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Shing-Tung Yau

Coverage of Shing-Tung Yau in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 1 · 04:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 22 · 12:00 UTC
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Hong Kongplace2Glasgowplace2International Mathematical Unionorganization2International Congress of Mathematicianstopic2Tsinghua Universityorganization1Tokyoplace1
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  • SCIENCEJul 22 · 12:00 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Hong Kong loses 2030 maths congress to Glasgow. Does Asia need a stronger voice?

    Hong Kong lost the 2030 International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) to Glasgow. Tsinghua University professor Shing-Tung Yau, a member of Hong Kong's bid committee, called for Asia to establish its own mathematics union following the decision by the International Mathematical Union (IMU).

  • SCIENCEJul 1 · 04:00 UTCSCMP CHINA
    As China narrows maths gap with US, Hong Kong bids to host 2030 global event

    Hong Kong is competing with Glasgow and Tokyo to host the 2030 International Congress of Mathematicians. The bid is led by Shing-Tung Yau, a 1982 Fields Medallist and Tsinghua University professor. An inspection delegation from the International Mathematical Union is evaluating the bids.