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HKU Research Postgraduate Symposium 2025: Connecting Academic Minds
A joyous gathering at the HKU Research Postgraduate Symposium cum Award Presentation Ceremony showcasing and recognising the outstanding achievements of our research postgraduate students and graduates.
The HKU Research Postgraduate Symposium cum Award Presentation Ceremony was held on March 11, 2025, showcasing the remarkable achievements of research postgraduate students and graduates across all ten faculties. The Symposium provided a platform for students to share their research work and engage in intellectual discussions with a diverse audience. Around 140 students, including awardees of the HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme admitted in 2023/24, recipients of the HKU Foundation Publication Award for Research Postgraduate Students 2024 and the Research Postgraduate Student Innovation Award 2024/25, presented their research projects. The interactive session sparked insightful conversations and fostered a collaborative environment for the exchange of ideas. The top two presenters of each group were awarded the Best Poster Presentation Award and Poster Presentation Merit Award.
The sharing of expertise and experiences by Professor Andrew Ellul, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, further enriched the Symposium. The Meet and Greet session with Professor Ellul provided a valuable opportunity for interaction. Participants were inspired and motivated to push the boundaries of their research endeavours.
The event drew to a close with the spotlight shone on the outstanding achievements of research students and graduates. Their hard work and dedication were celebrated and honoured in the award presentation session.
The Symposium emphasised the importance of intellectual exchange, collaboration and networking, fostering new connections and driving innovation within our research community.
Further information of the event is available below:
Prizes obtained in 2024/25: List of Awardees
Best Poster Presentation Awards and Poster Presentation Merit Awards 2025: List of Awardees
Event Recap: Video; Photo Gallery
Students sharing their research work at the poster presentation sessions.
Professor Dong-Yan Jin, Senior Associate Dean of the Graduate School (left) and the keynote speaker, Professor Andrew Ellul of Kelley School of Business, Indiana University (right).
Professor Xiang Zhang, President and Vice-Chancellor, encouraging the HKU research community.
Professor Lap-Chee Tsui, Chairman of the HKU Foundation (first from right), presenting the HKU Foundation First Year Excellent PhD Award 2023-24.
Professor Alice Wong, Associate Vice-President (Research) (left), congratulating an awardee of the Li Ka Shing Prizes 2022-23.