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The 178th Congregation of The University of Hong Kong

23 Nov 2008

 

A total of 6,636 graduands will be conferred degrees at the 178th Congregation of The University of Hong Kong (HKU) this year.

The Pro-Chancellor of HKU, Dr David Li, will preside over the Congregation. Dr Victor Fung, Chairman of the Council of HKU will be the Guest of Honour. Both Dr Fung and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lap-Chee Tsui, will address the assembly.

Among the graduands to be awarded degrees this year, 338 are at the doctoral level and 2,959 at the master level. A total of 3,339 graduands will receive bachelor degrees.

Members of the media are cordially invited to cover the event, the details are:-

Date : November 25, 2008 (Tuesday)
Time : 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Venue : Hall One, AsiaWorld-Expo

Note:-

• Press Reception Counter is located at the entrance of Level One, Hall One, AsiaWorld-Expo
• Reporters and photographers should arrive for registration no later than 2:15 pm -- 15 minutes before the start of the Congregation.
• Photographers are reminded to bring their long lenses.
• While the Congregation is in progress, please refrain from leaving the Hall.

For enquiries please contact Manager (Media) Ms Denise Wong (Tel: 2859 2600/ E-mail: denise.wong@hku.hk)