Inspiring Young Female Academics to Pursue Excellence
To celebrate Professor Rosie Young's 90th birthday in 2020 and pay tribute to her remarkable career and contributions, the Rosie Young 90 Medal for Outstanding Young Woman Scholar was established. This prestigious award aims to honor Professor Young's immense achievements and inspire talented young academics to follow her esteemed legacy for years to come.
On December 11, the Rosie Young 90 Medal Presentation Ceremony took place to recognise the 2023 and 2024 awardees. The ceremony began with welcoming remarks from Professor Derek Collins, “Each year, the steering committee struggles to decide which are the most deserving candidates. We have so many outstanding, accomplished women professors in many disciplines. They work so well in future leadership in academic institutions and health and well-being in our communities. The recipients here today are truly the best of the best.” Afterwards, awardees presented their teachings and projects highlighting their leadership and service to HKU and the community.
Professor Rosie Young expressed her joy with the audience, “Today, I am happy and proud that my name is associated with the medal awardees. They have not only achieved distinction in teaching, research and administration that is required by the University but in addition, they provide leadership and valuable contributions to the University and the community.”
The ceremony concluded with the President’s remark, “This is a great event that we honour Professor Rosie Young's legacy. She is a great researcher, scholar and leader in the University but also a role model for all of us.” The President congratulated the awardees.
2024 Awardees:
Professor Winnie Tso Wan-Yee, Clinical Assistant Professor, LKS Faculty of Medicine
Professor Yuen Yi Lo, Associate Professor, Faculty of Education
Professor Frances Yik Wa Law, Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences
2023 Awardees:
Professor Yen Hui-ling, Associate Professor, LKS Faculty of Medicine
Professor Kathy Kar-man Shum, Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences
To view full list of awardees, please visit here.
The event is attended by Professor Rosie Young; Professor Xiang Zhang, President; Professor Derek Collins, Chairperson, Steering Committee of the Rosie Young 90 Medal; Mrs Jennifer Cheng, a member of the HKU Court and Steering Committee of the Rosie Young 90 Medal; representatives of Faculties; past awardees; as well as guests
(From left): 2024 awardees: Professor Winnie Tso, Professor Yuen Yi Lo, Professor Francis Law and 2023 awardees: Professor Hui-ling Yen and Professor Kathy Shum
(Fourth from left) Professor Rosie Young, Professor Xiang Zhang, Mrs Jennifer Cheng and Professor Derek Collins, as well as awardees
