Exploring New Horizons 2027 is one of the key initiatives launched by the Council of the Hong Kong Laureate Forum (HKLF). The programme offers senior secondary school students a unique opportunity to visit laboratories and research facilities, gain first-hand exposure to authentic research environments, and engage directly with scientists and innovators. Through these experiences, we aim to inspire young people to pursue scientific discovery and broaden their understanding of research and innovation.
Event Details
| Event Period | January to March 2027 |
| Target | Senior secondary school students in Hong Kong |
| No of Visits | XX sessions of visit to laboratories at local universities and research institutions |
| Capacity | Each visit will accommodate around 10-50 students (depending on the capacity of the laboratory) |
| Transportation | For groups of 15 or more members, the HKLF will provide free shuttle bus services between schools / pick-up points and the venues |
| Language | The visits will be conducted in either Cantonese or English, depending on the combination of individual scientists and participants |
| Participation fee | Free of charge |
| Enrollment form | Please fill out the following enrollment form: To be provided
*Please enroll before 12:00 noon on 31 December 2026 (Thursday) *Enrollment will be arranged on a first-come-first-served basis, we will try to arrange for the sessions according to the number of participants and your preferences. Confirmation of participating session will be sent via WhatsApp and email. |
| Enquiry |
Email: programm@hklaureateforum.org WhatsApp: 9808 9907 |
Visit Schedule
| Date and time | Lab Visit and / or Facilities Visit | Location | Max Capacity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Jan 2027 (Tue) 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
Human-System Interaction and Simulation Laboratory (HIS Lab), Department of Data and Systems Engineering (DASE) https://www.dase.hku.hk/facilities/human-system-interaction-and-simulation-laboratory-his Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing https://innowings.engg.hku.hk/ |
HKU | 20 |
| 2 | 12 Jan 2027 (Tue) 3:00pm – 4:00pm |
The Centre for Novostics https://www.novostics.hk/ |
HK Science Park | 20 |
| 3 | 19 Jan 2027 (Tue) 3:00pm – 4:00pm |
Multi-Scale Medical Robotic Centre https://www.mrc-cuhk.com/ |
HK Science Park | 50 |
| 4 | 22 Jan 2027 (Fri) 3:00pm – 5:15pm |
Exploration of Environmental Science and Mathematics Research Facility, HKUST https://ais.hkust.edu.hk/interdisciplinary-research/facilities |
HKUST | 30 |
| 5 | 27 Jan 2027 (Wed) 3:00pm – 4:15pm |
State Key Laboratory of Terahertz and Millimeter Waves https://www.ee.cityu.edu.hk/~sklmw/ |
CityU | 15 |
| 6 | 13 Feb 2027 (Sat) 10:00am - 12:00noon |
Connecting with stars - solar and cosmic ray observation/telescope, cloud chamber, particle detector https://wp.phy.cuhk.edu.hk/ |
CUHK | 30 |
| 7 | 17 Mar 2027 (Wed) 3:30pm - 4:30pm |
Koln 3D Technology (Medical) Limited https://koln3d-mml.com/zh-hant/ |
Tai Po InnoPark | 30 |
| 8 | 20 Feb 2027 (Sat) | Connecting with stars - solar and cosmic ray observation/telescope, cloud chamber, particle detector https://wp.phy.cuhk.edu.hk/ |
CUHK | 30 |
| 9 | 4 Mar 2027 (Thu) 2:30pm - 4:30pm |
Tom Cheung Lab and Biosciences Central Research Facility https://www.cheunglab.ust.hk/ https://www.biocrf.ust.hk/ |
HKUST | 50 |
| 10 | 5 Mar 2027 (Fri) 2:30pm - 4:30pm |
Tom Cheung Lab and Biosciences Central Research Facility https://www.cheunglab.ust.hk/ https://www.biocrf.ust.hk/ |
HKUST | 50 |
| 11 | 9 Mar 2027 (Tue) 3:30pm - 4:15pm |
Centre for Chinese Herbal Medicine Drug Development http://www.innohkcdd.com/ |
HK Science Park | 20 |
| 12 | 12 Mar 2026 (Thu) 3:30pm - 5:00pm |
Koln 3D Technology (Medical) Limited https://koln3d-mml.com/zh-hant/ |
Tai Po InnoPark | 30 |
For Enquiries:
Ms Eva Cheung
The Council of the Hong Kong Laureate Forum
Email: programme@hklaureateforum.org
WhatsApp: +852 9808 9907