Media Review, No. 17/93

Abstract

[evdate 1993-04-30]

WEEKLY MEDIA REVIEW (NO.17/93)

1. The William Mong Semiconductor Clusters lab. established at UST Our presentation ceremony on 21/4 to mark the donation of $10 M by the Shun Hing Education and Charity Fund Ltd towards the establishment of the lab. was well covered by SCMP (Young Post) (27/4) and 7 Chinese papers on 22/4, including the Express, HK Daily News, Ta Kung Pao, Ming Pao, Sing Tao Daily, Wah Kiu Yat Po and HK Commercial Daily. The papers also interviewed VC/P on the development of UST. In reply to questions concerning the recruitment of faculty members, VC/P released the results of a recent survey and said that about 10 faculty members were being recruited each month, among them many were of Chinese origin. Prof Nelson Cue, Head of the Physics Dept., was quoted explaining the technical aspects of the lab. Prof Cue also mentioned the MBE project being conducted by his dept.

2. UST mascot meets the press As a result of a "meet the press session" arranged by OPA, five papers (23/4), including Sing Tao Daily, HK Commercial Daily, Wah Kiu Yat Po, Ming Pao and the Express, reported on the birth of the UST mascot - a robot constructed by UST faculty members and students. Dr. C M Lee of Computer Sci. was interviewed.

3. Prof H K Chang, Dean of Engineering talks about " How does the lung work: an engineering view" SCMP(Young Post) (16/4) and HK Commercial Daily (23/4) mentioned the talk which was given by Prof Chang at HK Science Museum on 25/4.

4. VC/P's appointment as HK Affairs Adviser East Week (8/4) reported that VC/P had replied to a UST student's query on his acceptance of the appointment. The magazine noted that VC/P was open-minded and responded immediately through an open letter, in which he commented that despite the row between the Chinese and British over political reform in HK, it would be a pity to give up the opportunity to express one's views. The magazine added that although not all UST students agreed that VC/P should accept the appointment, unlike their counterparts at CUHK, they respected VC/P's own decision.

5. The appointment of academics as HK Affairs Advisers This topic continued to attract some media attention. In a minor feature in HK Commercial Daily (14/4), the writer commented that the appointment of these advisers, including academics, such as VC/P, was a good thing. He disapproved of the strong reaction by some students of CUHK against their VC's acceptance of the appointment. On the other hand, a reader wrote to HK Daily News (19/4) and expressed a similar opinion. He added that in order to change the system, one had to get into it. He approved Prof Kao of CUHK for his acceptance of the appointment.

6. Complaint about job discrimination at UST The woman, whose application to a EO II post was unsuccessful and complained to several papers earlier that she was being discriminated against by UST due to her long-term illness, filed the same complaint to TVB. As a result, TVB made a story in its Chinese public affairs programme, News Magazine (24/4), on job opportunities in HK for people who suffered from long-term illnesses. The complainant was interviewed. The Director of Personnel's reply letter was quoted. The letter explained that health was only one of the many factors for consideration during the selection process.

7. Dr Ernest Scalberg, Pro-Dean of the Sch. of Business, talks about business education in Pacific Asia In a special feature on business education in Pacific Asia, World Statesman (Spring 93) interviewed Dr Scalberg who analysed this rapidly expanding regional market in business education. UST's joint agreement in business education with UCLA was also mentioned.

8. Deadline nears for student grants Three papers, including SCMP(Young Post) (13/4), the Standard (8/4) and the Express (8/4), reported that the Student Financial Assistance Agency had announced the arrangements for applications for the local student finance scheme for the 1993-4 academic year. Full-time students of tertiary institutions under UPGC are eligible to apply.

9. Prof Tom Stelson, PVC-RD, talks about research and development at UST Wah Kiu Yat Po (17/4) interviewed Prof Stelson on this topic.

10. Mr Danny Tang of CCST talks about Internet HK Economic Journal (20/4) carried a feature by Mr Tang, in which he gave a comprehensive introduction on Internet.

11. AIDS awareness programme for tertiary students Eight papers (10, 15 and 17/4) briefly reported that AIDS Education and Publicity Committee had launched an AIDS awareness programme for students of 8 local tertiary institutions, including UST.

12. UST "cost overrun" Sing Tao Evening Post (10/4) carried a short comment from an unidentified HK citizen who said this issue was a lesson to be learned. In a short feature in Wah Kiu Yat Po (10/4), the writer said despite the controversy about the "cost overrun", HK should be proud of such a magnificently built university.

13. Dr Leonard Cheng of Finance & Eco. talks about the "Wang-Koo Summit" Dr Cheng was interviewed by Commercial Radio (Chi s news programme and TVB (Chi s morning financial programme respectively on 29/4. In the interview Dr Cheng commented on the implications of the failure between Beijing and Taipei negotiators in reaching an agreement on the protection of Taiwan investment on the mainland during the summit which was being held in Singapore.

14. Dr Leonard Cheng talks about the overheated economy of in China Dr Cheng was interviewed by Voice of America (29/4) over the telephone on this topic.

15. Dr Francis Lui of Finance & Eco. talks about the proposal to increase the charges for mail services Dr Lui was interviewed by TVB (Chi s morning financial programme on this topic.

Note: This review is mainly based on newspaper clippings on UST received within the week. Enquiries and suggestions can be made to office of Public Affairs (ext. 6305 or ext. 6306). A set of the clippings is available in the Reference Section of the Library (where items may be photocopied if desired). This review is for information only. All information recorded here is as reported in the original articles. Names and terms are translated from the Chinese as best we are able when official translations are not immediately available.