Hong Kong, a global hub of international development and innovation, has a lot to offer in terms of research, education, and economic growth. However, the city is also faced with a range of social challenges that require immediate attention from its residents. Fortunately, there are many ways to address these issues and help make a difference in the lives of others.
The BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize 2024, a merit-based award sponsored by Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, recognizes scientists at universities in the Special Administrative Region who are outstanding in scientific research, innovative exploration, application and transformation of their discoveries, and who can contribute to the economy in Hong Kong and the world. This year, five scholars from Hong Kong universities have been selected as award winners.
Among them, Ng Siew Chien won the Life and Science Prize for developing noninvasive tests that can speed up diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal tract disorders and autism spectrum disorder. The other award winners are Zhang Hua, Chen Shih-chi and Wang Cong for their work on phase engineering of nanomaterials, 3D micro- and nanofabrication, and innovative data and AI security technologies. Chai Yang, who won the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Prize, made breakthroughs in a new paradigm of in-sensor computing for artificial vision sensors that enable information processing directly within the sensor itself.
In addition, the winner of the Art Prize 2024 was Pakistani artist Sameen Agha for her piece A Home is a Terrible Place to Love, which depicts a family living in a tin-roof shed. Proceeds from the auction will go to support SAF’s expressive arts workshops for children from disadvantaged communities.
This year’s Pulitzer Prize received a mixed response from Chinese netizens. While some were supportive, a majority of the respondents were against it. In fact, some even slammed the jury for choosing the winning entry. This is because the entry by Reuters, an agency known for its breaking news coverage, portrayed a group of Hong Kong rioters in a biased and derogatory way.
The HK Global Development Prize is a contest organized by Generocity to collect ideas on how Hong Kong can promote international development and shape its role in the world. This year, the prize will focus on showcasing innovative proposals that could contribute to Hong Kong’s global development efforts and help alleviate the suffering of people in need around the world. The competition will run from October 1 to November 30 and offers a cash prize of up to HK$30,000. Click here to learn more.