Calendar 2021-22

The University 23 Part 1 with the academic institutions, organizations, and strategic partners regionally and internationally. OSD is also overseeing the strategic development in the integration of cross-disciplinary technologies and their applications, mainly the GMP stem cell research facilities and the Hong Kong Institute of Biotechnology, aiming to provide integrated services in domains such as education, research and clinical practice to partners in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, Southeast Asia, and beyond. Greater Bay Area Developments With a view to enhancing the impact of the University and achieving the development goals in the Greater Bay Area, the Office for Greater Bay Area Developments (GBAO) was established in 2020. GBAO aims to support the senior management in capitalizing on the emerging opportunities of the GBA and facilitate the Faculties and members of the University in sourcing and conducting a wide range of projects in research, talent training, commercial collaboration, technology transfer, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the municipalities of the GBA region. GBAO also assists relevant administrative offices of the University in policy development and implementation in the GBA. At present, it leads a dynamic team of staff for executive support to the activities of the University in the GBA region. Going forward, in view of the University’s strategic development plan, GBAO will continue to exert its role and efforts in the coordination and liaison work to foster the University’s development projects and activities to enhance synergy and collaboration in the GBA region. 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 efforts, fosters a giving culture among the University community, and plants a ‘Seed of Giving’ in students and alumni. Since its inception, OIA has launched various fundraising programmes, including Endowed Professorships, CUHK Golf Day, Graduating Class Gift Campaign and Caring Alumni EcoCampus Trail Donation Scheme for widening the donor base and furthering strategic development of the University.