Message from the Chairman of Council

The year under review 2018-19 marked a significant milestone in the development of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK).

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October 2018 was no doubt one of the most memorable and exciting dates in the institution’s history – as on that day the Chief Executive in Council granted university status to us; thus witnessing another significant achievement of our concerted efforts in exemplifying the vision and missions of our forefathers in education, transforming the Hang Seng School of Commerce (HSSC) to the Hang Seng Management College (HSMC), a degree awarding institution, in October 2018, and to a full-fledged university.

The granting of university status to HSUHK not only represents the recognition by the Hong Kong community of our vision and missions and the quality education we provide for, it is also the testimony to the unremitting commitment of the management and staff members, and unfailing support of the Governors and Council Members, students, alumni, donors and corporate partners. I would like to extend my deepest appreciation for their dedication; and on behalf of the Council, my sincere thanks to outgoing Council Members Professor Andrew Chan Chi Fai, Professor Gilbert Fong Chee Fun and Dr Brossa Wong Yeuk Ha, for their dedicated service in 2018-19.

2018-19 was also a year full of excitement and accomplishments for HSUHK. The University accelerated to move forward to reach the various strategic goals laid down in its five-year Strategic Plan 2018-2023. In the latest exercise of the Competitive Research Funding Schemes for the Local Selffinancing Degree Sector conducted by the Research Grants Council, HSUHK secured the highest number of approved projects among all eligible institutions. It is beyond doubt that such achievement is the results of hard work and commitment of our academic staff. To further public engagement and enhance external relations, Honorary Fellowships were

presented to four distinguished individuals who had been making significant contributions and support to the development of the University and society. Efforts were made by Governors, Council Members, management and staff members to actively appeal to donors/supporters, forge global connections and partnerships to encourage academic and research collaborations as well as cultural exchange for students and staff.

Looking ahead, to secure the best educational opportunities and outcomes for our students, we must rely on the support and contributions by the community and many people. To this end, I look forward to working closely with the University community and its stakeholders in the pursuit of excellence and the efforts to reach greater heights, as the University goes forth to celebrate its 40 th

anniversary of founding in 2020.

Moses CHENG Mo Chi GBM, GBS, OBE, JP Chairman of Council