April 2011 “The establishment of this Endowed Professorship helps The University of Hong Kong secure its leadership position in the field of Statistics and Actuarial Science. May the fine tradition of teaching and research at the University be strengthened and generations of students be inspired.” Mr Patrick S C Poon (BSc 1970) In April 2011, a …
April 2011 The University of Hong Kong celebrated its Fifth Inauguration of Endowed Professorships on April 12, 2011. At the ceremony, the Sin Wai-Kin Distinguished Visiting Professorship in the Humanities, a university-wide scheme in support of the appointment of distinguished visiting scholars in the humanities, was announced. Also announced at the Inauguration was the establishment …
HKU recognises and thanks members of the community for their perpetual support Read More »
Feb 2011 “Mathematics is a truly universal language. It is science, it is art, it is philosophy. The laws of mathematics explain, govern and can be further applied to improve our lives. I hope this inaugural Endowed Professorship at the Department of Mathematics will contribute to further research into the understanding of and the creation …
HKU welcomes the establishment of the Edmund and Peggy Tse Professorship in Mathematics Read More »
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 …
Oct 2010 “Chemistry is fundamental to our lives. Advances in chemistry have revolutionised the way we live and how long we live. The study of the intricate relationship between chemistry and energy will enable more efficient use of energy and transform the ways we can achieve environmental and social sustainability.” Dr Wilson Wong and Dr Philip …
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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July 2009 由漢學大師饒宗頤教授帶領與指導，並由迪志文化出版有限公司在技術及工程方面全力支援的「迪志四庫全書電子版」學術研究系列計劃，已於二月十一日啟動。 迪志文化出版有限公司主席余志明先生為支持香港大學饒宗頤學術館之研究工作，於去年底捐贈港幣三佰萬元以啟動「迪志四庫全書電子版」學術研究系列計劃，首期研究計劃包兩個重要項目：1) 字書編纂計劃; 及 2) 增補資治通鑑長編研究計劃，為期四年，成果將於網上發佈。 饒宗頤教授認為「四庫全書」的學術價值，除了作為可供翻檢的工具書之外，更應投入心力，正視「四庫」收存之各類書籍，並加以研究。因此，饒教授特別提倡「四庫學」。 「文淵閣四庫全書電子版」的出現，使「四庫全書」的翻檢更加便利。 余志明先生又採納饒教授之建議，投入資源推行「四庫全書學術研究系列」，並考慮為「四庫學」闢劃出版學術刊物，以為學林拋磚引玉，勉勵學人積極參與「四庫學」之研究。
March 2009 A nearly missed chemistry practical exam and a kind gesture from an unknown lady some thirty years ago are what prompted Dr Tse Kong to donate HK$200,000 to the Department of Chemistry. Back in his matriculation days, Dr Tse was late to the examination room, but a silver-haired lady allowed him in to …
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 …
