2015 STU Graduation snippet
Li Ka-shing introduces the “Thriver” OS with empathy as its kernel
(Shantou and Hong Kong, 26 June 2015) We are constantly upgrading our smartphones and their OS (operating system) to make them better, but have you ever wondered if the OS of your life could also be upgraded? At this morning’s commencement speech delivered to over 2,000 graduates of Shantou University... Read More
Thriver’s OS
Shantou University Commencement Ceremony Chairman Chen, Professor Shechtman, distinguished faculties, graduates, friends and families, Summertime again and it is great to be here! Now that the crazy long nights for the finals are behind you, I trust everyone is breathing easy and feeling happier. The... Read More
Earthquake Relief in Nepal
(Hong Kong, 28 April 2015) In the aftermath of the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal and its neighboring regions, the Foundation has made a donation of US$1 million from its Just In Time Fund to provide immediate aid to help ease human suffering and to support ongoing relief efforts... Read More
Tsz Shan Monastery Officially Opens to Public Visitors
(April 15, 2015 – Hong Kong) Tsz Shan Monastery (“TSM”) today welcomed the first members of the public who registered through our visitor booking system. TSM’s online visitor booking system was launched on March 30 to an enthusiastic public response, with the number of registrants far exceeding... Read More
Tsz Shan Monastery opens to the public
Tsz Shan Monastery is a Chinese Buddhist monastery established for the inheritance of the Dharma preached by Śākyamuni Buddha. The Monastery is a sanctuary for the public to learn about Buddhist teachings. We believe that Buddha nature is hidden in everyone, which can be developed through listening,... Read More
Life Science Powering the FutureProject Prometheus Recommences at Shantou University
(Shantou, 28 January 2015) Brilliant researchers across the globe dedicate their lives to the study of living organisms, radically improving the quality of future health. These breakthroughs pave the way for innovations in Precision Medicine and Precision Treatment, maximizing the efficiency of healthcare... Read More
Techcracker Lab Delegates Return to Hong Kong from Israel Motivated with “Chutzpah” and a Dose of “Innovation DNA”
(Israel, 12 January, 2105)–On 8 January, 50 Hong Kong students selected to join the Techcracker Lab programme ventured out of their comfort zones, and headed to Israel for a journey across the “Startup Nation”. Upon arrival, the group was met with unpredictable weather and snow, yet they managed... Read More
“Observe, Think, Have Fun and Take Care of Each Other” Mr Li Ka-shing Sees Off Hong Kong Students Traveling to Israel for “Techcracker Lab”
(Hong Kong, 8 January 2015) One hundred Hong Kong students and teachers head out today to Tel Aviv for the Techcacker Lab programme jointly organised by the Li Ka Shing Foundation and the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. They were pleasantly surprised to see Mr Li Ka-shing and Consul General... Read More
The 7th Palliative Care Symposium for Health Care Workers in Chinese Population: ‘Palliative Care in the Community’
(Hong Kong, 15 December 2014) The 7th Annual Palliative Care Symposium for Health Care Workers in Chinese Population, jointly organised by the Faculty of Medicine of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK); Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of The University of Hong Kong (HKU), The Hong Kong College... Read More
Techcracker Lab presents Innovation and Entrepreneurship 101: With Perseverance and Chutzpah
(Hong Kong, 24 November 2014) In 1923, after the First World War, Albert Einstein visited the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel. He founded the Technion Society and whilst there, planted the iconic Washingtonion Robusta. Still standing, the palm tree is symbolic of the Society’s... Read More