Calendar 2020-21

The University 21 Part 1 The University and its academic departments constantly organize joint academic activities, such as academic symposia, conferences and summits. Examples include annual academic symposium jointly organized with the National Natural Science Foundation, World Philanthropy Forum and the lecture series by academicians of CAS, CAE and AS, and by scholars of CASS. Other academic and executive exchange activities include CUHK Distinguished Lecture Series, Interflow Programme for Mainland Academic Exchange Executives under the MoE, Summer Institute for Mainland Higher Education Executives and Mainland and Taiwan Visiting Scholar Scheme. The University has launched a number of joint postgraduate programmes and dual degree programmes with its close partners including Peking University, Tsinghua University, Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Shanghai National Accounting Institute to cultivate talents together. The University is also involved in providing training courses to governmental agencies, the business sector and universities on the mainland. The University has also established a number of strategic initiatives in Shenzhen including the CAS-CUHK Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT), CUHK Shenzhen Research Institute (SZRI), The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK, Shenzhen) and CUHK Hong Kong–Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Research Institute (Futian). CUHK aims at extending its core educational philosophy and values beyond Hong Kong. It represents CUHK’s commitment to the training of top talent, developing technology and innovation, contributing to the long-term prosperity of Hong Kong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area. Institutional Advancement The Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA) was established in 2003 as the fundraising arm of CUHK to support the advancement and long-term development of the University. Its main purpose is to secure donations and philanthropic support from various benefactors through the planning, coordination and implementation of fundraising programmes and activities for achieving the mission of the University. It plays a vital role in strengthening sustainable rapport between the University and its supporters. The Office also coordinates fundraising campaigns and stewardship activities through university-wide effort, fosters a giving culture among the University community, and plants a ‘Seed of Giving’ in students and alumni. Since its inception, OIA has secured additional resources and launched various fundraising programmes, including Endowed Professorships, CUHK Golf Day, Graduating Class Gift Campaign and Caring Alumni EcoCampus Trail Donation Scheme for furthering the University’s strategic development.