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University of Hong Kong seeks new leader for institutional transformation

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The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is initiating a global search for a new leader to guide the institution through a significant transformation. This comes as the current president and vice-chancellor, Xiang Zhang, announced his departure in 2028 after completing his second term. The university council chairman, Peter Wong, emphasized the need for fresh ideas to navigate societal changes and drive the institution forward. AI

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University of Hong Kong seeks new leader for institutional transformation

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kristen Cheung,William Yiu ·

    HKU says next leader must have ‘fresh ideas’ for coming ‘transformation’

    The University of Hong Kong (HKU) will launch a global hunt for its next leader to guide the institution to “fresh ideas” and through a coming “transformation”, the head of its governing council has said. HKU council chairman Peter Wong Tung-shun announced details of the recruitm…

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