The fifth widely acclaimed 'Sun Hung Kai Properties Nobel Laureates Distinguished Lectures' will be presented on 22nd and 23rd May 2006 by Sun Hung Kai Properties and The Chinese University. Four Nobel laureates from the fields of economics, physics and chemistry will address the Hong Kong public in respective public lectures.
The four distinguished speakers are:
Prof. Robert J. Aumann － 2005 laureate in economic sciences and expert in analyzing conflict and cooperation using game theory, on 'War and Peace' .
Prof. Robert A. Mundell － 1999 laureate in economic sciences, also known as 'Father of the Euro' for his work on currencies and monetary policy, on 'Chinese Macroeconomic Strategies and the International Monetary System'.
Prof. Samuel C.C. Ting － 1976 laureate in physics and discoverer of the J-particle, on 'Encounters with Modern Physics'.
Prof. Kurt W.hrich － 2002 laureate in chemistry for having developed magnetic resonance spectroscopy to analyze the structure of macromolecules, on 'Structural Biology and Structural Genomics － an Interdisciplinary Field for Physicists, Chemists and Biologists'.
Vice-chairman and managing director of Sun Hung Kai Properties, Dr. Raymond Kwok said, 'Sun Hung Kai Properties is committed to promoting education and life-long learning. Globalization makes it imperative that we all equip ourselves with a broader perspective and the latest knowledge. The Nobel Laureates Distinguished Lectures provide an opportunity for people in Hong Kong to hear world-class scholars and benefit from their vision. The scholars have all worked very hard to attain the brilliance that they have. Their determination in the quest for knowledge and truth sets a good example for our young people, inspiring them to give their best.'
Vice-chancellor of The Chinese University, Prof. Lawrence J. Lau said, 'This mega lecture series continuously brings world-class scholars to Hong Kong and promotes academic exchange. The scholarship and insights of the Nobel laureates broaden the perspective of local scholars, while their personal charisma motivates our young people to learn. The relentless pursuit of knowledge will help Hong Kong attain the highest international standards on all fronts.'
The lectures will be held in the grand ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong and, as with previous lectures, a limited number of tickets will be made available to members of the public who wish to partake of the scholars' wisdom. For details of ticket collection, please visit http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/nobellectures/registration.html. The speakers will also address local university and secondary school students.
The lecture series, launched in 2004, is sponsored by Sun Hung Kai Properties. Its objective is to promote the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, professional and entrepreneurial expertise, as well as contributions to humanity. With the inclusion of these lectures, 12 Nobel laureates and renowned scholars will have addressed the Hong Kong community under the auspices of Sun Hung Kai Properties and The Chinese University.