CityUHK: Innovating into the future
At a media Spring Reception held today (20 February), Professor Freddy Boey, President of City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), along with his senior leadership team, underscored the University’s commitment to “Innovating into the Future”. The event showcased the University’s innovative and impactful projects slated for 2024 and 2025.
The Academy of Innovation (CAI) will continue to uphold CityUHK’s leading position in the region by offering innovative academic programmes aimed at fostering deep-tech ventures. The CAI will persist in nurturing young entrepreneurs, incubating deep-tech start-ups, and promoting university-industry collaboration. The University will also launch Hong Kong’s first Master of Science in Venture Creation programme, and the Graduate Research and Innovation Trek Programme (GRIT) will provide start-up teams with intensive training and potential investment opportunities.
As the first local University to adopt and implement the pioneering “One Health” concept, CityUHK is uniquely positioned to lead in this area. The University will partner with the Medical Schools of various prestigious universities in Australia, Israel, Singapore and the United States to establish an Institute of Digital Medicine (IDM) at CityUHK this year. The IDM will support doctors with advanced technology, enhance the University’s research capabilities in related fields, and explore the long-term benefits of digital health solutions for patients, further solidifying its commitment to the future of healthcare.
This year, CityUHK is also thrilled to celebrate its 30th Anniversary. The celebration theme, “Innovating into the Future”, mirrors the University’s steadfast commitment to cultivating talent through innovation and pioneering research. The Anniversary will be commemorated with a series of activities, including the publication of an Anniversary Book, a movie production by CityUHK alumnus director Nick Cheuk, the inauguration of new buildings, student performances, and an alumni homecoming day.
“CityUHK takes pride in our past and looks forward to the future,” said President Boey. “We are ready to swiftly embark on impactful and innovative projects in 2024 and 2025. We are committed to addressing today’s challenges with future technologies, Innovating into the Future.”
The Spring Reception served as an excellent platform to share the University’s accomplishments with the media and to anticipate the innovative projects and initiatives in the pipeline.
Also in attendance at the Spring Reception were Professor Lee Chun Sing, Provost and Deputy President; Professor Kevin Downing, Secretary to Council; Professor Michael Yang Mengsu, Senior Vice-President (Innovation and Enterprise); Professor Li Wen Jung, Vice-President (Talent and International Strategy); Professor Lu Chun, Vice-President (Mainland Strategy); Professor Chan Chi-hou, Vice-President (Community Engagement); Mr Sunny Lee Wai-kwong, Vice-President (Administration); Professor Cheng Shuk-han, Associate Vice-President (Research); Professor Yue Chee Yoon, Dean of Graduates Studies; Ms Kathy Chan, Associate Vice-President (Development and Alumni Relations); and Ms Shirley Chong, Director, Communications and Institutional Research Office.