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HKU President Professor Peter Mathieson deeply saddened by the passing away of former Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir David Todd

17 Aug 2017

Professor Peter Mathieson, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong, is deeply saddened by the passing away of former Pro-Vice-Chancellor​ Professor Sir David Todd.

Professor Mathieson said: "On behalf of the University of Hong Kong, I would like to record the senior management team's profound sorrow at the news of the passing of Sir David Todd. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues who will all be mourning his loss.

I am both personally and professionally sad to hear the news. Sir David was an icon, a role model, a gentleman and a scholar. He was also a wonderfully warm human being. His legacy will live forever in Hong Kong. May he rest in peace."

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