University Research Committee
HKU’s research strategies and policies are formulated by the University Research Committee (URC), which is a committee of the Senate chaired by the Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research). URC initiatives include the HKU Strategically Oriented Research Themes. The URC also designs and administers funding schemes to strengthen the University’s research performance.
Membership
| Category | Name |
|---|---|
| A Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor, appointed by the President and Vice-Chancellor (Chairman) (ex-officio) | Professor T.S.A. Hor |
| A Chair Professor, appointed by the President and Vice-Chancellor (Deputy Chairman) | Professor M.H. Sham |
| Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning) (ex-officio) | Professor I.M. Holliday |
| The Dean of the Graduate School or his/her representative (ex-officio) | Professor M.L. Chye |
| Director, Technology Transfer Office (ex-officio) | Dr S.C. Kim |
| Up to six teachers appointed by the Senate for two years at a time |
Professor W.G. Hayward |
| Up to four teachers co-opted by the Committee for one year at a time |
Professor R.L.H. Chiu |
| President and Vice-Chancellor (Statutory) | Professor X. Zhang |
For enquiries, please email rssdata@hku.hk.