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The Planning Elements and Priorities

The University of Hong Kong in the 21st Century is an institution transformed by the intellectual, social, technological and economic forces that are challenging all of higher education. We see great opportunities if we can harness these forces to shape the future.

The world has changed. The world economy has become increasingly globalized and relentlessly knowledge driven. Against this backdrop, Hong Kong too has gone through great socio-economic change and more is yet to come. Many see Hong Kong's major challenge as its need to define and establish a new identity. Other challenges are posed by social and economic issues, locally, regionally and internationally. The University of Hong Kong must play a role in guiding and helping society to master these challenges. The University is committed not only to adjusting itself to the rapidly changing situations of Hong Kong but also to leading Hong Kong in its transformation. We have the responsibility of moulding our graduates to be better prepared to face the tasks of the future.

To further its aspiration to be ranked among the world's elite universities through international recognition of its standards in teaching and research, the University of Hong Kong has identified four strategic areas which will take priority over the next five years.

  1. Enhancing academic excellence
  2. Raising global presence and visibility
  3. Partnering with society and serving the community
  4. Developing and supporting "The University Family"

The thrust of these four strategic areas hinges upon the unique position of the University in Hong Kong and its history of higher education. The University, since its founding, has been the only institution of higher learning in China using English as the medium of instruction. As such, HKU has a distinct advantage in international positioning. Continuing its bridging role between China and the West yet becoming more integrated with the Mainland, HKU's academic enterprises will be directed to serve not only the Hong Kong community but will also enshrine intellectual and cultural values for the success of both Hong Kong and China in the global society.

The four strategic areas will be pursued through :

  • Streamlining the University's governance, management and academic structures utilizing international benchmarks
  • Enhancing communication both internally and externally
  • Improving the professional development infrastructure for staff
  • Expanding and diversifying the University's resource base
  • Fostering internationalization
  • Enhancing the student experience and strengthening student support
  • Enhancing postgraduate teaching and research training
  • Furthering opportunities in continuing professional education and life long learning
  • Deploying new technologies in advancing teaching, learning and scholarship
  • Creating a campus and a campus experience consistent with the University's expectation of excellence

"The University of Hong Kong is a fine university which is prepared to become one of the world's finest. To accomplish that, we will need to exercise teamwork, an inter-disciplinary approach and good communication skills. Indeed, these are the same qualities that we try to instil in our students. A successful university cannot afford to be an ivory tower. We must be active in the community and the rest of the world, and encourage our students to do the same. As Vice-Chancellor, my job is to work with my colleagues to ensure The University of Hong Kong remains a dynamic institution of excellence, one which will soon sit comfortably among the world's best."

Professor Lap-Chee Tsui
Vice-Chancellor
"The Review" 2002

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