UGC Chairman responds to HKU President's departure upon completion of current term
The following press release is issued on behalf of the University Grants Committee:
On the announcement of the departure of the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong (HKU), Professor Zhang Xiang, upon completion of his current term in 2028, the Chairman of the University Grants Committee (UGC), Mr Tim Lui, expressed respect for Professor Zhang's decision and extended sincere gratitude for his contributions to Hong Kong's higher education over the years.
Professor Zhang Xiang, Photo source: reference image
Mr Lui said, "HKU has consistently ranked among the world's top universities and has long been committed to attracting world-class academic talent. On behalf of the UGC, I would like to thank Professor Zhang for his leadership in HKU's development over the past few years. I look forward to the university community upholding the spirit of innovation and continuing to contribute to the development of Hong Kong and the nation."
The Chairman of the University Grants Committee (UGC), Mr Tim Lui, Photo source: reference image
Attempted murder and suicide in Wong Tai Sin
Police are investigating an attempted murder and suicide case in Wong Tai Sin this morning (August 8), in which a 46-year-old man died.
At 7.19am, Police received a report from a security guard that someone was injured inside an elevator in Chiu Sin House, Upper Wong Tai Sin Estate.
Police officers sped to the scene. A 25-year-old man was found lying inside the elevator. Sustaining multiple serious injuries, he was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in conscious state. Officers later found that a 46-year-old man was lying on the podium of Chiu Sin House, who was suspected to have fallen from height. He was certified dead at scene.
Initial investigations revealed that the 46-year-old man had allegedly assaulted the 25-year-old man with a chopper inside the elevator. The 46-year-old man then fled away and was later suspected to have fallen from the unit he lived in.
A chopper in suspected connection with the case was seized inside the unit the 46-year-old man lived in.
Post-mortem examinations will be conducted later to ascertain the cause of death of the deceased.
Active investigation by the District Crime Squad of Wong Tai Sin District is underway. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 6157.
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