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1887, 1911, 2011…Decoding HKU - A Conversation with Professor Wang Gungwu

10 Jan 2011

 

As the University of Hong Kong begins two years of celebrations marking its Centenary, Professor Wang Gungwu, former Vice-Chancellor and world-renowned historian, will engage in a dialogue with staff, students, alumni and friends on the University's past and what the future heralds.

Professor Wang will reflect on the significant events in 1887 and 1911 that led to the founding of the University. He will share his insights on how history could inform the 2011 celebrations and HKU's role in a globalised and fast-changing world. He will also explore HKU's future development in the context of China's rise to become the second largest economy in the world. Professor Wang is currently Chairman of the East Asian Institute and Chairman of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy of the National University of Singapore. Members of the media are cordially invited to attend.

Date：January 11, 2011 (Tuesday)
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Venue: Fung Ping Shan Building, University Museum and Art Gallery, HKU
Panel:
- Professor Wang Gungwu
- Professor Chow Shew-Ping, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (University Relations), HKU
- Professor Ying Chan, Director & Professor, Journalism and Media Studies Centre, HKU (Moderator)
Language: English

Note on media arrangement:
- A 5-minute photo session will be arranged at the beginning of the Conversation
- No photo-taking while the Conversation is in progress
- Professor Wang will meet the media when the Conversation is concluded

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 (Manager (Media), Communications and Public Affairs Office) tel: 2859 2600 email: melwkwan@hku.hk.