SEE and Great Eagle Group Sign MOU to Launch Scholarship Programme to Cultivate a New Generation of Sustainable Development Talent

In the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing Ceremony between the School of Energy and Environment (SEE) and Great Eagle Group held on 20 April 2023, we are honoured to have Mr. Alexander Lo, Executive Director of Great Eagle Holdings Limited, Professor Matthew Lee, Vice-President (Development & External Relations) of CityU, Professor Chen Guohua, Dean and Chair Professor of Smart Energy Conversion and Storage of SEE,   Dr. Amie Lai, General Manager-Sustainability of Great Eagle Holdings Limited, and another nine representatives from Great Eagle Group and CityU witnessed the establishment of the ‘Great Eagle Group Scholarship’ programme at CityU campus. This MOU signifies the commitments of SEE and Great Eagle Group joining hands to nurture SEE students in the fields of sustainable development, environment and energy and build a sustainable future together.  

The School is very honoured to receive HK$1 million donation from the Great Eagle Group to launch the “Great Eagle Group Scholarship” programme. This is the largest scholarship donation amount received by SEE in the school’s history. It provides a total of forty scholarships at HK$25,000 each to a maximum of eight SEE students each year, commencing from the 2022/23 academic year.

Mr. Alexander Lo, Executive Director of Great Eagle Holdings Limited, said, “This year marks the Great Eagle Group’s 60th anniversary, and we are delighted to launch the scholarship programme at this significant milestone. The programme gives recognition to students with outstanding academic achievements to support their pursuits. The Group places great importance on sustainable development. The programme reflects our commitment to cultivating talents in the industries, also providing young people with opportunities, to empower them to develop their potentials and shape a sustainable future together.”

Professor Matthew Lee, Vice-President (Development & External Relations) of CityU, said, “CityU is committed to promoting sustainability on campus and beyond. We are delighted to join hands with the Great Eagle Group to nurture a new generation of energy professionals and promote sustainable development. Together we will bring positive impacts to our society and the world at large.”

Prof Guohua Chen, Dean and Chair Professor of Smart Energy Conversion and Storage, SEE, thanked the Great Eagle Group for this generous donation. He pledged that the school would make the best use of this donation and join hands with the Great Eagle Group to build a “sustainable future”.

(From Right) Professor Matthew Lee, Vice-President (Development & External Relations) of CityU; Mr. Alexander Lo, Executive Director of Great Eagle Holdings Limited; Professor Chen Guohua, Dean and Chair Professor of Smart Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Energy and Environment of CityU; Dr. Amie Lai, General Manager-Sustainability of Great Eagle Holdings Limited

About Great Eagle Group
Great Eagle Group was founded by the late Mr. Lo Ying Shek in 1963, and was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1972 (Stock Code: 41). The Group’s principal holdings include Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (Champion REIT) (Stock Code: 2778) and Langham Hospitality Investments (LHI) (Stock Code: 1270), which were listed in Hong Kong in 2006 and 2013, respectively. Being a Hong Kong developer, the Group also owns and manages an extensive international hotel portfolio under “The Langham” and affiliate brands. Founded and headquartered in Hong Kong, the Group develops, invests in and manages high quality residential, office, retail and hotel properties across Asia, North America, Australasia and Europe.
Website: www.greateagle.com.hk

About CityU School of Energy and Environment
Established in 2009, CityU’s School of Energy and Environment (SEE) is the first dedicated school of its kind in Hong Kong, focusing on three strategic areas - Energy, Environment, and Sustainability. For ‘Energy’, the school focuses on renewable energy smart conversion and safe storage, and efficient utilization. For ‘Environment’, the school has world-leading experts in air, water, and solid waste treatments. SEE aspires to be a leading school fostering an interdisciplinary approach to developing sustainable energy and environmental technologies, with commitments to contributing to the realization of global sustainability through education, research and development.
Website: www.cityu.edu.hk/see