The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) launched Tuesday a science camp with world renowned physicists to deliver lectures.

Jointly organized by HKUST, the Physical Society of Hong Kong and other related organizations, the camp aims to promote scientific research in China, facilitating collaboration between students and physicists.

Over 80 undergraduate students from the Chinese mainland, China's Hong Kong and Taiwan, together with 50 Hong Kong Physics Olympiad winners, will have the opportunity to exchange views with the physics maestros.

HKUST President Paul Chu said at the opening ceremony that he was glad to see the HKUST hosting the prestigious event, which has encouraged some of the world's best scientists and students to gather with a unity of purpose, namely, to advance scientific research and education.

(Xinhua News Agency July 27, 2005)