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Jul 5, 2024 | 
cityu.edu.hk | Jessica C. Leung
Two Senior Fellows of the Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), and renowned physicists, namely Professor Xue Qikun and Professor Sir John B. Pendry, received the State Pre-eminent Science and Technology Award for 2023 and the 2024 Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology, respectively, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to technological innovation.
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Jul 1, 2024 | 
smithsonianmag.com | Jessica C. Leung |Lexie Kemp
“Can you eat this?” Esraa asked. She picked a small flower from the middle of the trail and showed it to “Ms. Jessica.” “I’m not sure, you might want to ask our guide Krystal - she knows a lot about this stuff!” said Jessica Leung, Manager of Early Talent Diversity Programs at World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
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May 6, 2024 | 
cityu.edu.hk | Jessica C. Leung
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has actively contributed to the development of young children from disadvantaged backgrounds during their formative years by becoming a partner of KeySteps@JC Phase Two. The project, launched by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust (the Trust), aims to foster a stimulating and child-friendly environment in school, home and community by integrating efforts from the health, education, and welfare sectors.
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Apr 15, 2024 | 
cityu.edu.hk | Jessica C. Leung
Professor Yung Wing-ho from City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and Professor Ke Ya from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine) has made a groundbreaking discovery regarding number sense in animals by confirming the existence of discrete number sense in rats, offering a crucial animal model for investigating the neural basis of numerical ability and disability in humans.
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Feb 22, 2024 | 
cityu.edu.hk | Jessica C. Leung
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) celebrated the Year of the Dragon at a staff party organised by the Human Resources Office on 22 February. This was the first time CityUHK has held the physical Chinese New Year staff party since the COVID-19 pandemic. It brought together over 1,000 faculty and staff members to enjoy a festive afternoon. In his welcoming remarks, Professor Freddy Boey, CityUHK President, wished everyone in the University a happy and prosperous year ahead.
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Feb 12, 2024 | 
probonoaustralia.com.au | Jessica C. Leung
Reporting to the Relationships Manager and working closely with the Relationships Coordinator, you will support the development and maintenance of PIAC’s funding streams. Your responsibilities will include:identifying new funding opportunities that align with PIAC’s priority projects;developing grant applications, funding proposals, and reports; andbuilding relationships with funders and internal stakeholders.
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Jan 28, 2024 | 
cityu.edu.hk | Jessica C. Leung
Professor Kwok Chun-kit, from the Department of Chemistry at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), has been honoured with the 2024 RNA Society Early-Career Research Award, in recognition of his achievement as an emerging leader in the field of ribonucleic acid (RNA) research. He is the first Hong Kong scientist awarded in the early-career category.
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Jan 24, 2024 | 
the-rheumatologist.org | Jessica C. Leung |Claire Owen |David Liew |Russell Buchanan
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is typified by pain and stiffness of the shoulder and hip girdles. Previous qualitative studies have highlighted the importance to patients of additional symptoms, including fatigue and sleep disturbance. These features of PMR are less recognized by clinicians and have not yet been quantified in the literature. Further, the adequacy of the current treatment paradigm in addressing these symptoms is unknown.
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Jan 23, 2024 | 
moneymag.com.au | Michelle Baltazar |Jessica C. Leung |Marcus Padley
Published What type of investor are you? To get the best return on investment, you need to know!This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with investment guru, podcaster, and author Marcus Padley about defining investor types by colour. What colour are you? Beware the red zoneTrue blue is probably youListen on Apple PodcastsListen on Google PodcastsListen on SpotifySubscribe on YouTube for closed captionsTAGSinvesting, friends with money podcast, behaviour
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Jan 16, 2024 | 
moneymag.com.au | Michelle Baltazar |Jessica C. Leung |Jessica Irvine
If you want to know how to make and invest lots of money, one of the best ways is to learn from someone who built their fortune and became a billionaire. In this special edition of the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with Ken Fisher, the billionaire founder and executive chair of Fisher Investments, about the best way to build your financial future. • What's the best way to start investing? • Think globally• Will there be a recession?
