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HKU to present Inaugural University Laureate to
World-renowned Sinologist Professor Jao Tsung-I

09 Jan 2014

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong Professor Lap-Chee Tsui will present the title of University Laureate to Professor Jao Tsung-I, a distinguished and world-renowned Sinologist, at the University Laureate Presentation Ceremony tomorrow (January 10, Friday).

The Senate of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) earlier resolved to appoint Professor Jao as the inaugural University Laureate, a purely academic award to recognise, celebrate and encourage extraordinary, world-class scholarship by individuals who have been in association, or have committed to be associated, with the University.

Established in 2013, The University Laureate is the highest academic honour that the University can bestow. The appointment recognises academics who have made extraordinary scholarly contributions to the academic world, whose work is regarded as paradigm changing, definitive or canonical in their discipline, who have strived to serve and bring positive changes to society, and, who have received international acclaim.

Details of the ceremony are as follows:

Date: January 10, 2014 (Friday)
Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre, Main Campus, HKU

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