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HKU holds naming ceremony of the Tin Ka Ping Education Library

12 Apr 2017

 

The Education Library was named the Tin Ka Ping Education Library at a ceremony held in April, 2017 to honour the Tin Ka Ping Foundation (the Foundation) for the generous support it has given the Faculty of Education (the Faculty), the University of Hong Kong (HKU) since 1991.

The connection between the Foundation and HKU dates back to the establishment of the Tin Ka Ping Visiting Fellowship Scheme in the Faculty  in 1991. This support from the Foundation has enabled hundreds of Mainland academics and educators from different disciplines to come to HKU as Visiting Fellows. Learning from and sharing with their peers, these Visiting Fellows take back to their posts new perceptions and broadened horizons. This outcome has played an important part in fulfilling the mission of the Foundation.

The Training Programme for Principals from Gansu Province, which was established in 2013-14, is another partnership between the Faculty and the Foundation that has allowed the Faculty to establish a pioneering cross-border training programme for principals of kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, and education directors in the province’s Ministry of Education. The commitment of the Foundation to this project extends to 2018, which makes it a signature project that both the Faculty and the Foundation are proud of.

In addressing the guests at the naming ceremony, Mr Sam Tin Hing-Sin, Chairman of the Tin Ka Ping Foundation, said, “Throughout the years, we have built many schools and funded many education projects in the Mainland. We are grateful and blessed to have many partners giving us all kinds of support to make all these possible. Among all these associates, HKU is undoubtedly an indispensable partner who shares our dreams.”

Professor Peter Mathieson, President & Vice-Chancellor of HKU, believes that the naming of the Education Library will serve as a permanent reminder on campus of the generosity of Dr Tin Ka Ping and his Foundation, of Dr Tin’s belief in the importance of pedagogy as an academic and research discipline, and of his support of the University’s mission to make its work impactful, meaningful and enduring.

Professor Stephen Andrews expressed the Faculty’s gratitude to Dr Tin and his Foundation. The Faculty has been greatly honoured to receive generous support from the Tin Ka Ping Foundation since 1991, and we are immensely grateful for the Foundation’s recent donation which will be invaluable in supporting the Faculty’s long-term development by providing scholarships for our research postgraduate students, and grants for postgraduate/undergraduate students participating in experiential learning programmes.

The ceremony was also attended by Tin family members, board members of the Foundation, board of directors of the HKU Foundation and Faculty members. 

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ABOUT THE TIN KA PING FOUNDATION
The Tin Ka Ping Foundation is a charitable organization founded in 1982 by Dr Tin Ka Ping. Since then the Foundation has funded many school construction and education projects across the Greater China Region. Managed by a team of professionals and funded by assets donated by Dr Tin and his family, the Foundation is devoted to the promotion of moral education, Chinese cultural studies, and the improvement of education quality for a better future of China.

ABOUT THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION, THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
The Faculty of Education was established in The University of Hong Kong in 1984, having previously been a department in the Faculty of Arts and then a School of Education. At present, the Faculty has seven Divisions, eight self-funded research centres and two consortia. It currently offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Teacher Education, Speech and Hearing Sciences, as well as Information Management.   

The Faculty’s motto is Leading with passion, serving with commitment. Its Vision is to lead the study and practice of education, to influence public policy and improve community life through education, and to nurture graduates who are passionately committed to their professions. It is generally regarded as the premier teacher education institution in Hong Kong.

In Learning and Teaching, the Faculty is committed to the continuing enhancement of the student learning experience. In Research, it has established three Strategic Focal Research Areas: Science of Learning, Education Policy, and Equity and Social Justice. The Faculty leads in educational research in Hong Kong. It also places great emphasis on Knowledge Exchange by engaging with and serving the community locally, regionally and globally.

For media enquiries, please contact Ms Emily Cheung, Faculty of Education (Tel: 3917 4270 / Email: emchy@hku.hk).