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The Faculty of Science prepares a whole array of inspiring topics every year for secondary students to discover more about the exciting world of science. We have been organising these engaging talks, which explore forefront scientific topics of the modern world, for our society’s future scientists since 1991. Some of the talks are most suitable for students in the upper years while some are designed for students of all year groups. 

Application Procedures

  1. Read through the List of Topics and Talk Abstracts to select the preferred topics and plan for the talk schedule (Talks shall be arranged between October 2023 and July 2024, unless stated otherwise).
  2. Indicate the preferred topics and dates selected, in order of priority, on our Online Application Platform.  A confirmation will be sent to your email after successful submission of application.
  3. The Science Faculty Office will contact schools within 5 working days upon receiving the applications.
  4. You are welcome to contact the Science Faculty Office (Tel: 3943 1387 / Email: yanniekwong@cuhk.edu.hk) for enquires and arrangements of the Faculty Campus Visit / Admission Talk.

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Poster Details
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14 Mar 2020

Science behind Alcohol Antiseptics
酒精消毒液背後的科學

By Prof. CHAN Kin Shing (Department of Chemistry) 

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20 Mar 2020

Plants Breathe: How does it affect Weather and Air Pollution?
植物也呼吸:對天氣與空氣污染有何影響?

By Prof. TAI Pui Kuen Amos (Earth System Science Programme)

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27 Mar 2020

The Origin of the Universe
宇宙的起源

By Dr. LEUNG Po Kin (Department of Physics) 

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2 Apr 2020

In Pursuit of Happiness – Are there any Mathematical Models to Reveal the Secret of Happiness?
追求幸福 — 幸福的秘訣可以用數學模型來表達嗎

By Dr. WONG Chak Fu Jeff  (Department of Mathematics) 

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21 Apr 2020

Evolution from Simple Molecules to Organisms
從簡單分子到生物體的演變

By Prof. HUI Ho Lam Jerome (School of Life Sciences) 

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27 Apr 2020

Causal Inference: Another You in a Parallel Universe
因果推論:平行世界中的另一個你

By Prof. CHAN Kin Wai (Department of Statistics) 

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8 May 2020

Zoom in to the Rocks
石頭睇真啲

By Dr. TAM Pui Yuk Tammy (Earth System Science Programme) 

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15 May 2020

The Unseen Universe
看不見的宇宙

By Dr. LIN Lap Ming (Department of Physics)

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Date Talks and Details

21 Apr 2021
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How to Win at Monopoly 
如何成為大富翁

By Prof. SIT Tony (Department of Statistics) 

23 Apr 2021
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Understanding our Habitable Earth 
可宜居的星球 — 地球 

By Prof. TAM Chi Yung Francis (Earth System Science Programme)

28 Apr 2021
(Wed)

Supernova
超新星

By Dr. LIN Lap Ming (Department of Physics)

30 Apr 2021
(Fri)

Seeing You in the Darkness
漆黑中找理

By Prof. LI Hung Wing (Department of Chemistry) 

5 May 2021
(Wed)

From Mathematics to Cryptocurrency
淺談數學與加密貨幣

By Dr. CHAN Kai Leung (Department of Mathematics) 

7 May 2021
(Fri)

A Journey to Coral Restoration
珊瑚復育記

By Prof. CHUI Pui Yi Apple (School of Life Sciences)

 

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Date Talks and Details

25 Mar 2022
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Application of Essential Oil for Hand-Made Skin Care Products
香薰油在手工護膚品中的應用

By Dr. LO Chui Man (Department of Chemistry) 

Time: 4:30 p.m.

30 Mar 2022
(Wed)

A Virtual Reality (VR) Geo-tour
坐定定地質遊 (VR)

By Dr. TAM Pui Yuk Tammy (Earth System Science Programme)

Time: 4:30 p.m.

1 Apr 2022
(Fri)

Industrial Applications of Geometry
數學幾何的工業應用

By Prof. LUI Lok Ming Ronald (Department of Mathematics)

Time: 4:30 p.m. 

6 Apr 2022
(Wed)

The Quest for Dark Matter
尋找暗物質之旅

By Prof. NG Chun Yu (Department of Physics) 

Time: 4:30 p.m. 

8 Apr 2022
(Fri)

Randomness in Finance and Sports
金融和運動的隨機性

By Dr. LEE Pak Kuen Philip (Department of Statistics) 

Time: 4:30 p.m. 

13 Apr 2022
(Wed)

From Understanding Simple Algae Protein to Complex Brain Science:The Story behind Optogenetics
從了解簡單的藻類蛋白到複雜的腦科學:光遺傳學背後的故事

By Prof. CHOW Hei Man Kim (School of Life Sciences)

Time: 4:30 p.m.