嶺南大學2024年榮譽博士頒授典禮 Lingnan University Honorary Doctorate Conferment Ceremony 2024
嶺大於12月5日頒授榮譽理學博士學位予世界知名數學家丘成桐教授，以及傑出結構生物學家顏寧教授，以表彰他們在各自專業領域取得的卓越成就及造福社會的重要貢獻。丘成桐教授更於早上在校園主持大學論壇，他以「數學之美」為題，與在場師生分享解開數學奧秘的心路歷程。丘教授其後與現場師生進行對話，由嶺大學術暨教務副校長及林文贊科學計算講座教授陳漢夫教授主持。對話期間，學生踴躍提問，討論氣氛熱烈，充分展現積極的學術交流氛圍。🌟了解更多： https://bit.ly/49oLlXw【The best moments from the Lingnan University Honorary Doctorate Conferment Ceremony 2024 🎉】Lingnan University conferred two honorary degrees in recognition of outstanding professional achievements and valuable contributions to society. Renowned mathematician Prof Yau Shing-tung received a Doctor of Science, honoris causa, and distinguished structural biologist Prof Nieng Yan received a Doctor of Science, honoris causa.Lingnan also hosted the University Assembly in the morning, presided over by Prof Yau Shing-tung. Its theme was The Beauty of Mathematics, and Prof Yau talked to the faculty and students about unravelling the mysteries of mathematics, captivating his audience by his descriptions of the beauty, joy, and applications of mathematics.Prof Raymond Chan Hon-fu, Vice-President (Academics) cum Provost and Lam Man Tsan Chair Professor of Scientific Computing of Lingnan University, hosted a conversation with Prof Yau, where students and teachers asked questions, and created a lively atmosphere of discussion, showing Lingnan’s vibrant environment of academic exchange. 🌟Read more: https://bit.ly/41CVqyn
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