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HKU to confer an honorary degree upon Professor Shinya Yamanaka at the 191st Congregation

16 Oct 2014

The Pro-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) Dr David LI Kwok Po will confer the Doctor of Science honoris causa upon Professor Shinya Yamanaka, 2012 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine, at the 191st Congregation to be held on October 18, 2014 (Saturday).

The Congregation is arranged in connection with the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) Workshops at which Professor Yamanaka will deliver a Special Keynote Lecture entitled "Dissecting Human Reprogramming Toward Pluripotency" immediately after the Congregation ceremony. 

Honorary Degrees are awarded to individuals in recognition of their distinguished service and commitment to the University, the community, and to academia. They are also conferred to those who have made valuable intellectual, social and cultural contributions to society and the world.

The 191st Congregation:
Date:  October 18, 2014 (Saturday)
Time:  3:30pm
Venue:  Lecture Theatre 2, Cheung Kung Hai Conference Centre, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, Sassoon Road
(Note: Photographers are reminded to bring their long lenses and not to use flashlight)

The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) Workshops - Special Keynote Lecture by Professor Shinya Yamanaka
Date:  October 18, 2014 (Saturday)
Time:  4pm
Venue:  Lecture Theatre 2, Cheung Kung Hai Conference Centre, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, Sassoon Road

For the biography of Professor Shinya Yamanaka and more details about the congregation, please visit: http://www4.hku.hk/hongrads/

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