A reception for the CityUHK-Lucy Cavendish College Scholarship programme.
Professor Freddy Boey, President and University Distinguished Professor of City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), recently led a delegation to visit several UK universities, including the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and deepening academic exchanges, the visit further strengthened and expanded CityUHK’s collaboration with world-class institutions.
President Boey (left) is in person conferred the title of Senior Research Associate by Professor Parker.
President Boey firstly visited Peterhouse at the University of Cambridge. During the visit, Professor Andy Parker, Master of Peterhouse, presented the Senior Research Associate title to President Boey. This appointment, selected by the Peterhouse Honorary and Visiting Fellowship Committee, is an honour bestowed upon only one or two distinguished scholars worldwide each year, representing the highest level of academic recognition.
Founded in 1284, Peterhouse is the oldest college at Cambridge, renowned for its rich academic traditions and research culture. It has nurtured outstanding figures, including Charles Babbage, the “Father of the Computer”, and five Nobel Prize laureates.
President Boey
In addition, President Boey, together with senior management from CityUHK, Professor Henriette Hendriks, Vice-President of Lucy Cavendish College, and other representatives, as well as CityUHK scholarship recipients, attended a reception at the College to celebrate the first cohort of students awarded scholarships under the CityUHK-Lucy Cavendish College Scholarship programme as they embark on their academic journey at Cambridge.
“This year is particularly meaningful as we honour the first cohort of scholarship awardees,” said President Boey in his opening remarks. “Their achievements set the tone for what this scholarship stands for: excellence, perseverance and the power of education to transform lives.”
“CityUHK is also honoured to be the first international partner of the Future Global Leaders Programme launched by Lucy Cavendish College. This approach facilitates cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary discussions and matches CityUHK’s dedication to enhancing students’ global exposure,” he added.
Attendees at the reception included President Boey; Professor Li Wen Jung, Vice-President (Talent and International Strategy); Professor Yue Chee Yoon, Dean of Graduate Studies; Professor Stephen Shum Wan-hang, Dean of College of Business; Professor Steven Wang, Associate Vice-President (Resources Planning); Ms Ng Pheck Choo, Senior Director of the Office of the President and Director of the Global Engagement Office; and Professor Shirley Chong, Director of the Communications and Institutional Research Office.<>
Professor Hendriks
Scholarship recipients representative Jacqueline Guico
Later, President Boey, together with Professor Li and Professor Anderson Shum Ho-cheung, Vice-President (Research), visited Imperial College London. President Boey and Professor Hugh Brady, President of Imperial College London jointly witnessed the signing of an MoU on deepening the cooperation between the two universities. The MoU was signed by Professor Li, and Professor Nigel Brandon, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering of Imperial College London. This agreement marks a significant step in strengthening academic and research collaboration between the two institutions.
President Boey also led a delegation of senior management to visit the LSE and met with its President, Professor Larry Kramer, to explore potential areas for collaboration and exchange views on opportunities for long-term partnership development.
CityUHK will continue to deepen its collaboration with leading global universities through diverse initiatives and international exchanges for researchers and students to nurture future leaders equipped with a global perspective.
The delegation visits Imperial College London and signs an MoU.
