'Synergy effect will be achieved in uni towns'
Saint Francis University’s president Stephen Cheung on Sunday suggested the government set up a cross-institutional research fund to encourage universities in the Northern Metropolis to collaborate with each other. Announced in the SAR’s first five-year plan, Chief Executive John Lee said the government would expedite the development of three university towns in the Northern Metropolis, spanning…
Saint Francis University president Stephen Cheung has proposed the government establish a cross-institutional research fund to encourage university collaboration in the Northern Metropolis. Chief Executive John Lee announced in the SAR’s five-year plan that the government would accelerate development of three university towns covering over 1,000 hectares in San Tin, Hung Shui Kiu, and Ta Kwu Ling.
Cheung expressed enthusiasm for participating in the initiative, suggesting a synergy effect could be achieved through shared research and development facilities as well as teaching resources. He envisions these facilities benefiting the high-tech industry, universities, and the community, with mutual usage among all participating universities.
Cheung believes a cross-institutional fund could boost research collaboration, particularly in multidisciplinary areas, while fostering synergy between universities and industry. However, Saint Francis University will not build a campus in the Northern Metropolis, as the private college plans to construct its second campus in Tai Wai, with construction beginning early next year.
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