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Young alumnus’ gift shows gratitude to his alma mater and brings hope to others
FIFE Fund Recipient In Action: Student taking part in a service-learning programme in Nigeria Jan 2012 Mr Cao Zhen-liang 曹振梁 (MSc(CompSc)...
Jan 15, 2012


HKU welcomes the establishment of the Li Shu Fan Medical Foundation Professorship in Orthopaedic Sur
Nov 2011 “This Professorship is established in recognition of the half-century long legacy of the Department of Orthopaedics and...
Nov 15, 2011


“HKU Star”, the first minor planet named after the University
Oct 2011 The University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Lap-Chee Tsui, together with Dr Fong Yun Wah (方潤華博士) and the representatives of the...
Oct 31, 2011


Giving back to the University in new forms of donation
August 2011 While cash gifts are regarded as one of the most common ways of giving, there are a variety of non-cash options which can...
Aug 15, 2011


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


Donation Supports Library Renovation for Enhanced Learning Experience
July 2011 Thanks to the generosity of Dr Tam Wah Ching, the 3rd floor of the Main Library has now been transformed into a learning...
Jul 11, 2011


Charity Book Sale raises funds for the Department of Microbiology
July 2011 Renowned author, Ms Eunice Lam Yin-nei 林燕妮 (MPhil), initiated a charity book sale in July 2011 to support research on...
Jul 4, 2011


Training the Trainers has a ripple effect across Guangdong Province
May 2011 Guangdong Province is the most populated province in China and there is a strong demand there to raise the overall standard of...
May 30, 2011


The Class of ’71, initiators of the Silver Jubilee Class Reunion, shares the love of art throu
May 2011 In celebration of the 40th anniversary of its graduation, the Class of ’71 has raised over HK$2.2 million from 11 donors and...
May 23, 2011


HKU welcomes the establishment of the Kingboard Professorship in Materials Engineering
May 2011 “It is always new materials that open the door to new technologies. Kingboard whole-heartedly supports this Endowed...
May 2, 2011


HKU welcomes the establishment of the Patrick S C Poon Professorship in Statistics and Actuarial Sci
April 2011 “The establishment of this Endowed Professorship helps The University of Hong Kong secure its leadership position in the field...
Apr 14, 2011


HKU recognises and thanks members of the community for their perpetual support
April 2011 The University of Hong Kong celebrated its Fifth Inauguration of Endowed Professorships on April 12, 2011. At the ceremony,...
Apr 12, 2011


HKU welcomes four highly respected artists as University Artists 2011-2012
April 2011 On April 7, 2011, an inauguration ceremony was held for the University Artists Scheme at which four renowned artists from the...
Apr 7, 2011


HKU acknowledges seven Honorary Graduates, in recognition of their contributions to academia and Hon
March 2011 At the 184th Congregation held in March 2011 at Loke Yew Hall, Dr the Honourable David K.P. Li, Pro-Chancellor of The...
Mar 7, 2011


Winning all the way with the record-breaking HKU Centenary Marathon Team
Feb 2011 Since 2006, over 5,400 members of the University have joined the HKU Marathon Team. This year, 2,912 HKU runners, including...
Feb 21, 2011


HKU welcomes the establishment of the Edmund and Peggy Tse Professorship in Mathematics
Feb 2011 “Mathematics is a truly universal language. It is science, it is art, it is philosophy. The laws of mathematics explain, govern...
Feb 21, 2011


“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...
Feb 7, 2011


The first two Hung Hing Ying Distinguished Visiting Professors in Science and Technology give their
Professor N R Aluru conducting a public lecture on “Fundamentals of Fluids at Nanoscale” at HKU (From left) Ms Belinda Hung, Dean of...
Jan 15, 2011


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...
Nov 1, 2010


Home-grown scientist and Endowed Professorship incumbent honoured for her research work in sustainab
Oct 2010 “Chemistry is fundamental to our lives. Advances in chemistry have revolutionised the way we live and how long we live. The...
Oct 18, 2010
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