Bulletin No. 1, 2015

The 76th and 77th Congregations  23  Citations in full at www.cpr.cuhk.edu.hk/resources/press/pdf/547ffa1c9902b.pdf Renowned writer Mr. Mo Yan is dean of the College of Literature of the Chinese National Academy of Arts, director of the Beijing Normal University International Writing Centre, and vice-president of the China Writers Association. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2012. Mr. Mo Yan started his literary career in the 1980s and his international breakthrough came in 1986 when he published the epic novel Red Sorghum . After this success, Mr. Mo Yan went on to publish numerous works, including Big Breasts and Wide Hips, Sandalwood Death as well as Life and Death are Wearing Me Out , which were translated into many languages. In recognition of his phenomenal achievements in literature, the University conferred upon Mr. Mo Yan the degree of Doctor of Literature, honoris causa . Prof. Wang Shu , a world-class architect, is the dean and professor of the School of Architecture of the China Academy of Art. In 2012, he became the first Chinese citizen to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize, often referred to as the Nobel Prize of architecture. His buildings have a very rare attribute—a commanding and even, at times, monumental presence, while functioning splendidly. The Ningbo Museum is one of his masterpieces. The University conferred upon Professor Wang the degree of Doctor of Social Science, honoris causa , for his exceptional achievements and contributions to the field of architecture. A specialist in mechanical engineering, Prof. Zhou Ji is the president of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. His research interests include the engineering application of optimization design, computer- aided design (CAD), numerical control and computer integrated manufacturing system (CIMS) technologies. During his service as the director-general of the Hubei Provincial Department of Science and Technology, Professor Zhou successfully turned Wuhan into a leading optical science research and manufacturing base, helping the municipality to win the nickname ‘China Optical Valley’. The University conferred upon Professor Zhou the degree of Doctor of Science, honoris causa , for his remarkable contributions in the field of mechanical engineering and the development of science and technology in China. (Professor Zhou received the honorary degree in absentia .)