Bulletin No. 1, 2018

Joint Laboratory for Bilingualism CUHK and the University of Cambridge launched the University of Cambridge–Chinese University of Hong Kong Joint Laboratory for Bilingualism in December 2017. The Joint Laboratory provides an international platform to promote and disseminate research in bilingualism across the lifespan from infancy and early childhood to adulthood with a focus on the acquisition of Chinese across linguistically diverse bilingual and multilingual contexts. Lee Shau Kee Foundation Pledges to Donate HK$110 Million Joint Centre for Ensuring Environmental Sustainability CUHK and the University of Exeter launched a new HK$20 million joint research centre named CUHK– University of Exeter Joint Centre for Environmental Sustainability and Resilience (ENSURE). It aims to embark on large, impactful interdisciplinary collaborations to tackle emerging issues related to a changing environment and human health and wellbeing. Officiating at the launch ceremony on 5 June were Prof. Rocky S. Tuan (2nd right), CUHK Vice-Chancellor , and Prof. Sir Steve Smith (2nd left), Vice- Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Exeter. Global Alumni Advisory Board Holds Inaugural Meeting The Vice-Chancellor’s Global Alumni Advisory Board (GAAB) held its inaugural meeting on 16 April at CUHK. Chaired by CUHK Vice-Chancellor Prof. Rocky S. Tuan, GAAB consists of 12 distinguished alumni from diverse sectors and locales who graduated from CUHK in different years. They are Mr. William Cheung Chuen- hing, Ms. Teresa Wat Kit-bing, Ms. Lam Bun-ching, Mr. Lee Wai- kwong, Mr. Albert Wong Kwai- huen, Mr. Peter Hung Chau-wai, Mr. Gordon Lam Wai-chung, Mr. Ralph Chow Shui-sang, Mr. Steve Lau Siu-ying, Ms. Rizal Kam Ming-ming, Mr. Cheung Leong and Ms. Bonnie Chiu Shun-yu. They put their heads together to discuss major challenges faced by the University, and provided strategic advice and recommendations on how to strengthen its international reputation and utilize resources and networks for the advancement of the University. A ctivities and E vents Tin Ka Ping Foundation Supports Two Projects CUHK has received a generous donation of HK$3 million from the Tin Ka Ping Foundation in celebration of the 100th birthday of Dr. Tin Ka-ping, founder of the Foundation. The donation is used to support the research project ‘2018 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth’ and I∙CARE Achievers Programme. In appreciation of the Foundation’s contributions towards higher education, a sharing session was held on 22 March at CUHK. The session was attended by Prof. Rocky S. Tuan (2nd right), CUHK Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Alvin Leung, Dean of Education, Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung, co-chairman of the Steering Committee for Promoting Personal Development through Social and Civic Engagement, and Mr. Tin Hing-sin (2nd left), chairman of the Board of Tin Ka Ping Foundation. Dr. Lee Shau-kee (right), chairman and managing director of Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd, pledged to donate a whopping HK$110 million through the Lee Shau Kee Foundation to support the general development of CUHK. Vice- Chancellor Prof. Rocky S. Tuan (left) thanked him at the donation ceremony for his longstanding support since the early days of CUHK’s establishment which enables the University to keep strengthening its research and teaching. News in Brief 35