The hk prize is awarded to a team of students who produce a written report on the relationship between Hong Kong’s history and its current social development. The project must be based on thorough investigation and research, and show a clear understanding of the importance of the unique historical status of Hong Kong.
The first prize winner will receive HK$1 million, the second prize winner will receive HK$500,000 and the third prize winner will receive HK$200,000. The winning entry will be screened at the Hong Kong Film Awards in 2025 and will be promoted internationally by the organizer. The Hong Kong International Literary Festival will also stage a panel discussion on the theme of the hk prize in the same year.
Five scholars at Hong Kong universities have won the BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize 2024, a prestigious award crucial to the city’s future tech-innovation. The five scholars will pocket a total of HK$2 million for their contributions to scientific research in areas such as artificial intelligence and robotics, life and health, new materials and new energy, advanced manufacturing and fintech.
An online survey has found that the public support the establishment of a hk prize for a new generation of science and technology talent. The results show that a majority (81%) of the respondents are supportive of the proposal to set up an academic prize for young scientists. A large proportion of the respondents (77%) said they would be willing to nominate candidates for such a prize, while another quarter (79%) would be able to provide financial support.
A group of scholars has nominated five Hongkongers for the Nobel Peace Prize this year. The nominees include Jimmy Lai, Chow Hang-tung, Gwyneth Ho, Lee Cheuk-yan and Joshua Wong, who are all known for their fervent dedication to protecting Hong Kong’s freedoms and campaigning for democracy.
During the Paris Olympics, Hong Kong’s gold medallists were rewarded with a substantial amount of prize money. Fencer Vivian Kong, who won the individual epee event, received HK$12 million from The Jockey Club, while swimmers Edgar Cheung Ka Long and Siobhan Haughey got a combined HK$6 million for their wins.
The 8th inter-school competition of study projects on Hong Kong’s history has concluded today. The competition aims to enhance students’ awareness of Hong Kong’s history and culture and encourage them to learn actively outside class through rigorous research. This year’s written reports were judged on the relevance of the chosen topic, systematic use of collected data, objectivity in analysis and citation of sources. The top three teams were selected for face-to-face interviews. This year’s winners are: 1. The development of Hong Kong’s pig farming industry during the 1967 riots by Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School 2. Canton – Hong Kong relations by Tak Oi Secondary School 3. Frontier restricted area and its relationship with mainland China by Carmel Pak U. Secondary School. The prizes are sponsored by the Department of History and funded by a donation from Professor Wang Gungwu.