HKU Bulletin October 2012 (Vol. 14 No.1)

News in Brief A strong respect for freedom of speech and a diversity of views was clearly demonstrated when the Rt Hon Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, was at HKU on June 14, to deliver a keynote speech called ‘Globalisation – its impact on Hong Kong and the wider region’. The lecture inaugurated the partnership between the Tony Blair Faith Foundation’s global network of leading universities, the Faith and Globalisation Initiative and HKU’s Faith and Global Engagement Initiative. In his lecture, Mr Blair told his audience: “This part of the world is one of the fastest areas of growing Christianity as well as many other faiths. HKU has a steadfast commitment to scholarship and freedom. The basis for the Tony Blair Faith Foundation’s Faith and Globalisation Initiative is similar. I am delighted and honoured to be partnering with HKU, I could not think of a better partner or a better part of the world.” Mr Tom Grundy, a Briton living in Hong Kong, interrupted the lecture. He walked towards Mr Blair and said: “Mr Blair, under Hong Kong’s Power 101 law – the law which allows for citizen’s arrest here – I’ll be arresting you for crimes against peace.” Mr Grundy accused him of alleged violations of the UN Charter, the Nuremberg principles, and the Geneva and Hague conventions. After a brief exchange, the former Prime Minister suggested: “You’ve made your point, so why don’t you let me get on with making mine? Thank you very much.” Mr Grundy was prevented from getting close to the speaker, but was not arrested and was allowed to stay on campus. After his speech, Blair officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Tony Blair Faith Foundation and HKU. M Challenged by Audience Tony Blair Speaks on Faith and Globalisation at HKU Teaching and Learning 26 Standing in the Shadows 28 A Learning Curve 30 A Vision between Concrete and Mud People 32 Making an Impact 34 Thrill of the Challenge Books 36 When the Personal Is Professional 38 Out of Africa into China Knowledge Exchange 40 Learning the Secrets of Effective Knowledge Exchange Arts and Culture 42 Simply Exquisite News in Brief 01 Tony Blair Speaks on Faith and Globalisation at HKU 02 Dr David M Pomfret Takes HKU’s Second Consecutive UGC Teaching Award 03 A Contemporary Teaching and Learning Space for Dental Students Opens Centenary 04 HKU Welcomes a New Curriculum, Campus and Century Cover Story 06 Marvel at the Cosmos 08 We Are Stardust 10 A Pilgrimage to the Stars 12 The Unexplained Fallout from the Big Bang 14 Waking the Dead 16 The Final Frontier Comes down to Earth Research 18 Dogged Determination 20 Saving Teeth with Red Wine and Prunes 22 Turning down the Volume 24 Hope Springs Contents October 2012 01