Launching the scientific research ambition, the 111th anniversary of the University of Hong Kong, announcing the 800 million Jianke innovation landmark Tech Landmark

The University of Hong Kong announced plans for future scientific research and infrastructure development to build a Tech Landmark, an innovation landmark in science and technology, to actively support the upgrading of the national technology industry and promote the development of innovation and technology in Hong Kong.

The University of Hong Kong will set up 12 world-class strategic key research institutes focusing on interdisciplinary research, engaging in interdisciplinary research such as artificial intelligence, big data, smart materials, quantum science, climate change, carbon neutrality and biomedical engineering, as key research bases of the University of Hong Kong , and a hub for innovative thinking, learning, teaching, research and entrepreneurship.

Li Jiachao, Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong and Chief Executive of the Special Administrative Region, recently attended the 111th Anniversary Celebration of the University of Hong Kong and the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Tech Landmark Project.

In his speech, he quoted President Xi Jinping's July 1 speech about his concern for young people, and promised that the SAR government would continue to fully support the development of the university.

"The Tech Landmark has an extraordinary design, and this is only one of the grand plans of the University of Hong Kong. In the future, it will also include the expansion of the Puffy Road campus and the medical school. These constructions of the University of Hong Kong are fully in line with the national "14th Five-Year Plan" policy to build Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology center. , HKU will be able to maintain its position at the forefront of Hong Kong's innovation and technology road.

” - Li Jiachao, Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong

From left: Ms. Wong Pei-chee, Chairman of the School Committee, Mr. Kwok Hung-cheng, Chairman of Kerry Holdings Limited, Mr. Li Jiachao, Supervisor, Dr. Li Guobao, Deputy Supervisor, Dr. Meng Yang, Chairman of Shun Hing Education and Charity Foundation, and Professor Zhang Xiang, President

The future development plan combines scientific research innovation and humanistic spirit

As HKU enters its second century, the Tech Landmark project is not only an important milestone in the development of HKU, but also a prelude to a series of future projects combining humanities with world-class innovation and technology.

The project will build a complex of three buildings on the main campus and is expected to be completed in 2024.

Tech Landmark is just the starting point of a new vision.

The frontier expansion projects in the next few years include the new building complex on Sassoon Road, the Global Innovation Centre with world-class research and deep technology laboratories, the sustainable development and smart campus space of the Puffy Road campus, and the University of Hong Kong. -Shenzhen Campus, Huangzhukeng Student Village Residential College that places equal emphasis on housing and cultivating students' humanistic quality, and West High Mountain Development Project.

The University will continue to enhance its academic strength, actively recruit outstanding humanities and science and innovation scholars from all over the world, and shoulder the heavy responsibility of cultivating and developing top talents in the region, so as to create an active academic environment and a vibrant platform for interdisciplinary cooperation and knowledge transfer.

With first-class teaching and research talents and advanced infrastructure, the University of Hong Kong will strive to solve the world's problems with technology, innovation and enthusiasm.

Kwok Group and Shun Hing Foundation donate 800 million to Hong Kong University to build a landmark of science and technology innovation

Tech Landmark concept map

HKU is delighted to have received generous support from two long-term supporters of the University – the Kwok Group donated HK$500 million, and the Shun Hing Education and Charity Foundation donated HK$300 million to support the construction of Tech Landmark.

The President of HKU, Prof. Zhang Xiang, expressed his sincere gratitude. This campus development plan allows everyone to witness the university's ideals, bring together scientific research and innovation, and inherit the humanistic spirit.

"A towering institution, the mission is passed on. The university will strive to give back to the society with knowledge, serve Hong Kong and the country, and demonstrate humanistic care. Tech Landmark breaks ground and witnesses developing knowledge to cope with the future. With the help of the aging society, smart cities, big data and other major issues research and application of innovative technologies and methods to improve society and people’s livelihood.” ——Professor Cheung Cheung, President of the University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong University student Shi Junkang, who is studying accounting and finance, believes that Tech Landmark plays an important role in promoting social development, especially the development of finance. He said, "The core of promoting social progress is innovation, and the core of innovation is science. In terms of knowledge, universities are the center of knowledge. Tech Landmark combines innovation and knowledge to promote future development. From a financial point of view, the current technology companies in the Hong Kong stock market are mainly mainland companies, and there are very few Hong Kong companies. In the future, more technology companies, especially Hong Kong technology stocks, will be listed, laying a good foundation.”

Tehreem Fatima, a second-year HKU medical student from Pakistan, said, "The University of Hong Kong has given me a good environment to grow and discover my personal strengths. A new building has just been completed on the medical school campus, which symbolizes the university's expansion and development. Although Tech Landmark has partnered with There is no direct relationship between medical schools, but technology and medical knowledge must complement each other. Medical breakthroughs require the assistance of financial technology and big data, and new discoveries can only be made by coordinating with each other. The Tech Landmark is a sign of the progress of HKU.”

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