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MESSAGE
FROM THE VICE-PRESIDENT
Prof Joshua Ka Ho MOK
Vice-President
Lam Man Tsan Chair Professor of Comparative Policy Lingnan University, Hong Kong
We care for the lives around us. They underlie every research that we do. From our animal friends to our families, and present and future communities, these lives are the driving force behind the stories in this latest issue.
We recently launched the Natural History Collection of local amphibian and reptile specimens, to document Hong Kong’s biodiversity and support conservation, public research and education. We are also helping advance a better society through policy recommendations impacting Hong Kong children’s well-being and development. Beyond the home, we are enriching lives through community initiatives like the Jockey Club ICH+ Innovative Heritage Education Programme, which integrates contemporary art with traditional craftsmanship. Looking towards the future, we are committed to impacting more lives by pioneering a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and design thinking that empowers the younger generation to keep caring for the lives of others.
Ever committed to improving the world around us, Lingnan University has officially become a member of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) of the United Nations (UN). Through this global initiative, we are joining forces with universities, research centres and other knowledge institutions to carry out local action plans in support of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
As we adapt through a difficult time together, we are grateful for the community and the industry, whose growing support affirms the enduring social value and relevance of our work. These numbers truly inspire us to keep delivering on our passion and strengths in research and knowledge transfer: a cumulative income growth from ongoing social projects and contract research of 209% and 54% respectively, which were at record high at $43.8 million and $25.4 million; an 83% growth, from $3.98 million to $7.29 million, in income from professional projects including consultancies; and a total contract value of $17.6 million for 30 new projects as supported by the industry, charities, NGOs and government departments.
May this newsletter serve as an inspiration to you to keep looking forward to a better future. Stay well and stay safe!
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