Calendar 2012–13

28 Part 1 • General Information Part 1 Morningside College Morningside College was established in 2006 with generous donations from the Morningside Foundation and the Morningside Education Foundation. The College is centrally located, a stone’s throw from the University Sports Centre, and within walking distance of various teaching, research and service facilities. Newly constructed student hostels and dining facilities command stunning views of Tolo Harbour. Prof. Sir James Mirrlees, Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences and Distinguished Professor-at-Large at CUHK, is the Master. Morningside is fully residential and accommodates 300 students. The relatively small size allows for a level of intimacy amongst students and style of learning that are possible only in a small, cohesive community. Students take rigorous general education courses in seminar settings conducive to discussion, discursive writing and debate. These courses are designed to sharpen their intellectual acumen and equip them with the ability to engage in independent, reflective and critical thinking. The student body is diverse and highly international, with students drawn fromHong Kong, mainland China and other parts of the world. College fellows and distinguished visitors also contribute time, energy and thought to enriching college life. The College aims to help students to develop the values, intellectual