Bulletin Autumn‧Winter 2002

‘ The University fully realizes that through research n ew knowledge will be created both for its o w n sake and to enrich teaching and learning. In 1995-96 staff members of this university have again been extremely successful in bidding for earmarked grants from the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC), the largest research funding source in the territory. We have maintained our lead in having the highest cumulative number of projects rated 'excellent' by the RGC since its inception 12 out of a total 27 from all tertiary institutions. Both the amo u nt awa r d ed and the n umb er of research projects supported have also increased significantly over the years. Plant and Fungal Biotechnology Researchers apply state-of-the-art biotechnology to facilitate crop growth, improve the yields and quality of major crops such as rice and soybean, and produce high- value pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial products. Prof. Arthur K.C. Li ‘Vice-Chancellor's Review' CUHK Annual Report 1999-2000 ‘ ... As a major research university in Hong Kong, w e prided ourselves on having been closely associated with t wo of the first three frontiers research projects selected by the UGC for long- term funding support under its Area of Excellence (AoE) Scheme. The project "Plant and Fungal Biotechnology", undertaken solely by CUHK researchers, was awa r d ed HK$38.3 million. Another project, "Information Technology", conducted in collaboration w i th the University of Ho ng Kong and the Ho ng Kong University of Science and Technology, was granted HK$51 million. Both projects were chosen for their great potential in achieving an international standard of excellence and contributing to the social and economic well-being of Hong Kong. They are also indicative of the high quality of research prevalent at this university. ’ CUHK at 40 Research and Service 2 3 Area of Excellence