Attending the conference in Leeds has been an enlightening and refreshing experience for me. Being my first time to visit the Western world, this experience was definitely one-of-a-kind.

Leeds is a city that differs a lot from Hong Kong. Most buildings looks historical from its facade, which is a rare sight in Hong Kong's urban landscape. The light show is also an exquisite experience to have. Historical buildings act as the canvas for a visual show with abstract shapes and the history of Leeds. This has shown the innovative use of historical buildings in the city that Hong Kong could definitely experiment with.

Communicating with other scholars during the conference is also a great opportunity to have, where I can share my thoughts and ideas with other scholars who may have different views. The discussions ranged from technical academic topics to environmental sustainability. Though I have found out I could have a more active approach on connecting with other scholars.

The title of the conference, "Curiosity" has prompted my personal reflection. The notion of systematic schooling inhibiting the curiosity of children, has made me ponder on my own life. Even since I was small, I am quite a curious thinker. I would frequently ask out-of-syllabus questions to science teachers after lessons. However, when I have got into University, the diverse and eventful university life has limited my time to explore. This conference has reminded me one of my values that I have cherished the most, and that I should strive to nurture it.

Overall, this conference has been an eye-opener and a time for reflection for me. I would once again like to thank Lord Laidlaw and the Laidlaw Foundation for providing me with this unique opportunity.