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The University of Hong Kong (HKU) held its Thirteenth Inauguration of Endowed Professorships yesterday (25 November, 2024), celebrating six new Endowed Professorships and two new Outstanding Young Professorships.

Through a solid Town-Gown partnership, HKU has welcomed a total of 120 Endowed Professorships since its inception in 2005. An Endowed Professorship is one of the most significant awards bestowed upon eminent academics within the University in support of their academic and research endeavours. Each gift embodies a captivating narrative, and an inspiring vision of the generous philanthropists and the academe.

Outstanding Young Professorship Scheme Nurtures Rising Stars
This year, Outstanding Young Professorships were featured for the first time at the ceremony showcasing the HKU's commitment to nurturing emerging talents and rising stars. Outstanding Young Professorships are designated for outstanding Assistant Professors or Associate Professors, further reinforcing HKU's dedication to fostering the next generation of academic leaders.

The gifts include:

• Daniel C K Yu Professorship in Breast Cancer Research 
• Venerable Yuen Hang Memorial Trust Professorship in Buddhist Studies
• Bingei and L & T Charitable Foundation Professorship in Dementia Research 
• Mok Sau-King Professorship in Law
• Jiaohua Su Professorship in Paediatric Oncology and Transplant
• Pollyanna Chung and Eric Cheung Professorship in Surgical Oncology
• Belinda Hung Outstanding Young Professorship
• Leung Cheuk Tong Outstanding Young Professorship

Together, Endowed Professorships and Outstanding Young Professorships recognise exceptional dedication and achievements in academia.

Additionally, 34 Endowed Professorships with successive appointments were recognised. These individuals are torchbearers, advancing the University's mission to elevate humanity and serve as guiding lights for future generations.

The ceremony was officiated by Dr the Honourable Sir David Li Kwok-Po, Pro-Chancellor and was graced by distinguished guests including Ms Priscilla Wong Pui-Sze, Council Chairman; Professor Xiang Zhang, President and Vice-Chancellor; Professor Richard Wong Yue-Chim, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor; Professor Norman Chihnan Tien, Executive Vice-President (Administration & Finance); Professor Gong Peng, Vice-President & Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic Development); Professor Alfonso Hing-Wan Ngan, Vice-President & Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global); Professor Chak-Sing Lau, Vice-President & Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health), HKU. The event was attended by over 300 participants.

Please click here for the list of Professorships.

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