The event was kicked off by Professor Juan Wang, whose enthusiastic opening address set the stage for a fruitful afternoon. She extended a warm welcome to all participants and elaborated on the event's objectives and significance.

Following her, Professor Giampaolo Buticchi, the Associate Dean for RKE, delivered an inspiring speech. He emphasised the critical role of research communication in driving scientific progress. "Such initiatives enable us to better understand each other's work, uncover synergies, and jointly elevate the research excellence of FoSE,"he stated.

Then, Professor John Zhou, the Dean of FoSE, shared his vision for the future. He underscored the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. 

The exchange session was the highlight of the event. Participants engaged in lively discussions around the theme "Keywords for My Research," sharing their research areas and recent developments. The atmosphere was charged with enthusiasm as many attendees reported gaining new insights and collaboration opportunities.

This event successfully established a platform for promoting research collaboration and academic exchange. Many attendees noted that it not only deepened their understanding of each other's research but also sparked new research ideas, propelling FoSE's research endeavors to new heights.

FoSE RKE Happy Hour will be held every Wednesday from 13:00 to 13:30 during the semester at PMB408 (Staff Common Room). Stay tuned for the next FoSE RKE Happy Hour event, where we will continue to provide a relaxed and enjoyable platform for everyone to explore the infinite possibilities of scientific research together.