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World Class Tests in Mathematics and Problem Solving under the administration of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announced the results of the April 2011 tests today. Students taking the tests are shown to be very competent, with half of them achieving distinction. Candidates possessing a flair for explaining the reasoning process also do well in both the Mathematics and Problem Solving papers.This observation was made based on the results of 2,076 students who took part in the April 2011 World Class Tests for the 8-11 age group and the 12-14 age group. These include 1,627 students from 145 primary schools and 449 students from 70 secondary schools.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Value Partners Group Limited (SEHK: 806) jointly announce today the launch of the Value Partners Center for Investing at the HKUST Business School - the first academic center of its kind in Hong Kong to support research and training on investment management.The Value Partners Center for Investing aims to contribute to Hong Kong's role as a pre-eminent regional asset management center through promoting and supporting a wide range of activities in relation to investment research and training. The realization of the Center has been made possible through a generous donation from Value Partners Group Limited of close to HK$10 million. The Center will become fully operational in September 2011.

The Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA (EMBA) program has surpassed all leading institutions in the world as it has once again been ranked no. 1 by the Financial Times 2009 EMBA global rankings.The success of the part-time Kellogg-HKUST EMBA program is largely attributed to the superb career track records of the graduating class in 2006 and their geographical diversity in terms of nationality and overseas working experience. The program is jointly offered by Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

The Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR Government, the Honorable Donald Tsang, along with other top officials and prominent community leaders, today joined the HKUST to celebrate the world No.1 ranking for the Kellogg-HKUST EMBA program.The Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA Program is a partnership between the HKUST Business School and the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Established a decade ago and well recognized ever since, the program ranks No.1 in the world in this year's Financial Times EMBA global rankings. This is the first time a Hong Kong-based program has topped an international rankings chart.

International library and learning support experts from more than 10 countries attended an International Conference on Information and Learning Commons hosted by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, the first of its kind in the territory.The 2-day Conference, started today (Monday 10 December) at HKUST’s Lee Wing Tat Lecture Theatre, was held to mark the anniversary of launching Information Commons by HKUST’s Lee Shau Kee Library.Integrating reference services and technical support, the Information Commons aims to foster continued learning outside the classroom. It provides students and faculty with a creative, flexible, technology-rich environment to use electronic information resources effectively, to experiment with new information technology, and to enhance collaborative learning and group presentations. Library users, especially students, have responded enthusiastically to the service since its introduction last fall.

為了發掘更多在數理方面具優厚潛質的本地少年優才，與及更有系統地培育他們，香港科技大學（科大）與香港教育城合作，並得到尊科（香港）有限公司支持，攜手合辦第二屆「少年科學家優才計劃」，讓全港近3000名12-14歲的初中學生提早得到啟發，激發他們的數學潛能。「少年科學家優才計劃」今年已是第二屆進行，形式與上一屆大致相同，將分三個階段進行，主辦單位早前已邀請了全港中學推薦校內的中一至中三學生參加。第一階段是為期8個星期的「每日一數」網上學習及訓練，所有題目均由國際著名學者編寫，同學從互動數學難題從中得到啟發。完成8個星期的訓練後，同學們可繼而挑戰2008年4月舉行的「世界數學測試」，尊科公司將提供考試費優惠及接受申請考試費減免。第一階段「每日一數」最高分數的600名同學將有機會進入第二階段，參與科大的數理互動工作坊；而在「世界數學測試」最高分數的200名參加者，將有機會參與科大的數學增益課程、通識講座及珠三角考察團，體驗多元化的學習經歷，全面提昇個人潛能。科大數學系副教授蔣翼邁博士表示：「『少年科學家優才計劃』去年成功推行，反應踴躍，今年科大與香港教育城再次合作，並得到尊科公司慷慨提供『世界數學測試』的考試費優惠。同時，參與這個計劃的學校名額由去年的80所增至今年的120所，增幅達五成，令更多學生受惠。我們希望透過這些互動及有趣味的數學測試，激發學生的數理潛能，提高學生對數學的興趣；而科大一系列為中小學生舉辦的數理增益課程及珠三角考察活動，更能培育學生全人發展。」今日的計劃簡介會中，主辦單位邀請了上屆參與學校的老師分享「每日一數」對學生的裨益及推行「世界數學測試」的經驗。同時，曾參與這個計劃的同學代表亦有到場分享感受，他們均認為這個計劃增強他們學習數學的樂趣，使他們在解答數學難題時更有信心。

Ninety-six secondary school students of the Saturday School for Gifted Students in Mathematics received their completion certificates today at a ceremony held at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).The Certificate Presentation Ceremony of the Saturday School was officiated by Prof. Paul Chu, President of HKUST and Mrs. Fanny Law, Secretary for Education and Manpower.Launched in October 2001, the Saturday School is a joint initiative by HKUST and the Education Department to nurture secondary students with exceptional talent in Mathematics.Congratulating the students on their success, Prof. Chu said: “Gifted secondary school students in Hong Kong provide an essential pool of talent for our knowledge society. With proper training to sharpen their analytical skills and fully develop their potential, they will be valuable asset to society.”

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) announced today a new program to admit gifted students, to encourage outstanding Form 6 students to pursue highereducation in Hong Kong.Prof. Yuk Shee Chan, HKUST Vice-President for Academic Affairs, said: “Many top students go to the US or other countries for further studies after Form 6. With the introductionof this new program, we’re offering them better opportunities to study in Hong Kong instead.”“We’re looking for all-round students who excel not only in academic performance, but also in leadership, communication skills, social service and extra-curricular activities,” he said.