March 2009 On April 21, 2009, The University of Hong Kong extended its appreciation and thanks to donors of the Endowed Professorships Scheme at an elegant Gala Dinner held in the iconic Loke Yew Hall. The evening focused on acknowledging and recognising the donors’ support to the University and a Commemorative Chair, with a distinguishing plaque, was …
Feb 2009 The establishment of the Tin Ka Ping Education Fund at the Faculty of Education was marked by a inaugural public lecture held on March 24, entitled “Universities: Will they remain the same?”, and given by Dr Jamil Salmi, Tertiary Education Coordinator, World Bank. In his lecture, which was introduced by Professor K.M. Cheng …
Dec 2008 Mr Jack Ma, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Alibaba Group, spoke at the Edward K Y Chen Distinguished Lecture Series held in December 2008. Talking on “Economic Winter: Now What?”, Mr Ma delivered his lecture before a full house of over 600 HKU staff, students and alumni, as well as members of …
Dec 2008 It has been eight months since the catastrophic Sichuan earthquake, but for many, just a glance at the figures still proves heartbreaking. Close to 70,000 dead Over 18,000 missing More than 370,000 injured 15,000,000 people needing resettlement Since the catastrophic earthquake, HKU community has been engaged not only in raising funds for emergency …
Aug 2008 At the Inauguration Ceremony of the “University Artists” Scheme, held in November 2008, The University of Hong Kong welcomed five University Artists, each renowned in his or her field, to be appointed for the period 2008 to 2010: Peter ChanFilm Ann HuiFilm Dr Lung Heung-wingMusic Dr Vicki OoiDrama Yao JueMusic The University Artists …
July 2008 Exquisite Beauty: The World of Kunqu took place in November 2008 and comprised a lecture, six demonstration talks and six performances by the internationally acclaimed Suzhou Kunqu Opera Theatre of Jiangsu and the Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe. Exquisite Beauty project was headed by internationally renowned scholar, Professor Pai Hsien-yung and organised by The University …
June 2008 On October 18, the University celebrated the inauguration of the “Hung Leung Hau Ling Distinguished Fellow in Humanities” scheme, which was made possible through the generous support of the Hung Hing Ying and Leung Hau Ling Charitable Foundation. The first incumbent of this scheme is Professor Lung Ying-tai, a renowned essayist and cultural …
June 2008 On Sunday, September 21st, 2008, the HKU Class of 1983 held a Walkathon in support of the HKU “First-in-the-Family Education Fund (FIFE Fund)”. This was the first event in a series of reunion activities in celebration of its 25th anniversary. Graduates of the Class of ’83 exemplify the act of “paying forward” by …
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May 2008 Endowed Professorships are created at HKU 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 represent a promise to reach new levels of commitment to society and to humankind. Each …
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