Bulletin Autumn‧Winter 2004

CUHK welcomes 3,000 Outstanding New Undergraduates and 300 Exchange Students from Around the World T his year close to 3,000 o u t s t a n d i ng s t u d e n ts g a i n e d a d m i s s i on to t he Chinese University's various undergraduate programmes. They include 180 top students f r om H o n g K o ng a dm i t t ed through the Early Admissions Scheme and some 240 nonlocal students. In addition, 300 exchange students from around the w o r l d join CUHK to experience life and studies in a different culture. According to 2004 JUPAS results, CUHK admitted 2,366 band A applicants (i.e., those who have selected CUHK programmes as their first three choices) this year, representing 23 per cent, or the largest share of the 10,228 band A applicants admitted by degree programmes of all local institutions. The Programme in Insurance, Finance and Actuarial Analysis continued to attract the best students. Among other new students for 2004-5, 180 gained admission through the Early Admissions Scheme — the largest number since the scheme's launch in 2002. They were selected from about 500 outstanding sixth formers, some w i t h impeccable HKCEE results — three having achieved 10As, thirteen 9As, and twenty-five 8As. Many of them have been awarded scholarships by the University. A total of 240 non-local students also entered the University's gates — the largest ever non-local cohort among local tertiary institutions. The majority of these students are high achievers from the mainland, with the rest hailing from Southeast Asia and the US. and foundations, alumni, friends, University Council members, college trustees, faculty and staff. The bulk of contributions received was then matched dollar-for-dollar by the government up to HK$228 million in support of the University's development. A considerable amount is left unmatched as government funds for the purpose are limited. The University is t hank f ul to all benefactors for their unwavering support, and to the government and the UGC for k i n d l i ng a philanthropic culture in higher education. Donations received will go towards supporting programmes of strategic importance at the University. Notable examples include: • William M.W. Mong Professor of Mathematics • Named Professorship in Law • Professorship in Hebrew Studies •Research in SARS and Other Emerging Infectious Diseases •Scholarships, Financial Assistance for Student Activities and Exchange Programmes • Research in Chinese Medicine • Training and Educational Activities in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences • The Yuen Yuen Research Centre for Satellite Remote Sensing News in Brief 57