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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) will run unprecedented workshops where composers and performing musicians work hand in hand to create music for public performance. This is one of the major initiatives proposed by Prof James Z Lee, Dean of Humanities and Social Science at HKUST, in consultation with Prof Bright Sheng, a world-renowned composer who will be visiting HKUST regularly in the capacity of YK Pao Distinguished Professor. “At present, composers and performers are different groups of musicians and they do not often communicate with one another. As a result, composers often fail to produce what is best for the performers and the audience. The aim of our proposed workshop is to enable composers and performers to convene and to refine new musical works,” said Prof Lee.

Over 180 stalls selling new and preloved items will be set up at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) this Saturday (5 December 2009). The proceeds from the stall hire will be donated to the Operation Santa Claus, and the event also supports the Recycle-Reduce-Reuse (3Rs) campaign. The bi-annual Garage Sale to be held at the multi-level covered car park on HKUST campus will be selling an extensive variety of exciting new and preloved goods. The sale will be run from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. Mrs Jean Hudson, the coordinator, said, "We are delighted that the response from vendors both the HKUST community and outside is overwhelming. The response from 3R enthusiasts is so keen that some of the interested vendors had to be turned down due to space limitation."

To tie in with the launch of the 4-year undergraduate curriculum in 2012, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) will construct a new campus – the “Lee Shau Kee Campus” – named in recognition of a major donation made by the Lee Shau Kee Foundation. Dr Lee Shau Kee today (Tuesday) officiated at the ground breaking ceremony of the Lee Shau Kee Campus and attended the ensuing HKUST Campus Development Kick-off Ceremony. Also officiating at the ceremony were HKUST Pro-Chancellor and Honorary Chairman of the Court Dr S Y Chung, HKUST Chairman of the Court Dr John C CChan, HKUST President Emeritus Prof Chia-Wei Woo, HKUST Council Chairman Dr Marvin K T Cheung, HKUST Council Vice Chairman Dr Michael H H Mak and HKUST President Prof Tony F Chan.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) installed Prof Tony F Chan as its third President and conferred honorary doctorates on four academic and social leaders at its 17th Congregation today (Friday). HKSAR Acting Chief Executive and HKUST Acting Chancellor Mr Henry Tang presided over the ceremony. At the installation ceremony, President Chan pledged to do his very best in the service of HKUST and Hong Kong. "Time is ripe for us to prepare for education reform generated by the change to 4-year university curriculum. HKUST will continue to educate a new generation of leaders who are scientifically literate and technically savvy, with broad understanding of diverse cultures and social issues and dedication to the betterment of humankind," he said. Four academic and social leaders were conferred honorary doctorates at the ceremony. They were:

Prof Paul Schimmel, winner of the “Most Entrepreneurial Scientist of USA” award and a Visiting Professor of the Institute for Advanced Study at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), has cast his vote of confidence in Hong Kong’s future in life science research as well as in the development of protein therapeutics. To substantiate his optimism for Hong Kong, Prof Schimmel founded a biotech company in Hong Kong last year with a laboratory at HKUST. With the financial support of the Innovation and Technology Commission of the Hong Kong SAR Government, the company has discovered three splice variants of genes and this discovery promises to lead to brand news therapeutics for diabetes, tumors and blood-related diseases.

University of Melbourne has won the Citi International Case Competition 2009 with an innovative ten-year business plan for the world's leading smartcard company. The university bested 20 outstanding teams from leading business schools around the world to take top honors in the prestigious contest.  Held in Hong Kong from November 2-5, the seventh annual Citi International Case Competition attracted a record 21 teams from ten countries: Australia, Canada, China, Finland, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Singapore, Thailand and the U.S. Under a strict time limit, these student teams were challenged to produce and present innovative solutions to the strategic issues and managerial dilemmas facing a real company: Octopus Cards Limited (OCL). 

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today (Wednesday) organized a torch relay on campus to show its support for the 2009 East Asian Games. Under the theme "Light the way to the 2009 East Asian Games", the torch-lighting kick-off ceremony was officiated by HKUST President Tony F Chan. "HKUST members show their full support for the 2009 East Asian Games by organizing the campus torch relay. The activity not only highlights the spirit of sportsmanship in the HKUST community, but also enhances the students' organization and communication skills," said President Chan at the ceremony.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) will be conferring honorary doctorates on four eminent academics and community leaders in recognition of their illustrious contributions and achievements. Chief Executive of HKSAR Government and HKUST Chancellor, the Hon Donald Tsang, will officiate at the conferment ceremony on 13 November (Friday) at HKUST's 17th Congregation. The four recipients and the honorary degrees they will receive are: Dr CHAN Cho-Chak John - Doctor of Social Science honoris causa Prof Gregory C CHOW - Doctor of Business Administration honoris causa Prof Daniel C TSUI - Doctor of Science honoris causa Dr the Hon Joseph YAM Chi-Kwong - Doctor of Business Administration honoris causa Brief biography of the recipients Dr CHAN Cho-Chak John