News – Yidan Prize Foundation

23 September 2020, Hong Kong SAR

Yidan Prize Laureates 2020 | Professor Carl Wieman, Ms Lucy Lake and Ms Angeline Murimirwa were awarded for their contribution to STEM and women’s education

We are delighted to announce the 2020 laureates of the Yidan Prize after a five-month judging process by our independent judging committee.

16 September 2020, Virtual

Yidan Prize Conference Series: Asia-Pacific 2020 | What will education look like in a post-pandemic world?

Yidan Prize Conference Series: Asia-Pacific 2020 was held virtually for the first time. Organized in partnership with the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society...

23 December 2019, Hong Kong SAR

Remembering Sir Fazle Hasan Abed KCMG with profound sadness

The Yidan Prize Foundation is deeply saddened to receive news that Sir Fazle Hasan Abed KCMG, Founder of BRAC passed away on 20 December...

31 May 2019, Singapore

Zero to infinity: how education unlocks endless possibilities

The Lee Kong Chian School of Business presented the SMU Visionary Series at Singapore Management University (SMU) on 31 May 2019.

10 December 2017, Hong Kong SAR

Inaugural Yidan Prize Award Presentation Ceremony honors outstanding contributions to education

The inaugural Yidan Prize laureates today accept the awards and each receives a gold medal from The Honorable Mrs Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, GBM,...

3 August 2017, Hong Kong SAR

Tencent core founder calls for participation in the inaugural Yidan Prize Summit

Dr Charles Chen Yidan, Founder of Yidan Prize and Core Founder of Tencent has topped the latest Forbes China Philanthropy List.

16 December 2016, UK

Tencent core founder Dr Charles Chen Yidan showcases world’s largest international educational award to stakeholders in Europe

The Yidan Prize Foundation has visited Europe to encourage nominations for the Yidan Prize and engage in discussions on the future of education with...

22 May 2016, Hong Kong SAR

Dr Charles Chen Yidan launches the world’s largest international award in education

The world’s education is facing many challenges and they will continue to be so for many years to come. Yidan Prize Foundation is launching...