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Professor Wu Hequan, Vice President of Chinese Academy of Engineering, commended the University’s advanced facilities in support of its teaching and research during his visit to CityU, and encouraged CityU to continue its pursuit of academic excellence.
As part of its BRIDGE to Success programme, CityU held a launch ceremony on 5 March for its “A Portrait of Success” video series, in which nine distinguished leaders from various backgrounds share their success stories.
Dr Cao Jianlin, Vice Minister of Science and Technology, visited CityU’s State Key Laboratories of Millimetre Waves and Marine Pollution on 4 March. He invited CityU to submit proposals to the Ministry for future cooperation.
Acclaimed writer Professor Pai Hsien-yung hosted a Distinguished Scholar Lecture, entitled "Chinese Cultural Renaissance: The new aesthetics of Kunqu opera - from The Peony Pavilion (Youth Version) to New Jade Hairpin" on 2 March.
A paper on the evaluation of ePortfolio platforms in higher education has earned CityU an international award at e-Case and e-Tech 2010, showcasing the University’s leading role in the use of this beneficial technology.
An 874-strong CityU delegation led by University President Professor Way Kuo took part in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon on 28 February.
A delegation of 23 Sham Shui Po District Council members and representatives from the District Office of the Home Affairs Department, HKSAR, visited CityU on 26 February.
A delegation of Consuls-General representing Australia, Belgium, Korea, Russia and Turkey paid a visit to CityU on 25 February and were greeted by Professor H K Chang, President, and other faculty members .
Founded in 1984, CityU turns 20 this year. "If a centenary marks the first cycle of a university's development, CityU is still on its way. We have fared well thus far, with tremendous achievements in our first 20 years," said Professor H K Chang, President, at the Staff New Year Party on 28 January, kicking off the 20th anniversary year. 2004 is a time to look back and rejoice in our achievements, and to look forward to the future with a new role statement.
The School of Continuing and Professional Education (SCOPE) and the Faculty of Business participated in the Education and Careers Expo, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 19 to 22 February. The Expo showcased a wide range of CityU's continuing education and business Master's degree programmes to meet the market's growing demands.