Dennis Lo Yuk-ming

Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, President of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), is currently in the news due to recent announcements from the university. CUHK is set to integrate national education into its mandatory General Education programme as part of a new five-year plan, aiming to combine it with a global perspective, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. Additionally, Lo has announced plans for CUHK to construct a new medical building and its 10th college in Pak Shek Kok. This development is intended to enhance the university's research capabilities and aligns with government initiatives to improve local transport connectivity. Lo has also highlighted the challenge of high housing costs in Hong Kong impacting the city's scientific research environment. His leadership is central to these significant strategic developments at CUHK, positioning the university for future growth and research advancement.