia，届时将汇聚亚太区不同界别具影响力人士，讨论亚洲城市的可再生能源投资、碳中和等议题，以推动能源转型和应对气候变化。有关更多ASECCC的资讯，请按此参阅。

最后，2024年5月14日是论坛委员会成立五周年的日子。过去五年，我们获得主要赞助机构 – 李兆基基金的全额赞助、邵逸夫奖基金会以及很多不同界别人士和机构的全力支持，令以往与科学相关的活动得以顺利举行，亦令首届论坛于去年得以成功举办。我们会于未来积极筹备下届论坛，并继续与各界紧密合作，携手推动香港科学和科技各个领域的教育和交流。

科学探究

盛放与凋零：人脑的神经元在重新进入细胞周期后迅速衰老

鞋带问题 — 怎样穿鞋带才是最佳方法？

About the Hong
Kong Laureate
Forum

Welcome to the October 2024 issue of the newsletter of the Hong Kong Laureate Forum!

The HKLF is pleased to announce that the 2nd Hong Kong Laureate Forum (the Forum) will take place from 5 to 8 November 2025 at the Hong Kong Science Park. We will invite Shaw Laureates and other distinguished scientists to Hong Kong for cross-generational, cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary exchanges with young scientists from around the world, sharing their views and aspirations in various scientific fields. We are currently preparing for the Forum programmes and coordinating closely with different organisations to enrich the content. Enrollment for young scientists will be open from 13 January to 31 March 2025. Successful applicants will be selected by a Scientific Review Panel composed of both local and non-local academics. The details of the enrollment and selection process will be announced at a later stage. Young scientists who are interested in participating in the upcoming Forum are invited to stay tuned to our website and social media channels for the latest information.

The HKLF Alumni Reunion Party was successfully held on 30 August. The event gathered more than 80 participants and guests, including young scientists and science-based Forum ambassadors who took part in the inaugural Forum, their invited friends who are interested in the HKLF’s activities, as well as representatives from Henderson Land Development Co Ltd, The Shaw Prize, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE), Centum Charitas Foundation (CCF), etc. Prof Timothy Tong, SBS, BBS, JP, Chairman of the HKLF delivered his welcoming remarks. He expressed his hope that by holding the Forum, more young people would take an interest in science and pursue careers in research and technology development, thus helping Hong Kong to become an international hub for science and technology. In addition, three young scientists, including Dr Lois Choy, Clinical Lecturer from the Department of Chemical Pathology of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Mr Leif Lui, Research Postgraduate from the Department of Physics of The University of Hong Kong, and Dr Hugo W L Mak, Lecturer from the Department of Mathematics of CUHK, and Visiting Faculty from the Department of Mathematics of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, shared with the participants their experience and gains upon joining the inaugural Forum. All the three young scientists expressed that they had gained a lot of inspirations from the inaugural Forum and would definitely recommend their peers and juniors to participate in the subsequent Forums. We welcome everyone to browse our photo gallery, video gallery and YouTube channel to share in the joy of the party.

Moreover, the final adjudication and award presentation ceremony cum luncheon of the “Young STEAM Talent Award”, which was organised by the G3 Alliance jointly established by the HKLF, HKAGE and CCF, concluded successfully. The “Top Ten Young STEAM Talents” and “Young STEAM Talent of the Year” were awarded at the event. In addition to the attendance of members and guests, Ms Michelle Li, Permanent Secretary for Education of the HKSAR Government, also took time out of her busy schedule to be present at the event to witness this important moment. The top ten awardees presented their works to Ms Li and other guests on the spot. The “Young STEAM Talent of the Year” gained the opportunity to join a chit-chat session and exchange ideas with Dr Jimmy Wong, Executive Director of HKAGE, and Dr Lois Choy, Clinical Lecturer from the Department of Chemical Pathology of CUHK who took part in the inaugural Forum, on the topic of “My Journey in Innovation and Technology”. All the top ten awardees expressed their delight that they benefited a lot from the competition. Congratulations again to all awardees and the students who made it to the top 50! We look forward to seeing their continued growth and success in the field of innovation and technology! Everyone is welcome to click here to view the list of winners, publications and highlight clips of the competition. The G3 Alliance is going to organise the 2nd “Young STEAM Talent Award”. A briefing session will be held on 19 October. Professor Ray Cheung Chak-chung, Associate Provost (Digital Learning) of the City University of Hong Kong, will kindly share his insights on talent development and the ways of empowering the young generation in embarking on the journey of innovation and technology. Additionally, our first awardee of the “Young STEAM Talent of the Year” will also share her experience. Click here to read the details of the competition and sign up for the briefing session.

We have consistently been supporting other organisations in hosting competitions related to science and technology, enabling students to gain valuable experience through their participation. This year, we have been one of the supporting organisations of the “Hong Kong Youth AI Master Applied Tech Innovation Awards”, which is hosted by Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) and co-organised by the HKAGE. The competition fosters the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our daily lives. It aims to spark secondary school students’ interests through providing them with a learning and exchange platform, nurturing their critical thinking and innovative minds, and enhancing their problem-solving abilities. ASTRI is going to organise an introductory seminar on 4 October to outline the details and key information of the competition. Interactive AI technology demonstration such as cyber security technology demo will also be featured, sparking participants’ interest in AI. Please click here to learn more about the competition and to register for the introductory seminar.

To further enhance the understanding and interests of the Hong Kong young generation in various disciplines in science and technology, whilst preparing for the next international Forum, we will keep cooperating closely with different sectors of the community for programmes that promote education and exchanges in these fields.

Science News

Global Breakthrough in Personalised Stem Cell Treatment for Immunodeficiency Patients Researchers Urge Public Awareness and Advocacy

Masters of Transformation: Colour-Changing Animals

關於香港桂冠論壇

歡迎大家來到香港桂冠論壇2024年10月份通訊。

香港桂冠論壇委員會欣然宣佈，第二屆香港桂冠論壇（下稱「論壇」）將於2025年11月5至8日在香港科學園舉行，論壇委員會將邀請邵逸夫獎得獎者及其他頂尖科學家親身來港，與來自世界各地的青年科學家進行跨世代、跨文化、跨領域的交流，以啟發科學靈感。我們現正籌備論壇活動，並與不同機構緊密聯繫，以豐富活動內容。而青年科學家的報名日期已訂於2025年1月13日至3月31日，甄選過程將會由國際專業科學評審團負責。報名及甄選的詳情將於稍後公佈，有興趣參與下屆論壇的青年科學家請密切留意我們的網站和社交媒體。

而HKLF Alumni Reunion Party已於8月30日順利舉行。活動匯聚超過80名參加者和嘉賓，包括曾參與首屆論壇的青年科學家和就讀與科學相關學系的論壇大使、他們所邀請對論壇委員會舉辦的活動感興趣的友好，以及一眾來自恒基兆業地產有限公司、邵逸夫獎、香港中華煤氣有限公司、香港青年協會、香港資優教育學苑、百仁基金等代表。論壇委員會主席唐偉章教授，SBS，BBS，JP致歡迎辭，表示期望透過舉辦論壇，使更多年輕人對科學產生興趣，並在未來的歲月裏，投身與研究和科技發展相關的事業，幫助香港成為國際科技樞紐。另外，三位青年科學家包括香港中文大學化學病理學系臨床講師蔡樂怡醫生、香港大學物理系研究生呂尚沅先生及香港中文大學數學系講師、香港科技大學數學系訪問學者麥偉樑博士向一眾出席者分享參與首屆論壇的經驗和得著。各人均表示於首屆論壇得到不少啟發，未來定必鼓勵同儕及後輩參與論壇。歡迎大家瀏覽我們的圖片庫、影片庫及YouTube頻道，一同分享當晚活動的喜悅。

此外，由我們與香港資優教育學苑和百仁基金組成的「G3聯盟」所合辦的「少年創科達人大獎」比賽總評、頒獎典禮暨午餐會已於7月6日圓滿結束。「年度最佳創科達人」及「十大創科少年」亦順利誕生。當日活動除了邀得一眾理事成員及嘉賓出席，教育局常任秘書長李美嫦女士亦於百忙之中抽空親臨現場，共同見證這一重要時刻。進入十強的同學即場向李女士及其他嘉賓展示及介紹自己的作品，而年度最佳創科達人更與香港資優教育學苑院長黃金耀博士和曾參與首屆香港桂冠論壇的青年科學家 — 香港中文大學化學病理學系臨床講師蔡樂怡醫生就《我的創科之路》為題進行交流，十位獲獎同學均表示在過程中獲益良多。我們再次恭喜各得獎者以及進入50強的同學，期望他們在創科方面繼續發展並有所成就！歡迎大家按此瀏覽整個比賽的得獎名單、刊物及花絮片段。而「G3聯盟」將舉辦第二屆「少年創科達人大獎」，並於10月19日舉行簡介會。屆時，香港城市大學協理學務副校長（數碼學習）張澤松教授將會為大家分享人才培育的方向，及如何協助年青人投身創科之路。此外，第一屆「年度最佳創科達人」得獎者亦會為我們分享得獎心得。歡迎大家按此閱覽比賽詳情，及報名參加簡介會。

我們一直十分支持其他機構舉辦對科學及科技相關的比賽，使學生們於參賽過程中有所裨益。今年，我們成為由香港應用科技研究院（應科院），並聯同香港資優教育學苑合辦的《全港青年AI Master科技應用創意大獎》的支持機構。比賽旨在促進並鼓勵AI與日常生活的融合，為中學生提供一個學習和交流的平台，激發學生的興趣，培養他們的批判及創新思維，提升排解疑難的能力。應科院將於10月4日舉行一場比賽簡介講座，介紹比賽詳情和有關注意事項，當天活動亦包括人工智能互動科技展示，例如融合AI的網絡安全技術，旨在激發參與者對人工智能的興趣。請按此了解比賽詳情，以及登記參加大獎簡介講座。

為提升香港年輕一代對不同科學及科技領域的認識和興趣，我們於積極籌備下屆論壇的同時，會繼續與社會各界攜手合作，推動相關方面的教育和交流。

科學探究

全球首創個人化幹細胞治療 研究人員倡社會提高關注罕見原發性免疫缺陷病

偽裝大師：變色動物

关于香港桂冠论坛

欢迎大家来到香港桂冠论坛2024年10月份通讯。

香港桂冠论坛委员会欣然宣布，第二届香港桂冠论坛（下称「论坛」）将于2025年11月5至8日在香港科学园举行，论坛委员会将邀请邵逸夫奖得奖者及其他顶尖科学家亲身来港，与来自世界各地的青年科学家进行跨世代、跨文化、跨领域的交流，以启发科学灵感。我们现正筹备论坛活动，并与不同机构紧密联系，以丰富活动内容。而青年科学家的报名日期已订于2025年1月13日至3月31日，甄选过程将会由国际专业科学评审团负责。报名及甄选的详情将于稍后公布，有兴趣参与下届论坛的青年科学家请密切留意我们的网站和社交媒体。

而HKLF Alumni Reunion Party已于8月30日顺利举行。活动汇聚超过80名参加者和嘉宾，包括曾参与首届论坛的青年科学家和就读与科学相关学系的论坛大使、他们所邀请对论坛委员会举办的活动感兴趣的友好，以及一众来自恒基兆业地产有限公司、邵逸夫奖、香港中华煤气有限公司、香港青年协会、香港资优教育学苑、百仁基金等代表。论坛委员会主席唐伟章教授，SBS，BBS，JP致欢迎辞，表示期望透过举办论坛，使更多年轻人对科学产生兴趣，并在未来的岁月里，投身与研究和科技发展相关的事业，帮助香港成为国际科技枢纽。另外，三位青年科学家包括香港中文大学化学病理学系临床讲师蔡乐怡医生、香港大学物理系研究生吕尚沅先生及香港中文大学数学系讲师、香港科技大学数学系访问学者麦伟梁博士向一众出席者分享参与首届论坛的经验和得著。各人均表示于首届论坛得到不少启发，未来定必鼓励同侪及后辈参与论坛。欢迎大家浏览我们的图片库、影片库及YouTube频道，一同分享当晚活动的喜悦。

此外，由我们与香港资优教育学苑和百仁基金组成的「G3联盟」所合办的「少年创科达人大奖」比赛总评、颁奖典礼暨午餐会已于7月6日圆满结束。「年度最佳创科达人」及「十大创科少年」亦顺利诞生。当日活动除了邀得一众理事成员及嘉宾出席，教育局常任秘书长李美嫦女士亦于百忙之中抽空亲临现场，共同见证这一重要时刻。进入十强的同学即场向李女士及其他嘉宾展示及介绍自己的作品，而年度最佳创科达人更与香港资优教育学苑院长黄金耀博士和曾参与首届香港桂冠论坛的青年科学家 — 香港中文大学化学病理学系临床讲师蔡乐怡医生就《我的创科之路》为题进行交流，十位获奖同学均表示在过程中获益良多。我们再次恭喜各得奖者以及进入50强的同学，期望他们在创科方面继续发展并有所成就！欢迎大家按此浏览整个比赛的得奖名单、刊物及花絮片段。而「G3联盟」将举办第二届「少年创科达人大奖」，并于10月19日举行简介会。届时，香港城市大学协理学务副校长（数码学习）张泽松教授将会为大家分享人才培育的方向，及如何协助年青人投身创科之路。此外，第一届「年度最佳创科达人」得奖者亦会为我们分享得奖心得。欢迎大家按此阅览比赛详情，及报名参加简介会。

我们一直十分支持其他机构举办对科学及科技相关的比赛，使学生们于参赛过程中有所裨益。今年，我们成为由香港应用科技研究院（应科院），并联同香港资优教育学苑合办的《全港青年AI Master科技应用创意大奖》的支持机构。比赛旨在促进并鼓励AI与日常生活的融合，为中学生提供一个学习和交流的平台，激发学生的兴趣，培养他们的批判及创新思维，提升排解疑难的能力。应科院将于10月4日举行一场比赛简介讲座，介绍比赛详情和有关注意事项，当天活动亦包括人工智能互动科技展示，例如融合AI的网络安全技术，旨在激发参与者对人工智能的兴趣。请按此了解比赛详情，以及登记参加大奖简介讲座。

为提升香港年轻一代对不同科学及科技领域的认识和兴趣，我们于积极筹备下届论坛的同时，会继续与社会各界携手合作，推动相关方面的教育和交流。

科学探究

全球首创个人化干细胞治疗 研究人员倡社会提高关注罕见原发性免疫缺陷病

伪装大师：变色动物

About the Hong
Kong Laureate
Forum

Welcome to the October 2024 issue of the newsletter of the Hong Kong Laureate Forum!

The HKLF is pleased to announce that the 2nd Hong Kong Laureate Forum (the Forum) will take place from 5 to 8 November 2025 at the Hong Kong Science Park. We will invite Shaw Laureates and other distinguished scientists to Hong Kong for cross-generational, cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary exchanges with young scientists from around the world, sharing their views and aspirations in various scientific fields. We are currently preparing for the Forum programmes and coordinating closely with different organisations to enrich the content. Enrollment for young scientists will be open from 13 January to 31 March 2025. Successful applicants will be selected by a Scientific Review Panel composed of both local and non-local academics. The details of the enrollment and selection process will be announced at a later stage. Young scientists who are interested in participating in the upcoming Forum are invited to stay tuned to our website and social media channels for the latest information.

The HKLF Alumni Reunion Party was successfully held on 30 August. The event gathered more than 80 participants and guests, including young scientists and science-based Forum ambassadors who took part in the inaugural Forum, their invited friends who are interested in the HKLF’s activities, as well as representatives from Henderson Land Development Co Ltd, The Shaw Prize, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE), Centum Charitas Foundation (CCF), etc. Prof Timothy Tong, SBS, BBS, JP, Chairman of the HKLF delivered his welcoming remarks. He expressed his hope that by holding the Forum, more young people would take an interest in science and pursue careers in research and technology development, thus helping Hong Kong to become an international hub for science and technology. In addition, three young scientists, including Dr Lois Choy, Clinical Lecturer from the Department of Chemical Pathology of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Mr Leif Lui, Research Postgraduate from the Department of Physics of The University of Hong Kong, and Dr Hugo W L Mak, Lecturer from the Department of Mathematics of CUHK, and Visiting Faculty from the Department of Mathematics of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, shared with the participants their experience and gains upon joining the inaugural Forum. All the three young scientists expressed that they had gained a lot of inspirations from the inaugural Forum and would definitely recommend their peers and juniors to participate in the subsequent Forums. We welcome everyone to browse our photo gallery, video gallery and YouTube channel to share in the joy of the party.

Moreover, the final adjudication and award presentation ceremony cum luncheon of the “Young STEAM Talent Award”, which was organised by the G3 Alliance jointly established by the HKLF, HKAGE and CCF, concluded successfully. The “Top Ten Young STEAM Talents” and “Young STEAM Talent of the Year” were awarded at the event. In addition to the attendance of members and guests, Ms Michelle Li, Permanent Secretary for Education of the HKSAR Government, also took time out of her busy schedule to be present at the event to witness this important moment. The top ten awardees presented their works to Ms Li and other guests on the spot. The “Young STEAM Talent of the Year” gained the opportunity to join a chit-chat session and exchange ideas with Dr Jimmy Wong, Executive Director of HKAGE, and Dr Lois Choy, Clinical Lecturer from the Department of Chemical Pathology of CUHK who took part in the inaugural Forum, on the topic of “My Journey in Innovation and Technology”. All the top ten awardees expressed their delight that they benefited a lot from the competition. Congratulations again to all awardees and the students who made it to the top 50! We look forward to seeing their continued growth and success in the field of innovation and technology! Everyone is welcome to click here to view the list of winners, publications and highlight clips of the competition. The G3 Alliance is going to organise the 2nd “Young STEAM Talent Award”. A briefing session will be held on 19 October. Professor Ray Cheung Chak-chung, Associate Provost (Digital Learning) of the City University of Hong Kong, will kindly share his insights on talent development and the ways of empowering the young generation in embarking on the journey of innovation and technology. Additionally, our first awardee of the “Young STEAM Talent of the Year” will also share her experience. Click here to read the details of the competition and sign up for the briefing session.

We have consistently been supporting other organisations in hosting competitions related to science and technology, enabling students to gain valuable experience through their participation. This year, we have been one of the supporting organisations of the “Hong Kong Youth AI Master Applied Tech Innovation Awards”, which is hosted by Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) and co-organised by the HKAGE. The competition fosters the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our daily lives. It aims to spark secondary school students’ interests through providing them with a learning and exchange platform, nurturing their critical thinking and innovative minds, and enhancing their problem-solving abilities. ASTRI is going to organise an introductory seminar on 4 October to outline the details and key information of the competition. Interactive AI technology demonstration such as cyber security technology demo will also be featured, sparking participants’ interest in AI. Please click here to learn more about the competition and to register for the introductory seminar.

To further enhance the understanding and interests of the Hong Kong young generation in various disciplines in science and technology, whilst preparing for the next international Forum, we will keep cooperating closely with different sectors of the community for programmes that promote education and exchanges in these fields.

Science News

Global Breakthrough in Personalised Stem Cell Treatment for Immunodeficiency Patients Researchers Urge Public Awareness and Advocacy

Masters of Transformation: Colour-Changing Animals