Hong Kong's Heads of University Discuss Global University Issues with Oxford University Vice-Chancellor Prof Andrew Hamilton

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[evdate 2010-05-06] The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology

06/05/2010 Hong Kong's Heads of University Discuss Global University Issues with Oxford University Vice-Chancellor Prof Andrew Hamilton

Top educators from UK and Hong Kong gather at HKUST: (front row from left) President Yuk-Shee Chan, President Way Guo, President Tony F Chan, Vice-Chancellor Prof Andrew Hamilton, Mrs Hamilton, Prof Franklin Luk, (back row from left) Mr Peter Upton, Mrs Sue Cunningham, President Timothy Tong, Mr Chris Mong, and Ms Julia Herries.

Heads of Hong Kong's universities met tonight with Prof Andrew Hamilton, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, to discuss broad global issues related to the undergraduate and graduate experience in Hong Kong, UK and USA. The meeting took place at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), hosted by HKUST President Tony F Chan, convener of Heads of Universities Committee (HUCOM) since 1 May 2010. The other heads of university present were City University of Hong Kong President Way Kuo, Hong Kong Baptist University Vice-President (Academic) Prof Franklin Luk, Hong Kong Institute of Education Vice-President (Administration) Mr Chris Mong, Lingnan University President Yuk-Shee Chan, and Hong Kong Polytechnic University President Timothy W Tong. Also present were Mrs Sue Cunningham, Director of Development, University of Oxford, Ms Julia Herries, Director, University of Oxford China Office (Hong Kong), and Mr Peter Upton, Director of Hong Kong British Council. 'HUCOM is deeply honored by the presence of Prof Hamilton, head of one of the very top universities in the world, at our meeting. We have had a very inspiring exchange of ideas and insights,' said President Tony Chan. All News More News at Media Information Center

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