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Chair Sek-ying on The Nethersole School of Nursing’s past, present and future
Chung Chi College graduate Mavis Wong on her new life as a reporter
An exclusive interview with the new Council Chairman Norman Leung
Yeung Yue-man takes a short overview of his long and illustrious career.
Natalie Chung and Arthur Yeung advocate local travel to combat climate change.
From a human rights advocate to a teacher at CUHK, Raees Begum Baig has been dedicating herself to the causes of the underprivileged.
Alumnus and artistic director of Chung Ying Theatre Ko Tin-lung shares untold stories behind his classic plays.
Prof. Cecilia Chun delineates the current roles and future directions of CLEAR.
Prof. Lan Hui-yao expounds on how he applies the yin-yang balance theory to uncover the mechanism of renal fibrosis.
Director of Estates Management Mr. Edmond Lam talks about the challenge and strategy in heading the largest service unit of CUHK.
Prof. Amos Tai aspires to protecting the Earth and its inhabitants through rigorous research and passionate teaching.
2016 Rhodes Scholar Serena Dai talks about her equal passion for scientific research and voluntary work.
Kinson Chan, a quantitative finance student who takes a near-professional interest in the ancient art of Kunqu, took advantage of the Kunqu training offered by Lee Woo Sing College and opted for the leading actress role.
Suki Lau, second-year student in cultural management, narrates how she came up close to some canine dishes in Yulin, Guangxi and came back an animal rights campaigner.
Prof. Dickon Ng, chairman of the physics department, expounds what makes Physics@CUHK strong and unique, why he appeared on TV to promote physics understanding, and ultimately his view of the best thing in life.
Prof. Leung Mei-yee, who has been involved in CUHK's General Education curriculum for over a decade, tells how to build a solid foundation in freshmen and train them to scrutinize and respond to the world with rationality.
Prof. Jean Woo, an expert in gerontological medicine, clarifies a few myths about old age, and what her team is doing to make Hong Kong an age-friendly city.
'I enjoyed my undergraduate days at CUHK tremendously. When I began to teach here, I did my best to ensure that my students enjoyed their school life as much as I did.'