HKU chief outlines final goals before leaving in 2028
The University of Hong Kong's President and Vice-Chancellor Xiang Zhang has laid out a series of key initiatives he hopes to see through before stepping down in 2028. Zhang announced his departure last month, confirming he would not seek a third term after completing a full decade at the helm. In a message to the university community, he stated that HKU is ready for new ideas and that a change in…
University of Hong Kong President Xiang Zhang has outlined his final goals before stepping down in 2028. Zhang confirmed his departure last month, stating he would not seek a third term after a decade at the helm. He expressed optimism about the university's future and the importance of new leadership guiding HKU through its next phase of transformation.
Zhang acknowledged the challenges during his tenure, admitting there were difficult moments but never considering giving up. His primary goal has been to help HKU become a world-class university. Zhang dismissed speculation of a third term, feeling content with his decision. He is focused on governance and institutional reform, emphasizing the need for greater efficiency by modernizing HKU's administrative framework.
This includes revising employee benefits, transitioning to a comprehensive group medical insurance scheme, and introducing an AI Hub to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and embed AI components into traditional academic disciplines. Zhang humbly suggested he would prefer to be judged by the university's actions during his tenure. The HKU Council quickly launched a global search for his successor following his announcement.
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