January 2021 FormAsia Books Managing Director Frank Fischbeck’s photographs have won him the Overseas Press Club of America citation for his work in China. As a photojournalist, it came as second nature to chronicle the city’s evolution as it unfolded before him over succeeding decades. Together with his extensive travels throughout the region, this has …
August 2019 The HKU Foundation Annual General Meeting was enlivened by A Musical Soirée, jointly presented by the Department of Music. The concert was held in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Hung Hing Ying Building, which currently houses the Foundation Chamber, and was formerly home to the Department of Music. The building, a declared monument which …
July 2019 The HKU Foundation and the Faculty of Science (in celebration of its 80th Oak Anniversary) were proud to present the exclusive and unique “East Africa Wildlife Eco-Tour”, curated and guided by Dr Billy Hau of the School of Biological Sciences. This adventure of a lifetime was very much a journey of sharing and learning, …
Mar 2019 A total of 116 Endowed Professorships have been established since 2005. This year, the Endowed Professors are inaugurated in March. Inauguration of Leong Che-Hung Distinguished Visiting Professorship in Leadership梁智鴻傑出訪問教授席 (領航)Appointment to be announced 待聘 “University education is more than adding knowledge or engaging in vocational training. It encompasses the preparation of young people to meet …
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April 2019 Colleagues and alumni who remembered HKU in its struggling post-war days revered the lateProfessor S Y King 金新宇, former Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Engineering, as the ”King” who revived and developed the Engineering Faculty. Dean of Engineering Professor Christopher Chao 趙汝恒 (BSc(Eng)-Mech 1988) lauded Professor King’s ”confidence in the power of engineering. Nothing …
June 2018 The Philanthropy Speed Dating Session was co-hosted by the HKU Foundation and the Faculty of Social Sciences as part of the 2018 ARNOVA-Asia Conference. The session was designed to provide a structured yet informal setting for NGO practitioners to meet and explore immediate or future collaborative opportunities with Partner Contributors (benefactors/volunteers/supporters). Participating in …
April 2017 This year, we are proud to present ten Professorships from the Faculties of Business and Economics, Dentistry, Medicine, and Engineering, and the Asia Global Institute. A total of 95 Endowed Professorships have been established since 2005. Each of these gifts came with a story, and a dream. Kingboard Professorship in Advanced Dentistry建滔基金教授席 (先進牙醫學)Incumbent: Thomas F …
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Aug 2016 On a summer’s night, a group of HKU Foundation members enjoyed the exclusive eco-tour “Night Safari in Lung Fu Shan 夜遊龍虎山” with their family and friends. With a headlamp to see by, participants were guided along tranquil trails and past secluded streams, which are just footsteps away from the HKU Campus. They were able to have …
July 2016 Oscar-winning director Ms Ruby Yang, HKU Hung Leung Hau Ling Distinguished Fellow in Humanities孔梁巧玲傑出人文學者, debuted her new documentary film “In Search of Perfect Consonance 尋找完美第5度” at a Gala Premiere held on July 17, which was attended by over 300 guests including members of the HKU Foundation. Highlight of the Gala Premiere The documentary profiles the Asian Youth Orchestra (AYO), which was …
May 2016 This year, we celebrated the establishment of eight new Professorships from the Faculties of Architecture, Education and Medicine, as well as a Distinguished Visiting Professorship in the Humanities and Social Sciences. A total of 88 Endowed Professorships have been established since 2005. Each of these gifts came with a story, and a dream. Sophie Y …
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