Touring the Li Ka Shing Center, Mr Li engages in a scientific experiment related to embryonic stem cells with Fong Yick-wah (right), a post-doctoral student at the University of California Berkeley. Fong emigrates to the United States from Hong Kong at 18, shortly before finishing Form 5 at Shau Kei Wan Government Secondary School, and earns both his Bachelor’s degree and PhD from Berkeley. Looking on is Professor Robert Tjian, founding faculty director of the center.22 October 2011
Mr Li Ka-shing addresses guests at the opening ceremony. Quoting Nobel laureate Richard Feynman’s challenge to scientists to society at large, he says “our responsibility is to do what we can, learn what we can, improve the solutions and pass them on.”22 October 2011
Chancellor Robert Birgeneau of the University of California Berkeley confers to Mr Li Ka-shing the Berkeley Medal, the highest honour of the university. The Medal is given to those “whose work or contributions to society illustrate the ideals of the university.” The university, which does not award honorary doctorates, recognised Mr Li’s contribution to human life, “regardless of race, class or circumstance.”22 October 2011
Mr Li Ka-shing addresses a capacity crowd at the New York Public Library after receiving the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy presented by New York City Mayor and former medalist Michael Bloomberg.21 October 2011
New York City Mayor and former Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy recipient Michael Bloomberg congratulates Mr Li Ka-shing on receiving the award.21 October 2011
Opening of world-class research and education institute at St Michael’s Hospital promotes the discovery, sharing and application of knowledge19 October 2011
The exterior of the new Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St Michael’s Hospital in downtown Toronto. The building is the first in Toronto, and among the first in the world, specifically designed to bring researchers, educators and clinicians together to incubate ideas and bring new treatments to patients faster.19 October 2011
Mr Li volunteers to take part in a CPR demonstration during his visit to the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St Michael’s Hospital on Tuesday.19 October 2011
Mr Li tells guests at a lunch that in a time of cynicism and skepticism, the new Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute is a true testament to the fine medical skills and dedicated care everyone at St Michael’s Hospital works so hard to deliver to its patients.19 October 2011
