HKU Breaks Ground on Tech Landmark, Unveils Upcoming Innotech Projects for “Tomorrow’s World”

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The University of Hong Kong (HKU) announced a series of future innovation and technological development plans, that can contribute to developing Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology centre, as outlined in China’s 14th Five-Year Plan.

HKU will host 12 institutes dedicated to strategic research with a strong focus on interdisciplinary studies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, smart materials, quantum science and biomedical engineering. It is set to become a hub for innovative thinking, learning, teaching, research and entrepreneurship. 

Speaking at the 111th Anniversary Celebration-cum-Tech Landmark groundbreaking ceremony, Chief Executive of the HKSAR and HKU Chancellor Mr John Lee commended the Tech Landmark project as “a remarkable feat” and reaffirmed the important role of universities in driving HK’s development.

“Our universities share the important mission of nurturing a thriving generation of young people for Hong Kong and our nation. The Government will render our fullest support to the development of our universities, and we look towards our universities in working with us to discharge this important responsibility bestowed upon us,” Mr. Lee said. “These new developments [of HKU] will surely help the University position itself at the forefront of developing Hong Kong into an international Innovation and Technology Hub, a role supported by the National 14th Five-Year Plan.”