September 2012 After graduation, history alumnus Mr Lam Sum-chee achieved a high level of success as one of the first generation of financial analysts in Hong Kong. As a poor boy coming from Tung Tau Estate, Mr Lam’s life completely changed when he was admitted to HKU and was able to finish his studies, thanks …
August 2012 To encourage private donations in support of higher education, the Government has allocated $2.5 billion for the Sixth Matching Grant Scheme which commenced on August 1, 2012. The matching grant will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a most welcome opportunity for the University to garner support for research, teaching …
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April 2012 In March 2012, an opening ceremony was held to launch the Gallant Ho Experiential Learning Centre, which was made possible through a generous donation by Dr Gallant Ho. The Centre will provide financial means and other forms of support to around 1,000 students a year to complete their experiential learning projects. “I am …
March 2012 The First-in-the-Family Education Fund (FIFE Fund) Presentation Ceremony was held at the Convocation Room in February 2012, at which Fund recipients, alumni and supporters shared their learning experiences and words of encouragement. Neil Hui (Dentistry, Yr 4), FIFE Fund recipient, was touched by a performance on television by Vanessa Mae, the famous violin …
Feb 2012 Google will fund two full-tuition scholarships for Master of Journalism candidates with solid computer technology backgrounds. The scholarships will provide support for the field of data journalism, one of the new areas of focus at the Journalism and Media Studies Centre (JMSC) of HKU. “As technology develops at break-neck speed, the industry needs …
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Jan 2012 Mr Cao Zhen-liang 曹振梁 (MSc(CompSc) 2010), a young alumnus who recently joined the workforce, made a donation of $10,000 to the First-in-the-Family Education Fund (第一代大學生助學金). This donation will make it possible a fellow HKU student (師弟/師妹)to take part in enriched learning activities throughout his/her university life, notwithstanding the financial constraints. Zhen-liang’s parents, who …
Young alumnus’ gift shows gratitude to his alma mater and brings hope to others Read More »
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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Oct 2010 The Hang Seng Bank Scholarship Reception was held at the Hang Seng Bank headquarters in Central on October 7, 2010. This year, eight HKU students received a scholarship from the Hang Seng Scholarship Scheme. Awards received include: (1) the Hang Seng Bank Scholarship,(2) the Hang Seng Bank Community Service Scholarship, and(3) the Hang …
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Sept 2010 Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends, students and staff members at HKU are offered the opportunity to learn outside the classroom and to explore cultures and communities around the world. Through the CEDARS Global Citizenship Educational Programme, students and staff learn to become responsible global citizens through real life experiences of …
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Sept 2010 Made possible through the sponsorship of Mr. Adrian Cheng Chi-kong, Founder and Chairman of K11, twenty-two HKU students and Assistant Professor of the School of Biological Sciences, Dr. Billy Hau, successfully completed a 15-day trip to the Masai Mara in East Africa. The field trip provided a life-transforming experience for students to witness …
Young Eco Leaders in Nature Conversation: A HKU’s Student Field Trip to Africa Read More »
