The University has established a number of research institutes and centres to identify and provide focus for particular research emphases at HKUST. All cut across traditional School and Department boundaries, and provision is made for the full range of research and specialized research services from developmental and applied work to the most basic of investigations. These centres and institutes, together with the academic departments, provide students with a wide range of excellent research opportunities at the undergraduate as well as postgraduate levels, from basic research in single disciplines to projects in applied research with the collaboration of several departments. Descriptions of the research units established at this time follow.
Research Centre
Director : Jay-Chung CHEN, BS Cheng Kung; MS, PhD Calif lnst of Tech (Professor of Mechanical Engineering)
The Research Centre has been established to undertake contractual and applied research, the results of which generally lead much more directly and quickly to implementation than does most academic research. Its objectives are to conduct mission-oriented scientific, engineering, industrial, and management research rel- evant to Hong Kong's technological and socio-economic development; establish and manage research facilities that are critical to the services and development of technology in Hong Kong; incubate critical technologies relevant to Hong Kong's community, government and industry; establish research and scientific databases;
provide institutional management and planning support for research to faculty members; co-ordinate collaborative overseas research programmes; and develop and maintain research sponsorship and contractual relationships.
The Research Centre conducts a programme of wide-ranging R&D initiatives to maintain its research vitality and to inject cutting-edge technology into its applied research. Research topics and projects are chosen with the collaboration and assistance of faculty members. The selection process gives consideration to the impact of research results on the local community, availability of the Universitys skills for conducting outstanding research, involvement of graduatestudentsand academic faculty, and potential to strengthen existing areas of activity or to build areas of future research strength.
The following list provides examples of technology and research initiatives of the Research Centre:
Biotechnology Research lnstitute
Director : J. Tze-Fei WONG, BA, PhD Toronto (Professor and Head of Biochemistry) Environment
Hong Kong Ecosystem Databank and Processing Centre Hong KongIPearl River Delta contaminated sediment research Pollutant source identification; air quality index and prediction Abatement of diesel pollution
Landfill modelling lmmobilised microalgae
Energy
Boundary-layer wind tunnel
Productive electrochemical desulphurisation of flue gas Software and instrumentation for power plants Damage assessment technology for power systems Seawater scrubbing of SO,
PFA landfill modelling Electric vehicles
Effect of electromagnetic fields on humans Revegetation of pulverised fly-ash lagoons
Infrastructure Building systems Geotechnical engineering Bridge engineering Coastal engineering
Research related to academic departmental needs Software engineering
Manufacturing Textiles Plastics
Herbal medicines Science Park development
The mission of the Biotechnology Research lnstitute (BRI) is to assist Hong Kong in its economic development, and in so doing contribute to the economic well- being of the Asia-Pacific region, through the research, development and the training of specialists in biotechnology. The biotechnological industry worldwide is entering into a period of unprecedented growth opportunities. Besides the rapid scientific advances that are bringing a constant stream of new processes and products, the business environment of the industry is also undergoing dramaticchanges in the form of increasing globalization, as new entrants, both national governments and corpo- rations, seek participation. The founding of BRI could not have come at a more opportune time, to help Hong Kong strive to become one of the important centres of biotechnology in the world.
Biotechnology covers a wide range of fast growing areas of economic importance. The four research areas targeted for development by BRI are :
1. Genetic engineering and molecular pharmacology 2. Molecular immunology
3. Biomedical instrumentation and modelling 4. Industrial and agricultural bioengineering
Since its inception the activities of BRI have been directed towards the establishment of these research areas. Foremost among these activities have been the recruitment of biotechnology related faculty to create a focus of concentration within each area, the purchase of equipment, the planning of facilities, and the launching of research projects in these areas.
Hong Kong Telecom lnstitute of Information Technology
This lnstitute has been founded with a grant of $100 million from Hong Kong Telecommunication Limited. The concept of the lnstitute is based on the recognition that in the future there will be no economic development, no industry or commerce, no service or manufacturing capability of any significance without the full utilization of information technology. All Schools at the University will be involved in the research activity of this Institute.
Materials Characterisation and Preparation Centre
STUDENT SERVICES
Director : Professor David J. BARBER, BS, PhD Bristol (Professor of Physics)
The purpose of the Materials Characterisation and Preparation Centre is to provide central experimental facilities for the preparation and characterisation of electronic, polymeric, ceramic, magnetic, biological and engineering materials. In providing a coherent collection of human and physical resources, it will serve both University and external users, as well as stimulating interdisciplinary research in materials science and engineering.
Microelectronics Fabrication Centre
Director : Tai-chin LO, BS National Taiwan; MS, PhD Univ of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign
(Senior Lecturer, Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
The mission of this Centre is to provide capabilities for the fabrication of microelectronic devices in support of teaching and research at the University.
Particular objectives for fabrication include discrete semiconductor devices, novel microsensors and microactuators, and application specific integrated circuits (ASIC).
Whileclosely associated with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, microfabrication projects from outside the Department will be encouraged.
Director : Luke Sui-Kwong WONG, BA, MA Hong Kong
Through the Student Affairs Office, the University offers a range of services to students for the purpose of promoting the quality of campus life and assisting students in solving problems that are affecting their studies. Extra-curricular educational activities are also organised with the aim of broadening students' cultural and intellectual outlook as well as enhancing their social and interpersonal skills.
Counselling Service
Staff of the Student Affairs Office offer assistance in many areas of student concern, such as adjustment to a new environment, financial hardship, personal problems and student-related problems.
Physical Education and Sports
Developing physical health and fitness is as important as broadening the mental capacity and horizons of students. To this end, the University expects all students to participate in at least one organised sport or physical education activity during their years at the University. Professional coaches are available to organise and provide instruction in these activities. A large multi-purpose sports hall with 1,600 square metres of floor space is available for such sports as badminton, volleyball, basketball, tennis, indoor soccer, and table tennis, with other areas set aside for fencing, martial arts, aerobicdance, and other exercises. By the end of 1992, outdoor facilities will be completed. These include a 50-metre swimming pool, an all-weather pitch, a 400-metre athletics track as well as basketball and tennis courts. Expansion of the indoor sports hall is also being planned to include a number of squash courts and other exercise facilities.
Health Service
The University Health Centre provides out-patient health care for students.
Health education workshops and seminars will also be organised and presented for the benefit of students and staff alike.
Residential Halls
Housing accommodation is planned for 30% of full-time students. The halls are located on campusin four multi-storey residence buildings. Undergraduate rooms will generally be shared by two students; postgraduates will be housed in single rooms with air-conditioning. Each floor of the Residential Halls has a lounge area with an adjoining pantry. Other facilities in the complex include common rooms and snack rooms where residents and guests can meet and socialise. A laundry is also provided.
For the academic years 1991-92 and 1992-93, the University will provide residential places to 554 undergraduate and 120 postgraduate students. By 1993-94 residential places will increase to 1,722 and 356 for undergraduate and postgraduate students respectively.
Student Amenities
Amenities for organised and personal student activities are provided in a central location. These include facilities for the pursuit of hobbies such as photo- graphic dark rooms, music rooms and studios: for the organisation of activities such as meeting rooms, workshops. office space and exhibition areas; and for leisure activities for individual students and interaction among students, such as common rooms, TV rooms and reading rooms.
Catering facilities with 600 seats are provided and will grow to 2,000 seats by 1993. These facilities are centrally located and a variety of services will be provided.
Commercial facilities will include a bookshop. banking services, and a convenience store.
The campus itself, on a site of great beauty enhanced by landscaping, terraces, and pavilions, has been designed with great emphasis on the quality of life of both resident and non-resident students.
Student Activities
With the first intake of students in 1991-92, it is anticipated that students will form a Students' Union as well as other societies associated with academic disci- plines, residential halls, sports, arts and other social interests. The Student Affairs Office of the University will also organise extra-curricular activities and programmes such as formal dinners. competitive sports, talks and seminars.
THE UNIVERSITY ORDINANCE PART II
THE HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Ordinance 1987
PART l PRELIMINARY
1. (1) This Ordinance may be cited as The Hong Kong Short title and University of Science and Technology Ordinance commencement.
1987.
(2) This Ordinance shall come into operation on a day to be appointed by the Governor by notice intheGazette.
2. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires : Interpretation
"Chancellor" means the Chancellor of the University and also any person acting as Chancellor of the University by virtue of section 6(2);
"Court", "Council", "Senate" and "Convocation"
respectively mean the Court, Council, Senate and Convocation of the University;
"financial year" means the period fixed by the University under section 18(3);
"statutes" means the statutes of the University;
"University" means The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology established by section 3;
"Vice-Chancellor" and "Pro-Vice-Chancellors" respectively mean the Vice-Chancellor and Pro-Vice-Chancellors of the University.
3. There is hereby established a body corporatewith perpetual Establishment succession to be known in English as The Hong Kong and
University of Science and Technology and in Chinese as incorporation of
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", which in its name either in English the University.or Chinese may sue and be sued.
4. The objects of the University are : Objects of the University.
(a) to advance learning and knowledgethrough teaching and research, particularly :
(i) in science, technology, engineering, management and business studies; and
(ii) at the postgraduate level; and
(b) to assist in the economic and social development of Hong Kong.
5. The University may do all things that are necessary for, or Powers of the incidental or conducive to, the furtherance of its objects University.
and in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, may :
(a) acquire, hold and dispose of interests in property of any description;
(b) enter into any contract;
(c) erect, provide, equip, maintain, alter, remove, demolish, replace, enlarge, improve, keep in repair and regulate its buildings, premises, furniture, equipment and other property;
(d) employ staff, advisers and consultants, whether on a full or part time basis;
(e) provide appropriate amenities (including facilities for social activities and physical recreation and residential accommodation) for its students and employees;
(f) invest its funds in such manner and to such extent as it thinks appropriate or expedient;
PART Ill
(g) borrow money in such manner and on such security or terms as it thinks appropriate or expedient;
(h) apply for and receive any grant in aid on such terms as it thinks appropriate or expedient;
(i) fix and collect fees and charges for courses of study, facilities and other services provided by it and specify conditions for the use of such facilities and services;
(j) generally or in any particular case or class of case, reduce, waive or refund such fees and charges;
(k) receive and solicitgifts, whetheron trust orotherwise, and act as trustee of moneys or other property vested in it on trust;
(I) confer degrees and other academic awards including honorary degrees and honorary awards;
(m) provide, for profit or otherwise, advisory, consultancy, research and other related services;
(n) enter into a partnership or any other form of joint venture with any person;
(0) acquire, hold and dispose of interests in other corporate bodies and form or take part in forming corporate bodies;
(p) print, reproduce, or publish or arrange forthe printing, reproduction or publishing of any manuscript, book, play, music, script, programme, poster, advertisement or other material, including video and audio material and software for computers, as it thinks appropriate or expedient; and
(q) provide financial assistance, by way of grant or loan, in pursuance of its objects.
THE CHANCELLOR AND THE COURT
6. (1) There shall be a Chancellor of the University who The Chancellor shall bethe headofthe University and who may confer
degrees and other academic awards in the name of the University.
(2) The Governor shall be the Chancellor. In the absence of the Governor, the Acting GovernorortheGovernor's Deputy shall be the Acting Chancellor and shall have all the powers and duties of the Chancellor.
(3) The Chancellor may appoint a person to be the Pro- Chancellor of the University. The Pro-Chancellor may, on the authorization of the Chancellor and on his behalf, exercise any of the powers and perform any of the duties conferred or imposed on the Chancellor.
7. (1) There shall be a Court, which shall be the supreme The Court advisory body of the University.
(2) The functions of the Court shall be to : (a) receive an annual report from the
Vice-Chancellor;
(b) consider any reports made to it by the Council;
(c) discuss any motion made atthe Court on general University policy;
(d) raise funds for the University; and
(e) promote the interests of the University in Hong Kong and elsewhere.
PART lV (ii) not more than 9 shall be appointed by the Chancellor; and
THE COUNCIL
8. There shall be a Council, which :
(a) shall be the supremegoverning body of the University;
and
(b) may exercise any of the powers conferred and shall perform all of the duties imposed on the University by this Ordinance, other than those powers conferred and those duties imposed by this Ordinance on some other authority or person.
9. (1) The Council shall consist of : (a) the Vice-Chancellor;
(b) the Pro-Vice-Chancellors;
(c) the holder of each office (if any) of Dean of a Faculty and Dean of a School;
(d) the Chairman of Convocation;
(e) not more than 3 members, who shall be public officers, appointed by the Governor;
(f) not more than 3 academicmembers of thesenate nominated by the Senate and appointed by the Chancellor; and
(g) not more than 18 members, who shall not be public officers or employees of the University, of whom :
(i) not less than 10 shall have experience in commerce or industry in Hong Kong and not more than 5 shall be from other tertiary institutions in or outside Hong Kong;
Functions of the Council.
Membership of the Council.
(iii) not more than 9 shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Council.
(2) (a) The Chancellor shall appoint, from the members appointed under subsection (l)(g) who have experience in commerce or industry in Hong Kong, 3 members as follows :
(i) 1 member as Chairman of the Council;
(ii) 1 member as Vice-Chairman of the Council;
and
(iii) 1 member as Treasurer of the Council.
(b) The Vice-Chairman shall act as Chairman if the Chairman is absent from Hong Kong or is, for any other reason, unable to act as Chairman, or if the office of Chairman is vacant.
(c) If both the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman are absent from Hong Kong or are, for any other reason, unable to act as Chairman, or if the offices of Chairman and Vice-Chairman are vacant, the members may appoint one of the members appointed under subsection (l)(g) to act as Chairman.
(3) (a) A memberwho isappointed undersection 9(1)(e) shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor.
(b) Without prejudice tosection 42 of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance, a memberwho is appointed under section 9(1)(f) or (g) : (i) shall be appointed for a period of 3 years or
such lesser period as the Chancellor may in any particular case specify, but may from time to time be reappointed; and
(ii) may at any time by notice in writing to the Chancellor resign from the Council.
10. (1) Meetings of the Council shall be held at such times Meetings and and places as the Chairman may appoint. procedure of the
Council.
(2) At any meeting of the Council, 50% of the members of the Council for the time being shall form a quorum.
(3) The Council may determine its own procedure.
(4) If a member has any pecuniary or other personal interest in any matter to be considered at a meeting of thecouncil and is presentat such meeting, heshall as soon as possible after the commencement of the meeting disclose to the Council the fact and nature of the interest and shall, if required by the Council, withdraw from the meeting while the Council is considering the matter and in any case shall not vote thereon.
1 1. (1 ) The Council may create such committees as it thinks Committees of fit and any such committee may consist partly of the Council.
persons who are not members of the Council.
(2) The chairman and vice-chairman of any committee appointed under subsection (1) shall be appointed by the Council from among the members of the Council.
(3) Subject to subsection (4), the Council may in writing, with orwithout restrictions or conditions as itthinksfit, delegate any of its powers and dutiesto any committee created under subsection (1).
(4) The Council shall not delegate to any committee created under subsection (1) the power -
(a) to approve the terms and conditions of service of persons in the employment of the University;
(b) to cause the preparation of the statements required under section l8(2);
(c) to make statutes under section 23;
(d) to appoint or remove from office the Vice- Chancellor or any Pro-Vice-chancellor under section 12, or to approve the duties to be undertaken by any Pro-Vice-Chancellor under that section.
(5) Subject to the directions of the Council, each committee may determine its own procedure at its meetings.
PART V
VICE-CHANCELLOR, PRO-VICE-CHANCELLORS AND OTHER STAFF
12. (1) The Council : Appointment of
Vice-Chancellor, (a) shall, in accordance with subsection (2), appoint pro-vice-
aVice-Chancellorwhoshall be thechief executive Chancellors and and academic officer of the University; other staff.
(b) may, in accordance with subsection (3), appoint not more than 3 Pro-Vice-Chancellors who shall undertake such duties as are recommended by the Vice-Chancellor and approved by the Council;
(c) may appoint such other persons to be employees of the University as it considers expedient.
(2) (a) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by resolution of the Council passed by the votes of not less than three-quarters of its members for the time being.
(b) The Vice-Chancellor may be removedfrom office by resolution of the Council passed by the votes
(b) The Vice-Chancellor may be removedfrom office by resolution of the Council passed by the votes