The former Vice-Chancellor of the Hong Kong University (1986-1995),
Professor Wang Gungwu, who specializes in history, promoted this book to HKU staff and students at the HKU library:
http://lib.hku.hk/friends/reading_club/0506.html#3
Message from The Vice-Chancellor:
I am very pleased to inform you that our former Vice-Chancellor,
Professor Wang Gungwu, has been conferred an Honorary Doctor of
Letters by the University of Cambridge at its 800th anniversary
celebrations. This is an honour which recognizes the contributions he
has made to the discipline of History, to the University and to higher
education.
I have extended my warmest congratulations to Professor Wang on
behalf of the University, and I know colleagues, students and alumni
will be as delighted as I am to see Professor Wang so honoured.
During his Vice-Chancellorship at HKU from 1986 to 1995, Professor
Wang made many contributions to the University that the HKU
community remembers to this day with gratitude and respect. As a
firm believer in the benefits of a global outlook, Professor Wang
strongly encouraged the establishment of partnerships and exchanges
with international and Mainland institutions.
Under his stewardship, The University of Hong Kong Foundation for
Educational Development and Research was established in 1995. The
Foundation was the first of its kind in the local tertiary education
sector, and was aimed at fostering stronger links with the community
as well as enhancing the University’s capacity for teaching and
research. Professor Wang’s pioneering achievements continue to
support the University’s development today, and will go on doing so
for generations to come.
Professor Lap-Chee Tsui
Vice-Chancellor
HKU
