A total of five winners, including two young women, won awards in the 2023 Hang Lung Mathematics Awards (HLMA), co-organized by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Hang Lung Properties Limited. The winning teams were selected following a rigorous written and oral defence process. They were rewarded for their excellent problem-solving skills, creative thinking, and research abilities.
The BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize (STIP) is a merit-based award with a vision of “Boosting Hong Kong and Serving the Country through technology”. It is a prestigious international award that champions the mission of attracting global top science talent, nurturing forward-looking scientists, and together building Hong Kong into an international research and technology hub.
Last week, no ticketholder won first prize in the jackpot draw, leaving a snowball of HK$102 million to be carried forward to tonight’s draw. The Stanley Street betting station, famous for its 47 top-prize winners since 1994, opened an hour early this morning to serve customers eager to try their luck.
This year, the prize ceremony will be held in Hong Kong at the end of this month to commemorate the 2024 laureates’ contributions to society and education. It is expected to attract the participation of global experts in education, public policy and philanthropy to celebrate the achievements of the laureates, fostering dialogue between them and the wider community.
In addition to the prestigious awards, this year’s Yidan Prize Laureates will be invited to join the Yidan Forum for Youth Leaders in Beijing, where they can share their insights with other global leaders and learn from each other’s experiences. The annual event brings together leaders in education, public policy and philanthropy from around the world to discuss and brainstorm on issues related to young people.
The Shaw Prize is one of the most prestigious international scientific awards in the world, and this year’s Laureates have made extraordinary contributions to the fields of astronomy, life science and medicine, and mathematical sciences. To provide the general public with accessible scientific knowledge about this year’s Laureates, the Hong Kong Science Museum and The Shaw Prize Foundation have jointly organised a special exhibition to showcase their groundbreaking discoveries.
The Hong Kong International Art Fair (HKIAF) has awarded its most coveted prizes to five artists for their outstanding works at the 2024 edition. The Grand Prize went to Pakistani artist Sameen Agha for her sculpture A Home is a Terrible Place to Love, while the Vogue Hong Kong Women’s Art Prize was won by Michelle Fung for her mixed media work Red Bean Stalk. Nearly two-thirds of the shortlist this year were female artists, a record high in the history of the award. The winners will receive their prizes at the Award Ceremony on 2 December. For details, please visit the HKIAF website. A complete list of finalists can be found here.