Aug 2013 “The donation by my wife and myself is a gesture of support of many worthy programs at HKU. This great university is poised to contributing and eventually leading in finding a new pathway for sustainable development for the fast developing countries in Asia and the rest of the World. The government matching makes small donors like us …
July 2013 To commemorate the 100th anniversary of their alma mater, members of the Hong Kong University Alumni Association of Ontario (HKUAA Ontario) championed a fundraising initiative to set up a scholarship for needy students to participate in overseas exchange during their undergraduate studies. Experiential learning stimulates the students’ academic learning and is now an integral component of the four-year …
Alumni in Canada Set Up a Scholarship for Needy Students Read More »
June 2013 On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of University Hall in 2007, the University Hall Alumni Ltd. established the University Hall Alumni Fund, an endowment fund to support student development of students living in University Hall. In 2013, University Hall Alumni Ltd continued to raise fund for the young Hallites with the setting up of the “University Hall …
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February 2013 “Life changes life. We hope that we can contribute to ease the sufferings of those in need.” These sentiments were shared by Daniel Ho (Yr 2, Science) and Kia Cheung (Yr 2, Education) with 300 students and fund supporters when they spoke about how they made use of the “First-in-the-Family Education Fund” at …
January 2013 HKU takes priority in nurturing students as global citizens and providing international education opportunities. The University has been fortunate to have many generous supporters who share the same vision. Amongst them is Professor Francis Lau who has recently established a scholarship to provide travel grants to Medical students for overseas learning activities. The …
January 2013 In January 2013, The University of Hong Kong honoured Dr Lee Shau Kee, Chairman of Henderson Land Development Company Limited, for his support of HKU through his $500 million gift in 2007 for campus development and student scholarships at a Dedication Ceremony. The ceremony was held at the new Lee Shau Kee Lecture …
The Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre – a focal point on the new Centennial Campus Read More »
November 2012 The romantic story begins with Mr Chau Kwok-ming (BBA 1991) encountering Miss Noel Tang Man-wai (BSocSc 1991), both St Johnians, at the orientation camp of the Management Studies Society in 1988. Since then the pair has grown together through the seasons of life and now they are celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary. In …
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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 …
March 2012 The Special Fundraising Screening of “A Simple Life” (桃姐) was held in March 2012 as the kick-off event of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Class of 1987. Over HK$1,000,000 was raised. The Fund will go towards Scholarships for Student Exchange which facilitates financially-challenged students to widen their international learning experience and exposure …
Class of 1987 celebrates its Silver Jubilee by supporting students for overseas exchange Read More »
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 …
