Hong Kong Laureate Forum

Ying Wa Girls' School had the privilege of hosting the Dialogue with Shaw Laureates as part of the prestigious Hong Kong Laureate Forum from November 13 to 18, 2023.  This enlightening event provided a platform for our students, as well as students from other schools, to engage in inspiring dialogues with renowned Shaw Laureates.

We were honoured to welcome four distinguished Shaw Laureates (邵逸夫獎得獎者) to our school: Prof Michael Perryman, Shaw Laureate in Astronomy 2022; Prof Peter Hegemann, Shaw Laureate in Life Science and Medicine 2020; Prof Ehud Hrushovski, Shaw Laureate in Mathematical Sciences 2022; and Prof Jean-Michel Bismut, Shaw Laureate in Mathematical Sciences 2021.  Each laureate shared their invaluable insights and experiences, motivating our students to explore a broad range of knowledge and embrace interdisciplinary learning. They emphasized the importance of remaining curious, driven, and open-minded.

The dialogue sessions provided a unique opportunity for our students to directly interact with exemplary role models in their respective fields.  These interactions not only fostered intellectual stimulation but also instilled the idea that personal and academic growth should not be limited to a specific career path.

As a token of appreciation, the Shaw Laureates and the staff of the Hong Kong Laureate Forum were invited for a special school tour.  They also had the chance to visit students attending art and cookery lessons in the Visual Arts Room and Cookery Room, respectively. It was a truly amazing experience for the Laureates and an inspiring moment of connection between them and our students.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Council of the Hong Kong Laureate Forum (the HKLF) for organizing this impactful event.  The Dialogue with Shaw Laureates was an extraordinary experience that will continue to inspire and empower our students as they pursue their own academic and professional aspirations.