Bulletin Spring‧Summer 1994

to improve the technique and increase the success rate. A World-class Endoscopy Centre With the opening of the Shaw Endoscopy Centre at PWH on 22nd April, more patients suffering from gastrointestinal diseases can be treated without major operations. Endoscopy involves the use of sophisticated 'endoscopes' carrying tiny video cameras to probe the inside of the patient's abdomen. Doctors can make accurate diagnosis by looking at images transmitted onto television screens, and perform treatment by inserting surgical instruments through small puncture holes in the abdomen. Endoscopy can minimize the risks and trauma of operation. And as postoperative discomfort is reduced and patients will recover much faster, a lot of hospital costs will be saved. Officially opened by Mr. Zhang Junsheng, deputy director of the Xinhua News Agency, the centre was established through generous donations from the Shaw Foundation and the Olympus Optical Company. One of the most advanced units of its type in the world, it has a floor area of 500 square metres, and houses five endoscopy rooms, a waiting area, an eight-bed recovery ward, and a ward for cleaning and disinfection. Besides state-of-the-art video endoscopes, special features include digital x-ray equipment, a computerized image storage and reporting system, and a closed-circuit TV system for all endoscopy rooms. The centre will provide better services for patients and facilitate training of doctors and nurses in new endoscopic techniques. A training programme for doctors from China and Southeast Asia is already under way. New Postgraduate and Cer t i f i ca te Programmes The University will launch seven new programmes in the academic years 1994—95 and 1995-96. 1994-95 Master of Philosophy Programme in Social Work Master of Philosophy Programme in Sports Science and Physical Education Certificate Course in English Proficiency for Business Communication Certificate Course in Advanced Information Systems Certificate Course in Advanced Practical Computing To be offered by the School of Continuing Studies 1995—96 Doctor of Philosophy Programme in History (replacing the existing Doctor of Philosophy Programme in Chinese History) Doctor of Philosophy Programme in Translation CU Student Wins Rhodes Scholarship to Study at Oxford Mr. Wong Ming Fung, final-year finance major from the Faculty of Business Administration, has been chosen as the Hong Kong Rhodes Scholar for 1994. He will study law at Wadham College, Oxford for two years. Mr. Wong emigrated to Hong Kong with his parents from Fujian 13 years ago. He won a place at The Chinese University in 1990 and will graduate this summer. He has been an active member of the University's debating team and the CU Youth Literary Association. His academic records have been outstanding and he has led study tours to Beijing and Taiwan. He impressed the Hong Kong Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee as a young man with a 'determination to strive for the best'. The Rhodes Scholarship was established under the will of Sir Cecil Rhodes and selected Rhodes Scholars are expected to possess high intellectual merit, outstanding scholastic attainment , pleasant personality, and physical vigour. United States News in Brief 39