HKU

NaaS Completed SPO, from Investors Including Dr. Adrian Cheng and CST Group

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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The transaction involved notable investors such as Dr. Adrian Cheng and CST Group (0985.HK), a well-established HK-listed company.

Key Points: 
  • The transaction involved notable investors such as Dr. Adrian Cheng and CST Group (0985.HK), a well-established HK-listed company.
  • This personal investment by Dr. Adrian Cheng is a rare move, indicating his preference for the new energy sector and the company.
  • The current major shareholders of CST Group include Chiu Tao and Cheung Chung Kiu.
  • Overall, NaaS' successful completion of the SPO transaction and the involvement of notable investors such as Dr. Adrian Cheng and CST Group highlights the growing importance of the new energy sector and the potential for exponential growth in the industry.

2023 IOF International Orthodontic Symposium: Register for Cutting-Edge Insights & Innovations

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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The 2023 IOF International Orthodontic Symposium is scheduled to take place from June 16 to 18 in vibrant Hong Kong, China.

Key Points: 
  • The 2023 IOF International Orthodontic Symposium is scheduled to take place from June 16 to 18 in vibrant Hong Kong, China.
  • They will deliver captivating lectures and panel discussions in five sessions, sharing their insights, experiences, and cutting-edge technology.
  • The International Orthodontic Foundation (IOF) and The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Dentistry (HKU FoD) will be co-organizing the symposium.
  • This is an opportunity not to be missed for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and take their orthodontic skills to the next level.

Society for Information Display (SID) Announces Debut of Special Programming at Display Week 2023

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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CAMPBELL, Calif. , March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society for Information Display (SID) is pleased to announce exciting new programming for Display Week 2023, May 21-26, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. SID's annual International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition (known as "Display Week") is the premier event for the global electronic display and visual information technology industries.

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  • Imaging & Vision Special Event complements annual Business Conference; Job Fair returns to offer worldwide opportunities
    CAMPBELL, Calif. , March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society for Information Display (SID) is pleased to announce exciting new programming for Display Week 2023, May 21-26, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
  • SID's annual International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition (known as "Display Week") is the premier event for the global electronic display and visual information technology industries.
  • SID is committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment for Display Week 2023 employees, attendees and participants.
  • Please email [email protected] for additional information and to request interviews for Display Week and SID leadership.

Marvion's HKU Campusland scores well with undergraduates and is expected to extend its meta-campus to primary and secondary school students later this year

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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As such, Marvion will be looking to roll out the meta-campus to primary and secondary schools this year.

Key Points: 
  • As such, Marvion will be looking to roll out the meta-campus to primary and secondary schools this year.
  • The platform which first had its initial rollout prioritizing students in the Faculty of Science at HKU, received rave reviews and now expanding its reach to include secondary school students in Hong Kong.
  • Plans are in place for junior students to participate in HKU Campusland in Spring and Summer 2023.
  • Dr. Adela Lau, Deputy Director of HKU SAAS Data Science, commented on the positive impact of HKU Campusland on students, "Students were excited and enjoyed interacting in HKU Campusland."

Waterdrop CEO Peng Shen Elected as a Member of the School Affairs Council of HKU Business School

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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BEIJING, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 9, HKU Business School announced the new membership list for the School Affairs Council.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 9, HKU Business School announced the new membership list for the School Affairs Council.
  • After nomination and voting by HKU Business School's alumni and publicity by the school, Peng Shen, Founder and CEO of Waterdrop, was elected as a member of the School Affairs Council of HKU Business School.
  • Established in 2001, HKU Business School is the youngest and most dynamic member of HKU.
  • Its main organs include the University Board, University Affairs Council, Teaching Affairs Council and School Affairs Council, among which the School Affairs Council takes charge of the school's teaching and other affairs.

Reaching out to University – “Personal Data Protection and Information Security Awareness Week 2021” of The University of Hong Kong

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, spoke today (3 November) at the seminar on Personal Data Protection and Internet Security, an event for the Personal Data Protection and Information Security Awareness Week 2021 organised by The University of Hong Kong (HKU).

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  • The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, spoke today (3 November) at the seminar on Personal Data Protection and Internet Security, an event for the Personal Data Protection and Information Security Awareness Week 2021 organised by The University of Hong Kong (HKU).
  • In the seminar, the Privacy Commissioner gave an overview of the six Data Protection Principles under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, explained the requirements under the Personal Data (Privacy) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021, which has recently come into effect to combat doxxing acts, and introduced the Personal Information Protection Law of the Mainland to HKU staff and students.
  • Please click here for the Privacy Commissioner's presentation deck.
  • Privacy Commissioner Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling introduced the recent privacy regulatory developments
    in Hong Kong and the Mainland to HKU staff and students.

Appointment of Two New Members to the Standing Committee on Technological Developments of the PCPD

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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His research interests focus on Chinese computing, database and information retrieval.

Key Points: 
  • His research interests focus on Chinese computing, database and information retrieval.
  • Prof YIU is currently a Professor and an Associate Head of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Hong Kong (HKU).
  • Separately, three incumbent members, namely Mr Francis FONG, Prof Jason LAU and Mr Mark PARSONS, have been re-appointed to the SCTD as members.
  • The current membership of the SCTD (in alphabetical order of surname) is as follows:

Nurturing Young Talents – Privacy Commissioner Presented the Privacy Commissioner Prizes in Privacy and Data Protection Law 2020-21 and 2021-22

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-Ling, presented the 2020-21 and 2021-22 Privacy Commissioner Prizes in Privacy and Data Protection Law to recognise the best research papers submitted in the respective years in the study of privacy and data protection laws.

Key Points: 
  • The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-Ling, presented the 2020-21 and 2021-22 Privacy Commissioner Prizes in Privacy and Data Protection Law to recognise the best research papers submitted in the respective years in the study of privacy and data protection laws.
  • The winning essays are respectively entitled Doxxing in Hong Kong Way Forward and Privacy and data protection challenges posed by the increasing use of Big Data and critically examine how Hong Kong laws can meet these challenges.
  • The winning essays can be viewed on https://www.pcpd.org.hk/english/news_events/events_programmes/others/PCP....
  • The Privacy Commissioner presented the 2020-21 Privacy Commissioner Prize in Privacy and Data Protection Law to Ms Phoebe Woo Chor Kiu.

Marvion unveiling HKU CampusLand - a joint metaverse initiative with Marvel Digital AI and the University of Hong Kong

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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SINGAPORE, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metaverse media company Marvion, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bonanza Goldfields Corp. (OTC:BONZ)  is pleased to unveil HKU CampusLand – a joint initiative with Marvel Digital AI (MDAI) and the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science of HKU.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metaverse media company Marvion, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bonanza Goldfields Corp. (OTC:BONZ)is pleased to unveil HKU CampusLand a joint initiative with Marvel Digital AI (MDAI) and the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science of HKU.
  • As the first metaverse campus with artificial intelligence among Hong Kong's higher education institutions HKU CampusLand was developed on the Roblox platform and officially launched on 17 Oct 2022.
  • Commenting on HKU CampusLand, Dr Patrick Ma, CEO of MDAi, said, "This is a perfect example to showcase the potential of the metaverse in the field of education.
  • In addition, our HKU CampusLand is very different as our digital human avatars are powered by artificial intelligence.

SINOVAC joins hands with HKU-CTC research team and Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong to kick off a clinical trial of an Omicron-specific inactivated vaccine for booster use in Hong Kong, China

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Monday, July 4, 2022
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This study is led by a medical research team of the University of Hong Kong Clinical Trials Centre (HKU-CTC) in collaboration with Gleneagles.

Key Points: 
  • This study is led by a medical research team of the University of Hong Kong Clinical Trials Centre (HKU-CTC) in collaboration with Gleneagles.
  • The University of Hong Kong Clinical Trials Centre (HKU-CTC) is a one-stop clinical research management platform dedicated to facilitating the professional conduct of clinical research projects under HKUMed.
  • As Hong Kongs top-notch private teaching hospital, Gleneagles also contributes to the training and development of healthcare professionals and advancement of clinical research.
  • Gleneagles is a joint venture between IHH Healthcare and NWS Holdings Limited, with The University of Hong Kong as its exclusive clinical partner.