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CityU conferred honorary doctorates on four distinguished persons in November 2018 in recognition of their significant contributions to education and the well-being of society. They are (from left) Professor Alain Aspect, Dr Herman Hu, SBS, JP, Dr the Hon Lee Shau-kee, GBM and Professor Cédric Villani.
CityU conferred Honorary Fellowships on Mr Harry S. Banga, Ms Tong Hing-min, and Mr Wong Chun-hong in October 2018 in recognition of their contributions to the development of, and service to, the University and the community.

(From left) President Professor Way Kuo, Mr Wong Chun-hong, Mr Harry S. Banga, Dr Chung Shui-ming, University Pro-Chancellor, Ms Tong Hing-min, and Mr Lester Huang, Council Chairman.

CityU Industrial and Business Leaders Circle formed its second steering committee in June 2018 to fortify interactions between CityU and industry, build resources for student development, and expand applied research.

(From left) Mr Wilson Yuen, Committee Member, Professor Matthew Lee, Vice-President (Development and External Relations), President Professor Way Kuo, Dr Joseph Lee, Second Steering Committee Convenor, and Committee Members Mr Eric Chow, Mr Eric Sun and Mr Benjamin Kwok.

Over 500 guests attended CityU Foundation's annual dinner in November 2018. The event raised over HK$14.6 million in support of the University's One Health initiative. The record donation will be used to set up scholarships, fund pioneering research, and enhance teaching and research facilities.

CityU Foundation's annual dinner used the theme of “A Dancing City” to showcase the University's commitment to innovation and academic excellence.

Student Residence Hall 8 was named Yip Yuen Yuk Hing Hall in appreciation of the support and generosity of Dr and Mrs Yip Kit-chuen. Dr Yip is Chairman of G.E.W. International Corporation Limited and Shanghai GMP Electrical Appliances Co Ltd and a keen supporter of education development. The hall is named after his wife, Ms Yuen Yuk-hing.

(From left) President Professor Way Kuo, Mr Lester Huang, Council Chairman, Mrs Yip Yuen Yuk-hing, Dr Yip Kit-chuen, and Professor Matthew Lee, Vice-President (Development and External Relations), at the naming ceremony.

A HK$3 million donation from the Tan Siu Lin Foundation will sponsor CityU undergraduates on non-local exchange programmes. The Foundation was set up by Dr Tan Siu-lin, SBS, who is the Founder and Honorary Life Chairman of Luen Thai Group Limited.

Dr Henry Tan, Vice-Chairman, Tan Siu Lin Foundation and Chief Executive Officer, Luen Thai Group Limited (second left), Mr Sunny Tan, Executive Vice President, Luen Thai Holdings Limited (first left), Mrs Rosalina Tan (first right), and President Professor Way Kuo (second right).

CityU was honoured to receive a HK$120 million donation from Dr the Hon Lee Shau-kee, GBM, Chairman of Henderson Land Development Company Limited, through the Lee Shau Kee Foundation to provide funding for endowed chair professorships and student scholarships to promote academic advancement and student achievement.

President Professor Way Kuo and Dr the Hon Lee Shau-kee.

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