The University of Hong Kong (HKU) will confer Honorary Degrees upon three outstanding individuals at the 216th Congregation to be held on Wednesday, 26 November in Loke Yew Hall on the Main Campus. HKU Pro-Chancellor Dr the Honourable Sir David Li Kwok Po will officiate at the Ceremony.
The Honorary Degree recipients to be conferred at the Congregation are:
DOCTOR OF SCIENCE HONORIS CAUSA
Gang CHEN
Arthur LI Kwok Cheung
DOCTOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES HONORIS CAUSA
Patrick POON Sun Cheong
Honorary Degrees are awarded to individuals in recognition of their distinguished service and commitment to the University, the community, and to academia. They are also conferred to those who have made valuable intellectual, social and cultural contributions to society and the world.
Details of the Ceremony are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 26 November
Time: 5:30pm
Venue: Loke Yew Hall, Main Building, HKU
Note: Photographers are reminded to bring their long lenses and not to use flashlight inside the Hall.
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