Taste & Talk Series with Professor Kin Leung: A Night of Insight and Connection ✨
- F Poon
- May 2
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 28
Our latest Taste & Talk Series on 16 April 2025 was a remarkable evening of learning, networking, and culinary delight, featuring the esteemed Professor Kin Leung, the Tanaka Chair in Internet Technology and the Co-Director at the School of Convergence Science,
Imperial College’s Expanding Global Presence 🌍
Professor Leung provided exciting updates on Imperial’s latest initiatives, including the newly established School of Convergence Science—a groundbreaking hub uniting engineering, data science, business, and policy to address global challenges.
Imperial continues to expand its influence through strategic representative hubs across the world, fostering collaboration and innovation. Did you know Imperial has offices already established in:
San Francisco (USA) – Strengthening investor networks, industry partnerships (e.g. Apple, Google, Intel), and venture treks. Imperial also collaborates with key organizations such as the Imperial-Berkeley Centre for the Energy Transition, Advanced Materials Challenge Day at Lawrence Livermore Lab, Bezos Earth Fund, and Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
Singapore – Focused on research into commercialisation opportunities, while supporting student recruitment across ASEAN.
Accra (Ghana) & Bangalore (India) – Enhancing Imperial’s global outreach through local academic and industrial collaborations.
Imperial Business School: Driving Innovation & Entrepreneurship 🚀
Professor Leung also highlighted the forward-thinking strategies of Imperial Business School, underscoring its pivotal role in shaping the future of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Imperial holds a unique position as:
Europe’s only STEM-focused Business School, blending science and technology with business acumen.
A two-way bridge in the Science for Humanity strategy, advancing:
Trans-disciplinary research & student experiences, linking science and technology with economic prosperity and societal well-being.
The integration of social sciences & business research, ensuring scientific innovations translate into real-world value.
In terms of scale, Imperial Business School proudly offers:
23 academic programs, spanning 5 postgraduate suites (MBA, Management, Finance, and Research) and 1 undergraduate program (Economics, Finance, and Data Science).
Education for 2,500 full-time students annually, supported by over 100 professional academics and 25 teaching fellows.
A thriving alumni network exceeding 40,000 members worldwide.
Since 2020, an impressive 10% average annual growth, demonstrating Imperial's commitment to excellence.
The evening sparked thought-provoking discussions, leaving attendees engaged, inspired, and eager to witness how these advancements will shape the future.
A heartfelt thank you to Professor Kin Leung for his generosity and insightful talk. His perspectives made a lasting impression on all present!
📸 Check out the group photo capturing the evening’s energy! If you missed this event, be sure to join us at the next Taste & Talk Series—where great minds come together for great conversations.
"Your success is our success." — Professor Kin Leung
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