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A group of 20 secondary school students and undergraduates from the University of Hong Kong joined the "Lunch with a Nobel Laureate" activity and had a dialogue with Professor Gary S Becker, recipient of Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, over an informal lunch today (September 22).

The lunch, which was held in the Vice-Chancellor's residence, the University Lodge, provided a rare opportunity for the young students to meet face-to-face with Nobel Laureate beyond lecture halls. In the two-hour dialogue, students and Professor Becker discussed various social issues including education and poverty. Professor Becker also shared his view on meaning of life with the students.

To share the festive joy on this Mid-Autumn Festival day, students introduced Professor Becker to this festival. They also enjoyed HKU 100 Mooncakes, made to commemorate the 100th anniversary of HKU, together during the lunch.

Knowledge Exchange has been an important element of the University's mission. A series of Centenary Distinguished Lectures will be held as prelude of the 100^th anniversary celebrations of HKU. Featuring Nobel Laureates from different disciplines, the Lecture series will bring some of the most brilliant minds of today to HKU. To further promote these knowledge exchange activities beyond the University, the "Lunch with a Nobel Laureate" activity is set up. Through arranging lunch gatherings for the visiting laureates and secondary school students, the University hopes more young students will be inspired by the sharing of the sages.

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