Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
RGC holds inaugural Research Summit
The Research Grants Council (RGC) held its inaugural Research Summit, titled “Forging Frontiers: Shaping the Future of Knowledge and Discovery” today (December 11) at the Hong Kong Science Park. The Summit, supported by all eight University Grants Committee (UGC)-funded universities, was cohosted by the RGC and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The event, which was organised to highlight the research impacts and achievements of Hong Kong’s higher education and to deepen international exchanges and co-operation, attracted the participation of more than 700 members of the local and international research communities.
Speaking at the opening session of the Summit, the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, said that, “Hong Kong is ready to grow into a strategic hub for innovation through more joint research initiatives and endeavours. We have a strong track record of outstanding and impactful research as demonstrated by the success of our universities’ performance. The Government is committed to supporting the UGC and the RGC’s efforts in nurturing our pool of emerging research talent and taking forward innovative research.”Issued at HKT 17:56
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