Dr Christopher See, a medical doctor and PhD student researching medical education in the Faculty of Medicine, won the International Vote in the 2013 FameLab, a science presenting competition with participation from 21 countries. Presenters can speak on any science topic of their choosing, but PowerPoint is not allowed. Dr See spoke on the role of neurotransmitters in ego-depletion. "I took the Graduate School course in presentation skills immediately before the competition - this was fantastic and I thoroughly recommend it," he said. "However, I believe communication skills are mostly improved in day to day activities and I place high value on simple interactions with fellow students in classes and in extracurricular societies."

The Undergraduate Research Fellowship Programme gives talented young students the chance to pursue serious research at HKU and abroad if warranted. For example, Elize Chan Hoi-ting, a BEd (Liberal Studies) major, went to Cambridge University in the summer of 2013 where she was able to observe primary school lessons and discuss educational issues with well-known scholars, while Pan Wenqi, a BSc (Biochemistry) major, conducted biomedical research at the University of Toronto. Their experiences overseas fed into their research work at HKU. "I benefited a lot from going to Toronto - I was exposed to many cutting-edge research ideas," Pan said. Elize said her Cambridge experience broadened her understanding of her field. "The different ways of thinking and lifestyles there were reflected in the children's behaviour in the classrooms. It was a whole new context for me," she said.