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Energy transition scientist Chen Peipei leaves Cambridge for Hong Kong lab

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Chen Peipei, a scientist focused on the energy transition, has departed from Cambridge University to establish her own research laboratory in Hong Kong. She cited a desire for greater research autonomy and access to start-up grants for young scientists, which she found lacking in UK institutions. Chen noted that British universities are facing financial difficulties, leading to reduced academic research and hiring freezes. AI

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Energy transition scientist Chen Peipei leaves Cambridge for Hong Kong lab

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Holly Chik ·

    Energy transition scientist Chen Peipei leaves Cambridge to build her own lab in Hong Kong

    For some early-career scientists, the prestige of British academia is being marred by shrinking research funding and a complex geopolitical climate, prompting top-tier talent to look elsewhere for stability and resources. Chen Peipei, who moved from a research associate role at t…

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