Hong Kong team achieves excellent results at International Junior Science Olympiad
A team of six students representing Hong Kong achieved outstanding results in the 21st International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO 2024), winning a total of two gold and four silver medals.
The IJSO is a science competition for secondary students aged 15 or below. The competition, covering physics, chemistry and biology up to the senior secondary level, comprises written assessments and science experiments that require students to analyse and solve unfamiliar problems. The IJSO 2024 was held in Romania from December 2 to 12 with the participation of around 300 contestants from 52 countries or regions.
Chan Tsz-kiu (Queen's College) and Tian Yu-yang Timothy (St. Paul's Co-educational College) each won a gold medal. Silver medalists are Chan Wai-yu (Po Leung Kuk No. 1 W. H. Cheung College), Chan Wing-yan (St. Paul's Co-educational College), Ma Sum-yuet (St. Paul's Co-educational College) and Yang Chun-chak (St. Paul's Co-educational College).
The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, congratulated the Hong Kong team today (December 13) on their remarkable performance. "The excellent results of the Hong Kong team, which have demonstrated our students' exceptional talent in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics) and their persistence in learning, is indeed very commendable. The Education Bureau (EDB) will continue to strengthen the promotion of STEAM education in primary and secondary schools to nurture innovation in students, as well as step up the promotion of the effective use of the school-based student talent pool for identifying and nurturing more STEAM talent," she said.
"The EDB has been attaching great importance to the grooming of gifted students and will strengthen the collaboration with the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE) to offer more diversified training, and arrange for students to participate in territory-wide, cross-territory, national and international competitions so that students with potential in STEAM subjects have more opportunities to further develop their potential and nurture future innovation and technology talent for Hong Kong," she added.
The members of the Hong Kong team achieved excellent results in the International Junior Science Olympiad - Hong Kong Screening last year. They subsequently completed the science enhancement programmes provided by the HKAGE. The outstanding students in the programmes were then selected as contestants representing Hong Kong to participate in the IJSO 2024. The Hong Kong team was fully funded by the EDB to join this competition.
Hong Kong team achieves excellent results at International Junior Science Olympiad Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
New York ETO strengthens economic, academic and cultural ties and promotes talent admission schemes in Atlanta
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York (New York ETO) strengthened economic, academic and cultural ties and promoted talent admission schemes in Atlanta through hosting high-level meetings, sharing sessions in universities and participating in a dragon boat festival.
The Director of New York ETO, Ms Maisie Ho, conducted a visit to Atlanta from September 10 to 12 (Atlanta time). During the visit, Ms Ho met with Managing Director of the Georgia Department of Economic Development Ms Stella Xu on September 10. Ms Ho provided an update on the latest developments in Hong Kong and exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, including opportunities to strengthen co-operation in trade, investment and innovation. On September 11, Ms Ho met with the Executive Director of Atlanta's Mayor Office of International and Immigrant Affairs, Ms Paulina Guzman. Later in the afternoon, she also met with Gainesville Mayor, Mr Zack Thompson, and Tourism Director, Ms Robyn Lynch. Ms Ho expressed her appreciation for the two cities' continued support and valued partnership.
During her visit, Ms Ho met separately with senior representatives of Georgia's leading academic institutions, namely Emory University, Georgia State University and the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). The meetings explored opportunities to deepen academic and research collaboration, and expand student exchanges. Ms Ho also met with students at sharing sessions at Emory and Georgia Tech to introduce Hong Kong as a dynamic global business and financial hub. She highlighted the city's international career opportunities and extensive professional networks. She also outlined Hong Kong's various talent admission schemes and career pathways available to graduates, researchers and young professionals. Recent graduates from both institutions also took part in the sessions to share first-hand experiences and practical insights on establishing their professional careers in Hong Kong.
Ms Ho concluded her visit on September 12. She officiated at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival at Lake Lanier Olympic Park. This year's festival attracted 60 teams and a total of 1 500 paddlers to participate in the races. It also introduced a new All-Cancer Paddler Division, welcoming survivors of all cancer types to compete together in a supportive and empowering environment. In addition, the festival also expanded its cultural and educational programming, celebrating Hong Kong's rich cultural heritage while fostering unity, understanding and community.
New York ETO strengthens economic, academic and cultural ties and promotes talent admission schemes in Atlanta Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
New York ETO strengthens economic, academic and cultural ties and promotes talent admission schemes in Atlanta Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
New York ETO strengthens economic, academic and cultural ties and promotes talent admission schemes in Atlanta Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
New York ETO strengthens economic, academic and cultural ties and promotes talent admission schemes in Atlanta Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
New York ETO strengthens economic, academic and cultural ties and promotes talent admission schemes in Atlanta Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
New York ETO strengthens economic, academic and cultural ties and promotes talent admission schemes in Atlanta Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
New York ETO strengthens economic, academic and cultural ties and promotes talent admission schemes in Atlanta Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
New York ETO strengthens economic, academic and cultural ties and promotes talent admission schemes in Atlanta Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
New York ETO strengthens economic, academic and cultural ties and promotes talent admission schemes in Atlanta Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
New York ETO strengthens economic, academic and cultural ties and promotes talent admission schemes in Atlanta Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
New York ETO strengthens economic, academic and cultural ties and promotes talent admission schemes in Atlanta Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
