The prize recognises research excellence in the areas of medical sciences and clinical practice, and encourages interdisciplinary cooperation. Submissions are invited from young Fellows of the Academy with research conducted in Hong Kong or the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The Board is the highest decision-making body of THE PRIZE, and is responsible for suggesting important scientific research fields; appointing members of the Review Committee and Compliance Oversight Team; and interpreting the Charter.
Whether it’s the coveted Palme d’Or for Best Picture or a string of nominations for her English-language performances in movies by directors like Olivier Assayas, Tsui Hark and John Woo, Hong Kong actress Maggie Cheung has made a name for herself as one of the city’s most critically acclaimed movie stars. This year, she’s up for a sixth nomination at Cannes for her performance in Clean, the addiction drama she co-starred in with husband French auteur Olivier Assayas.
As one of the most prestigious and influential international film festivals in the world, the Cannes Film Festival awards the highest honours in cinema. Each year, the renowned jury of industry experts selects the top films from a wide range of categories, including the Grand Jury Prize, the Un Certain Regard Award and the Critics’ Choice Award.
This year, the jury was chaired by Hong Kong actor and director Johnnie To and included French helmer Claire Denis, South Korean writer-director Park Hoon-jung and Australian screenwriter Peter Morgan. The competition attracted over 2,000 entries from more than 70 countries and territories, and this year’s jury was the largest in its history.
Founded in 2012, the Hong Kong Students Prize is open to all enrolled secondary school students in Hong Kong. To enter, students must be nominated by their teachers and submit their works online before 16 September. Each entry is reviewed by our panel of judges, and the winner receives HK$8,000 in prize money and HK$20,000 for his or her school.
This year, a total of 102 artworks were shortlisted for the hk prize. The winning pieces reflect a variety of interpretations of the theme Our Changing World, from established and emerging Hong Kong artists, ranging from socially, culturally and technologically diverse perspectives. The judging process also involved thought-provoking panels and a charitable auction in support of Justice Centre Hong Kong’s work for displaced people. Aside from the prizes, all the shortlisted artworks will be exhibited at the Goethe-Institut Hong Kong and Black Box Studio. The hk prize also supports the development of young people through its unique international principles, which cultivate youngsters with perseverance and the spirit of self-challenge. The bronze and silver award requires youngsters to complete four sections: services, skills, physical recreation and expedition, while the gold award adds a residential project. The HK Student Prize is supported by the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited. It is an important platform for students to explore their creativity and build a strong sense of community spirit.