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An Extraordinary Ordinary Woman – Ms Mok Sau‐King
(From left) Ms Barbara Mok 莫瑋坤 (LLB 1980; PCLL 1981; LLM 1988), Dr Kan Lai-bing 簡麗冰 (BSc 1957; PhD 1968), long-time friend of the late Ms...
Feb 9, 2021


His Legacy Lives on – Dr Robert Tam Yik-Fong
Senior staff quarters on Sha Wan Drive. January 2021 Born in 1902, Dr Robert Tam 譚益芳 (BA 1930, Hon University Fellow 1996, Hon DSocSc...
Jan 18, 2021


The ”King” of Engineering
Former students: (From left) Watt Chi-ngong 屈志昂 (BSc(Eng)-Elec 1964), Wong Che-kee 黃志基 (BSc(Eng)-Elec 1970) and Lau Man-chung 劉文忠...
Apr 15, 2019


A Guiding Voice Lives On
(Left) Engraved with ”Davies” and ”HKU”, The Davies Cufflinks were presented to Professor Ian Davies at his farewell party in 2002....
Aug 15, 2018


Loving tribute honours a friend’s legacy
(From left) Mrs Bhavna Soni Shivpuri, Professor Xin-Yuan Guan and other friends of Mrs Tessy Cheng Grove. June 2018 Mrs Tessy Cheng Grove...
Jun 15, 2018


A tribute made in loving memory
Sept 2017 In loving memory of Mr Choi Kim-Kwong (1951 – 2012), who passed away at the age of 61 from lung cancer, his daughter Ms Athena...
Sep 29, 2017


Honouring the First Benefactor of HKU: Sir H N Mody
A Zoroastrian priest placing a flower garland on Sir H.N. Mody’s bust. Oct 2015 Every year on October 12, the local Zoroastrian community...
Oct 13, 2015


Alumni Family Contributes a Legacy Gift
July 2015 “Knowledge can change one’s life.” That was the belief of the late Mr Yang Tuck-Ming and Mrs Yang Wong Fung-Ying. Despite being...
Jul 15, 2015


Legacy of the Cancer Hero Freddie Ng
Freddie and his determination to stand up to insurmountable challenges will live long in HKU students’ memory. Aug 2014 HKU pharmacy...
Aug 18, 2014


Propelling dreams comes full circle
July 2014 Since its establishment in the 1970s, the Dr Mary Hui Ling Li Memorial Scholarships have benefitted over 100 medical students....
Jul 7, 2014


Mr Yao Ling-Sun’s Bequest Benefits Students of Lap-Chee College
The Yao Family with HKU’s President Professor Peter Mathieson, Master Professor C F Lee and student representatives of the Lap-Chee...
Jul 7, 2014


Incredible Journey Continues
Fr Alvaro’s friends and School of English’s representatives attended the memorial mass for Fr Alvaro and inauguration of the scholarship...
Jan 12, 2014


A Legacy of Learning
Sept 2013 In memory of its previous Dean, the Faculty of Education established the Professor Shirley Grundy Memorial Fund in 2011. This...
Sep 10, 2013


A Tribute to a Dedicated Teacher and Loving Mother
Sept 2013 Dr Doris Chen (2nd row, 3rd left) with the then Head of Department, Professor A J Ellis (back row, 2nd left), former Heads Dr K...
Sep 9, 2013


Cheng Yu Tung Tower marks a new chapter in the development of the Faculty of Law
November 2012 The University of Hong Kong celebrated the official opening of the Cheng Yu Tung Tower on November 8, 2012. The Tower is...
Nov 12, 2012


In memory of Professor Arthur Yau, his family establishes a fund to ensure his legacy continues
Professor Arthur Yau 邱明才 (MBBS 1956) (From left to right) Mr Stephen Mckeever, Ms Lynn Yau (HKU alumna), Professor Keith Luk, Mrs...
Aug 1, 2011


Following in the footsteps of a legend
Feb 2009 Dr Roland Soong, the executor of Ms Eileen Chang’s estate, chose to set up a HK$1 million scholarship fund at HKU in memory of...
Feb 9, 2009


The Hung Leung Hau Ling Distinguished Fellow in Humanities enhances Hong Kong’s colourful cult
June 2008 On October 18, the University celebrated the inauguration of the “Hung Leung Hau Ling Distinguished Fellow in Humanities”...
Jun 23, 2008


Dr Lee Shau Kee Donated HK$500M to HKU
March 2008 Dr Lee Shau Kee, Chairman of the Lee Shau Kee Foundation, had generously donated the sum of HK$500 million to HKU in support...
Mar 17, 2008
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