1 December 2023 
 

The Chief Executive of HKSAR has re-appointed Mr Lester Garson Huang, SBS, JP (1st left), as Council Chairman of CityU for another year and re-appointed three Council members, Mr Charles Chin (2nd left), Mr Rex Wong, JP (2nd right), and Mr Peter Yan, JP (1st right) for additional three-year terms. Read More>>

Congratulations to School of Creative Media alumnus, Mr Nick Cheuk (卓亦謙), for winning the Best New Director Award with the movie Time Still Turns the Pages《年少日記》at the 60th Golden Horse Awards. Read More>>

“Never say die; never give up” has been one of the mottos of College of Business alumnus cum CityU Council member Mr Robert Lui, one of the CityU Heroes, since his teenage years. He believes that when facing an obstacle or challenge in life or at work, staying positive is the key and that a solution will eventually surface. Learn More>>

The Bright Future Engineering Talent Hub of CityU College of Engineering held the STEM Challenge and Summer Research Internship Presentation and Prize Presentation Ceremony on 28 October. A donation ceremony was also held to express gratitude towards the Bright Future Charitable Foundation for their generous contribution of over HK$8 million to support CityU engineering students. Read More>>

The Pro-Chancellor’s Seminar Series was launched on 10 November. This new initiative aims to bring together distinguished academics and professionals to share their insights on cutting-edge developments in diverse fields. During the inaugural talk, Professor Richard Walker, Dean of CLASS, delved into the intricate world of university rankings and their implications for higher education from a public-management perspective. Read More>>

Goal for Healthy U! CityU alumni, students and staff as well as their dependants who have successfully registered for the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2024 are invited to join the CityU Delegation. Enrol Now>>

MBA alumnus Mr Jason Chen (陳隽) is the CEO and co-founder of Wada Bento, a start-up specialising in hot-chain technology for bento vending machines. The CityU programme has equipped him with knowledge and skills in business management, propelling his entrepreneurial journey to success. Read Now>>

A convenient lunchbox lending and return system has been implemented in the eight publicly-funded universities under the umbrella of the Jockey Club Sustainable Campus Consumer Programme. The Lunchbox Lending Programme aims to reduce single-use plastic consumption and promote sustainable development in the eight campus communities. Read More>>

27 of CityU scholars have been named Highly Cited Researchers for 2023 by Clarivate, placing CityU 44th worldwide, 10th in Asia and 2nd in Hong Kong. By faculty size, CityU leads Hong Kong, with the highest percentage of the world’s most Highly Cited Researchers, which recognises scientists and social scientists who have demonstrated substantial influence in their fields. Read More>>

Share your latest news, personal milestones and achievements with us on Class Notes to be published in City AlumNet 2024. We warmly welcome overseas alumni to update us on your endeavours as well! Once your news is selected for publication, a souvenir will be presented to you as a token of our appreciation! Click Here>>

Alumni are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of CityU Convocation on 12 December at 7:30pm on CityU campus. Register online by 8 December to facilitate venue arrangements. Register Now>>

HK Tech 300 Seed Fund (12th cohort) will open for applications on 29 November. It leads to HK$100,000 funding sources and other support from the University for aspiring entrepreneurs among CityU students, alumni, research staff and others. To sign up and Learn More>>

Congratulations to Professor Yuk Hui at School of Creative Media, for receiving the Certificate of Commendation (Culture) of the Saint Francis Prize in Techno-Humanities 2024 awarded by the Caritas Institute of Higher Education. Read More>>

Kudos to BBA Management alumna Ms Yoyo Tsang on winning the esteemed “Outstanding New Trainer Award” in the “Awards for Excellence in Training & Development 2023”, organised by the Hong Kong Management Association.

The latest classes of Running Clinic, organised by the CityU Delegation – SCHK Marathon, are now open for alumni’s application. Enrol Now>>

Check out the special offer for CityU alumni at physical / online stores of CityU Vet Boutique: Learn More>>
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CityU scientist awarded for contribution to SDGs
Collaboration of Energetic Transition and Climate Adaptation
CityU revolutionary cooling ceramic enhances energy efficiency and combats global warming through its application in building construction
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