Bulletin Number Five 1985

New s in Brie f Sir Edward Visited the University Sir Edward Youde, His Excellency the Governor and Chancellor of the University, came to the campus for a visit on 12th November, 1985. He was accompanied by his Private Secretary, Mr. A.P. Asprey. On arrival at the University by helicopter , Sir Edward was greeted by Dr. the Hon. Q.W. Lee, Chairman of the University Council, Dr. Ma Lin, the Vice-Chancellor, and other senior officers of the University. After viewing a slide presentation in the Sir Run Run Shaw Hall, Sir Edward visited the Science Centre, where scientific demonstrations were arranged, including robotic vision, image processing, pattern recognition, an automatic inspection system for application in some local industries, and the study of amorphous silicon thin films. Sir Edward was also given an account on the University's proposal to launch engineering courses from 1987-88. These courses aim to produce a new generation of engineers who would not only have a basic knowledge of modern technology but would also be trained in several branches of engineering and the application of computers, meeting the future needs of Hong Kong industries. Sir Edward then toured the campus, making stops at the three Colleges. The visit concluded with a tea reception, at which a campus picture was presented to Si r Edward by Dr. the Hon. Q.W. Lee t o commemorate the occasion. New PostgraduateProgrammes The University will introduce the following postgraduate programmes in 1986-87: MBA Specialization Programme in Organization and Policy Studies: A two-year full-time programme with a curriculum format similar to that of the existing MBA Specialization Programme i n Marketing and International Business. MSc Programme in Clinical Biochemistry: The Programme is offered by the Division of Pathological Science with the objectives and goals laid down by the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry, with emphasis on the pathophysiological and clinical aspects to cater to local needs. It is intended for those working in hospital laboratories. University Council Members Honoured * Sir Run Run Shaw, a member of the University Council, was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Social Sciences by the University of East Asia at its Second Congregation held on 14th September, 1985. * Sir Kenneth Ping-fan Fung, a member of the University Council, has been awarded the Insignia of the Second Order of the Sacred Treasure by the Emperor of Japan. Sir Kenneth is the President of the Japan Society of Hong Kong. He has been praised for his outstanding services in promoting mutual understanding and close relations as well as in developing cultural exchange between Hong Kong and Japan. He also contributed to the reopening of the Japanese School in Hong Kong. Vice-Chancellor Elected ACU Officer The Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Ma L i n, was elected to the Council of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) for 1985-86 at the ACU Annual General Meeting held on 7th November, 1985. Emeritus Professor On the recommendation of the Senate and in accordance with Statute 21 of the University Ordinance, the Council has, at its meeting held on 16th October , 1985, approved the award of the title of Emeritus Professor to Professor L.B. Thrower. Professor Thrower is a distinguished scholar i n phytopathology and ecology , who joined the University as Professor of Biology in 1973 and retired on 31st September, 1985. NEWS 17