The Distinguished Chinese Scientists Lecture Series 2018 will be held next Friday (November 2) in the Lecture Hall of the Hong Kong Science Museum. Three distinguished Chinese scientists have been invited to speak on their achievements and contributions in their respective fields and on the prospects for future technological development.
 
     Three lectures will be conducted from 2.30pm to 6.15pm with the following topics and speakers:
 

1.	Topic: The Power of Regenerative Medicine to Restore Health and Quality of Life (in Cantonese)
	Speaker: Professor Rocky Tuan (Vice-Chancellor and President of the Chinese University of Hong Kong)
2.	Topic: Thoughts on Improving the Quality of Youth Innovation (in Putonghua)
	Speaker: Professor Zhong Nanshan (Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering)
3.	Topic: Artificial Intelligence: Angel or Evil (in Putonghua)
	Speaker: Dr Tan Tieniu (Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences)

     Simultaneous interpretation in Putonghua and Cantonese will be available.

     Admission is free via online registration on a first-come, first-served basis. Please visit hk.science.museum/ms/dcsls2018/eindex.html for enrolment details.
 
     The lecture series is jointly presented by the Hong Kong Science Museum of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the China Association for Science and Technology, the Beijing-Hong Kong Academic Exchange Centre, the Education Bureau and the China Association (HK) for Science and Society Ltd.
 
     Since 2003, more than 60 eminent Chinese scientists have been invited to the Distinguished Chinese Scientists Lecture Series to give lectures on various topics, sharing the latest technological advancements with the public and encouraging young people to participate in scientific research.
 
     For enquiries, please call 2732 3223.

Ends/Friday, October 26, 2018
Issued at HKT 15:00

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