The TouchStart Science Summer Programme 2025 offers an exciting opportunity for students to delve into two dynamic and highly engaging workshops: "The Mathematical Foundations Behind AI" and "Exploring Marine Biodiversity: Hands-On Experiences in Conservation and Ecology." This year, the Faculty of Science collaborated with HKU Academy for the Talented to organise this event. This five-day programme is designed for motivated senior secondary school students who are eager to expand their knowledge in cutting-edge scientific fields. Delivered in a Face-to-Face format by subject-matter experts, the workshops provide a blend of theoretical insights and practical applications to enrich students’ understanding of science and technology.
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Date: | July 21 – 25, 2025 (Monday – Friday) |
Time: | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Eligibility: | S4 – 5/ Grade 10 – 11/ Year 11 – 12 students |
Programme fee: | Members: HKD8,000 Non-members: HKD12,000 |
Workshops offered:
This workshop will expose students to some fundamental science behind artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on the essential mathematical concepts in areas like computation, optimisation, and probability. Teachers in the Department of Mathematics with expertise in computational mathematics, scientific computing, optimisation, partial differential equations, machine learning, etc., will share some classical and modern approaches related to AI with the participants. |
The Mathematical Foundations Behind AI
Exploring Marine Biodiversity: Hands-On Experiences in Conservation and Ecology  This workshop will offer participants a comprehensive, hands-on experience in marine science, focusing on biodiversity, conservation, and ecology. Through engaging activities, participants will learn about marine species, their habitats, and the threats they face. |
Application deadline:
Non-local students: April 6, 2025 (HKT 23:59)
Local students: May 31, 2025 (HKT 23:59)
For any enquiries, please contact us at ssst@hku.hk.