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Pioneering Catastrophe Management Project between HKU and Beijing Normal University for Sichuan Earthquake

16 Jul 2008

 

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Beijing Normal University (BNU) are to collaborate in a large-scale initiative to promote cooperation in catastrophe management in response to the Sichuan Earthquake.

By synergizing the strengths of the two universities, the joint initiative will be the first-of-its-kind and the most comprehensive, holistic and integrated project in Hong Kong and the Mainland that addresses all aspects of catastrophe management, ranging from rehabilitation to reconstruction and redevelopment, at both policy and practice levels, to benefit the Mainland and the world in the future.

Representatives of both universities will unveil details of the initiative at a press briefing tomorrow. Details are as follows:

Date: July 17, 2008 (Thursday)

Venue: Convocation Room (Room 218), Main Building, HKU

Time: 4:00 pm

Speakers:-
■ Professor Chow Shew Ping - Pro-Vice-Chancellor, HKU
■ Dr Braven Zhang Qiang - Research Professor, Institute of Social Development and Public Policy, BNU / Secretary-General, Wenchuan Earthquake Taskforce
■ Professor Cecilia Chan - Si Yuan Professor in Health and Social Work / Director, Centre on Behavioral Health, HKU

For enquiries please contact Senior Manager (Media) Ms Cherry Cheung (Tel: 2859 2606 / E-mail: cherry.cheung@hku.hk); or Manager (Media) Ms Denise Wong (Tel: 2859 2600 / E-mail: denise.wong@hku.hk)