 | CityU exhibition on Lingnan School of paintings
(16 Nov 2009 ) |
The Chinese Civilisation Centre is staging the “Legacy of Cang Cheng, Masters of Lingnan School: The Art of Nigel Szeto” exhibition, with more than 50 paintings and stationery masterpieces on display.
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| Structural engineering academic earns prestigious Australian honour
(16 Nov 2009 ) |
Professor Sritawat Kitipornchai, Head of the Department of Building and Construction, has been elected Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering in recognition of his achievements in structural engineering and solid mechanics.
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| Cancer research a focus of acclaimed chemist’s lecture
(12 Nov 2009 ) |
A distinguished lecture was given by one of the world’s most original and prolific researchers in bio-organic chemistry, Professor Wong Chi-huey, President of the Academia Sinica, Taiwan on 11 November, looking at the significance of protein glycosylation in identifying new cancer biomarkers for diagnosis and drug discovery.
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| World-renowned economist delivers prognosis on planet’s health
(11 Nov 2009 ) |
The environment was given the good news and the bad news at a Pearl River Delta and Yangtze River Delta Distinguished Lecture delivered by world-renowned economist and Honorary Professor at CityU, Professor Gregory Chow.
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| HK director makes history at Korean film festival
(11 Nov 2009 ) |
Dead Slowly, a film directed by Miss Rita Hui Nga-shu, a CityU Instructor at the School of Creative Media, has become the first Hong Kong film selected to compete for the New Currents Award at the 14th Pusan International Film Festival.
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| Contributions honoured - Awards recognise careers of excellence
(10 Nov 2009 ) |
CityU conferred honorary doctoral degrees upon five outstanding persons in recognition of their significant contribution to the well-being of society at the Honorary Awards Ceremony held on 10 November.
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| CityU awards scholars for their research excellence
(06 Nov 2009 ) |
Professor Yang Tong, Professor Leung Kwok and Professor Cheng Sheung-tak were awarded the CityU Research Excellence Awards 2009 for their outstanding research achievements.
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| Top scientists congregate at CityU to explore energy, environment opportunities
(05 Nov 2009 ) |
CityU is hosting an academician conference “Energy and Environment: Crisis, Opportunities and Challenges” on 5–6 November, bringing together distinguished world academicians to offer new insights into the formulation of future energy and environmental policies.
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| Bridge exhibition builds cross-discipline ties
(03 Nov 2009 ) |
The Chinese Civilisation Centre, Division of Building Science and Technology and the Library have co-organised the month-long "Discovery of the Architectural and Cultural Values of Chinese Bridges Exhibition".
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| Heads of Universities Committee organises symposium on internationalisation
(02 Nov 2009 ) |
The Symposium on Internationalisation was held at CityU on 31 October to enhance awareness and seek support from university academic and administrative staff in promoting and sustaining internationalisation.
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