Lingnan University hosted a ceremony on campus to commemorate the signing of an agreement, symbolizing the donation of HK$100 million by the Hopson Education Charitable Funds Limited. This contribution aims to establish a university development fund and aid Lingnan University in fostering research-oriented talents.
Professor S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science at Lingnan University, along with Professor Tang Tao, Director of the Hopson Education Charitable Funds, signed the agreement representing their respective parties. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Mr. Andrew Yao Cho-fai, Chairman of the Council at Lingnan University, and Mr. Zhu Ziyang, Executive Director from Hopson Education Charitable Funds.
At the ceremony, Mr Andrew Yao, Council Chairman of Lingnan University, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Hopson Education Charitable Funds for their support. He said, “Through the generous donation from the Hopson Education Charitable Funds, Lingnan University will be able to further drive innovation and development in the digital age, building upon its strong foundation in liberal arts education. This will position Lingnan University as a leader in cultivating outstanding talents with data science expertise and innovative mindsets in fields such as AI and machine learning. At the same time, we will closely align with the development of the Greater Bay Area, undertaking collaborative research and practical projects to nurture talents with international competitiveness”.
During his speech, President Qin said, “Hopson Education Charitable Funds has always been actively supporting the education industry. Their substantial contribution will support the continued development of Lingnan University as it becomes a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital age. This donation will be instrumental in enabling Lingnan University to realize its strategic plans and a series of blueprints, which include attracting world-class researchers and cultivating innovative talents for the future so that Lingnan’s students can meet the challenges of the future and apply their knowledge to address real-world problems, benefiting the society”.
Prof Tang Tao, Director of the Hopson Education Charitable Funds, also stated, “Hong Kong and Guangzhou are the two pioneers in the development of the Greater Bay Area, and the Hopson Education Charity Funds champions the development of education. We hope that this donation will stimulate talent exchange and attract outstanding scholars from diverse fields worldwide, elevating education to new levels”.
President Qin updated the audience on recent advancements at Lingnan University, highlighting the establishment of the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS) and the inauguration of the School of Data Science. The agreement signing ceremony, held successfully on 17th June, marks a strengthened collaboration between Lingnan University and the Hopson Education Charitable Funds. Together, they aim to enhance the educational environment, fostering innovative thinking and leadership skills among students.
