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![]() 28 September 2023 Dear Alumni,
I encouraged all students to explore the world, embrace diverse cultures and expand their horizons in the spirit embodied by our CityU Heroes. These exceptional alumni, students and faculty exemplify our commitment to excellence, social contribution and global impact. You can learn more about their inspiring stories when passing through the newly-renovated tunnel connecting our campus to Festival Walk. With the right passion and drive, every CityU member can be a ‘hero’. We take pride in our accomplished alumni who have excelled in academia, sports and the arts. One example is our alumna Ms Grace Lau Mo-sheung, who recently made history for Hong Kong by winning a Gold medal at the Asian Karate Federation Senior Championships 2023. Two other alumni, Mr Gaybird Leung Kei-cheuk and Mr Howard Cheng Chi-lai from the School of Creative Media, were honoured at the prestigious Hong Kong Arts Development Awards. We also officially named the Cissy Wong Ying Executive Classroom at the Lau Ming Wai Academic Building after our EMBA alumna Ms Cissy Wong in acknowledgment of her steadfast support to the University. Furthermore, CityU will confer honorary doctoral degrees on Dr Roy Chung Chi-ping, GBS, JP, Professor Michael Graetzel, Professor Chad A. Mirkin, and Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs for their significant contributions to education and society. The title of Honorary Fellow has been conferred on three illustrious persons: alumnus Mr Chan Yung, BBS, JP, Mr Dominic Pang Yat-ting, and Professor Tinly Wong Tin-chee, for their substantial contributions and services to the University and the community. Congratulations to all CityU members for their well-deserved accolades!
CityU’s commitment to innovation has earned us widespread support. In MOUs with six venture capital and investment funds from mainland China, we were offered RMB1 billion to provide funding for start-ups under HK Tech 300. We are also proud to announce that four CityU scientists have received major grants from the Research Grants Council, recognising their exceptional contributions and the potential impact of their research projects. In response to the rapid development of generative AI, we have launched a free integrated learning platform, the CityU GPT Chatbot, to support faculty, staff, students and selected HK Tech 300 start-ups in their teaching, learning and administrative activities. With our world-class faculty and strong community engagement, I am confident that CityU will continue to lead in advancing knowledge and research. My heartfelt appreciation goes to all CityU members, including our alumni, for their continuous devotion to the University and the wider society. Having listened to alumni concerns related to campus access, the University is now in the process of preparing eCard for every alumnus to make visiting CityU much easier. Lastly, I invite you to visit the CityU Indra and Harry Banga Gallery, where the second phase of the exhibition “The Grand Gathering of the Century: Zodiac Heads from the Yuanmingyuan and Important Treasures” is currently on show until 30 November. It features a remarkable collection of 12 zodiac head sculptures and a variety of immersive experiences, integrating art, science and digital technology. As Mid-Autumn approaches, may I wish you a festive season filled with abundant joy together with your friends and family. Professor Freddy Boey |
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