The Review 2017

Vision The University of Hong Kong, Asia’s global University, delivers impact through internationalisation, innovation and interdisciplinarity. It attracts and nurtures global scholars through excellence in research, teaching and learning, and knowledge exchange. It makes a positive social contribution through global presence, regional significance and engagement with the rest of China. 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, benchmarked against the highest international standards, designed to develop fully the intellectual and personal strengths of its students, while extending lifelong learning opportunities for the community; • To produce graduates of distinction committed to academic / professional excellence, critical intellectual inquiry and lifelong learning, who are communicative and innovative, ethically and culturally aware, and capable of tackling the unfamiliar with confidence; • To develop a collegial, flexible, pluralistic and supportive 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, healthy and sustainable 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 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. From bustling thoroughfares to quiet corners, HKU is both a blur of activity and a quiet refuge. On the cover we feature a typical daily scene on University Street, the main artery that runs through HKU, connecting the traditional architecture of the old campus with the Centennial Campus; while, right, students relax and compare notes in a sun-lit space. Message from the President and Vice-Chancellor 02 Teaching and Learning 06 Research and Innovation 18 Knowledge Exchange and Technology Transfer 30 The University Profile 38 An Extract from the University’s Annual Accounts 2016–17 47 Officers of the University 50 The Court 51 CONTENTS