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"First-in-the-Family Education Fund" (FIFE Fund) Presentation and Sharing Ceremony

“First-in-the-Family Education Fund” (FIFE Fund) Presentation and Sharing Ceremony

Feb 2011 In February 2011, the University held the second “First-in-the-Family Education Fund” (FIFE Fund) Presentation and Sharing Ceremony at which Fund recipients, alumni and supporters shared their learning and personal experiences. This year, the Fund supported 300 full-time undergraduate students. Each student recipient will have a bursary of $10,000 to take enriched learning activities …

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The first two Hung Hing Ying Distinguished Visiting Professors in Science and Technology give their premiere lectures at HKU

The first two Hung Hing Ying Distinguished Visiting Professors in Science and Technology give their premiere lectures at HKU

Jan 2011 Professor N R Aluru and Professor Kam-biu Luk have been appointed as the first holders of the Hung Hing Ying Distinguished Visiting Professorship in Science and Technology. Professor Kam-biu Luk from the University of California, Berkeley, USA, is a world leader in experimental particle physics. He is a leading figure of the largest …

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Acclaimed opera singer Hao Jiang Tian lends his voice to a cultural lecture recital at HKU

Acclaimed opera singer Hao Jiang Tian lends his voice to a cultural lecture recital at HKU

Nov 2010 Internationally acclaimed opera singer Hao Jiang Tian 田浩江 visited HKU in November 2009. Funded by the HKU Culture & Humanities Fund and organised by the Department of Music, the event included a performance and sharing by Tian, and a forum presented by Tian together with Guo Wenjing 郭文景(composer), Diana Liao 廖瑞麗(librettist) and Leo Lee Ou-fan …

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Stephen A. Schwarzman spoke on global growth prospects and financial services post-regulatory reforms

Stephen A. Schwarzman spoke on global growth prospects and financial services post-regulatory reforms

Oct 2010 Stephen Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of the Blackstone Group, drew a packed audience of more than 600 students, staff and members of the public at the Edward Chen Distinguished Lecture Series held in October 2010. In his speech, entitled “Global Growth Prospects and Financial Services Post-Regulatory Reforms,” Schwarzman gave a positive outlook …

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UBC officially opens the Simon K.Y. Lee HKU-UBC House and related facilities

UBC officially opens the Simon K.Y. Lee HKU-UBC House and related facilities

Oct 2010 The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and The University of British Columbia (UBC) celebrated the opening of the Simon K.Y. Lee HKU-UBC House on its Vancouver campus on Friday, October 8, 2010, Vancouver time.  The living space was made possible by a $4-million donation to UBC for the development of an international student …

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HKU celebrated its Fourth Inauguration of Endowed Professorships

HKU celebrated its Fourth Inauguration of Endowed Professorships

April 2010 The University of Hong Kong celebrated its Fourth Inauguration of Endowed Professorships on April 13. Endowed Professorships at HKU are created to provide perpetual support to areas of academic excellence.  It is also a privileged honour bestowed upon our distinguished academics.  With a close partnership between the academe and generous philanthropists, Endowed Professorships …

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HKU awards Honorary University Fellowships to eight distinguished individuals, in recognition of their contributions to the University as well as the community

HKU awards Honorary University Fellowships to eight distinguished individuals, in recognition of their contributions to the University as well as the community

April 2010 In 1995, The University of Hong Kong created the Honorary University Fellowships to recognise and honour those who are held in the highest regard by the University and to establish closer relationships with the community. On Tuesday, September 14, 2010, a special ceremony was held for the Honorary University Fellowships recipients to receive …

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