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18 February 2013

The Young, the Accomplished and the Curious World of Big Data in Shantou

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(Shantou, 18 February 2013) Is it a hype? Is it a goldmine? Scarcely a day goes by without a headline about Big Data – big data indeed have become very big. This week Shantou University hosts six renowned experts in computational biology and medicine from leading US and UK universities and research... Read More

18 February 2013

Stella Rao, a student of Shanghai Gezhi High School, grasps the opportunity to speak to Dr Erol Gelenbe after the opening ceremony.

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18 February 2013

Students listen attentively to Dr Edward Rubin’s opening lecture on “Extreme Comparative Genomics: Bioenergy to Gene Regulation”.

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18 February 2013

Professor Lin Haifan introduces Dr Cathy Wu to the participating students at the Project Prometheus Opening Ceremony.

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18 February 2013

Professor Lin Haifan says the participating mentors share a dedication to research and science and a keen interest to excite students to the coolness in a life of research and the excitement of exploring new frontiers in sciences.

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13 December 2012

Mr Richard Li shares his thoughts with a group of Ying Wa Form Five students on a range of topics, which include world economy, global competition, Hong Kong’s competitive edge, women’s status and philanthropy.

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13 December 2012

Mr Richard Li announces the launch of the Mrs Li Chong Yuet Ming Student Development Fund at Ying Wa’s morning assembly. Mr Li remarks that “the fund was created with an eye towards improving opportunities for young women, particularly grassroots students, to succeed in our ever-changing, globalised economy and to translate that success into real benefits for their home community”.

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28 November 2012

Li Ka Shing Foundation donates HKD10M to support student development at Ying Wa

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(Hong Kong, 28 November 2012) The Li Ka Shing Foundation (“LKSF”) announced a donation of HKD 10 million today to establish the Mrs Li Chong Yuet Ming Student Development Fund at Ying Wa Girls’ School (“Ying Wa”). The endowment fund provides opportunities for Ying Wa students to become global... Read More

Hong Kong Ying Wa Girls' School

23 November 2012