The Faculty of Engineering of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) celebrated its 35th Anniversary on 30th October 2026 with a gala banquet under the theme "Cultivating Talents, Advancing Technologies, Shaping the Future". The occasion brought together distinguished guests, industry partners, alumni, students and colleagues to commemorate the Faculty's achievements over the past 35 years and to look ahead the opportunities for future advancement. The Faculty was honoured to welcome Professor John Chai Yat-Chiu, Chairman of the CUHK Council, Professor Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK, and Professor Tsang Hon Ki, Faculty Dean of Engineering, as Guests of Honour at the celebration. In his welcoming address, Dean Tsang said, "The last 35 years have seen tremendous changes in technologies, but one thing remains constant in the Faculty: our shared passion to nurture and educate students in engineering and to advance the frontiers of engineering. The dedication, hard work and pursuit of excellence of our colleagues and former students over the past 35 years have propelled the Faculty to be recognized as one of the top 50 engineering schools in the world. We will continue to stand on the shoulders of giants and reach new heights in academic excellence, innovation and global impact." Over the past three and a half decades, the Faculty of Engineering has grown into a world-renowned centre for excellent engineering education and research. Through its six academic departments, the Faculty has nurtured generations of engineers, innovators and entrepreneurs who have made significant contributions across academia, industry and public service. It has also established a strong reputation in frontier areas including artificial intelligence, robotics, information technology, biomedical engineering and advanced manufacturing. The Faculty's commitment to translating research into real-world impact has led to numerous successful collaborations with government, industry and international partners. Its researchers and alumni have contributed to innovation breakthroughs, startup ventures and transformative technologies that address pressing societal challenges and improve quality of life. As it embarks on its next chapter, the Faculty will continue to pursue excellence in interdisciplinary education and research. Guided by its anniversary theme, the Faculty remains committed to cultivating talents, advancing technologies and shaping the future for Hong Kong, the nation and the world. The evening concluded with a celebratory toast and a reaffirmed commitment to driving engineering excellence and innovation for generations to come.
About the Faculty of Engineering, CUHK The Faculty of Engineering, established in 1991, offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through six departments: Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering, Mechanical and Automation Engineering, and Systems Engineering and Engineering Management. The Faculty of Engineering has world-class professors from prestigious universities possessing extensive teaching experience and outstanding research track records. It is also equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to support teaching and research activities. The Faculty of Engineering is committed to the education of future leaders in engineering, the pursuit of knowledge at the frontier of modern technology, and the application of technology to meet societal and human needs. For more information about CUHK Faculty of Engineering, please refer to: www.erg.cuhk.edu.hk. |
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