The Hong Kong prize is a competition to recognise excellence in research conducted by Fellows of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. Submissions may include clinical studies, observational or epidemiological articles. However, meta-analyses and review articles are not eligible for consideration.
The prize carries a cash award of HK$200,000, and the winner can also look forward to international visibility and top-tier media coverage as well as access to world-class facilities at Hong Kong University. The prize also provides the opportunity to make an impact on development cooperation in the field of human health.
A controversial film about the future of Hong Kong has won the top prize at this year’s Hong Kong Film Awards despite having only a limited cinema release. Ten Years, a series of five vignettes, taps residents’ worst fears about the semi-autonomous city’s future under Beijing’s grip. Its win is seen as a major blow to the mainland government, which has already criticised the film for its “political tone”.
Students from over 100 secondary schools in Hong Kong participated in this year’s competition, which was organised by the Department of History. The prizes were presented at a ceremony on 25 September. This is the eighth time that the competition has been held and its aim is to enhance students’ knowledge of Hong Kong history and culture, and encourage them to learn actively outside class through thorough investigation of historical developments and their relationships with changes in society.
In the written report, winning teams were judged on their relevance to the theme of the competition, systematic use of collected materials, objectivity in analysis, citation of bibliography and footnotes as well as overall assessment of quality. Teams that were deemed outstanding were invited for a face-to-face interview.
The prize’s logo, which appears on all publicity materials and trophies conferred to winners, juxtaposes two precious elements, a pearl and a pierced jade amulet. It symbolises the enduring value of knowledge and its contribution to society. The logo is designed to be suitable for both Chinese and Western contexts, bringing together the best of Chinese cultural tradition with contemporary design.
The HK Prize offers young researchers an ideal platform to present their ideas to the global development community. Winners will benefit from increased international visibility, top-tier media coverage and a wide network of potential collaborators. In addition, the HK Prize will support their career development and provide funding to develop their ideas into tangible projects that can make an impact on the lives of people in need around the world. The call for entries opens on March 1, with Southeast Asian residents being the first to get a chance to win the prize. Applicants can visit the World of Winners splash page starting March 1 to find out more about the competition and how to participate.