Chinese University of Hong Kong
香港中文大學 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Motto | 博文約禮 (Classical Chinese) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Motto in English | Through learning and temperance to virtue | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type | Public | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Established | 17 October 1963 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chairman | Norman Leung | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chancellor | John Lee (as Chief Executive of Hong Kong) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vice-Chancellor | Rocky Tuan | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provost | Alan K. L. Chan | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro-Vice-Chancellors | Poon Wai-yin, Chan Wai-yee, Sham Mai-har, Anthony T.C. Chan, Nick Rawlins | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Language | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colours | Purple & gold | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Affiliations | ASAIHL, ACU, IAU, WUN, ACUCA, Washington University in St. Louis McDonnell International Scholars Academy[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mascot | Chinese phoenix | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Website | cuhk.edu.hk | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Expression error: Unexpected < operator.Expression error: Unexpected < operator.The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a state owned university in Shatin, Hong Kong, established in 1963.[2]
It is one of the oldest universities in Hong Kong, the second oldest after the University of Hong Kong. The motto of the university is "博文約禮", which in Chinese means "to expand the intellectual horizon and keep within the bounds of decency." Teaching at the university is carried out in Chinese and English. According to the QS ranking of the best universities in the world, in 2016 the University ranks 44th in the world and 3rd in Hong Kong.[3]
Chinese University Of Hong Kong Media
Former campus of New Asia College in Sham Shui Po
The campus is adjacent to the Tolo Harbour
A view of the campus in Ma Liu Shui
View from Chung Chi College towards New Asia College on the summit
The University Administration Building
The Goddess and accompanying relief
Students attending an open-air meeting on campus
Confrontation between protesters and the police on the No. 2 Bridge of CUHK on 13 November 2019
University Administration Building, with television crews after Rocky Tuan announced resignation in 2024
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References
- ↑ Home. McDonnell International Scholars Academy.
- ↑ Milestones | CUHK (2013-09-30). Retrieved 2022-04-20.
- ↑ QS World University Rankings 2016 | Top Universities (2017-11-16). Retrieved 2022-04-20.