Bulletin Spring‧Summer 1999

w i l l become a base for scientific and technological collaboration, academic exchange, and the nurturing of expertise for both universities. The centre is involved in education and t r a i n i ng , research and t echno l og i ca l development, as well as the provision of information-related services to the public. The laboratory will concentrate on plant genetic engineering and its application in agriculture, medicine, and environment in mainland China, and strengthen collaboration with important scientists and research units worldwide. Centre for Housing Innovations Established The Centre for Housing Innovations (CHI) of the Department of Architecture, supported by the Ministry of Construction, was formally established on 18th December 1998 in Beijing. CHI integrates housing information, technology, and experience from Hong Kong and mainland China for developing innovative architectural strategies to provide housing with the best value, and to improve the building standards and quality of affordable housing in mainland China. It also serves as a clearinghouse for collaboration among international professionals in the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction. Inauguration of the Centre for Housing Innovations Emeritus Professors The Universit y has awarded emeritus professorship to four retired professors 一 Prof. David W. Gwilt, Prof. Omar Wing, Prof. Vincent Lum and Prof. Tunney F. Lee — with effect from 1st December 1998. E m e r i t u s P r o f e s s o r of M u s i c Prof. David William Gwilt has been awarded the title of Emeritus Professor of Music. He joined the University as senior lecturer in music in 1970 and became the first professor of music of the University in 1981. From 1974 to 1992, he was chairman of the Department of Music. Prof. Gwilt retired from the University on 30th September 1996 after 26 years of distinguished service. E m e r i t u s P r o f e s s o r of I n f o r m a t i o n E n g i n e e r i n g Prof. Omar Wing has been awarded the title of Emeritus Professor of Information Engineering. In 1991 Prof. Wing j o i n e d The Ch i n e se University as acting dean and later dean of the Faculty of Engineering and as professor of information engineering. As a member of the University Council, the Senate and the Administrative and Planning Committee, Prof . Wing made remarkable contribution s to the overall development of the University. Prof. Wing retired from the University on 14th July 1998. E m e r i t u s P r o f e s s o r of S y s t e m s E n g i n e e r i n g a nd E n g i n e e r i n g M a n a g e m e n t Prof. Vincent Lum has been awarded the title of Emeritus Professor o f Systems Engineering and Engineering Management. Prof. Lum joined the University as founding chair News in Brief