Opening Ceremony: Discover & Innovate @ CityU Exhibition

We would like to invite you to cover the following event:

Event: Opening Ceremony: Discover & Innovate @ CityU Exhibition

Date: 4 May 2011 (Wednesday)

Time: 5:00 pm (please arrive at 4:45pm)

Venue: Oval Atrium, Podium Level One, International Finance Centre (IFC) Mall,

8 Finance Street, Central

Experience a hemispherical cinematic installation, find out why medaka fish glow green when exposed to pollutants, and discover how 2D images are transformed into 3D.

These are just some of the fascinating exhibits and installations on display at the Discover & Innovate @ CityU Exhibition hosted by City University of Hong Kong (CityU).

The exhibition will demonstrate how our problem-driven research promotes social and economic well-being in Hong Kong, the region and beyond, and how it enhances the public’s understanding of scientific studies.

The officiating guests at the opening on 4 May will be Dr Norman Leung Nai-pang, Pro-Chancellor of CityU, the Hon. Leung Chun-ying , Council Chairman, Professor Way Kuo, University President, and Professor Arthur Ellis, Provost.

The exhibition will run from 4 to 8 May at the Oval Atrium, Podium Level One, IFC Mall. The opening hours for 4 May are 6:00pm to 10:00pm; from 5 to 8 May, the opening hours are 10:00am to 10:00pm.

Media enquiries: Christina Wu, Communications and Public Relations Office (Tel: 3442 6819 or 9841 2774)