(Back row from left) : Dr Allan Chi Yun Wong, Ir Dr the Hon Raymond C T Ho, Mr Po Yang Chung, Mr Robert Allcock, Dr Lawrence Ming Loy Ng and Mr Colin Ko Yin Lam; (Front row from left) : Dr Sarah Sau Tung M Liao, Ms Leonie Man Fung Ki, HKU Chairman of the Council Dr Victor Fung, HKU Pro-Chancellor Dr The Hon David K P Li, HKU Vice-Chancellor Professor Lap-Chee Tsui and Ms Esther Chi Lan Suen

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) held the Honorary University Fellowships presentation ceremony today (December 16), which was presided by Dr The Hon David K P Li, Pro-Chancellor of the University.

The University presented the Honorary University Fellowships to nine distinguished individuals, in recognition of their contributions to the University and the community.  They are: Mr Robert Allcock, Mr Po Yang Chung, Ir Dr the Hon Raymond C T Ho, Ms Leonie Man Fung Ki, Mr Colin Ko Yin Lam, Dr Sarah Sau Tung M Liao, Dr Lawrence Ming Loy Ng, Ms Esther Chi Lan Suen, Dr Allan Chi Yun Wong. [Please find the biographies of the recipients at http://www.hku.hk/honfellows/]

At the ceremony, HKU Vice-Chancellor Professor Lap-Chee Tsui said the fellowships are a means for the University community to thank and salute those who  have made important contributions in their own unique ways to the University, to academia and to Hong Kong.  Established in 1995, the fellowships are also HKU's way of reaffirming the links between town and gown, which is an important part of the University's heritage.

In honouring these individuals, Professor Tsui praised the newly-awarded fellows as "true examples of courage and leadership, because they themselves lead by example".

 "They have shown, in thought, and word, and deed, how deeply they appreciate the value of education, and how important the welfare of society is to them," said Professor Tsui.

For photos of the Honorary Fellows, please click in http://www.hku.hk/honfellows/

For photos of the presentation ceremony, please click in http://www.hku.hk/hkumedia and check "Photo Gallery" after 7:30pm.

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