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HKU welcomes the initiatives made by Chief Executive Mrs Carrie Lam in her Policy Address 2018.

HKU is delighted to see the Chief Executive, in her Policy Address, committed to the development of Innovation and Technology which will position Hong Kong as a regional hub of research and innovation and a new driver of the local economy. We are particularly glad to see the introduction of various new measures, including the investment in Research Endowment Fund to attract and retain talents and the establishment of a new Research Matching Grant Scheme for researchers in local universities. We welcome the allocation of more funding to the State Key Laboratories, Technology Transfer Office and other measures to promote scientific research and innovation activities of the University. Moreover, the increase in healthcare training places and upgrade of teaching facilities will help to further support HKU to provide quality education to students.

HKU President Professor Xiang Zhang said: “We very much welcome the initiatives in the CE’s Policy Address, especially the commitment to nurture talents and increase funding to strengthen research capacity, which complements HKU’s dedication in advancing academic research for societal needs. With the support from the Government, HKU looks forward to collaborate with different sectors to enhance both our teaching and research for the benefit of the University community and the society.”