The Review 2005

T HE R E V I EW 2 0 0 5 Partnership and Learning 10 Collaboration and Discovery 16 Facts and Figures 30 Published by The University of Hong Kong ©2005 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. Photography by sinopix photo agency Printed in Hong Kong by HeterMedia Services Limited on recycled paper 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 distinction committed to lifelong learning, integrity and professionalism, capable of being responsive leaders and communicators in their fields; • Todevelopacollegial, flexible, pluralisticandsupportive intellectual environment that inspires and attracts, retains and nurtures scholars, students and staff of the highest calibre in a culture that fosters creativity, learning and freedom of thought, enquiry and expression; • To provide a safe and healthy workplace to support and advance teaching, learning and research at the University; • 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 com- munity 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. Contents A Message from the Vice-Chancellor 2 Co-operation with the Community 22 A student and a graduate of the Department of Ecology and Biodiversity and Swire Institute of Marine Science in the Ocean Park Dolphin Pool. Both received sponsorship, funded by the Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, to conduct field research into the conservation of endangered species in South Asia.