Calendar 2005–06

Research Institutes and Centres 113 Joint Laboratory for Geoinformation Science (JLGIS) Tel.: 2609 6538 Fax.: 2603 7470 E-mail: jlgis@cuhk.edu.hk Website: http://www.jlgis.cuhk.edu.hk The JLGIS was established in 1997 by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese University to provide a base for interdisciplinary and collaborative research in geoinformation science, on topics including remote sensing, geographic modelling, the integration of geoinformation systems, and global positioning systems. The laboratory is also a base for local and international education and training programmes in geoinformation science and technology, and their applications. It is staffed by scholars from the Institute of Remote Sensing Application and the Institute of Geography of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and academics from the University’s various faculties. Their research interests cover earth observation methods and systems, spatial data mining, spatio-temporal modelling and visualization, geographic information system design and integration, remote sensing image analysis and processing, urban GIS and housing development, GIS for transport and ITS, land surface stability monitoring and modelling, and watershed management systems. Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences The institute was set up in April 2005 with a donation from the Li Ka Shing Foundation. Research foci include early detection of severe diseases (e.g. cancers, genetic diseases, common urban health problems, infectious diseases), innovative therapeutics, and disease prevention through understanding of genetic susceptibility. The institute will also seek multi-disciplinary collaboration with private and public partners in research projects related to personal health and health education. A distinguishing feature of the institute is the innovative and interdisciplinary approach emphasizing research projects aimed at translating advances in basic and molecular sciences into tests and treatments that will benefit patients and promote health. The institute will be housed in the Li Ka Shing Medical Sciences Building at the Prince of Wales Hospital. It is anticipated that the construction of the building will be completed by early 2007. Research Institute for the Humanities Tel.: 2609 8698 Fax.: 2609 7722 E-mail: rihs@arts.cuhk.edu.hk Website: http://www.rih.arts.cuhk.edu.hk Established in August 1991, the Research Institute for the Humanities has three main objectives: to encourage and coordinate collective, especially inter-