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HKU to confer honorary degrees upon five outstanding individuals
at the 195th Congregation

11 Mar 2016

The Pro-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) Dr the Honourable Sir David Li Kwok Po will confer honorary degrees upon five outstanding individuals at the 195^th Congregation to be held on March 15, 2016 (Tuesday) in Loke Yew Hall.

The honorary degree recipients to be conferred at the Congregation are:

Doctor of Science honoris causa
Victor Joseph DZAU
Mary-Claire KING
Lap-Chee TSUI

Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa
Elsie LEUNG Oi Sie
LUI Che Woo

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 195^th Congregation:
Date: March 15, 2016 (Tuesday)
Time: 5:30pm
Venue: Loke Yew Hall, HKU

Note:

• Media representatives are requested to show their company staff cards at registration 
• Photographers are reminded to bring their long lenses and not to use flashlight in Loke Yew Hall

For more details about the congregation, please visit: http://www4.hku.hk/hongrads/。

For media enquiries, please contact: Ms Trinni Choy (Assistant Director (Media), Communications and Public Affairs Office) tel: 2859 2606 email: pychoy@hku.hk  or Ms Melanie Wan (Senior Manager (Media), Communications and Public Affairs Office) tel: 2859 2600 email: melwkwan@hku.hk.