The University presented the Honorary University Fellowships to twelve distinguished individuals, in recognition of their contributions to the University and the community. They are: Dr Chan Sui Kau, Mr Paul Chow Man Yiu, Mr Gallant Ho Yiu Tai, Professor Norman Ko Wah Man, Mr Lam Sum Chee, Professor Francis Lau Shiu Kwan, Dr Jennie Yee Ching Lee, Professor Walton Li Wai Tat, Mrs Anne Marden, Mr Shum Choi Sang, Dr Vivian Taam Wong and Mr Yeung Pak Sing. [Please find the biographies of the recipients at http://www.hku.hk/eroesite/HUF2007/CVHUF2007eng.doc.]

At the ceremony, HKU Vice-Chancellor Professor Lap-Chee Tsui said the fellowships are a means for the University to express tremendous gratitude to those who have made important contributions to the University, to academia and to Hong Kong. Created in 1995, the fellowships are also HKU's way of reaffirming the links between town and gown, which is an important part of the University's heritage.

In honouring these individuals, Professor Tsui praised the newly-awarded fellows as "true examples of courage and leadership, because they themselves lead by example".

"They have shown, in thought, and word, and deed, how deeply they appreciate the value of education, and how important the welfare of society is to them," said Professor Tsui.

For photos of the Honorary Fellows, please click in http://www.hku.hk/honfellows

For photos of the presentation ceremony, please click in http://www.hku.hk/hkumedia and check "Photo Gallery" after 8:30pm tonight.

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