Messages from Office-Bearers and Ex-Officio Members
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Professor Justin K.H. Chiu
Vice-Chairman
Board of Governors, HKBU Foundation
“Making breakthroughs in tradition and through innovation” is the best way to describe the work of HKBU in Chinese medicine. The University has dedicated itself to promoting the standardisation, modernisation and scientific development of Chinese medicine in order to advance it into the international arena. Apart from nurturing drug discovery talents who can integrate traditional Chinese medicine and modern technology, the University makes full use of cutting-edge technologies to conduct innovative research in Chinese medicine. The results have been impressive, making a significant contribution to human well-being.
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Dr. Ronald Lu
Vice-Chairman
Board of Governors, HKBU Foundation
The HKBU Golf Day is one of the University’s most significant fundraising events. First held in 2004, the Golf Day has been blessed with the support of a broad range of the community. Not only does the occasion raise funds for the University’s development, it also offers an excellent opportunity for donors, friends and alumni of HKBU to meet with its staff and students and learn more about the University’s development while enjoying playing golf in the autumn breezes. As the Golf Day celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to all the long-standing supporters who have made this event such a success.
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Mr. Kevin C.K. Liem
Treasurer
Board of Governors, HKBU Foundation and
Treasurer
The Council and the Court, HKBU
HKBU is pushing ahead with the second phase of its ten-year Institutional Strategic Plan 2023–2028, with a commitment to extending the frontiers of knowledge and creating value for the society. To facilitate the University’s rapid growth and development, we have been investing substantial resources to upgrade the campus with cutting-edge facilities and recruiting top talents from around the world, in an effort to provide the best-in-class learning environment. On this note, the HKBU Foundation will play a more critical role in rallying support of our stakeholders while serving as a financial bedrock for enabling the University’s sustainable development.
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Ms. Connie W.C. Wong
Co-Chairman
Entrepreneur Committee, HKBU Foundation
Mainland China has seen dramatic economic development in recent years and is now universally recognised as possessing world-class infrastructure and an impressive array of innovative technologies. I very much encourage young people to go personally to the Mainland to join exchange programmes and internships so that they can witness for themselves the profound developments and impressive changes that the Nation has undergone. They can also benefit from learning about the Mainland’s workplace culture as well as the economic and social transformation that is now fully in place. The HKBU Foundation will continue to provide opportunities for all students to engage in service learning on the Mainland, the goal being to enable them to be at the forefront of those seizing the opportunities available and thereby gaining for themselves a competitive edge.
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Dr. Stanley Yim, SBS, JP
Co-Chairman
Entrepreneur Committee, HKBU Foundation
With the rapid development of technology and the resulting fast-moving changes in market demand, we need to cultivate more talents who are capable of creating new value. To drive advancements in research and development, collaborations among government, industry, academia and the research sector have the potential to foster greater synergy. These help to transform the outputs of research into viable commercial products, making a positive impact on individuals and communities, and improving general living standards.
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Professor Sunny H.K. Wong
Chairman
Alumni Committee, HKBU Foundation
Alumni are a vital asset of HKBU. Their successes define the University. With alumni networks scattered across the globe, our 148,000 graduates are a strong testimonial of our education ethos as well as serving as ambassadors, making our unique values known across the world. At home, they provide immense support to our students by providing scholarship, mentorship and internship opportunities. Their support is crucial to our future development. Therefore we shall strive to further strengthen the bonds between the alumni and their alma mater and engage them fully in the advancement of the University.
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Dr. Chloe Suen
Co-Chairman
Young Entrepreneur Committee, HKBU Foundation
In line with the Government’s drive to develop Hong Kong into an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange, HKBU strives to excel in the development of art-tech and the promotion of arts and culture. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, the University has made significant achievements in the transformation of arts and culture, leading to novel experiences for its audiences. For example, the University’s Future Cinema Systems project brings us unprecedented cinematic experiences, while the AI-powered BuVatar represents a big leap forward in AI movie generation solutions. The Young Entrepreneur Committee of the HKBU Foundation will continue to support the University in conducting pioneering art-tech research.
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Mr. Ivan S.K. Wong, JP
Co-Chairman
Young Entrepreneur Committee, HKBU Foundation
As we see the stronger ties developing between the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and Hong Kong, the launch of the Extended Study Programme in the GBA is undoubtedly timely. It enables HKBU students to enrich their study at the Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College in Zhuhai, while gaining real-world experience and building connections in the GBA through internships and experiential learning activities. Gaining a deeper understanding of the latest developments and opportunities in the GBA, our students will be better equipped to contribute to the growth of the Nation.
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Dr. Clement Chen, GBS, JP
Chairman
The Council and the Court, HKBU
As a publicly-funded university, HKBU has the mission to contribute to Hong Kong by nurturing future-ready talents and advancing knowledge through innovative research. Over the years, we have grown with the territory and served the community come rain or shine. During the COVID-19 pandemic, our Chinese medicine experts and scholars from the Faculty of Social Sciences have played an active role in the fight against the virus. Looking ahead, we shall continue to work closely with the Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College, our campus in the Greater Bay Area, to support the development of Hong Kong and strengthen its role in the GBA.
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Ms. Christine O.W. Chow Vice-President (Administration) and Secretary, HKBU
With the opening of the Jockey Club Campus of Creativity (JC3) in 2024, our scholars and students will thrive in a vibrant environment conducive to learning, creativity and innovation. Equipped with innovative, state-of-the-art facilities, the JC3 will serve as a dynamic space for interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange. The new campus will be instrumental in delivering the best possible student experience and further enhancing HKBU’s teaching and research excellence. We extend our gratitude to our generous supporters whose invaluable contributions made this project possible.
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Mrs. Lily W.L. Chan
Director of University Advancement
Secretary-General of Hong Kong Baptist University Foundation
The HKBU Foundation is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Since its inauguration in 2009, the Foundation has grown substantially and recorded remarkable achievements in the fundraising role that is crucial to the University’s development. This effort is possible only with the unwavering support of our donors and supporters and of course we are immensely grateful to them. As the University proudly enters the second phase of its Institutional Strategic Plan 2018-2028, we look forward to your continued support in our journey to become a global University of impact and significance.