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The Court, the supreme advisory body of City University of Hong Kong (CityU), held its third meeting on 8 December, focusing on progress in priority areas identified last year by the Council.
CityU welcomed an array of international health experts at the One-Health International Workshop, which examines the links between animal and human health and the importance of building a quality veterinary infrastructure to prevent zoonoses.
Professor Way Kuo addressed the 2009 BOAO Youth Forum held at the Hong Kong Convention Centre, analysing the importance of cultural exchange and development to the internationalisation of higher education.
Professor Way Kuo delivered a talk at the annual seminar of a professional teaching body Education Convergence, on 4 December, to share the results of his study on the relationship between teaching and research.
CityU held its Silver Jubilee Anniversary Banquet on 6 December, bringing together 900 friends, supporters, alumni, students and staff.
The Council approved the new five-year strategic plan of CityU, entitled “Excellence in Research and Professional Education”, at its meeting on 26 November 2009.
Professor Way Kuo was named by the International Academy for Quality as an Academician Emeritus. He was also invited to attend the 7th China Shanghai International Symposium on Quality and the Forum of International Academy for Quality.
CityU Council Member and Chairman of the Executive Board of Esprit, Mr Michael Ying shared his life and career experiences with over 200 staff and students in the Reading/Seminar Room of the Run Run Shaw Library, 26 April.
Students, staff and alumni have expressed their deep concerns about Council Chairman Sir Gordon Wu's remarks in Ming Pao on 3 March,and reiterated their support for CityU’s direction.
At a Council meeting on 14 April, lengthy discussions including the University’s role were held. At the end of the meeting, Council Chairman Sir Gordon Wu was convinced and agreed that CityU has indeed adhered to its role.