Bulletin Number Four 1983

Academic Research and Exchange The University has spared no effort in fostering research among teachers and students. Research institutes and centres were set up early in its history to provide faculty members with research facilities and to promote interdisciplinary research on special topics. It has also been encouraging the exchange of knowledge and experience through an effective programme of publications, academic conferences and seminars. It is gratifying that the research projects have over the years received substantial support and generous donations from the Government, leaders of the local business community and international foundations, such as the Ford Foundation, The Asia Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and the Yale-China Association. To achieve better collaboration among the various disciplines and the maximum use of resources, the four Research Institutes were reorganized last year into the following: Institute of Chinese Studies, Institute of Science and Technology, and Institute of Social Studies. Research projects completed by University staff in these years have been innumerable. Listed below are some of the projects in the major areas. 49