Press Release

The HKU Business School Edward K Y Chen Distinguished Lecture 2024 – “Navigating Shifts - Geopolitical and Post-Covid Supply Chain Realignment: Implications for the Mainland and Hong Kong”, hosted by HKU Business School, concluded successfully on 7 November 2024. The Lecture Series aspires to demonstrate the tradition of great respect for education and appreciation for teachers and mentors to future generations. This year, the School is honoured to have Professor Hau LEE, one of the world's leading experts in supply chain management, to give a keynote speech for the lecture. Held at HKU Loke Yew Hall, the Forum brought together a diverse audience of industry leaders and distinguished scholars, with over 400 people in attendance.

HKU Business School and KPMG announced the signing of their third Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) to further strengthen their mutual collaboration in nurturing accounting and business analytics talents in Hong Kong, marking a new chapter in the partnership commenced since 2018.

The HKU Business School Pilot Forum – “Going Global: Exploring the Growth of Chinese Businesses Overseas”, hosted by HKU Business School, in collaboration with the International Cooperation Center of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC-ICC), concluded successfully on 20 September 2024.

HKU Business School awards the third year of the Future Leader Scholarship Programme, recognising 104 outstanding local undergraduates of the School. The annual programme aims to empower students by providing the resources needed to expand their knowledge and bolster their competitiveness for future career success. It also manifests HKU Business School's steadfast long-term dedication to nurturing dynamic and responsible leaders.

HKU Business School and Deloitte China announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) to strengthen their academic and corporate collaborations, with the aim to nurture future generations for growing business opportunities in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.

The 2024 China and Global Economic Forum – China’s Power and New Chapter of Global Economy: Development and Outlook, hosted by HKU Business School’s Institute of China Economy (ICE), in collaboration with China Macroeconomy Forum (CMF) of the Renmin University of China, concluded successfully on 20 July 2024.

The HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute (Research Institute), established by The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, was officially launched on 5 June with an inaugural forum to foster dialogue and collaboration on the best practices and innovative solutions to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) challenges.