The Review 2002

1 A message from Professor Lap-Chee Tsui, Vice-Chancellor 2 Teaching and Learning: Cultivating Success 6 Research: Broadening Perspectives 16 Honours and Appointments 26 Facts and Figures 28 VISION The University of Hong Kong, as a pre-eminent international university in Asia, seeks to sustain and enhance its excellence as an institution of higher learning through outstanding teaching and world-class research so as to produce well-rounded graduates with lifelong abilities to provide leadership within the societies they serve. MISSION The University of Hong Kong will endeavour • To advance constantly the bounds of scholarship, building upon its proud traditions and strengths • To provide a comprehensive education, developing fully the intellectual and personal strengths of its students while developing and extending lifelong learning opportunities for the community • To produce graduates of dist inct ion commi tted to l i felong learning, integri ty and professionalism, capable of being responsive leaders and communicators in their fields • To develop a collegial, flexible, pluralistic and supportive environment that will attract, retain and nurture scholars, students and staff of the highest calibre in a culture that inspires creativity, learning and freedom of thought, enquiry and expression • To engage in innovative, high-impact and leading-edge research within and across disciplines • To be fully accountable for the effective management of public and private resources bestowed upon the institution and act in partnership with the community over the generation, dissemination and application of knowledge • To serve as a focal point of intellectual and academic endeavour in Hong Kong, China and Asia and act as a gateway and forum for scholarship with the rest of the world Published by The University of Hong Kong ©2002 • Edited by The Registrar • Further detailed information about this Review or the University can be obtained from the Registrar (fax: (852) 2559 9459) • Researched and compiled by Kathy Griffin • Designed by trinity & co. Main photography by sinopix photo agency, wi th addi t ional photographs by La Vie de Boheme • Printed in Hong Kong by Crystal Office Appliance