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New face of the oldest university in Hong Kong: HKU Centennial Campus Public Exhibition Opening Ceremony

04 Aug 2008

In line with our vision of becoming a world-class research-led university, and to prepare for the new four-year undergraduate curriculum, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is developing the Centennial Campus.  The detailed design of the campus will be unveiled to the general public at Pacific Place in Admiralty on 6 August.

To be held from August 6 to 10, the exhibition is the first stop of the roving exhibition.   Visitors will be able to experience the history of HKU through the past photos and videos at the ‘time-tunnel'. A variety of multi-media tools will be used to demonstrate the futuristic design of the new campus, including video, models, interactive games and exhibition panels.  To be completed in 2011/2012, the Centennial Campus will provide a new learning experience of the 21^st Century to students through the design of state-of-the-art teaching and learning spaces, greening and sustainability features.

Mr. Jack So, JP, member of HKU's Council and Chairman of the University's  Campus Development and Planning Committee, and Professor Lap-Chee Tsui, the Vice-Chancellor of HKU will officiate at the ceremony.

You are cordially invited to attend the ceremony.  Details are as follows:

Date: 6 August 2008 (Wednesday)
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Venue: Park Court, Level 1, Pacific Place, Admiralty, Hong Kong

For media enquiries, please contact Mr. Henry Ho (Tel: 2857-8555/91880219) of the External Relations Office, The University of Hong Kong