Lingnan University and Peking University kick off joint venture “Lingnan-Yuanpei STEM Summer Academy”
Lingnan University and PKU organise the first Lingnan-Yuanpei STEM Summer Academy.
The launch ceremony for the Lingnan-Yuanpei STEM Summer Academy (LYSSA), jointly organised by Lingnan University and Yuanpei College (Yuanpei) of Peking University (PKU), was held recently on the Lingnan campus on 20 April. Over 50 experts, project advisors and students from both universities attended in person or virtually.
A hub cultivating Hong Kong’s and Beijing’s innovative and entrepreneurial talents, LYSSA encourages students from both universities to transform their creative ideas into grant-winning business plans. At the same time, they are expected to acquire liberal arts qualities and an entrepreneurial spirit.
30 outstanding students from both universities were admitted. The two universities plan to hold the programme alternately every year and look forward to it encouraging cultural exchanges among the teachers and students in both places.
The Academy consists of two parts. The first, which takes place from April to June, includes a launch ceremony, pre-academy workshops, and individual guidance, etc. The second is a seven-day Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Camp and STEM Competition at the end of June.
Prof S. Joe Qin, President of Lingnan University, congratulates the first cohort of students.
Prof Meng Li, Dean of Yuanpei of PKU, expresses his expectations for the Summer Academy.