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Shaw Prize 2026 Ceremony Highlights Global Scientific Achievements

On November 10th, 2026, the prestigious Shaw Prize ceremony was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, marking its 23rd year of honoring remarkable advancements in science. This year’s event highlighted the outstanding contributions of seven laureates across the fields of astronomy, life sciences, and mathematics.

The ceremony commenced with the presentation of gold medals and diplomas by Professor Reinhard Genzel, the jury chairman, to the five laureates who were present. Notably, the astronomers Professors Ken’ichi Nomoto and Stanford Woosley participated via pre-recorded messages. Nomoto shared insights from his research on supernovae and emphasized the critical nature of international collaboration in scientific advancements. Woosley articulated how both scholars have transitioned from rough theories to accurate predictive models, expressing gratitude towards his mentors and peers for their support.

Collaboration emerged as a recurring theme in the speeches of the life sciences and medicine recipients. Professor Anne Dejean focused on the continuous dialogue between fundamental research and clinical practice, a product of decades of scientific interchange between France and China. Professor Hugues de Thé shared his experiences relating to over thirty years of collaboration with Professor Zhu Chen, built on mutual respect, trust, and continuity. Chen referred to their success as a