Bulletin Spring 1988

News i n Brief New Programmes of Study The University will introduce two new programmes in 1988-89. These will be the Master of Social Science Programme in Clinical Psychology, a two-year full-time programme offered jointly by the Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry for the training of clinical psychologists with professional qualifications and the development of studies in this field; and the Part-time Degree Programme in Primary Education, a four-year part-time programme leading to a bachelor's degree aiming to provide training for primary school administrators. University Courses Gain Further Recognition Computer Science courses offered by the University have gained further recognition from the British Computer Society. Exemption from Parts I and II of the Society Examination will be granted to Computer Science majors who have graduated with a BSc degree with honours for the five intakes of students from 1988 to 1992. In the past, exemption has been conditional upon a grade C or above in the final year project. The decision was made after an accreditation visit to the University conducted by the Society in November 1987. Diploma Course in Occupational Medicine Gained International Recognition The Diploma Course in Occupational Medicine jointly organized by the Departments of Extramural Studies and Community Medicine has recently been approved by the Council of the Australian College of Occupational Medicine as a recognized academic qualification towards Fellowship of the College (FACOM). The Diploma Course, started in 1985 ， offers a one-year part-time training programme aiming at upgrading the knowledge and competency of medical practitioners in occupational medicine. Professor Ma Lin Honoured Professor Ma Lin, Emeritus Professor and former Vice-Chancellor of the University, was awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. Mr. Herbert Kamps, Acting Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany, conferred to Professor Ma the honour on behalf of the President of the Federal Republic of Germany. The presentation ceremony was held on campus on 29th January. Professor Ma, the first in Hong Kong to receive this decoration, was honoured for his invaluable contribution to the further development of cultural relations between Hong Kong and the Federal Republic of Germany. 25th Anniversary Sub-Committee on Design and Decoration Formed A Sub-Committee on Design and Decoration under the Steering Committee on the 25th Anniversary Celebration Programmes has been established to advise on the design and decoration of the campus for the various major anniversary functions. The membership is as follows: Convener: Mr. William Wan Members: Mrs. Winnie Lai Mr. Hardy Tsoi Mr. K.C. Wong or his representative Secretary: Mrs. Clara Lee (until 14th April, 1988) Ms. Amy Leung (from 15th April, 1988) In other developments, Ms. Sally Lo succeeded Mrs. Rosa Pak as Secretary of the Sub- Committee on Souvenir Items effective 6th April, 1988 ， upon the resignation of Mrs. Pak. The Steering Committee also records the services and contributions of ex-members of the Committee and its various Sub- Committees in the preparation of the celebration programmes, namely, Ms. Amy Mok who until 31st December, 1987 was member of the Steering Committee and Convener of the Sub-Committee on Souvenir Items, Mr. C.C. Tung who until 30th November, 1987 was member of the Steering Committee and Secretary of the Sub-Committee on Special Publications, as well as Mrs. Pak who served in the above-mentioned capacity until 31st March, 1988. Reorganization of Medical Boards of Studies At its meeting held on 2nd December, 1987, the Senate approved, for a trial period of one year beginning 1st January, 1988, the proposal to reorganize the Boards of Studies in the Faculty of Medicine which will involve changing the existing three boards of studies to eighteen departmental boards of studies, with a view to improving representation of departments on faculty policy-making committees. Different parts of the medical curriculum and 15