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Consumer confidence levels rose slightly in Hong Kong in the first quarter of 2009, placing it behind Beijing but above Macau and Taiwan, according to a survey conducted by CityU.
In commemoration of its Silver Jubilee and the 20th anniversary of the Department of Applied Social Studies, CityU organised an International Symposium on Preventing Offending and Reducing Re-offending on 15 April.
CityU is showcasing nine applied research projects with the potential to contribute to the well-being of society at the International ICT Expo 2009 held from 13 to 16 April in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The Public Administration Society of the CityU Students' Union has organised the Public Administration Festival running in March and April to arouse student interest in public affairs.
The first Eco-tour Design Competition of CityU concluded at an award ceremony held on 7 April. The Ma Wan eco-tour designed by Priscilla Ho and Terry Choi, students of the Department of Information Systems, received the champion.
The final of the 4th Hong Kong Underwater Robot Challenge 2009 organised by CityU took place on 12 April, with finalists from 19 secondary schools competing in this unique event.
PhD students Terrance Fung Chi-yeung and Jean Lai Hok-yin of CityU have received scholarships of up to AUD$240,000 (around HK$1.3million) over three years to sponsor their research on ways to fight market misconduct and defend market integrity.
Mr Daniel R Fung, Senior Counsel of the Hong Kong Bar, delivered a School of Law lecture reviewing the role of Hong Kong in China’s legal modernisation.
Professor Way Kuo, University President, outlined his views on internationalisation at a Taiwan forum organised by CommonWealth Magazine, alongside other university presidents, government and entrepreneurial representatives on 8 April.
In line with the caring culture advocated by CityU, more than 50 science and business students recently provided community service to people in need.