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An act of kindness remembered
March 2009 A nearly missed chemistry practical exam and a kind gesture from an unknown lady some thirty years ago are what prompted Dr...
Mar 17, 2009
A year later and the healing continues
March 2009 As the world observes the one-year mark since the 512 Sichuan Earthquake, the efforts of the HKU community to build on various...
Mar 10, 2009
Donors, dinner and candlelight in Loke Yew Hall
March 2009 On April 21, 2009, The University of Hong Kong extended its appreciation and thanks to donors of the Endowed Professorships...
Mar 3, 2009
The Lee Shu Pui Leung Wai Hing Education fund supports new digital media learning initiative
Feb 2009 A HK$2 million donation from Lee Kam Woon and his wife, Mrs Lee Shum Shuk Yuen has created an endowment fund to support The...
Feb 24, 2009
“Universities: Will they remain the same?”
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...
Feb 16, 2009
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
Every Gift, big or small, makes a difference
Feb 2009 Bricks Campaign encourages support to the building of the Centennial Campus. A brick with an engraved personalised message will...
Feb 3, 2009
The Stephen Hui Geological Museum, the first and only geological museum in Hong Kong, opens at HKU
Jan 2009 The Faculty of Science celebrated the Opening Ceremony of Stephen Hui Geological Museum on the University Main Campus in January...
Jan 19, 2009
Outstanding researchers receive recognition at the HKU Graduate School Award Presentation Ceremony
Jan 2009 Forty-one research postgraduate students of various disciplines received awards at the Award Presentation Ceremony of The...
Jan 5, 2009
Mr Jack Ma advises taking advantage of the opportunities arising from the economic winter
Dec 2008 Mr Jack Ma, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Alibaba Group, spoke at the Edward K Y Chen Distinguished Lecture Series...
Dec 18, 2008
HKU-BNU Catastrophe Management Initiative
Dec 2008 It has been eight months since the catastrophic Sichuan earthquake, but for many, just a glance at the figures still proves...
Dec 11, 2008
HKU and Cambridge Hughes Hall forge closer ties
Nov 2008 The Doris Zimmern HKU Cambridge Hughes Hall Scholarships were established through the generosity of The Doris Zimmern Charitable...
Nov 20, 2008
The “University Artists” Scheme brings culture to HKU students through the support of th
Aug 2008 At the Inauguration Ceremony of the “University Artists” Scheme, held in November 2008, The University of Hong Kong welcomed...
Aug 20, 2008
“First-in-the-Family Education Fund” (FIFE Fund) Presentation and Sharing Ceremony
July 2008 In November 2008, the University held the “First-in-the-Family Education Fund” ( FIFE Fund) Presentation and Sharing Ceremony...
Jul 30, 2008
The Robert H N Ho Family Foundation supports Exquisite Beauty: The World of Kunqu, a series of perfo
Photos taken by Hsu Pei-hung July 2008 Exquisite Beauty: The World of Kunqu took place in November 2008 and comprised a lecture, six...
Jul 14, 2008
HKU welcomes the establishment of the Tam Wah-Ching Professorship in Medical Science
“It gives me tremendous joy to support leading scientists. It is my hope that through this professorship new discoveries will be made to...
Jun 30, 2008
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
Putting their best foot forward in support of HKU students
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...
Jun 3, 2008
Paying Tribute to the Pursuit of Research Excellence
The 3rd Inauguration of Endowed Professorships at HKU was marked by a ceremony with solemnity and gravitas. May 2008 Endowed...
May 26, 2008
FIFE Fund: A New Equaliser in Higher Learning
Mr Cho Chi Ming who shared his story was presented a HKU retro as a souvenir and with delights, put it on immediately. May 2008 The...
May 5, 2008
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