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CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

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CUHK 60th Anniversary Commencement Ceremony

Innovation Day 2022

Innovation Day 2022

Innovation Day 2022

Innovation Day 2022

Innovation Day 2022

Information Day 2022

Information Day 2022

Information Day 2022

Inauguration Ceremony 2022

Inauguration Ceremony 2022

Inauguration Ceremony 2022

Inauguration Ceremony 2022

Inauguration Ceremony 2022

Prof. Catherine McBride (middle)

Summer field trip to Huizhou run by CCS to investigate folk rituals in rural China

Summer field trip to Guangzhou and Foshan in 2018. Pictured is
the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall in Guangzhou

Visit to the Great Wall during exchange study at Peking University for the former Contemporary China Studies programme

The CUHK team, formed by (from left) , spent two months preparing for the competition with support and guidance from Prof. Wilson
Wong, Programme Director of MPUP, and Prof. May Chu, Assistant Programme Director of MPUP. The
day-long competition was divided into rounds of simulation games. Each team represented a country
making policy decisions and was required to collaborate strategically with the other teams within limited
time to achieve ‘win-win’ outcomes

Jason Zang (right) from Qufu Normal University, who is also champion of both
FLTRP • ETIC Cup and 21st Century Coca-Cola Cup English speaking contests

During the FLTRP • ETIC Cup contest, Myrmidon made friends with quite a few contestants and received a lot of help from them. She is Liu Yuxi (left) from Sichuan Technology

From left: Dr. Kate Ching Ching CHAN, Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics, CUHK; Prof. Paul Kay Sheung CHAN, Chairman, Department of Microbiology, CUHK; Dr. Karene Hoi Ting YEUNG, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Paediatrics, CUHK; Prof. Tony NELSON, Clinical Professional Consultant, Department of Paediatrics, CUHK; and Prof. Wing Hung TAM, Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)

A recent study by CUHK Medicine research team revealed that mindfulness can be effective in reducing menopausal symptoms, especially anxiety and depressive symptoms. (From left: Dr. Carmen WONG, Director of CUHK Centre of Research and Promotion in Women’s Health; Study participant Ms. TO; and Prof. Samuel WONG, Director of CUHK Thomas Jing Centre for Mindfulness Research and Training and Professor of the Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK )

The Division of Speech Therapy organizes the Speech Therapy Screening Day and serves around 200 local families

Group photo of participants of the celebration party

(From left, back row) Dr Elean F.L. Leung, Professor Dennis K.P. Ng, Pro-Vice-Chancellor/Vice-President, Professor Rocky S. Tuan, Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Edwin H.Y. Chan, Associate Vice-President and Professor Stephen H.S. Wong, Chairman, Department of Sports Science and Physical Education of CUHK

From left: Lui Lai-yiu, Choi Yan-yin, Lee Ka-yi, Lee Ho-ching

Lui Lai-yiu, Choi Yan-yin, Lee Ka-yi, Lee Ho-ching

Amy Tong (left) undertakes an internship with HKwalls Festival

A group photo of all guests of the World Philanthropy Forum

Chen Yuting (4th right) and her team receive the ‘DeeCamp 2018 Best Application Award’

Chananchida Choochua

Internal Audit Office

Internal Audit Office

Learning to make mushroom growing packs

In collaboration with China’s Southwest University, CUHK launched its first Belt and Road Initiative Study Tour to Central Europe in 2018. Cultural management student Liu Oi-ting (1st right) explored Central Europe after her voyage to observe
the traditional and the contemporary in Chongqing.

Run Run Shaw International Conference Centre

Diligentia College

Teaching Building

University Gate

Harmonia College

Administration Building

Since 2015, 18 GPS students have been awarded the Innovation and Technology Scholarship Award, amounting to about 20% of the total number of awardees

GPS students interviewing locals in Nepal and assessing the post-earthquake health impact

Pre-Incubation Centre (Pi Centre)

Ms. Jenniffer Paguio (centre), PhD candidate, the Nethersole School of Nursing; the first runner-up and second runner-up were Mr. Mohid Iftikhar (right), PhD student, Department of Government and Public Administration; and Ms. Riyang Sun (left), PhD candidate, the Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, respectively.

Dr. Chan Chi-sun

Dr. Siu Wing-tai

Dr. Tan Siu-lin

Group Sense Innovation and Entrepreneurial Project Award

Mrs. Jessica Luchangco (1st left) and Ms. Joanne Wong (2nd left); Prof. Rocky S. Tuan (2nd right), Vice-Chancellor of CUHK; Dr. David Chu (3rd right), Chairman of C.W. Chu College Committee of Overseers and Prof. Chan Wai-yee (1st right), Master of the College.

Prof. David Chan (left)
Ms. Gentiana Cheung (right)

Centre for Innovation and Technology (CINTEC)

‘Dr. Dog’ brings joy to students during exam period

uBuddies being drilled in peer counselling skills in a training camp

From right: Prof. Heng Pheng-Ann and Miss Dou Qi

Wellness and Counselling Centre

Dr. Kent Lee (1st left) expects the project could integrate international students with local students. uReply GO was developed by Prof. Paul Lam (2nd right) and his team at CLEAR

Prof. Geoffrey G. Jones

2018 Careers Fair

Learning about the Hakka lifestyle at the 300-year-old Yim Tin Tsai village, Sai Kung

(From left) First runner-up Marco Ho, champion Kuterera Myrmidon Zvikomborero Kangara, and second runner-up Timothy Tung

Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof. Poon Wai-yin (6th right), Prof. Jane Jackson of the Department of English (6th left), Dr. Jose Lai, Director of ELTU (5th right), and Mr. Hardy Tsoi, former CUHK Arts Administrator and Sir Run Run Shaw Hall Manager (4th right) with the finalists

Interviewing a Malaysian on the local tourism marketing strategy and business competition

Observing the tourists in Getaria, Spain and assessing their potential impact on the locals

Preparing Taiwanese traditional snacks

From left: Miss Wendy Yang, Prof. Lawal Marafa and Prof. Johnson Chan

Pastor Lin speaks at the Taiwanese Cultural Festival

Students are performing underground music

Professor Yang (left) surveyed the seafloor structure in the Makran trench with
Ocean Bottom Seismographs

Kyrgyz student Kairat Eshbolotov shares his learning experience

From left: Deng Xiaoyi, Elton Hui and Virginia Fung

(from left) Kinson Chan, Ngai Tsz-ching and Gloria Li

Dr. Chan Shuk-leung

Visit to an art exhibition during the Gwangju cultural exchange tour

Visit to a hanok, a traditional Korean home

Ms. Lu Jinhua, Ms. Yue Meiti (left), Ms. Zhang Jingxian (right)

Prof. Arieh Warshel

Dr. Zhou Jianping

Mrs. Lee Yick Hoi-lun Helen

Dr. Chan Shuk-leung

Prof. Arieh Warshel

Dr. Zhou Jianping

Dr. Lee Yick Hoi-lun Helen

Class of fall 2017. In the 2nd row, 3rd to 8th from left are College Development Officer Ms. Eunice Lee, Kunqu instructor Ms. Shi Xiaojun, director of training and performance of the Shanghai Theatre Academy Ms. Han Tingting, College Patron Dr. Lee Woo-sing, Peking opera instructor Ms. Zheng Shuang and Associate Master of the College Prof. Yam Yeung

The UHS management team: (from right) Prof. Dennis Ng, Pro-Vice-Chancellor;
Dr. Michael Tong, Dental Surgeon In-charge; Dr. Scotty Luk, Director; and Dr. Gloria So, Assistant Director

Mr. Eric Ng (right)

Dr Thomas H C CHEUNG

(From left) Samuel Wong, Dicky Chan, Cathy Tong and Heidi Or (Photo by ISO Staff)

(From left) Samuel Wong, Dicky Chan, Cathy Tong and Heidi Or (Photo by ISO Staff)

On weekends, Dr. Yam provides free examination for children from low-income families

The spacious and well-lit lobby creates a sense of modernity

Dr. Dog at CUHK

Young Entrepreneur Programme (YEP)

Mr. Xie Zhenhua

Prof. János Kollár, Professor of Mathematics at Princeton University

Prof. Claire Voisin, Professor and Chair in Algebraic Geometry, College de France

Dr. Fung Hong (3rd right), Prof. Justin C.Y. Wu (1st right) and CUHKMC staff visit Standford Hospital

(From left) Tsang Tsz-kwan; Mr. David Lim, trustee of New Asia College and former Director of Campus Development; and Yang Enhua, a blind student and excellent erhu player

Mr. Chien Lee (5th left), Dr. Fung Hong (6th left), Prof. Justin C.Y. Wu (5th right) and CUHKMC staff visiting Standford Hospital and Clinics

Prof. Cheng Chun-hung (1st left)

Pavel Ustyantsev

Ms. Chan Po-chu and Ms. Mui Shet-sze perform the classic Cantonese opera Butterfly and Red Pear Blossom.

Prof. Hui Shu-cheong David (right) and Dr. Ng So-shan Susanna (left)

Creativity Laboratory (c!ab)

Ko Tsz-ching (right)

Karlygach Kainazarova

Prof. Joseph Sung (left) and King’s President Prof. Ed Byrne AC sign a Memorandum of Agreement

Legume Symposium

Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung (4th
left), Vice-Chancellor, CUHK; Dr. Victor Dzau (3rd left),
President, NAM; Dr. Edgar Cheng (5th left), chairman, The Lanson Foundation; Prof. Fok Tai-fai (2nd left), Pro-Vice-Chancellor, CUHK; Prof. Francis Chan (6th left), dean, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK; and Dr. Derrick Au (1st left), director, Centre for Bioethics, CUHK

(from left) Leung Shing-yuet, Tong Cham-fei, Wang Xianbo, and Zeng Yihui

CUHK Enhances Collaboration with Tsinghua University

CUHK Coordinates The Lancet—Clinical Diabetes Commission Meeting

Mr. Chu Tatshing (1st left). Officiating guests included (from left) Mr. Chu Tat-shing; Prof. Kao Poyuen, President of Huafan University; Ms. Brenda Lao, daughter of Professor Lao; Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung, Vice-Chancellor of CUHK; Prof. Fong Wing-ping, head of Chung Chi College; Prof. Cheng Chung-yi, chairman of the Department of Philosophy; Prof. Roger T. Ames, chair Professor of Humanities, Department of Philosophy of Peking University; and Prof. Cheung Chanfai,president of CUHK Philosophy Alumni Association

Sixteenth Honorary Fellowship Conferment Ceremony

Dr. Chu Ka-lok, Peter

Mr. Kwok Chi-leung, Karl

Mr. Wong Yick-kam, Michael

Prof. Kao Mayching

Mr. Kenneth Benjamin Li

Prof. Kenneth Young

Master Hsing Yun

Master Hsing Yun

From left: Prof. Edward Ng, Prof. Leung Yee, Prof. Ren Chao, and Dr. Xu Yong of the Institute of Future Cities at CUHK

The opening ceremony was officiated by Mr. Eric Ng, Vice-President of CUHK (8th right), Dr. David Chung, Under Secretary for the Innovation and Technology Bureau (9th right), and Mr. Stephen Liang, Assistant Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (7th right).

CUHK Entrepreneur Day 2017

Professor Charles K. Kao Student Creativity Awards

Seven CUHK Students Awarded Innovation and Technology Scholarship

Mr. Ip Wing-chi

Mr. Ip Wing-chi

Mrs. Marjan J. Oudeman (left), President of the Executive Board of Utrecht University

A team of students from the Faculty of Business Administration claimed the championship of the KPMG International Case Competition 2017, beating 22 other teams from the world over.

Participants opine on the prevailing laws and ordinances as well as the equity of people with intellectual disability

Abdalla Mohamed Salama Sayed Moustafa

The International Symposium on Chinese in the Maritime Silk Road

Liliana Law (centre)

Nordic Festival@CUHK

Enduring Presence: The Art of Professor Jao Tsung-i

Dr. Pak Suet-sin (centre)

United Board’s President Nancy Chapman (right) and Executive Vice President Ricky Cheng

CUHK Signs MoU with National Institutes for Food and Drug Control

Mr. Wong Kam-sing (left) and Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung (right)

Mr. Wong Kam-sing (left) and Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung (right)

A patient receiving external counterpulsation

Mr. Kenneth Li presents certificates to CUHK scholarship recipients Shek Tsoi-shuen (4th left), Lam Daan-kei (5th left) and Lee Nga-wing (3rd right)

Scholarship recipients from CUHK present their thank-you letters to Ho & Ho foundation

The event was graced by the presence of Ms. Karen Cheung (front row, 2nd left), member of The D.H. Chen Foundation Board of Trustees, Mr. Alan Chow (front row, 2nd right), Executive Director of The D.H. Chen Foundation, Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung, Vice-Chancellor of CUHK (front row, middle), Prof. Wong Suk-ying (front row, 1st left), Associate Vice-President and Director of Admissions and Financial Aid of CUHK, and Ms. Janet Chow (front row, 1st right), Director of Institutional Advancement of CUHK. CUHK scholarship recipients (back row, 2nd to 6th left) shared their university life and future career plans with guests during the event.

Prof. Susanne Choi (left) and Ms. Luo Ming

Alumni Art Exhibition 2017 celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Department of Fine Arts and the 35th Anniversary of AAFA

Prof. Tam Wing-hung (centre)

(From right) PhD students Song Liu, Wenlong Zuo, Ye Li, and Prof. Yilin Wu of the Department of Physics, CUHK.

Prof. Richard Bamler (photo)

AdvoGreen (The Society of Department of Environmental Science) using the back of an old banner as an exhibition board

Social Work Society’s Reusable Event Banner

The CUHK Human Library has Small Luk (centre), an intersex therapist, in dialogue with students

Participants in the Refugee Run simulation get a taste of refugee life

CUHK study confirms that rotavirus vaccines are highly effective for Hong Kong children. (From left) Ms. Karene Hoi Ting YEUNG, Postgraduate student, Department of Paediatrics, CUHK; Prof. Paul Kay Sheung CHAN, Chairman of the Department of Microbiology, CUHK; Dr. James HEFFELFINGER, Lead in New Vaccines, Expanded Programme on Immunisation Unit, Western Pacific Regional Office of WHO; Dr. Kate Ching Ching CHAN, Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics, CUHK; and Prof. Tony NELSON, Clinical Professional Consultant, Department of Paediatrics, CUHK.

Sin Long-ching of Campus Radio shows the society room’s energy-saving power strip

CU Happy Corner gives away reusable shopping bags made of second-hand T-shirts

(From left) Mr. Fung Siu-man, Mr. Li Sing-cheung, Mr. Holman Chong and Mr.Stephen Ho of CDO

Thomas Chee King-hei

Ms. Hale Ho and Ms. Sharon Lo

Ms. Hale Ho and Ms. Sharon Lo

CUHK representatives—Prof. Fung Tung (3rd left), Mr. Li Sing-cheung (1st left), Ms. Esther Kuo (3rd right) and Mr. Thomas Yuen (2nd right)—receive the Merit Award under the Green Building Leadership Category from the Hong Kong Green Building Council

Stephen Li (left), Jeffrey Hui (right)

Stephen Li (left), Jeffrey Hui (right)

Another research team comprises Prof. Yan Keyou (1st left), Prof. Xu Jianbin (2nd left) and doctoral tudents discovered nonstoichiometric acid–base reaction (NABR) as reliable synthetic route to highly stable CH3NH3PbI3 perovskite film for the production solar cells. The NABR perovskite film is stable for two months with negligible PbI2-impurity under 65% humidity, whereas other perovskites prepared by
traditional methods degrade distinctly after two weeks.The result was published in the November issue of Nature Communications.

Dr. Alex K. Yasumoto

Dr. and Mrs. Ho Tzu-leung with students of S.H. Ho College

Dr. the Honourable Ko Wing-man (6th right), Secretary for Food and Health, HKSAR Government, Mr. Patrick Nip (4th right), Permanent Secretary for Food and Health (Health), HKSAR Government, Dr. Constance Chan Hon-yee (5th left), Director of Health, HKSAR Government, Dr. Leung Pak-yin (2nd right), Chief Executive, Hospital Authority, Dr. Norman N.P. Leung (5th right), Chairman of the Council, CUHK, Mr. Chien Lee (6th left), Chairman, Board of Directors, CUHK Medical Centre, Dr. Simon S.O. Ip (centre), Chairman, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Prof. Joseph Sung (3rd right), Vice-Chancellor and President, CUHK, Dr. Cheng Wai-kin (4th left), Member, Board of Directors, CUHK Medical Centre, Prof. Francis K.L. Chan (1st right), Dean of Medicine, CUHK, Dr. Fung Hong (2nd left), Executive Director, CUHK Medical Centre, Miss Amy Chan (3rd left), District Officer (Sha Tin), Home Affairs Department and Mr. Sammy Zhou (1st left), Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, China State Construction International Holdings Limited

Dr. Alex K. Yasumoto

Launching Ceremony of Dr. Alex K. Yasumoto’s Book

82nd Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees

Geoffrey Ma Tao-li

Prof. Morris Jong (right), Director of CLST; Mr. Eric Luk (left), Educational Development Officer (IT) and Mr. Jimmy Leung (centre), Software Developer presenting the EduVenture VR® learning system at the InnoCarnival 2016

Mr. Steve Chung

(From right) Ms. Judy Lo, Prof. Isabella Poon, Ms. Carol Chiu, and Ms. Daisy Chen, assistant computer
officer of ITSC

Ng Chung-yuen Bruce

E-Learning and Online Teaching

Presiding at the 81st Congregation for the first time as Council Chairman

Prof. Lawrence Wong demonstrating iTBS treatment on a stroke patient

(From left to right) Prof. Mike McConville, Prof. Ambrose King, Prof. Christopher Gane, the Hon. Mr. Justice Patrick Chan, Prof. Joseph Sung, Prof. the Hon. Arthur Li and Prof. Lawrence J. Lau

Dr. Ho Tzu-leung

Ice Drip Coffee

From left) Prof. Zhao Ni, Assistant Professor of the Department of Electronic Engineering, Prof. Wong Ching-ping, Dean of Engineering and Prof. Lu Yi-chun, Assistant Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering

Dr. Tam Yuk-him (left) and Prof. Ng Chi-fai of the Department of Surgery

(From left) Chris Yiu, Gladys Tang, Raymond Wong, Elsie Tsui and Kelly Kwan

Dreamy Sweet Tea

Prof. Lam Hon-ming (left) and Prof. Wong Kam-bo show the 3-D model of plant protein

Ms. Therese Pei Fong Chow (right)

Former US Treasury Secretary and Prof. Lawrence J. Lau on China

(From left) Dr. Alan Lam, Founding Chairman of the Engineering Faculty Alumni Association,
Prof. Wong Kam-fai, Acting Dean of Engineering, Prof. Benjamin Wah, Provost, and Mr. Joe Wong,
Chairman of the Engineering Faculty Alumni Association, raise a toast at the ceremony

Community Caring Day and Alumni Carnival

Student of the course perform in the ‘Cha Zi Yan Hong—Traditional Chinese Operatic Arts Promotion Tour’

Latvia Ng (left)

Prof. James J. Heckman

Mr. Rémi Carrier

Dr. Natasha Reyes

Elish Angiolini, DBE QC

Principal of St. Hugh’s College, University of Oxford on Justice

Prof. Huda Zoghbi

Prof. Adrian Bird

Officiating at the kick-off and toasting ceremony of Faculty of Medicine’s 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner

From left: Prof. Leung Mei-yee, Dr. Wong Wing-hung and Dr. Julie Chiu

New Programme Promotes Gender Studies

Mr. Steve Chung

(From left) Prof. Fanny Cheung, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of CUHK, Prof. Lui Lok-ming, Ronald, Associate Professor of
the Department of Mathematics and Prof. Xin Zhouping, William M.W. Mong Professor of Mathematics.

Prof. Qiu Yu, Research Assistant Professor of the Department of Mathematics, CUHK

Dr. Ma Ziming, PhD graduate (The New World Mathematics Awards—Doctor Thesis Award Gold Prize)

CUHK Hosted Harvard University’s Largest Conference in Asia Pacific

Norman N.P. Leung

Norman N.P. Leung

Prof. Thomas Au motivates his students to explore science from difference perspectives

Ribble Chung (right) and Fanny Li

International Symposium on Nowcasting and Very-short-range Forecast

Aleksander Vaeaer

Mr. Jacky Lam and the ceramic work table he crafted from FSC-certified wood

Award-winning students with Prof. Wong Kam-fai (3rd right), Associate Dean (External Affairs), Faculty of Engineering

Tam Wai-ping, assistant professor of the Department of Fine Arts, shows the salvaged logs in storage

Ribble Chung (right) and Fanny Li

Stage lights of the Sir Run Run Shaw Hall are all changed to LED. When the theatre is unused, only a dim row of emergency lights remain lit

Participants of the Rural and Remote Community Friendship Project

Having a drill in Shanghai

Toddlers and their parents engaging in a sign class led by a deaf and a hearing teacher

From left: Dr. Siew C. Ng, Prof. Justin Wu and Prof. Simon Ng

Pentagonal hexecontahedron

Rhombic hexecontahedron

Sierpinski triangle

Conducting a basic examination of a Tibetan woman

From left: Dr. Gary Cheung, clinical assistant professor (honorary) and Dr. Alex Lee, assistant
professor, Division of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK; and Dr. Kwok Ka-wai, assistant
professor, Faculty of Engineering, HKU

Internship in a conservation programme at Pokfulam Village

Prof. Randy W. Schekman (left)
Prof. Joseph E. Stiglitz (right)

Dr. Lui Che-woo (2nd left) and Mrs. Lui (2nd right)

Entrepreneurship Day

‘Endless Rhythm’ at CUHK

From left: Institute director Prof. Liu Yunhui; Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung, Vice-Chancellor, CUHK; Mr. Xiao Jianhua, chairman of Strategic Advisory Committee, T Stone Group; and Prof. Fanny M.C. Cheung, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, CUHK

Reunion of host families and incoming students of 2015–16

Prof. Michael Sandel of Harvard University on ‘What Money Can’t Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets’

One can pick up their purchased goods at CUHK after ordering online

Exchange students visit a local student’s home during the Chinese New Year to experience the traditional festivities (Photo provided by Ruby Cheung)

From left: Chung Sum-yue Natalie, Wan Chin-chong Peter, Chong Yip-fung Vincent

Mr. and Mrs. Sin (5th and 6th from right) at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon

Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung (right), Vice-Chancellor, presents a souvenir to Prof. Diamond

Prof. Peter A. Diamond, 2010 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, on ‘Good Pension Design’

Solar Car Praised for Energy Efficiency

Over 70 local Shaw Buddies and incoming exchange students from over 10 countries get to know each
other in the ‘Cultural Integration Meet-up’ event. (Photo provided by Shaw College)

Golfers on the CUHK Golf Day beam with high spirits in the sports uniforms sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Sin

Mr. and Mrs. Sin holding the CUHK sports uniform designed and sponsored by them

Dai Yichen, Serena

Prof. Lam Hon-ming (1st left) attending the WUN workshop

The Hon. Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma Tao-li (3rd right), GBM, Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal, delivers keynote speech

The Campus run held on 13th Nov 2015 brought the anniversary celebrations to the finale. Professor Rance P.L. Lee, College Master, has led the College members and Student Representatives to officiate the 8th Anniversary Ceremony and share the happiness of College’s birthday with all participants.

The Campus run held on 13th Nov 2015 brought the anniversary celebrations to the finale. Professor Rance P.L. Lee, College Master, has led the College members and Student Representatives to officiate the 8th Anniversary Ceremony and share the happiness of College’s birthday with all participants.

The Campus run held on 13th Nov 2015 brought the anniversary celebrations to the finale. Professor Rance P.L. Lee, College Master, has led the College members and Student Representatives to officiate the 8th Anniversary Ceremony and share the happiness of College’s birthday with all participants.

The Campus run held on 13th Nov 2015 brought the anniversary celebrations to the finale. Professor Rance P.L. Lee, College Master, has led the College members and Student Representatives to officiate the 8th Anniversary Ceremony and share the happiness of College’s birthday with all participants.

Mr. Patrick W.M. Huen (centre), vice-chairman of the Board of Trustees
and chairman of the Board of Directors of the Dr. Stanley Ho Medical
Development Foundation; Mr. Ian Huen (right), member of the Board
of Trustees of the Dr. Stanley Ho Medical Development Foundation; and
Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung, Vice-Chancellor

Mr. Nicholas W. YANG, Advisor to the Chief Executive on Innovation and Technology and Non-Official Member of the Executive Council, shared with participants his insights into the areas of innovation and technology at the forum held on 2th Nov.

Members of DecaSense

Prof. Muhammad Yunus, 2006 Nobel Laureate in Peace, on ‘Small Loans for a Big Future’

Shaw Prize Laureate and Principal Investigator for NASA’s Kepler Mission Mr. William J. Borucki on ‘Kepler Space Mission: A Step in the Search for Life in Our Galaxy’

Participants of Green O’Camp wth their reusable BPA-free bottles

Prof. Emily Chan assessing the quake’s aftermath in Nepal in June 2015. Topalo, teacher and
head of Pipalthok Village, tells of his determination to equip local children with better knowledge
of disaster preparedness

Sarah van Praagh

Jason Kwan, Year 4 Nursing student, who takes care of Shaw College's aquaponics project on the roof of Kuo Mou Hall called Shawquaponics.

Lee Woo Sing College rooftop planting areas

Professor and Mrs. Kao spend the Valentine’s Day with teachers and students of CW Chu College on 14 February 2015

The Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change (MoCC) presented an original play titled The Drama of Climate Change, jointly with renowned local theatre group, Chung Ying Theatre Company. The play premiered at the Zero Carbon Building in Kowloon Bay on 6 February 2015.

The Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change (MoCC) presented an original play titled The Drama of Climate Change, jointly with renowned local theatre group, Chung Ying Theatre Company. The play premiered at the Zero Carbon Building in Kowloon Bay on 6 February 2015.

The Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change (MoCC) presented an original play titled The Drama of Climate Change, jointly with renowned local theatre group, Chung Ying Theatre Company. The play premiered at the Zero Carbon Building in Kowloon Bay on 6 February 2015.

Prof. Lam is a meteorologist, a conservationist, and an adjunct professor at the Department of Geography and Resource Management at CUHK.

Prof. Lam is a meteorologist, a conservationist, and an adjunct professor at the Department of Geography and Resource Management at CUHK.

The rooftop garden at AITB (An Integrated Teaching Building) has been around since 2013, and staff and students of the School of Architecture have been growing crops there since.

The rooftop garden at AITB (An Integrated Teaching Building) has been around since 2013, and staff and students of the School of Architecture have been growing crops there since.

Dr. Yam has been leading the development of vision care in children in the Asia-Pacific

Green Office Programme (GO!) Phase 3 launch ceremony and briefing session officiated by Associate Vice-President Prof. Fung Tung

The rooftop garden at AITB (An Integrated Teaching Building) has been around since 2013, and staff and students of the School of Architecture have been growing crops there since.

Associate Vice-President Prof. Fung Tung presents a special souvenir to Ms. Flora Lo, the 1000th CU Green Buddy

Professor Fung Kwok-pui, convener of the Faculty of Medicine's Energy Conservation Committee and former Head of United College (2002-2012)

Prof. Chau Kwai-cheong, adjunct associate professor in the Department of Geography and Resource Management and one of Hong Kong's very few turf specialists.

Walker Chau Ka-chun and Winnie Ho Yuen-ching, two organizers from the winning team from the Department of Chinese Language and Literature of the 2014 Greenest O-Camp Competition.

Walker Chau Ka-chun and Winnie Ho Yuen-ching, two organizers from the winning team from the Department of Chinese Language and Literature of the 2014 Greenest O-Camp Competition.

Professor Sung, the Vice-Chancellor, poses for a photo with the students and staff of the ELTU at a Social Meetup session

Receiving, on behalf of the University, a mega donation from the Hong Kong Jockey Club for the CUHK Medical
Centre (21 August 2014)

2014 Greenest O-Camp Competition
Reusable water bottles

Dressed in cheongsam in his home garden in Oxford

Mark van Praagh (right)

The University has received the Gold Award (Public Organizations and Utilities Sector) of the 2013 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE).

Ng Chung-yuen Bruce

Prof. Benjamin Wah, CUHK Provost, receiving the award from Mr. Wong Kam-sing, Secretary for the Environment
Gold Award (Public Organizations and Utilities Sector)
2013 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE)

From left: Mr. Benny Tam, Director of Estates Management; Ms. Vivian Ho, Director of Campus Planning and Sustainability; Prof. Fung Tung, Associate Vice-President; Mr. Wong Kam-sing, Secretary for the Environment; Prof. Chu Lee-man, Chairman of the Committee on Campus Environment; Mr. Jor Fan, Environmental Sustainability Manager of Estates Management Office; Ms. Doris Chan, Project Coordinator of Estates Management Office
Gold Award (Public Organizations and Utilities Sector)
2013 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE)

GO!' Lunchtime Sharing Session on 29 April 2014

Mrs. Carrie Lam, Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR Government, presents the Croucher Senior Research Fellowship to Prof. James Lau

Members of CU x Rubbish: Lam Estelle, LLB (Year 4), Lam Sin Ting, Alice, GRM (Year 2), Chan Lok Tung, Adana, GRM (Year 3)
The aims of CU x Rubbish are to encourage the campus community to segregate rubbish and recycle; to engage in free cycling and upcycling; and to reduce consumption or buy less.

U-shaped entrance court of C.W. Chu College

A roomy deck on the second floor of C.W. Chu College

Students relaxing at C.W. Chu College

Professor Rocky S. Tuan

Lobby of Wu Yee Sun College

Toasting at the 50th anniversary banquet (8 December 2013)

Prof. Gabriel Lau Ngar-cheung, AXA Professor of Geography and Resource Management, and director of the Institute of Environment, Energy and Sustainability, at The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Prof. Gabriel Lau Ngar-cheung, AXA Professor of Geography and Resource Management, and director of the Institute of Environment, Energy and Sustainability, at The Chinese University of Hong Kong

CUHK has the largest fleet of eco vehicles among local universities—a total of 28 electric scooters (40 by the end of 2014), complete with a solar charging station, two electric vans and two electric buses.

A student body, Green World, has been organizing a 'Clean the Plate' campaign since March 2013. The committee members of the organization distribute food and beverage coupons to reward students who have finished all their food and to encourage those who haven't to do so, in the hope that the financial incentive will serve as tinder for long-term behavioural change.

Love Food Hate Waste @CUHK–Education Campaign and Food Waste Reduction & Recycling Programme

A student body, Green World, has been organizing a 'Clean the Plate' campaign since March 2013. The committee members of the organization distribute food and beverage coupons to reward students who have finished all their food and to encourage those who haven't to do so, in the hope that the financial incentive will serve as tinder for long-term behavioural change.

Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung, Vice-Chancellor of CUHK

Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung, Vice-Chancellor of CUHK

Suye Wong (right)

The Less Rice Campaign, begun by Greeners Action some years ago, is still ongoing at campus canteens.

CUHK Launches Hong Kong's First Free Mobile App on Weight Management<br><br>From right: Ms. Bonnie Wong, Nutritionist; Prof. Mandy Sea, Centre Manager; and Dr. Forrest Yau, Health/Fitness Specialist, CUHK Centre for Nutritional Studies, introduce the features of 'My Wellness Tracker HK'.

CUHK I‧CARE Programme─Christian Zheng Sheng College Service Project<br><br>Students of Zheng Sheng College visiting CUHK to experience university life

CUHK I‧CARE Programme─Christian Zheng Sheng College Service Project<br><br>CUHK students participating in various manual work on Zheng Sheng campus

CUHK Professor Charles K. Kao Scholars Association<br><br>Sir Charles K. Kao and Lady Kao meeting the scholars at the inaugural ceremony of the CUHK Professor Charles K. Kao Scholars Association

The University's 50th Anniversary Distinguished Lecture: Prof. Herbert Marsh<br><br>Prof. Herbert W. Marsh, Professor, Department of Education, University of Oxford, presented a lecture on 'Student Evaluation of University Teaching: Recommendation for Policy and Practice' on 2 July. Prof. Alvin Leung, Dean, Faculty of Education <em>(right)</em> presents a CUHK 50th anniversary souvenir to Prof. Marsh

CUHK-PWH Hybrid Cardiovascular Operating Theatre Opens<br><br>From left: Prof. C.A. van Hasselt, Chairman, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, CUHK; Mr. Edward Ho, Chairman of the Hospital Governing Committee, Prince of Wales Hospital; Mr. Anthony Wu, Chairman, Hospital Authority (HA); Mr. Raymond Yim Chun-man and Ms. Grace Fong Yin-cheung, representatives of the donor; Prof. Francis K.L. Chan, Dean of Medicine, CUHK; Dr. Leung Pak Yin, HA Chief Executive; Dr. Fung Hong, Cluster Chief Executive, New Territories East Cluster; and Prof. Paul B.S. Lai, Chairman, Department of Surgery, CUHK

Prof. Rossa W.K. Chiu, Department of Chemical Pathology, was awarded the 2012 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education; and the Chinese Young Women in Science Fellowship.

The 9th Chinese Universities Shakespeare Festival Performance Finals took place at CUHK from 4 to 6 June 2013

The Science Faculty held its 50th anniversary banquet at Ho Sin Hang Hall, S.H. Ho College. Teachers, staff, students, alumni, and friends shared precious photos and cherished stories.

CUHK students joined the I‧CARE Programme–Christian Zheng Sheng College (ZS) Service Project and spent three days on the ZS campus as teaching assistants and doing all sorts of manual work for campus improvement

The Shiu-Ying Hu Herbarium, housing about 38,000 plant specimens and being the territory's biggest, was opened on 22 May 2013

Cross-strait Green University Consortium Seminar<br><br>Jointly organized by CUHK, Nanjing University (NJU) and Taiwan Central University (NCU), the Joint Research Seminar in Energy and Sustainability was held from 15 to 17 May and on 31 May. From left: Prof. Liu Gin-rong, Vice-President of NCU; Prof. Joseph Li, former Acting President of NCU; Prof. Zhang Rong, Executive Vice-President of NJU; Prof. Fung Tung, Associate-Pro-Vice-Chancellor of CUHK; led the delegations to participate in the event.

CUHK Receives Four Outstanding Scientific Research Output Awards<br><br>CUHK receives four Higher Education Outstanding Scientific Research Output Awards (Science and Technology) from the Ministry of Education in 2012. The award presentation ceremony was held on16 May at the Lecture Theatre of Shaw College. Dr. Du Zhanyuan <em>(left)</em>, Vice-Minister of Education, presented the award certificates to Prof. Benjamin W. Wah, Provost, CUHK.

The 12th Honorary Fellowship Conferment Ceremony<br><br>Seven Distinguished Persons Appointed Honorary Fellows. Chan Chee-hoi Warren, Chan Sui-kau, Huen Wing-ming Patrick, Lee Kam-hon, Lee Lok-sze Rebecca, Leong Siu-hung Edwin and Mike McConville became CUHK Honorary Fellows on 13 May 2013.

The 12th Honorary Fellowship Conferment Ceremony<br><br>Mr. Chan Chee-hoi, Warren

The 12th Honorary Fellowship Conferment Ceremony<br><br>Dr. Chan Sui-kau

The 12th Honorary Fellowship Conferment Ceremony<br><br>Mr. Huen Wing-ming, Patrick

The 12th Honorary Fellowship Conferment Ceremony<br><br>Prof. Lee Kam-hon

The 12th Honorary Fellowship Conferment Ceremony<br><br>Dr. Lee Lok-sze, Rebecca

The 12th Honorary Fellowship Conferment Ceremony<br><br>Dr. Leong Siu-hung, Edwin

The 12th Honorary Fellowship Conferment Ceremony<br><br>Prof. Mike McConville

Over 200 CUHK members planted Hong Kong Gordonia saplings all over Luk Chau Shan inside Ma On Shan Country Park

2012 Long Service Awards Ceremony<br><br>The University presented the 2012 Long Service Awards to 56 staff members who have been with the University for 25 and 35 years. At the awards ceremony, 49 received the award for having worked at CUHK for 25 years and seven for 35 years.

Close to 20 CUHK teachers, students and alumni went to Dangzheng Village, Gansu Province in April to build the 'CUHK Golden Jubilee Wu Zhi Qiao'

Laying bricks for the Chinese University Golden Jubilee Wu Zhi Qiao in May 2013

CUHK 50th Anniversary Fair Public Lecture: Prof. Emily Chan<br><br>The second CUHK 50th Anniversary Fair Public Lecture, entitled 'Evidence-based Health and Medical Intervention: How Do We Do Our Work in Rural Ethnic Minority Communities in China?' was held at the Hong Kong Central Library. The lecture was delivered by Prof. Emily Chan, director of the Collaborating Centre for Oxford University and CUHK for Disaster and Medical Humanitarian Response (CCOUC).

The University's 50th Anniversary Distinguished Lecture: Prof. Pai Hsien-yung Kenneth<br><br>Prof. Pai Hsien-yung Kenneth, Wei Lun Professor of Humanities, was invited to present a lecture on 'New Aesthetics of <em>Kunqu</em>: Tradition in the Modern Era'

Students from different departments and countries collaborated on a variety of service and activities for the minorities under the CLOVER programme

At the GO! Programme Phase 2 launch ceremony (April 2013), Ms Irene Ng, Assistant Director of Office of Student Affairs, shared good practices in using less bottled water and promoting BYOB in events.

Green Office Phase II Launch Ceremony<br><br>CUHK staff and students brought and raised their own cups in the Green Office Phase II Launch Ceremony held on 9 April to renew their commitment to campus-wide conservation.

On 8 April 2013, Mr. Khalil Fong (left), singer-songwriter, and Prof. Joseph Sung, Vice-Chancellor, discussed religion and cultural diversity at 'Joseph Sung x Khalil Fong: From Christianity to Bahá'í Faith'

Hsing Yun's Words to Young Learners<br><br>Grand Master Hsing Yun <em>(4th left)</em>, Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung <em>(4th right)</em>, CUHK Vice-Chancellor, and five CUHK students were engaged in a discussion themed 'Embrace Our Culture; Empower Our Future—A Dialogue with CUHK Students on Humanistic Concerns at Its 50th Anniversary'. Over 800 participants were in attendance, including staff, students and members of the public. Students asked Master Hsing Yun a number of questions.staff, students and members of the public. Students asked Master Hsing Yun a number of questions.

Prof. Ezra F. Vogel, Henry Ford II Professor of the Social Sciences Emeritus at Harvard University, spoke on 'Can China and Japan Make Peace?' at the 50th Anniversary Distinguished Lecture on 28 March 2013

Teachers and students learn about sustainable farming on the rooftop of the AIT Building

Geoffrey Ma, CJ, hosted the 50th Anniversary Distinguished Lecture entitled 'The Essence of Our Society: From a Written Constitution to Reality and into the Future 50 Years' on 22 March 2013.

Mr. Li Ka Shing and Mr. Anthony Wu listen to what the TrueBeam System, the most advanced radiotherapy technology for cancer treatment newly installed in the Prince of Wales Hospital, can do in the company of Prof. Joseph Sung

50th Anniversary Fair Kicks Off<br><br>Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung <em>(centre)</em>, CUHK Vice-Chancellor; Prof. Michael K.M. Hui <em>(left)</em>, Pro-Vice-Chancellor; and Prof. Hau Kit-tai <em>(right)</em>, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, officiating the opening ceremony of the 50th Anniversary Fair held on 15 March at the Ocean Terminal Main Concourse, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui.

Cultural Festival 2013<br><br>A dozen of CUHK students gave an African drum performance in the Cultural Festival held by the Office of Student Affairs at the Cultural Square on 13 March.

Prof. Gordon W.H. Cheung, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor and professor in the Department of Management

Incoming exchange students perform traditional Chinese fan dance at a dinner party for local and overseas students

Prof. Lee Ou-fan Leo and Prof. Kwan Tze-wan presented the first CUHK 50th Anniversary Public Lecture entitled 'The Ideal and Reality of University Education' on 9 March 2013

Table Tennis Teams Win Championships<br><br>The CUHK men's and women's table tennis teams clinched the championships in the 2012–13 Inter-university Men's and Women's Table Tennis Competitions held on 3 March at the Lingnan University.

Environment Fair 2013<br><br>CUHK Jockey Club Initiative Gaia held the Environment Fair 2013 at Cityplaza, Taikoo Shing. Officiating at the opening ceremony were Ms. Christine Loh (right), Under Secretary for the Environment, The Government of Hong Kong SAR; Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung (centre), Vice-Chancellor of CUHK and Mrs. Mimi Cunningham, director, Human Resources and Sustainability of The Hong Kong Jockey Club.

Grand Opening of Yasumoto International Academic Park<br><br>From left: Dr. and Mrs. Alex K. Yasumoto; Dr. Vincent H.C. Cheng and Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung officiated at the opening ceremony of Yasumoto International Academic Park

The 1,800 CUHK Golden Jubilee Marathon Team members who joined the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2013 are cheered on by CUHK staff, students and alumni

Vice-Chancellor's Spring Reception for the Media<br><br>Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung, CUHK Vice-Chancellor celebrated the lunar new year with the press at a reception held at the Vice-Chancellor's Lodge on 15 February.

Prof. Fanny M.C. Cheung, Professor of Psychology, has been appointed as Pro-Vice-Chancellor for two years from 1 February 2013.

"The Power of Words", a project to promote reading and writing culture on campus, ushers in a series of poetic and artistic activities
Flash mob to promote the ‘Not Exactly Lyrical: Hong Kong Poetry and Chorus Recital’

The Yasumoto International Academic Park celebrated its grand opening on 26 February 2013. Housing lecture theatres, classrooms, a bookstore, a cafe and offices, the 14-storey building is a new landmark of CUHK.

The University Golden Jubilee Marathon Team<br><br>Over 1,800 CUHK staff, students, alumni and friends joined the University Golden Jubilee Marathon Team to take part in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon held in February.

Launch of CUHK Jockey Club Initiative Gaia<br><br>From left: Prof. Wang Jinnan, Chairman, Professional Association for China's Environment, and Vice President, Chinese Academy for Environmental Planning; Mr. Wong Kam Sing, Secretary for the Environment, HKSAR Government; Dr Rita Fan Hsu Lai Tai, Steward, The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Prof. Joseph Sung, Vice-Chancellor and President, CUHK; Prof. Qu Geping, Former Minister, State Environmental Protection Administration of the People’s Republic of China, and President, China Environmental Protection Foundation; and Prof. Hao Jiming, Director, Institute of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, officiated at the launching ceremony of CUHK Jockey Club Initiative Gaia.

Prof. Xu Yangsheng, Professor of Automation and Computer-Aided Engineering of CUHK and the first President of CUHK(SZ)

Prof. Benny Zee (left) and his team of the Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care have developed a retinal image algorithm that evaluates cerebral vessel conditions and stroke risk

Students of Wu Yee Sun College on a service trip to visit schools in Myanmar

Lee Woo Sing College under construction

New Non-Invasive Technology to Measure Liver Fat
Prof. Vincent Wong (left) and Prof. Grace Wong with the new non-invasive imaging technology—Controlled Attenuation Parameter

The 72nd Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees<br><br>Two distinguished persons Fr. Alfred J. Deignan (front row, right), Doctor of Social Science, <em>honoris causa</em>; and Prof. Bell Yung (front row, left), Doctor of Literature, <em>honoris causa</em>, at the 72th Congregation

2012 CUHK Alumni Homecoming<br><br>Over 5,500 alumni and their family and friends participated in the CUHK Alumni Homecoming

The Learning Garden, situated on the lower ground floor of the University Library, is flooded with light through The Forum and the skylights above

Prof. Justin Yifu Lin, honorary dean of National School of Development at Peking University, presented a public lecture on 'Demystifying the Chinese Economy' on 15 November, 2012

C.W. Chu College held the Contract Work Commencement Ceremony on 4 November 2012

Prof. Jong Siu-yung Morris (2nd right) and EduVenture® Research Team

CUHK welcomed primary school students from low-income families and disabled people to CUHK on the I‧CARE Social Service Day and regaled them with games and interactive workshops

Mrs. Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR, shared her views on 'Leadership—Change and Innovation' at Shaw College on 2 November 2012

The Chinese Music Archive of Music Department and the Office of the Arts Administrator held the Guqin Week in November 2012.
Mr. So Si-tai explains the structure of guqin

Led by coaches Prof. Michael Ramsden (seated) and Mr. Newton Mak (back), four law students won the championship and the LAWASIA Trophy for Best Memorial at the 7th LAWASIA International Moot Competition.

The Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology pioneers computer-assisted tumour surgery (CATS) for treating bone cancer

Prof. Lao Sze-kwang, Professor Emeritus at the Department of Philosophy, passed away on 21 October 2012.

A series of events to celebrate the 56th Anniversary of United College—UC run, Outdoor Bazaar, birthday party and 'Feast-for-a-Thousand'
Dr. Thomas H.C. Cheung, Chairman of the United College Board of Trustees, dotting the eyes of lion at the birthday party

The planning of CUHK (Shenzhen) has been approved by the State Ministry of Education on 11 October 2012. A ceremony was held at the proposed site of CUHK (SZ) in Longgang District, Shenzhen.
Attending guests have a preview of the campus design.

At the Beijing Operatic Arts Appreciation cum 5th Anniversary Opening Ceremony of Lee Woo Sing College, College Patron and longtime Beijing opera fan Mr. Lee Woo Sing played the jinghu.

At a noontime vigil at Chung Chi College Chapel, University members mourned the victims who died in the maritime collision off Lamma Island on 1 October 2012

The Centre for Sign Linguistics and Deaf Studies developed a mobile App on Hong Kong sign language to promote communication between the deaf and the hearing people

Prof. Dennis Y.M. Lo, Li Ka Shing Professor of Medicine, won the 2012 Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize

The Institute of Digestive Disease introduces an innovative technology: colon pill camera for screening bowel cancer

Prof. Yang Chen-ning celebrated his 90th birthday with CUHK staff, students and alumni on 15 September 2012, and cut the birthday cake with Mrs. Yang.

Freshmen under the new '3+3+4' curriculum actively take part in orientation activities

Prof. Shekhar Kumta, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, was awarded a 2012 UGC Award for Teaching Excellence by the University Grants Committee

The Lo Kwee-Seong Integrated Biomedical Sciences Building was opened on 29 August 2012 and became a research landmark in CUHK's Area 39.

The Mystery of 'Little Brain' Deterioration<br><br>Prof. Chan Ho-yin Edwin (left) and his PhD student Frankie H. Tsoi illuminate pathogenic pathways of spinocerebellar ataxias

An Orientation Experience Like No Other
Chung Chi freshmen at the University Mall

An Orientation Experience Like No Other
Cheerful smiles in New Asia O'camp

An Orientation Experience Like No Other
Morningside freshmen sunbathe on a beach

An Orientation Experience Like No Other
S.H. Ho College students consider the college as their home away from home

An Orientation Experience Like No Other<br><br>Wu Yee Sun College freshmen visit the Hong Kong Organic Waste Recycling Centre

An Orientation Experience Like No Other
Lee Woo Sing College students parade down the University Mall in high spirits

Lo Kwee-Seong Integrated Biomedical Sciences Building Opens<br><br>Guests who preside over the opening ceremony pose for a group photo after the lion dance performance

Prof. Huang Bo of the Department of Geography and Resource Management led a research group that developed the world's first unified remote sensing image fusion technology

Space Heroes Land on CUHK Campus<br><br>Prof. Sung presents a photo of the CUHK campus to the Shenzhou-9 delegation

Prof. Jimmy C.M. Yu, professor in the Department of Chemistry, has been appointed as Head of United College for a period of four years from 1 August 2012.

The School of Architecture designs and installs site-specific works in Tai Po Waterfront Park for the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
Students jump to touch their artwork Sky Lines Floating Petals.

The Institute of Space and Earth Information Science has received a donation of RMB 1 million from the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation for establishing a book gallery, organizing conferences and setting up scholarships.

Chen Shupeng Geoinformation Science Book Gallery Unveiled<br><br>From left: Ms. Chen Zinan, daughter of Academician Chen Shupeng; Prof. Wang Qinmin, leader of the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation delegation; Prof. Zhou Chenghu, deputy director of Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Prof. Benjamin W. Wah, CUHK Acting Vice-Chancellor; and Prof. Lin Hui, director of the Institute of Space and Earth Information Science

CUHK and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) signed an agreement which enables CUHK students to participate in the CERN Summer Student Programme. Tam Chun-nam and Li Tsun-yin were given this rare opportunity in the summer of 2012.

Tonnes of polypropylene pellets spilled into the sea by typhoon Vincente in July 2012. Prof. Pan Jiayi at the Institute of Space and Earth Information Science made use of a newly developed marine environment system to assist the clean-up operation.

CUHK students organized several trips to beaches to remove the polypropylene pellets that spilled into the sea and were washed up onto beaches after typhoon Vicente hit Hong Kong in July 2012.

CUHK Convocation Walkathon<br><br>Participants getting ready at the University Piazza

The new findings of the research team led by Prof. Fung Ming-Chiu from the School of Life Sciences reveal that normal cells can reverse apoptosis as cancer cells do. And reversal of apoptosis may cause normal cells to become carcinogenic.

Prof. Daniele Perissin of the Institute of Space and Earth Information Science received the Dragon Programme award from the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (MOST) for his contribution to the success of their cooperation programme on space remote sensing.

56 Staff Members Receive Long Service Awards<br><br>From left: Prof. Fung Kwok-pui, Ms. Fanny Li and Prof. Fok Tai-fai

Prof. Chan Lik-yuen Henry and Prof. Wong Lai-hung Grace of the Department of Medicine and Therapeutics show the new XL probe and the regular M probe of Fibroscan. The new XL probe is used to assess liver fibrosis among obese subjects.

Graduation Show of the School of Architecture<br><br>Prof. Lau Sau-shing Patrick (2nd left), Mr. Leung Koon-kee, (4th left), Mrs. Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, (5th left), and Prof. Ho Puay-peng (2nd right)

World-renowned China expert Prof. Ezra F. Vogel officiated at the book launching ceremony of the Chinese edition of his work Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China published by the Chinese University Press on 15 May 2012.

The 11th Honorary Fellowship Conferment Ceremony<br><br>Six Distinguished Persons Appointed Honorary Fellows

The 11th Honorary Fellowship Conferment Ceremony<br><br>Prof. Chang Shu-ting

The 11th Honorary Fellowship Conferment Ceremony<br><br>Mr. Fung Siu-to Clement

The 11th Honorary Fellowship Conferment Ceremony<br><br>Prof. Jin Sheng-hwa Serena

CUHK launched its 'Green Office Programme' (GO!) on 11 May 2012. The programme encourages University members to participate and commit to some common, simple, effective and achievable green practices such as saving electricity and recycling materials.

Taiwan Research Centre Opens<br><br>The centre will foster collaboration with institutions in Taiwan for academic and cultural cooperation.

CLOVER Programme<br><br>Student volunteers receive certificates of service

To address security problems arising from the use of mobile devices, Prof. Lee Pak-ching, Patrick, assistant professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, has developed three innovative technologies for mobile cloud computing with many advantages, including encryption, safety, high speed, economy and reliability.

CUHK-PWH Lee Quo Wei Cardiovascular Intervention Centre Opens<br><br>Mr. Anthony Wu (2nd right), Dr. Vincent Cheng (1st right) and Prof. Joseph Sung (1st left) jointly present a souvenir to Mrs. Lee (2nd left).

The 55th anniversary of United College
Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung (2nd right) presented his congratulatory message in artform, wishing the College a prosperous future.

The Chinese University received six Higher Education Outstanding Scientific Research Output Awards (Science and Technology) from the Ministry of Education in 2011, including three first-class awards in natural sciences, two first-class awards and one second-class award in technology advancement.

A Chinese music ensemble formed by students performed at the cultural gala of the 'Blossoms of Life Floral Festival' on 29 March 2012.

Promotion of <em>kunqu</em> on campus

I‧CARE Floral Festival
After the show, students pose with their friends next to the stage props.

I‧CARE Floral Festival<br><br>Veteran artist Rebecca Pan (3rd left) performs with students in a fusion of singing and recitation.

Four Year 1 students from the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, designed a refuse sorting device using a sound detection system, and won the championship in the First Greater China Design Competition.

Kunqu Research and Promotion Project Launches<br><br><em>Kunqu</em> artists Yu Jiulin (right) and Shen Fengying performs an excerpt from 'Interrupted Dream' at the launch ceremony.

Funded by Beat Drugs Fund and established by the CUHK Department of Surgery, the Youth Urological Treatment Centre (YUTC) held its opening ceremony on 19 March 2012 at the Prince of Wales Hospital.

The 9th CUHK–HKU Vice-Chancellors Cup Football Competition<br><br>Prof. Tsui Lap-chee and Prof. Henry N.C. Wong officiate at the kick-off ceremony.

2012 Walking Campaign and Car-free Day<br><br>Around 1,000 students and staff join hands to nurture the walking culture on campus.

A genetic engineering team formed by undergraduate students of science and engineering at CUHK won a gold medal at the iGEM (International Genetic Engineered Machine) Asia Regional Jamboree in October 2011 with their project of making use of halorhodopsin, a light-driven ion pump that can be found in halobacteria, to make BioBrick parts that can be used to produce electricity and desalinate seawater.

The 8th Chinese Universities Shakespeare Festival Performance Finals was successfully held on CUHK campus from 28 to 30 May 2012.

The Creativity Laboratory of Wu Yee Sun College serves as the playground for the College students to explore ideas across disciplines, to quench their curiosity, and to put playfulness back into their learning.

The Watoto Children's Choir, consisting of children orphaned by AIDS or the war in Uganda, re-visited the Chinese University and sang at Ho Sin Hang Hall, S.H. Ho College, on 29 February 2012.

Yasmine Zahir (Law, Year 4), a French minor in the Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages, won the French Speech Competition held on 25 February 2012.

Squash Championship<br><br>The CUHK Women's Squash Team clinches the championship of the University Sports Federation of Hong Kong Cup.

Vice-Chancellor's Cup 2012<br><br>Prof. Jack C.Y. Cheng performs the eye-dotting ceremony to mark the opening of the biennial event.

Two teams comprising six students of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering snatched both the championship and the second runner-up position in the IBM Inter-University Programming Contest 2012 on 11 February 2012.

Chen Chih-fan, honorary professor of the Department of Electronic Engineering, passed away on 25 February 2012. Trained as an electronic engineer, he was an inspiring essayist known for his elegantly simple writing style.

Chinese Lantern Festival Celebration<br><br>Chinese music fills the central campus to celebrate the Lantern Festival.

On 1 February 2012, the Translation Archive at CUHK was inaugurated with the launch of 'The David Hawkes Papers: An Exhibition', part of the celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of its Department of Translation.

CUHK Translation Archive Inaugurates<br><br>The archive preserves many rare firsthand materials, including the manuscripts of David Hawkes.

20th Anniversary of CUHK Department of Japanese Studies<br><br>From left: Toast by Prof. Takanori Kitamura, Prof. Lynne Nakano, Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung and Prof. Leung Yuen-sang.

20th Anniversary of CUHK Department of Japanese Studies<br><br>Miss Kitty Chung (middle), a 2009 graduate, thanks the Department of Japanese Studies for giving her the opportunity to broaden her horizon

20th Anniversary of CUHK Department of Japanese Studies<br><br>Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung, Prof. Lynne Nakano and Japanese Studies major students at the 20th Anniversary Cocktail Party.

Asian Engineering Deans Summit 2012<br><br>Over 20 Asian Deans of Engineering attend the summit.

Shaw students modeled on the styles and appearances of nobles, pirates, mermaids and villagers in a fashion show held at the University Mall in January 2011.

The second batch of uBuddies of the Peer Counselling Network attended the graduation ceremony on 11 January 2012 after the completion of training.

Prof. Jia Jiaya of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and his post-doctoral fellow Dr. Xu Li have developed a new Robust Motion Deblurring technology to fix blurry photos.

The Research Centre for Chinese Ancient Texts of the Institute of Chinese Studies was renamed the D.C. Lau Research Centre for Chinese Ancient Texts, in recognition of the contributions of Prof. D.C. Lau to it.

The CUHK-PWH Lee Quo Wei Cardiovascular Intervention Centre officially opened on 2 April 2012, the only one in Hong Kong performing renal sympathetic denervation, left atrial appendage (LAA) occluder and cardiac contractility modulation (CCM) implantation in public setting.

Yuen Ka-ho, a life sciences student at CUHK, took part in the Cambodia Service Trip organized by the CUHK Golden Z Club from the end of 2011 to the beginning of 2012.

Seventy local and non-local students participated in the CLOVER programme. They were divided into groups to provide a wide variety of services and activities for the underprivileged from January to March 2012.

Save energy, save the Earth. The University began to replace the old low pressure sodium lamps in 2010 with the more energy-efficient induction lamps and Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps.

Cheung Hon Ki, a new graduate in electronic engineering, joined the I‧CARE NGO Internship Programme in Greater China and did an internship at the Guizhou Institution for Indigenous Culture Development from June to July 2012.

Lee Woo Sing College

The Village Rebuild Demonstration Project in Maan Qiao Village of Sichuan was awarded the Jury Commendation for Innovation in 2011, UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation.

CUHK held its 70th Congregation on 15 December 2011 and conferred honorary doctorates on Mr. Ju Ming, Dr. Ho Tzu-leung, Mr. Lee Woo-sing and Prof. Yu Yue-hong.

Dr. Ju Ming hold a public lecture titled 'Art as Practice'<br><br>World renowned sculptor and creator of the University's landmark the <em>Gate of Wisdom</em>, Dr. Ju Ming (left) visited CUHK to hold a public lecture titled 'Art as Practice' for over 500 art lovers, many of them were staff, students and alumni.

Dr. Colin Storey, University Librarian, was awarded the 2011 Hong Kong Library Association lifetime Honorary Fellowship on 9 December 2011.

Shaw College Huen Wing Ming Building Works Commence
Mr. Clement Fung (1st left) and Prof. Andrew C.F. Chan (1st right) present a souvenir to Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Huen.

"Sharing Love and Fun" 2011 CUHK Alumni Homecoming<br><br>Opening ceremony of CUHK Alumni Homecoming

"Sharing Love and Fun" 2011 CUHK Alumni Homecoming<br><br>Student live band plays on Alumni Day 2011 to greet alumni and guests.

Thirty-six members of the University YMCA took part in the 'Ride-a-Bike for Children in China Marathon 2011' from 25 to 29 December 2011 to raise fund for poor students in Qingyuan.

A Shandong Study Tour organized by Department of Social Work was held from 26 to 31 December 2011. The participants visited Shandong University and local social service agencies.

69th Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees<br><br>Front row from left: Prof. Wong Wing-shing, Dean of Graduate School; Prof. Xu Yangsheng and Prof. Ching Pak-chung, Pro-Vice-Chancellors; Prof. Benjamin Wah, Provost; Dr. Vincent Cheng, Council Chairman; Prof. Joseph Sung, Vice-Chancellor; Prof. Jack Cheng, Prof. Henry Wong and Prof. Hau Kit-tai, Pro-Vice-Chancellors; take a group photo after the ceremony with the awardees of Vice-Chancellor's Exemplary Teaching Award 2010, Young Researcher Award 2010 and Postgraduate Research Output Award 2010.

69th Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees<br><br>Prof. Joseph Sung, CUHK Vice-Chancellor reminds graduates to live a simple, noble and humble life.

69th Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees<br><br>Dr. Vincent Cheng and Prof. Joseph Sung share the joyful moment with graduates.

Master's degree graduates throw their mortar boards at the 69th Congregation.

CUHK Shines in Cross-Country Competition<br><br>In the 25th USFHK Cross-Country Race 2011, the CUHK men's team, consisting of 10 athletes, achieved outstanding results and clinched the championship. Yip Tung-hoi (3rd left), a team member, grabbed the 1st runner-up in men's individual and CUHK got the overall 2nd runner-up.

CUHK celebrated the grand opening of the Shenzhen Research Institute on 17 November 2011.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung (2010–present)

The Hong Kong Internet Exchange located on CUHK Campus<br><br>Prof. Ching Pak-chung, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of CUHK (left) and Mr. Cheng Che-hoo, associate director of the Infrastructure Division of the University's Information Technology Services Centre recounted the development of Internet in Hong Kong.

Inauguration Ceremony of Morningside College
Mr. Ronnie C. Chan, director, Morningside Foundation (middle); Prof. Ambrose Y.C. King (1st left), former Vice-Chancellor; Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung (2nd left), Vice-Chancellor and President; Dr. Gerald L. Chan (3rd left), chairman, committee of Overseers, Morningside College; Dr. Vincent H.C. Cheng (2nd right), Chairman of the Council; and Prof. Sir James A. Mirrlees (1st right), master of Morningside College, perform eye-dotting ceremony to mark the inauguration of the College on 11 November. The lion dance team, consisted of seven College students, gave a wonderful performance and graced the ceremony.

Prof. Kwan Hoi-shan, director of the Food Research Centre, developed a platform and database for the DNA-based species authentication of common dried seafood and tonic food products. The platform will enable the industry to monitor and verify the origins and species of these products.

Scholarship Recipients Meet Professor Charles Kao<br><br>Seven recipients of the Professor Charles K. Kao Research Exchange Scholarships 2010–11 from physics and engineering had the opportunity to meet Professor Kao, as part of the activities associated with the awards.

Prof. Marisa Yiu, assistant professor at the School of Architecture and master students pose in front of their project 'New Market and Waterfront Communities' in Aberdeen.

Officiating at the opening ceremony of S.H. Ho College (October 2011), the inauguration of Morningside College and the foundation stone laying ceremony of C.W. Chu College (both in November 2011)

The year 2011 marked the 60th anniversary of Chung Chi College. An array of celebratory events has been organized, including the Chung Chi College 60th Anniversary Celebration Concert held on 31 October.

S.H. Ho College officially opened on 28 October 2011. The plaque-unveiling ceremony for the four main buildings of the College was also held.

CUHK Athletes Sweep Championship in Contests<br><br>The CUHK men's table-tennis clinched the championship in the 15th Jackie Chan Challenge Cup Invitation Tournament.

CUHK Athletes Sweep Championship in Contests<br><br>The CUHK women's basketball teams clinched the championship in the 15th Jackie Chan Challenge Cup Invitation Tournament.

CUHK Athletes Sweep Championship in Contests<br><br>In the aquatic meet of the University Sports Federation of Hong Kong, the CUHK swimming team took the championship in women's overall, the first runner-up in the men's overall, and the championship in men and women overall.

CUHK Establishes Institute of Environment, Energy and Sustainability<br><br>From left: Mr. Edward Yau Tang-wah, Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung, and Prof. Lam Kin-che officiated at the ceremony.

Lee Woo Sing College, which admitted its first cohort of students in 2011, organized its first orientation dinner.

CUHK Students Sweep the 12th Challenge Cup
CUHK's team won the Hong Kong and Macau Cup in the 12th Challenge Cup for the fifth time.

To celebrate its 40th Anniversary, the Art Museum invited Prof. Dame Jessica Rawson, Professor of Chinese Art and Archaeology, University of Oxford, to give a public lecture on 'China and Central Asia: Exoticism in China—Sixth to Eight Century CE' on 20 October 2011.

CUHK joined the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN), an exclusive network of global universities comprising 17 research-intensive universities spanning five continents, as the first member university in Hong Kong.

Dr. Chen Fulong, research associate of the Institute of Space and Earth Information Science, won the ShunjiMurai Award—the Best Paper Award of the annual conference of Asian Association on Remote Sensing.

Orientation Day for Undergraduate Admissions<br><br>Orientation Day for Undergraduate Admissions, attracting some 89,000 visitors, many of them secondary school teachers, students and their parents, to our campus.

Dr. Rita Fan Hsu Lai-tai Lectures at The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Dr the Honourable Rita Fan Hsu Lai-tai, Member of the Standing Committee of the Eleventh National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China

New Asia College celebrated its 62th anniversary in 2011 with an array of activities, including the New Asia Fun Fair held on 6 October.

University Lecture on Civility: Mr. Lin Hwai-Min<br><br>The University Lecture on Civility, debuted with Lin Hwai-min, founder of Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan, as its first guest speaker.

To celebrate United College's 55th Anniversary, the College Student Union hosted a series of events in 2011. Prof. Fung Kwok-pui (in yellow), Head of United College, joined the students in wishing their beloved College a very happy birthday.

The inauguration ceremony of the Leung Po Chuen Research Centre for Hong Kong History and Humanities took place on 19 September 2011.

CUHK Scientists Reveal Genetic Link between Dissimilar Forms of Animals<br><br>Prof. Chu Ka-hou (left) and Dr. Tsang Ling-ming show the dramatic difference in size between king crabs and hermit crabs.

A recipient of many teaching awards, Prof. Poon Wai-yin, Associate Dean (Education) of the Faculty of Science and Professor in the Department of Statistics, won another accolade when she was conferred the inaugural UGC Award for Teaching Excellence by the University Grants Committee.

Prof. Lao Xiang-qian

The I‧CARE Programme, with the slogan 'Aspiration through reflection; Renewal through civility', supports a range of major categories of social and civic engagement programmes.

Inauguration Ceremony for Undergraduates<br><br>Welcoming speech by Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung, Vice-Chancellor

Guess who is the guy wearing the tie? Joseph J.Y. Sung, Vice-Chancellor of CUHK, poses with a group of incoming exchange students.

The CUHK Rowing Team is no stranger to winning at the 'Jackie Chan Challenge Cup Hong Kong Universities Rowing Championships'. The team secured its overall championship in 2011 again, making it the winner of the competition for the tenth year in a row.

Incoming exchange students visit the Peak to see Hong Kong's stunning skyline. CUHK was hosting about 560 incoming exchange students on its campus in the first term of 2011–12.

Prof. Christopher Gane has been appointed as the dean of the Faculty of Law for a period of five years from the end of September 2011.

With excellent performance in international woodball championships, Ng Cho-kwan, Year 3 student in Sports Science and Physical Education, was named the world's top in 2011.

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Faculty of Engineering showcased in the Innovation and Technology Fair a wide spectrum of new innovative research projects in engineering and information technology conducted by its faculty members and students.

Shaw College Orientation Camp
Experience the fun of kayaking

Freshmen of the different Colleges of the University compete with each other to show their solidarity at the Orientation Camp 2011.

Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung, Vice-Chancellor, consumes bread and water at the Rich and Poor Men's Banquet at the Lee Woo Sing College orientation camp.

College Orientation Camp<br><br>Over 2,000 new students came together to form the characters for the words 'CUHK♥'

Jackie Chan Challenge Cup Hong Kong Universities Rowing Championships 2011<br><br>The CUHK Rowing Team secured the overall championship, making it the winner of the competition for the tenth year in a row.

The Orientation Camp for Mainland Students provides freshmen recruited from mainland China a glimpse of what is awaiting them in the next few years.

Prof. Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, Li Ka Shing Professor of Medicine, received the AACC-NACB Award for Outstanding Contributions to Clinical Chemistry in a Selected Area of Research. He is the first ever Chinese to receive the honour.

Prof. Tang Chung, director of the Centre for Chinese Archaeology and Art, demonstrates the process of making barkcloth to kick off the 'Origins of Clothes—Barkcloth' exhibition.

Dr. Chan Chak-lui Sam, instructor, Department of Cultural and Religious Studies, plays a female sheng (male protagonist) at the Chung Chi College 60th Anniversary celebration music event, The Purple Hairpin.

Prof. Dennis Ng, University Dean of Students, was appointed as an Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor in Aug 2011.

Leadership Development Programme<br><br>Guo Songtao, the first Chinese ambassador to Britain in late-Qing China, must be one of the earliest Chinese visitors to the Royal Observatory Greenwich. He visited the observatory on 3 July 1877 and wrote down what he saw in his journal. This year, a group of CUHK students set foot in the same place. Although China has changed from what it was 134 years ago, these students still have something to learn from the UK.

A group of students from S.H. Ho College went with the Vice-Chancellor to Wototo, Uganda, for a service tour in July 2011. They rendered much needed help to orphaned children and deprived women there, and were greatly impressed by the friendliness and the aspiration of the people they served.

Leading students on service trip to Watoto, Uganda in 2011

As a token of the University's appreciation of the munificence of Dr. the Honourable Run Run Shaw over many years, a science building was named the Run Run Shaw Science Building in a ceremony in July 2011. Mrs. Mona Shaw officiated at the ceremony together with the Council Chairman and the Vice-Chancellor.

Prof. Lin Hui was appointed to the Scientific Committee of the International Centre on Space Technologies for Natural and Cultural Heritage under UNESCO in July 2011.

Through the New Asia-Yale Summer Community Service Exchange Programme, three CUHK students and three from Yale engaged themselves in various service projects in Hong Kong and the US, covering such fields as AIDS care, health care and mental health care during the summer of 2011.

Prof. Hau Kit-tai of the Faculty of Education was appointed as Pro-Vice-Chancellor in Aug 2011.

The 30th anniversary of the Faculty of Medicine, together with the 20th anniversary of the Nethersole School of Nursing and the 10th anniversary of the School of Public Health and Primary Care, was celebrated with a gala dinner in June 2011.

In May, the Central University in Taiwan, Nanjing University and CUHK formed a Cross-Strait Green University Consortium to promote the green message through joint programmes and collaborative activities.

In May 2011, a total of 8 prominent personages, including eminent academics, a judge of the Court of Final Appeal, as well as senior members of the business community in Hong Kong, were created Honorary Fellows of the University at a spectacular ceremony on campus.

The 10th Honorary Fellowship Conferment Ceremony<br><br>Eight honorary fellows and Dr. Vincent Cheng, Chairman of the Council (8th left, front row), Prof. Joseph Sung, Vice-Chancellor (8th right, front row), Prof. Benjamin Wah, Provost (3rd left, front row), and five Pro-Vice-Chancellors: Prof. Henry Wong (1st left), Prof. Michael Hui (2nd left), Prof. Jack Cheng (3rd right), Prof. Ching Pak Chung (2nd right) and Prof. Xu Yangsheng (1st right).

Dr. David Ho was on campus in late April 2011 to give a seminar on the latest situation of the fight against HIV/AIDS.

The Centre for Disaster and Medical Humanitarian Response, being set up as a collaborative effort by CUHK, Oxford University and China Emergency Relief Training, was inaugurated in April 2011.

2011 Association of Commonwealth Universities Conference of Executive Heads
The Association of Commonwealth Universities Conference of Executive Heads 2011 was held in Hong Kong from 6 to 8 April. On 7 April, participants from 22 countries came to CUHK for a day's conference.