Seven recipients of the Professor Charles K. Kao Research Exchange Scholarships 2010–11 from physics and engineering had the opportunity to meet Professor Kao on 2 November, as part of the activities associated with the awards.


The Scholarships enabled them to travel to and stay at various renowned institutions during last summer, and to participate in research work there. A Year 3 Physics student, Mr. Po Hoi-chun Adrian, said, ‘The scholarship has encouraged me to pursue my aspiration as a researcher, and also reminded me of the importance of having a dream and the perseverance to pursue the dream.’ A Year 4 mainland student in electronic engineering, Miss Wei Xiaoyao said, ‘Without it I could not have been able to finance the travelling expense to Imperial College London, nor the living expenses in London for two months. I am grateful to CUHK and Professor Kao for providing me with the precious opportunity to do research at a top university.’