CUHK, CUHK-Shenzhen and Shenzhen Municipal Government Sign Agreement to Bring Cross-border Partnership to the Next Level
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) and the Shenzhen Municipal Government have signaled their intention to further collaborations on education, research and technology transfer through the signing of a tripartite supplementary agreement at a special ceremony held in the afternoon on 22 February at the Government House of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). The ceremony was witnessed by Mr Chan Kwok-Ki, GBS, IDSM, JP, Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR government, Mr Qin Wei-Zhong, Mayor of the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government.
The agreement spells out greater support from the Shenzhen Municipal Government for CUHK and CUHK-Shenzhen to further capitalize on their competitive advantages to deepen collaborations and contribute meaningfully to the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA), while paving the way for strengthening its partnership with the HKSAR government to promote talent interflow and sharing of research outcomes and resources.
As the first university in Hong Kong to establish a comprehensive presence in the GBA, CUHK has been actively involved in the development of education and research and innovation in Shenzhen. CUHK-Shenzhen has achieved remarkable results since its founding in 2014, with notable contributions to national development widely acclaimed by the Ministry of Education, the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, as well as the HKSAR government, asserting itself as the most successful institution set up by a Hong Kong university in the GBA and on the mainland.
The agreement will see CUHK-Shenzhen’s continuous expansion in student enrolment and improvement in the quality of teaching and learning riding on its compelling capabilities. The two campuses have pledged to strengthen their collaborations on the research on artificial intelligence, microelectronics, robotics and other disciplines to address the social and economic needs of the GBA. With the support of the Shenzhen Municipal Government, they will jointly build a School of Public Policy and a School of Microelectronics, and strive for mutual growth of their medical schools and hospitals so as to promote the exchange of educational and scientific research resources.
Professor Rocky S. Tuan, Vice-Chancellor and President, CUHK, and Chair of Governing Board, CUHK-Shenzhen, expressed his sincere gratitude to the Shenzhen Municipal Government for supporting CUHK’s education and research development in the GBA. He said: “CUHK-Shenzhen has made remarkable achievements in the past ten years. It is a powerful example of CUHK’s successful education model and a testimony of our country’s progress in terms of internationalization and innovation of the higher education sector. Meanwhile, as the scientific engine room for the GBA, CUHK provides a world-class research ecosystem connecting the Region to a network of global expertise essential for industrial transformation, creating job opportunities and realising the benefits of economic integration across the Pearl River Delta. With the tremendous support from the Shenzhen Municipal Government, CUHK and CUHK-Shenzhen shall work more closely to seize the historic opportunities presented by the rapid development of our country and align our goals to critical national strategies, such as the 14th Five-Year Plan, the GBA blueprint and the Belt and Road Initiative, to fully integrate into the national development. Both institutions are eager to bring our collaborations on talent cultivation, research and innovation and other disciplines to the next level and continue to create greater impact of the CUHK brand on the world as we consolidate our position as a world-class research-oriented comprehensive university with a global vision so proud of our strong connections to the mainland.”
Mr Chan Kwok-Ki, GBS, IDSM, JP, and Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR government, said: “The agreement will enable CUHK, a comprehensive research university known internationally as a cradle of talents, to deepen its cooperation with the Shenzhen Municipal Government and CUHK-Shenzhen to strive for a better tomorrow. I believe this meaningful partnership will contribute broadly to the prosperity of Hong Kong, the GBA and our country by bringing in more talents.”
Also attending the agreement signing ceremony was Mr Qin Weizhong, Mayor of the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government, who led a delegation to visit CUHK on 21 February 2023. Mr Qin expressed his gratitude to CUHK for its long-term commitment to Shenzhen’s development. He said: “CUHK and Shenzhen have established a close relationship, with the success of CUHK-Shenzhen being the strongest evidence. With the continuous growth of the GBA, this agreement has deepened the multi-faceted cooperation among the three parties. The Shenzhen Municipal Government will render the upcoming co-development projects its full support and work closely with CUHK and CUHK-Shenzhen to strengthen the country through education.”
CUHK attaches great importance to establishing close linkages with the mainland and promoting diversified cooperation. The University aspires to capitalise on Hong Kong’s unique advantages to contribute extensively to the GBA and actively integrate into the national development. In this academic year, CUHK and CUHK-Shenzhen have jointly introduced a first-of-its-kind collaborative double major programme that will span both campuses. Students will pursue a programme in Interdisciplinary Data Analytics and another major from among specific academic disciplines offered by either CUHK or CUHK-Shenzhen. The dual-location programme will provide a cross-border learning experience as well as internship opportunities to students, which will be particularly advantageous for those who are interested in pursuing a career in the GBA. The curricula offered by the two campuses can complement each other and enhance students’ learning effectiveness.
CUHK and CUHK-Shenzhen Hold Senior Management Strategy Retreat
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) [CUHK-Shenzhen] held the “CUHK- CUHK-Shenzhen Senior Management Strategic Retreat” in Shenzhen during 18-19 February, to discuss the development projects, and foster the collaboration between the two campuses.
Representatives from CUHK included Professor Rocky S. Tuan, Vice-Chancellor and President; Professor Alan Chan K. L., Provost; Professor Chan Wai Yee, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Strategic Development); Professor Sham Mai-Har, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research); Mr. Eric Ng S. P., Vice-President (Administration) and University Secretary; Mr. Laurie Pearcey, Associate Vice-President External Engagement & Outreach; Professor Song Chunshan, Dean of Science; Professor Tang Xiaobing, Dean of Arts; and Professor Freedom Leung, College Head of Shaw College, etc;. Representatives of CUHK-Shenzhen included Professor Xu Yang-Sheng, President; Professor Tom Luo, Vice-President (Academic); Professor Zhu Shi-Ping, Vice-President (External and Student Affairs); Mr. K.C. Yuen, Vice-President (Administration); Professor Tony Li, Associate Vice President cum Director of the Research Administration Office; Prof. X.Q. Cai, Associate Vice President (Education & CUHK Affairs); Professor Tao Shu, Associate Vice President (Administration); Professor Wang Cong, Associate Vice President (Student Affairs) and Master of Shaw College; Professor Jianwei Huang, Associate Vice President (Institutional Development); Professor Benzhong Tang, Dean of School of Science and Engineering; Professor Davy Cheng, Dean of School of Medicine; and Professor Gu Yang, College Head of Diligentia College, etc..
Professor Tuan said at the meeting that the two campuses signed an agreement in 2021 to leverage their respective strengths to work towards building a world-class university. The Retreat provided opportunities for senior management members to get to know the collaborative initiatives launched by the Joint Task Force of the two campuses and to discuss the implementation and promotion of the projects. Members conducted in-depth sharing and exchanges in Academic Development, Strategic Collaborations, Educational Affairs, and International Outreach. President Xu Yang-Sheng of CUHK-Shenzhen concluded that the Retreat was very successful for face-to-face high-level exchange in providing strategic direction. The two campuses shall work together on the development of stronger integration and coordination toward the goal of a world-class university brand.
CUHK and CUHKSZ established a Task Force on Collaboration to provide a platform to promote exchanges and collaboration and to enhance integration and development. College Masters hold regular meetings to enhance collaboration among the Colleges of the two campuses. Please visit our website to learn more about the latest development in the collaborations between the two campuses.
LWS College of CUHK and Diligentia College of CUHKSZ Co-organize a Celebration Concert
To celebrate The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) 60th anniversary cum Lee Woo Sing College 15th anniversary, CUHK Lee Woo Sing College and CUHK, Shenzhen (CUHKSZ) Diligentia College joined hands to organize a celebration concert “Sparkling in Harmony” on 30 March at Sir Run Run Shaw Hall of CUHK. A range of performing units including Woo Sing Choir and Diligentia College Choir gave performances for the concert. Professor Rocky S. Tuan, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK sang “So Take This Song of Joy” with Woo Sing Choir, and gave a solo performance on “Can’t Help Falling in Love”. The concert came to the end with the whole audience singing “Sing” together.