The winners are:
| Award | Awardee (Research Topic) |
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| Champion |
Mr HUANG Chunhua, School of Chinese Medicine (Chinese Herbal Formulation CDD-2103 Alleviates Ulcerative Colitis via Immunomodulation) |
| 1st Runner-Up |
Mr WANG Xulong, Faculty of Science (Non-Hermiticity: a new way to control wave) |
| 2nd Runner-Up |
Ms Ishanka Harshani Kusum Peiris DEHIWALA LIYANAGE, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (In-class Physical Activity Breaks Intervention Targeting Academic Achievement, Movement Behaviours and Health Outcomes of Fifth Graders in Sri Lanka) |
| 3rd Runner-Up (in alphabetical order) |
Mr BU Luofan, School of Business (Research on Accounting for the Future) |
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Mr Timothy PATTINSON, School of Creative Arts (Animating Queer Experiences of Saying Goodbye to Hong Kong) |
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Ms WANG Hanjing, School of Communication (What Social Media Reveals About Public Reactions Insights from Computational Communication) |
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Mr XIANG Yang, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (Conversion and Connection: Sinophone Gay Poetry of Islands) |
The Madam Kwok Chung Bo Fun PhD Student Research Excellence Awards Presentation Ceremony 2024 was kicked off by the opening remarks of Professor Wai Ping-kong Alexander, President and Vice-Chancellor of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU). He passionately expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Kwok and the Madam Kwok Chung Bo Fun Charitable Fund for their generous support. This vital backing not only empowers postgraduate education in HKBU, but also plays a crucial role in the University’s relentless pursuit of excellence in education and research.
Attended by Mr. Raymond Kwok, our generous donor, Prof Wai, Prof Liu Jiming (Acting Vice-President (Research and Development)), Dr Cheung King-ho (Executive Associate Dean of Graduate School), other distinguished guests and university staff members and students, the ceremony recognized the outstanding research achievements of seven exceptional PhD students, who showcased their innovative findings as they competed for the prestigious Research Excellence Awards.
Beyond honoring these talented researchers, the ceremony served as a catalyst for fostering collaborative and forward-thinking initiatives at HKBU. A poster exhibition and a mingling session complemented the award presentation, allowing participants to explore the impressive research projects of the awardees. These interactive sessions fostered an engaging atmosphere for knowledge exchange and academic discourse, reflecting HKBU’s vibrant research culture and commitment to nurturing future innovators and thought leaders.
The seven young researchers recognized for their significant contributions, demonstrated through high-impact publications and their presentations at the event, exemplify the University’s dedication to fostering research excellence.
