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HKU to Confer Honorary Degrees upon Six Outstanding Individuals at the 188th Congregation

11 Mar 2013

The Pro-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) Dr the Honourable David Li Kwok Po will confer honorary degrees upon six outstanding individuals at the 188th Congregation on March 14, 2013 (Thursday) at Loke Yew hall, HKU.

The honorary degree recipients to be conferred at the Congregation are:
Doctor of Laws honoris causa
Patrick YU Shuk Siu

Doctor of Science honoris causa
Alec John JEFFREYS
MAI Yiu Wing

Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa
FAN Jinshi
WANG Shenghong
Rocco YIM Sen Kee

Honorary Degrees are awarded to individuals in recognition of their distinguished service and commitment to the University, the community, and to academia. They are also conferred to those who have made valuable intellectual, social and cultural contributions to society and the world.

Members of the media are cordially invited to the event, the details are as follows:
Date: March 14, 2013 (Thursday)
Time: 5:30pm
Venue: Loke Yew Hall, HKU

Note: Photographers are reminded to bring their long lenses and no flash is allowed in Loke Yew hall, HKU.

For more details about the recipients and the congregation, please visit: http://www4.hku.hk/hongrads/index.php

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