Oxford China news
Keble Choral Scholarships launch
This past autumn, the University of Oxford celebrated the establishment of twelve Choral Scholarships at Keble College, nine of which are endowed by alumni and friends in Hong Kong. A launch event was held on 7 September 2017, at the University of Hong Kong’s Chapel of St John’s College.
Matthew Martin, Director of Music at Keble College, attended on behalf of the College, and thanked the benefactors for their generosity in supporting the development of music education at Keble. Donors attending the event included Ms Andrea Wong (The M.int Academy), Ms Dora Wu (The CC Wu Cultural & Educational Foundation Fund Ltd), Mr Edwin Mok and Mr Desmond Chum. Other supporters included Ms Joy Chung, Mr Trevor Keen, Ms Peggy Liu, Mr Roger Lui, Ms Rina Mok and Ms Samanta Pong. The University is grateful for the great vision these benefactors demonstrate through their support. Speaking on behalf of the University, Jeremy Woodall, Director of Development, Asia, thanked each donor for their valuable contribution to the study of music at Oxford.
The Keble Choral Scholarships aim to support the College’s traditionally outstanding student choir and further the development of musical education at Keble. The scholarships will support vocal tuition for Choral Scholars, providing them with opportunities to experience commercial recording sessions, tours, and attend the annual Keble Early Music Festival which involves five days of international caliber concerts.
At the launch, Ms Andrea Wong shared “What Keble is doing is highly important to me, because Keble is near and dear to my heart. When I heard about this scholarship, I thought it was a really great fit for me.”. We also heard from Ms Dora Wu, she said “When the opportunity came to support a Choral Scholarship at Keble, I simply said – my pleasure.”.
Keble College, one of the largest constituent colleges of Oxford University, will celebrate its 150th Anniversary in 2020. A key objective of its Anniversary Campaign includes fundraising to strengthen its music community.
*Special thanks to St. John’s College, The University of Hong Kong, for providing the venue for the event.
Matthew Martin, Director of Music at Keble College, attended on behalf of the College, and thanked the benefactors for their generosity in supporting the development of music education at Keble. Donors attending the event included Ms Andrea Wong (The M.int Academy), Ms Dora Wu (The CC Wu Cultural & Educational Foundation Fund Ltd), Mr Edwin Mok and Mr Desmond Chum. Other supporters included Ms Joy Chung, Mr Trevor Keen, Ms Peggy Liu, Mr Roger Lui, Ms Rina Mok and Ms Samanta Pong. The University is grateful for the great vision these benefactors demonstrate through their support. Speaking on behalf of the University, Jeremy Woodall, Director of Development, Asia, thanked each donor for their valuable contribution to the study of music at Oxford.
The Keble Choral Scholarships aim to support the College’s traditionally outstanding student choir and further the development of musical education at Keble. The scholarships will support vocal tuition for Choral Scholars, providing them with opportunities to experience commercial recording sessions, tours, and attend the annual Keble Early Music Festival which involves five days of international caliber concerts.
At the launch, Ms Andrea Wong shared “What Keble is doing is highly important to me, because Keble is near and dear to my heart. When I heard about this scholarship, I thought it was a really great fit for me.”. We also heard from Ms Dora Wu, she said “When the opportunity came to support a Choral Scholarship at Keble, I simply said – my pleasure.”.
Keble College, one of the largest constituent colleges of Oxford University, will celebrate its 150th Anniversary in 2020. A key objective of its Anniversary Campaign includes fundraising to strengthen its music community.
*Special thanks to St. John’s College, The University of Hong Kong, for providing the venue for the event.
We were delighted to interview three donors during the event, including Ms Andrea Wong, Ms Dora Wu and Mr Desmond Chum. They shared with us the reason behind their support.

Ms Andrea Wong
The M.int Academy
Keble College, MBA
Is music important in education?
Absolutely. Music education is really important in Hong Kong, but sometimes I feel like it is not for the right reasons. In Hong Kong, it is often about the competitions and the examinations, and I think the focus is placed incorrectly. Music can do a lot for children I think – especially for myself. I was classically trained in the piano and flute and it definitely helped me learn perseverance, and how to solve problems at a younger age. Having this mindset really helped me growing up, in work and in school. I am looking to bring music in a different way into the community in Hong Kong. What Keble is doing is also highly important to me, because Keble is near and dear to my heart. When I heard about this scholarship, I thought it was a really great fit for me.
How would you describe Oxford?
Oxford is a really large community, and I got a lot more out of it more than I thought that I would. When I was looking at what to choose for my MBA programme, I was looking for a different experience. I joined the rowing team at Keble – I persevered the whole year – it is a very different experience for me. For my one year at Oxford, I really wanted to challenge myself and put myself out of my comfort zone, and do things that I normally wouldn’t. Oxford gave me all of that and more. Being part of a college life, I have never experienced before – I am very grateful for the experience and I wish to do that again.
The M.int Academy
Keble College, MBA
- Why did you choose to support the Keble Choral Scholarships?
Is music important in education?
Absolutely. Music education is really important in Hong Kong, but sometimes I feel like it is not for the right reasons. In Hong Kong, it is often about the competitions and the examinations, and I think the focus is placed incorrectly. Music can do a lot for children I think – especially for myself. I was classically trained in the piano and flute and it definitely helped me learn perseverance, and how to solve problems at a younger age. Having this mindset really helped me growing up, in work and in school. I am looking to bring music in a different way into the community in Hong Kong. What Keble is doing is also highly important to me, because Keble is near and dear to my heart. When I heard about this scholarship, I thought it was a really great fit for me.
How would you describe Oxford?
Oxford is a really large community, and I got a lot more out of it more than I thought that I would. When I was looking at what to choose for my MBA programme, I was looking for a different experience. I joined the rowing team at Keble – I persevered the whole year – it is a very different experience for me. For my one year at Oxford, I really wanted to challenge myself and put myself out of my comfort zone, and do things that I normally wouldn’t. Oxford gave me all of that and more. Being part of a college life, I have never experienced before – I am very grateful for the experience and I wish to do that again.

Ms Dora Wu
The CC Wu Cultural & Educational Foundation Fund Ltd
Is music important in education?
In Hong Kong, students are expected to do a lot of music training at a young age. They are all grade A students. I saw in a recent interview; it is different in Europe and U.S. The same piece of music can be different. It is about the richness of culture and bringing out old things to new context. I am having my eyes on Matthew Martin, Keble’s Music Director, to see how he can bring change to Keble’s musical environment.
What is your impression of Oxford?
I think Oxford is a place of tradition and a great place for serious study.
The CC Wu Cultural & Educational Foundation Fund Ltd
- Oxford has received significant support from its graduates; as a non-graduate, why did you choose to support Oxford?
Is music important in education?
In Hong Kong, students are expected to do a lot of music training at a young age. They are all grade A students. I saw in a recent interview; it is different in Europe and U.S. The same piece of music can be different. It is about the richness of culture and bringing out old things to new context. I am having my eyes on Matthew Martin, Keble’s Music Director, to see how he can bring change to Keble’s musical environment.
What is your impression of Oxford?
I think Oxford is a place of tradition and a great place for serious study.

Mr Desmond Chum
Keble College, Oriental Studies
Why did you choose to support the Keble Choral Scholarships?
I think this is a very worthwhile cause, and I was more than happy to help. Having spent the time as an undergraduate at Keble, I understood the importance of the Chapel and the choir as the centre of College community. Although I wasn’t a member of the choir, I came from a school that had a lot of emphasis in music. I felt it provides a lot of community for students who won’t necessarily otherwise meet because they do different subjects. I think it is a good forum for people to get to know each other and to practice together. There is a lot of friendship and fun in performance. This is certainly a very worthwhile thing for the participants. I felt that Keble is very committed to this, and I wish to support the vision of the College and the Warden.
Is music important in education?
I think so. Scientifically, the benefits of music have already been proved, especially in formative years. I have 2 young kids; my wife and I certainly believe learning music and listening to music helps to develop the brain. I think at the later stage in life, having the ability to perform music also benefits the participants socially – performing together with a choir gives you a different kind of avenue to get to know people – it is a very good forum.
How would you describe Oxford?
I haven’t been back for a long time, but my impression is that Oxford is a special place. The tutorial system and the college system is very unique and I really hope that these defining traits of the University will be continued. I think Oxford’s environment is very conducive for learning., and I hope these aspects of the Oxford education don’t change.
Keble College, Oriental Studies
Why did you choose to support the Keble Choral Scholarships?
I think this is a very worthwhile cause, and I was more than happy to help. Having spent the time as an undergraduate at Keble, I understood the importance of the Chapel and the choir as the centre of College community. Although I wasn’t a member of the choir, I came from a school that had a lot of emphasis in music. I felt it provides a lot of community for students who won’t necessarily otherwise meet because they do different subjects. I think it is a good forum for people to get to know each other and to practice together. There is a lot of friendship and fun in performance. This is certainly a very worthwhile thing for the participants. I felt that Keble is very committed to this, and I wish to support the vision of the College and the Warden.
Is music important in education?
I think so. Scientifically, the benefits of music have already been proved, especially in formative years. I have 2 young kids; my wife and I certainly believe learning music and listening to music helps to develop the brain. I think at the later stage in life, having the ability to perform music also benefits the participants socially – performing together with a choir gives you a different kind of avenue to get to know people – it is a very good forum.
How would you describe Oxford?
I haven’t been back for a long time, but my impression is that Oxford is a special place. The tutorial system and the college system is very unique and I really hope that these defining traits of the University will be continued. I think Oxford’s environment is very conducive for learning., and I hope these aspects of the Oxford education don’t change.
Statement from University of Oxford
There have been recent reports in the Chinese press of the opening of an ‘Oxford Innovation and Development (Guangzhou) Centre’ in Guangdong Province, China, to serve as a liaison office to introduce Oxford’s academic resources and research achievements into the country.
In response to inquiries about these news articles, the University would like to release the following statement as a clarification:
The University of Oxford is among the world’s most international universities and works closely with partners across the globe, including many in China, on significant research initiatives. The University regularly explores opportunities for additional exchange and collaboration in China. However, the University of Oxford is not currently planning the establishment of an Oxford centre in Guangdong Province.”
牛津大学正式声明
近日有多家中国媒体报道中国广东省将成立“牛津创新发展(广州)中心”,该中心还将作为联络办公室,将牛津大学的学术资源和研究成果介绍到国内。
为了回应针对这些新闻报道而收到的询问,牛津大学特此发表如下声明,以示澄清:
牛津大学是全球最为国际化的高校之一,和包括中国在内世界各地的众多合作伙伴,在很多重要研究项目上紧密协作。牛津大学也经常探索在中国增加交流和合作的机会。但是,牛津大学目前没有在广东省建立任何牛津中心的规划。
There have been recent reports in the Chinese press of the opening of an ‘Oxford Innovation and Development (Guangzhou) Centre’ in Guangdong Province, China, to serve as a liaison office to introduce Oxford’s academic resources and research achievements into the country.
In response to inquiries about these news articles, the University would like to release the following statement as a clarification:
The University of Oxford is among the world’s most international universities and works closely with partners across the globe, including many in China, on significant research initiatives. The University regularly explores opportunities for additional exchange and collaboration in China. However, the University of Oxford is not currently planning the establishment of an Oxford centre in Guangdong Province.”
牛津大学正式声明
近日有多家中国媒体报道中国广东省将成立“牛津创新发展(广州)中心”,该中心还将作为联络办公室,将牛津大学的学术资源和研究成果介绍到国内。
为了回应针对这些新闻报道而收到的询问,牛津大学特此发表如下声明,以示澄清:
牛津大学是全球最为国际化的高校之一,和包括中国在内世界各地的众多合作伙伴,在很多重要研究项目上紧密协作。牛津大学也经常探索在中国增加交流和合作的机会。但是,牛津大学目前没有在广东省建立任何牛津中心的规划。
UK/China Graduate Philosophy Programme 2018-2019
Kaifeng Graduate Awards
Kaifeng Graduate Awards
The programme, which is sponsored by the Kaifeng Foundation, is designed to bring a small number of outstanding philosophy graduate students from China to the UK for a year of study at the University of Oxford, King’s College London or the University of Reading. It provides a foundation year in analytic philosophy for those likely to play an important role in the rapid development of analytic philosophy in China. Apart from its primary purpose, it also gives Chinese graduates and their peers in the UK the opportunity to build friendships, leading to closer links between UK and Chinese departments in the future, as graduates progress in their professions. Through the generosity of the Kaifeng Foundation, students selected for the scheme will hold Oxford Kaifeng Graduate Awards, Reading Kaifeng Graduate Awards or Kings College London Graduate Awards to cover their tuition fees.
Students on the scheme attend philosophy seminars, classes and lectures in their host universities as non-degree students. They are able to use university libraries and are given university email accounts. They are assigned Academic Advisers, who meet their students at least twice a term, but do not give systematic instruction. Students at all three departments participate in a special seminar, led by philosophers from the participating departments. The seminar, which may be held in Oxford, London or Reading, has three-hour meetings four times a term (36 hours per year) and includes some or all of the following:
Selection is on intellectual merit alone. Applications, written in English, consist of (1) a brief CV (maximum two pages), (2) a 1000-word statement of research interests, (3) a writing sample (maximum 2000 words), and (4) two references by Chinese philosophers who know the students and who are well acquainted with philosophy in British or comparable western universities. At least one reference must be from a professor in the philosophy department where they are currently studying. Candidates are asked to focus their statement of research interests entirely on the proposed research in the UK and not to include other background information.
A high level of proficiency in English is required [IELTS Overall score 7.5, minimum 7.0 per component]. Candidates may be nominated before they achieve these IELTS scores, but those selected for the programme must obtain these scores within two months of selection. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by Skype in November 2017.
Students who will be enrolled on PhD programmes at Chinese Universities or Academies on 1 September 2018, and who are eligible to apply for a oneyear scholarship from The China Scholarship Council, are invited to apply directly by email to [email protected]. Please write “Kaifeng Graduate Awards” in the subject line of your email. The closing date for applications is 15 October 2017. Applications received after this date are unlikely to be considered.
John Hyman, University of Oxford
Maria Alvarez, King’s College London
John Preston, University of Reading
Students on the scheme attend philosophy seminars, classes and lectures in their host universities as non-degree students. They are able to use university libraries and are given university email accounts. They are assigned Academic Advisers, who meet their students at least twice a term, but do not give systematic instruction. Students at all three departments participate in a special seminar, led by philosophers from the participating departments. The seminar, which may be held in Oxford, London or Reading, has three-hour meetings four times a term (36 hours per year) and includes some or all of the following:
- intensive philosophical reading and discussion of a classic western philosophical text chosen in light of the background of the students
- intensive reading and discussion of important papers showing the development of analytic philosophy in both theoretical and practical domains
- presentation and discussion of their own research by students
Selection is on intellectual merit alone. Applications, written in English, consist of (1) a brief CV (maximum two pages), (2) a 1000-word statement of research interests, (3) a writing sample (maximum 2000 words), and (4) two references by Chinese philosophers who know the students and who are well acquainted with philosophy in British or comparable western universities. At least one reference must be from a professor in the philosophy department where they are currently studying. Candidates are asked to focus their statement of research interests entirely on the proposed research in the UK and not to include other background information.
A high level of proficiency in English is required [IELTS Overall score 7.5, minimum 7.0 per component]. Candidates may be nominated before they achieve these IELTS scores, but those selected for the programme must obtain these scores within two months of selection. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by Skype in November 2017.
Students who will be enrolled on PhD programmes at Chinese Universities or Academies on 1 September 2018, and who are eligible to apply for a oneyear scholarship from The China Scholarship Council, are invited to apply directly by email to [email protected]. Please write “Kaifeng Graduate Awards” in the subject line of your email. The closing date for applications is 15 October 2017. Applications received after this date are unlikely to be considered.
John Hyman, University of Oxford
Maria Alvarez, King’s College London
John Preston, University of Reading
Oxford China Lecture in Beijing, 22 July 2017
Over 400 guests including alumni, local students, business and government leaders attended the Oxford China Lecture in Beijing on Saturday 22 July. This year’s speaker, Professor Ian Walmsley, provided an accessible overview of the science and engineering behind quantum computing and the breakthroughs at Oxford that are paving the way for the Q20:20, the world’s first working quantum processor.
Building on the University’s long tradition of public lectures, the Oxford China Lecture connects audiences in China with some of the most powerful ideas generated by Oxford research. Similar lectures held around the world have explored the future of cities, cyber security, the new age of robotics and the gene revolution. Please visit here to view the photos at the 2017 event. The inaugural Oxford China Lecture was held in Shanghai in 2013. Please visit here to watch the videos of the 2013 event. August 2017 |
Oxford is on WeChat!
We are on WeChat! The official WeChat account of the University of Oxford was launched earlier this year. The official WeChat account will serve as another active new media platform in addition to the University’s Sina Weibo page, aiming to share the latest news about Oxford's most authoritative admissions information, interviews with Oxford academics, updates on Oxford student life and research and innovation news for the Chinese market.
Stay up to date by following the WeChat account @ 牛津大学OxfordUniversity. |
Alumni celebrate and strengthen ties with Oxford at the second (and largest!) Alumni Weekend in Asia
More than 500 alumni, guests and University representatives took part in the second Alumni Weekend in Asia, held in Singapore from 24 to 26 March.
From scientific insights to a gala black tie dinner, Oxford’s research and traditions were shared and enjoyed during an action-packed three days in Singapore. Professor Louise Richardson, Vice-Chancellor of the University, was delighted to meet with several alumni group representatives from Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenzhen at the event. |
Oxford alumni also re-united at a Hong Kong alumni reception on 22 March. Attended by almost 180 alumni and guests, the reception featured a panel discussion about Oxford's distinctive strengths.
Vice-Chancellor Louise Richardson welcomed the audience by thanking Jardine Matheson for their kind support and emphasising the important links between Oxford and China. She shared updates about the University since her last visit in September 2016 including news about Oxford’s Number 1 ranking in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. Professor Richardson also mentioned that medical and health teaching and research at Oxford has been ranked as the world’s best for the sixth year running in the same ranking, another remarkable achievement of the University.
Professor Richardson’s remarks was followed by a fascinating panel discussion about the University’s distinctive strengths moderated by Professor Nick Rawlins, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Development and External Affairs.
The panellists represented experts in Oxford from diverse backgrounds, including Professor Anne Davies, Dean of the Law Faculty and Professor of Law and Public Policy, and 2 college leaders, namely Mr Miles Young, Warden of New College, and Professor Steve Cowley, President of Corpus Christi College.
Vice-Chancellor Louise Richardson welcomed the audience by thanking Jardine Matheson for their kind support and emphasising the important links between Oxford and China. She shared updates about the University since her last visit in September 2016 including news about Oxford’s Number 1 ranking in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. Professor Richardson also mentioned that medical and health teaching and research at Oxford has been ranked as the world’s best for the sixth year running in the same ranking, another remarkable achievement of the University.
Professor Richardson’s remarks was followed by a fascinating panel discussion about the University’s distinctive strengths moderated by Professor Nick Rawlins, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Development and External Affairs.
The panellists represented experts in Oxford from diverse backgrounds, including Professor Anne Davies, Dean of the Law Faculty and Professor of Law and Public Policy, and 2 college leaders, namely Mr Miles Young, Warden of New College, and Professor Steve Cowley, President of Corpus Christi College.
Oxonian Michael Wong’s reflections on his trip to Singapore to row for charity
A crew comprising nine Hong Kong Oxford/Cambridge alumni rowers travelled to Singapore to represent The Oxford and Cambridge Society of Hong Kong in an inter-city boat race on the Marina Channel in competition with their Singaporean counterparts in the Row For Hope event during the Alumni Weekend in Singapore, with an aim to raise awareness and funds for cancer care and survival.
This heated race between alumni from the two old ‘rival cities’ was flagged off by Oxford’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Louise Richardson, and was cheered on by zealous spectators from the shore. Hong Kong fought till the end, and although they did not succeed in bringing the shield trophy back home, the two crews have established mutual understanding and rapport that will be long lasting. Nine Singaporean rowers visited Hong Kong and were well received at the Boat Race Dinner there on 22 April. Both crews look forward to racing again in the future, for friendship and a good cause!
This heated race between alumni from the two old ‘rival cities’ was flagged off by Oxford’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Louise Richardson, and was cheered on by zealous spectators from the shore. Hong Kong fought till the end, and although they did not succeed in bringing the shield trophy back home, the two crews have established mutual understanding and rapport that will be long lasting. Nine Singaporean rowers visited Hong Kong and were well received at the Boat Race Dinner there on 22 April. Both crews look forward to racing again in the future, for friendship and a good cause!
Line-up of the Hong Kong Crew
Cox:
Alpha Lau (Wadham, OX)
Stern Pair:
Michael Chi On Wong (Kellogg, OX)
Kaiser Leung (Robinson, CB)
Middle Crew:
Sarah Borwein (Magdalene, OX)
Julianna Yau (Peterhouse, CB)
Edmond Chan (Mansfield, OX)
Kuo Yan (Lincoln, OX)
Bow Pair:
Jess Wan (St Antony's, OX)
Irene Or (Lady Margaret Hall, OX)
Cox:
Alpha Lau (Wadham, OX)
Stern Pair:
Michael Chi On Wong (Kellogg, OX)
Kaiser Leung (Robinson, CB)
Middle Crew:
Sarah Borwein (Magdalene, OX)
Julianna Yau (Peterhouse, CB)
Edmond Chan (Mansfield, OX)
Kuo Yan (Lincoln, OX)
Bow Pair:
Jess Wan (St Antony's, OX)
Irene Or (Lady Margaret Hall, OX)
Oxford's ‘Mindgrowing’ campaign
Each spring and summer, millions of people come to Oxford to explore the historic museums, libraries and gardens that have been delighting students and visitors alike for centuries. The University has now launched a ‘Mindgrowing’ campaign to help visitors to explore seven of these inspiring cultural attractions, including the Ashmolean Museum and the Bodleian Libraries.
For those who are not able to visit Oxford in person, we will bring the ‘Mindgrowing’ campaign to you by introducing these inspiring places in details. We hope you will enjoy them! Download the Chinese leaflet here or visit the English website to know more about the these cultural attractions. 下载“心灵投入”活动的中文传单。 |
Deutsche Bank Oxford China Centre Lecture Series -
The future of US–China relations under the next administration:
is there a solution to the North Korean nuclear question?

On 11 October, the Oxford China Centre welcomed Kevin Rudd, the 26th Australian Prime Minister, and current head of the Asia Society Policy Centre, to present The Fourth Deutsche Bank Lecture. The title of his lecture was ‘The future of US-China relations under the next administration: is there a solution to the North Korean nuclear question?’
He gave a sobering lecture to a standing-room only crowd, with people sat up and down the aisles and huddled into the corners of the lecture theatre. Rudd, who advocates a policy he terms as ‘constructive realism’ as a means of avoiding the growing Thucydides trap that seems to be ensnaring China-US relations, argues that North Korea is going to be the key geopolitical issue of the next decade. In his account, as North Korea proliferates and develops into a nuclear power with long range capability, the damage it can do will be global. As he reminded the audience weapons of mass destruction are called that for a reason: experts estimate that North Korean nuclear warheads could kill up to 1.5 million people, and injure 5 million others.
Measures by the US such as placing THAAD missiles on South Korea are stoking tensions with China and make a united approach between the two nations to solving the North Korean problem even less likely.
Still, he says that an attempt at diplomacy must be made and coordinated between China and the US. He quoted Winston Churchill’s maxim that ‘jaw jaw is better than war war’. As such he proposed a three tiered approach to trying to bring North Korea under control. The first was second-track diplomacy, followed by graduated reciprocity in tension reduction (GRIT), and thirdly and crucially, Beijing and the US working closely together with a shared vision for the future. He was sceptical, for obvious reasons, that this could be achieved. But the alternative? To maintain the status quo and allow North Korea to continue proliferation would be ‘riding the train tracks to hell.’
While the title of his talk spoke of the next administration, during the speech he avoided mentioning which of the candidates he felt would win. In the questions, when pressed, he announced to the audience that he felt there was absolutely no way that Donald Trump would win, and that we would be seeing a very realist, competent, Hilary Clinton managing the US-China relationship for the foreseeable future. If not, he told the audience that if Trump wins, he’ll return to Oxford, and in the respectable manner befitting a former Prime Minister, stand on his head
14 October 2016
Oxford Vice-Chancellor's strategy towards China
In an interview conducted in Beijing by Oriental Outlook (Xinhua's weekly magazine) during Oxford Vice-Chancellor Louise Richardson’s first trip to China, Professor Richardson talked about the 400-year-old historical connection between the University and China, as well as future collaborations with China in the post-Brexit era.
She also spoke about the kind of students that the University is looking to attract and her perspective on women in leadership. Professor Richardson emphasised the importance of education, and encouraged young people to get the best possible education and read as widely as possible. 3 October 2016 |
Vice-Chancellor meets alumni in Beijing and Hong Kong
Professor Louise Richardson, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, met with alumni and friends in Beijing and Hong Kong for the first time since becoming the Vice-Chancellor earlier this year. A total of 260 alumni and friends attended the receptions in Beijing on 30 August and in Hong Kong on 1 September and welcomed Professor Richardson on her first trip to this region.
Professor Richardson shared with the audience her initial impressions of Oxford and some of the exciting things that are happening at the University, including the Medical School being ranked number one in the world for five years in a row and the announcement that Professor Andrew Wiles has been awarded the Abel Prize this past March (in effect the Nobel Prize for mathematics), among others.
The Vice-Chancellor also provided updates about the closer links between Oxford and China in terms of the number of alumni, students and scholarships that are available and addressed questions from alumni regarding the Rhodes Must Fall campaign, Brexit, terrorism, women in leadership, and the collaboration between Oxford and China.
For the Beijing reception, the Oxford China Office thanked Florence Pei, the President of the Oxford and Cambridge Club Beijing (OCCB) for supporting the event, and Steven Wang (also from OCCB) for his welcome remarks. They presented a gift to Professor Richardson on behalf of OCCB. For the Hong Kong reception, the Oxford China Office would like to express thanks to Michael Wong, President of the Oxford and Cambridge Society in Hong Kong, who welcomed and introduced Professor Richardson. See all event photos here.
Professor Richardson will be back in Asia for the Meeting Minds: Alumni Weekend in Singapore from 24-26 March 2017 and a cocktail reception in Hong Kong on 22 March prior to the Weekend.
If you wish to subscribe for regular updates and invitations to Oxford activities, please send an email with your name, email address and preferred mailing address, to the Oxford China Office via [email protected]
30 September 2016
Professor Richardson shared with the audience her initial impressions of Oxford and some of the exciting things that are happening at the University, including the Medical School being ranked number one in the world for five years in a row and the announcement that Professor Andrew Wiles has been awarded the Abel Prize this past March (in effect the Nobel Prize for mathematics), among others.
The Vice-Chancellor also provided updates about the closer links between Oxford and China in terms of the number of alumni, students and scholarships that are available and addressed questions from alumni regarding the Rhodes Must Fall campaign, Brexit, terrorism, women in leadership, and the collaboration between Oxford and China.
For the Beijing reception, the Oxford China Office thanked Florence Pei, the President of the Oxford and Cambridge Club Beijing (OCCB) for supporting the event, and Steven Wang (also from OCCB) for his welcome remarks. They presented a gift to Professor Richardson on behalf of OCCB. For the Hong Kong reception, the Oxford China Office would like to express thanks to Michael Wong, President of the Oxford and Cambridge Society in Hong Kong, who welcomed and introduced Professor Richardson. See all event photos here.
Professor Richardson will be back in Asia for the Meeting Minds: Alumni Weekend in Singapore from 24-26 March 2017 and a cocktail reception in Hong Kong on 22 March prior to the Weekend.
If you wish to subscribe for regular updates and invitations to Oxford activities, please send an email with your name, email address and preferred mailing address, to the Oxford China Office via [email protected]
30 September 2016
British Council’s Alumni Awards 2017- Apply or nominate today

The Alumni Awards celebrate and showcase the impact and value of a UK higher education by finding the stories of outstanding UK alumni and raising their profile. Alumni can apply themselves, or be nominated by anyone, including their UK higher education institution. The awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of alumni and previous winners and finalists have been leaders in their fields who have used their experience of studying at a UK university to make a positive contribution to their communities, professions and countries.
Hong Kong is one of 14 locations honoured to be hosting the Alumni Awards 2017, alongside Egypt, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Turkey and the USA
If you, or someone you know, studied in the UK and have gone on to achieve exceptional success, apply yourself or nominate someone today. Nominations close 16 October; applications on 31 October 2016.
See 2016 winners and finalists from Hong Kong at: https://www.britishcouncil.hk/en/study-uk/alumni/alumniawards/2016
For more details, please visit the British Council’s website
19 September 2016
Hong Kong is one of 14 locations honoured to be hosting the Alumni Awards 2017, alongside Egypt, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Turkey and the USA
If you, or someone you know, studied in the UK and have gone on to achieve exceptional success, apply yourself or nominate someone today. Nominations close 16 October; applications on 31 October 2016.
See 2016 winners and finalists from Hong Kong at: https://www.britishcouncil.hk/en/study-uk/alumni/alumniawards/2016
For more details, please visit the British Council’s website
19 September 2016
Innovation Management Masterclass

Darwin
Date: October 31 and November 1, 2016
Venue: Charles Darwin University
Time: 9am start
Cost: Aus$600
Alice Spring
Date: November 3 and 4, 2016
Venue: Charles Darwin University
Time: 9am start
Cost: Aus$600
The Department of Business, in collaboration with Charles Darwin University, presents this Innovation Management Masterclass delivered by Oxford University Innovation.The masterclass will include:
-Innovation Management Training for Managers - top level strategy
-Practical Innovation Management Training - practical guide to managing innovation
-Innovation Tools for Managers and Inventors - tools to generate new ideas
-Preparing Innovation Investment Proposals - writing good proposals.
This class also covers innovation management training, exploring innovation tools and providing tips for preparing successful investment proposals. The masterclass will be of interest to early business start-ups and established small/medium business enterprises.
14 September 2016
Date: October 31 and November 1, 2016
Venue: Charles Darwin University
Time: 9am start
Cost: Aus$600
Alice Spring
Date: November 3 and 4, 2016
Venue: Charles Darwin University
Time: 9am start
Cost: Aus$600
The Department of Business, in collaboration with Charles Darwin University, presents this Innovation Management Masterclass delivered by Oxford University Innovation.The masterclass will include:
-Innovation Management Training for Managers - top level strategy
-Practical Innovation Management Training - practical guide to managing innovation
-Innovation Tools for Managers and Inventors - tools to generate new ideas
-Preparing Innovation Investment Proposals - writing good proposals.
This class also covers innovation management training, exploring innovation tools and providing tips for preparing successful investment proposals. The masterclass will be of interest to early business start-ups and established small/medium business enterprises.
14 September 2016
Free Online Course "Climate Change and Health"

Date: From now until 31 December 2016(registration on a first-come-first-served basis)
As part of the knowledge transfer endeavour of the Collaborating Centre for Oxford University and CUHK for Disaster and Medical Humanitarian Response (CCOUC), the 2nd cohort of a free online course entitled “Climate Change and Health” supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) at Hong Kong Academy of Medicine is now open for registration and study on a first-come-first-served basis. Upon registration, students are allowed to study the course until 31 December 2016 at their own pace. A certificate of completion will be issued for participants who have successfully completed the course.
The 8-lesson course will provide participants with an overview of issues in relation to climate change and health in the context of public health practice. Furthermore, it introduces important concepts of how to tackle climate change related health impacts and how to support community preparedness, response, policy formulation and implementation.
For enquiry, please email [email protected].
7 September 2016
As part of the knowledge transfer endeavour of the Collaborating Centre for Oxford University and CUHK for Disaster and Medical Humanitarian Response (CCOUC), the 2nd cohort of a free online course entitled “Climate Change and Health” supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) at Hong Kong Academy of Medicine is now open for registration and study on a first-come-first-served basis. Upon registration, students are allowed to study the course until 31 December 2016 at their own pace. A certificate of completion will be issued for participants who have successfully completed the course.
The 8-lesson course will provide participants with an overview of issues in relation to climate change and health in the context of public health practice. Furthermore, it introduces important concepts of how to tackle climate change related health impacts and how to support community preparedness, response, policy formulation and implementation.
For enquiry, please email [email protected].
7 September 2016
Company Visit Opportunity for Young Graduates and New Offer Holders in China — 2016 Alumni UK Summer Programme

From now to 30 August
As part of the GREAT Career campaign, the British Council China is piloting a one-month Alumni UK Summer Programme to be delivered in ten cities across China; Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Chengdu, Wuhan, Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Suzhou. The programme gives participants the chance to visit leading Chinese companies across a range of industries, to learn about for example their business scope, structure and recruitment procedure, and understand skills that will benefit their future employability.
The programme is open to:
-Chinese students, either recent graduates (within one year) or currently studying at a UK institution
-Chinese students holding offers to UK institutions for the upcoming year
-British students currently residing in China who have studied at a UK university
Upcoming company visits will be advertised every Friday on the Alumni UK Network WeChat account (Alumni_UK). If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
12 August 2016
As part of the GREAT Career campaign, the British Council China is piloting a one-month Alumni UK Summer Programme to be delivered in ten cities across China; Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Chengdu, Wuhan, Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Suzhou. The programme gives participants the chance to visit leading Chinese companies across a range of industries, to learn about for example their business scope, structure and recruitment procedure, and understand skills that will benefit their future employability.
The programme is open to:
-Chinese students, either recent graduates (within one year) or currently studying at a UK institution
-Chinese students holding offers to UK institutions for the upcoming year
-British students currently residing in China who have studied at a UK university
Upcoming company visits will be advertised every Friday on the Alumni UK Network WeChat account (Alumni_UK). If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
12 August 2016
Open lecture by Chinese entrepreneur Chairman Wang Jianlin on Wanda’s global strategy
Oxford’s links to China began in the 17th century, when the Bodleian library acquired its first Chinese manuscript. Today, Oxford’s community of China scholars is one of the strongest in the world, we have close ties with the Chinese business community, and China is an important focus of many of our activities and interests.
As a world-class teaching and research institution we were delighted to invite the Chairman of Wanda Group, Mr Wang Jianlin, to give a lecture about Wanda’s experience of going global at Oxford’s prestigious Saïd Business School, on 23rd February 2016. Chairman Wang Jianlin is the first major Chinese business leader to speak at Oxford.
Mr Wang was of particular interest to the students at Saïd Business School for his entrepreneurial career and the business skills that have enabled him to build his group from a relatively small Chinese real estate company into the world's largest commercial property developer and one of the largest cultural industry companies.
News of Chairman Wang Jianlin’s talk was so well received that the turnout far outnumbered the 300-person capacity of the lecture hall. The University was required to arrange a separate viewing area with a live broadcast of the event, and even this was so packed that many students were forced to stand.
After the lecture, Mr. Wang handled questions from the media and students, on issues from Wanda's investments’ vision, his views about the UK leaving the EU, to entrepreneurship for young people.
11 March 2016
As a world-class teaching and research institution we were delighted to invite the Chairman of Wanda Group, Mr Wang Jianlin, to give a lecture about Wanda’s experience of going global at Oxford’s prestigious Saïd Business School, on 23rd February 2016. Chairman Wang Jianlin is the first major Chinese business leader to speak at Oxford.
Mr Wang was of particular interest to the students at Saïd Business School for his entrepreneurial career and the business skills that have enabled him to build his group from a relatively small Chinese real estate company into the world's largest commercial property developer and one of the largest cultural industry companies.
News of Chairman Wang Jianlin’s talk was so well received that the turnout far outnumbered the 300-person capacity of the lecture hall. The University was required to arrange a separate viewing area with a live broadcast of the event, and even this was so packed that many students were forced to stand.
After the lecture, Mr. Wang handled questions from the media and students, on issues from Wanda's investments’ vision, his views about the UK leaving the EU, to entrepreneurship for young people.
11 March 2016
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Oxford Mathematics Professors in Shanghai - Mathematics is Everywhere!
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Mathematics Professor Martin Bridson and Professor Sam Howison took 'Mathematics is Everywhere' as the topic for their Shanghai Alumni talk at Dulwich College Management Shanghai on 21 March.
Martin started with an overview of mathematics in a single place, Oxford. He showed a picture of the Bodleian Library's Bakhshali manuscript, containing the oldest surviving written zero. He also presented the symbols = and [infinity -- please put this in], both invented by Oxford mathematicians, ending with the new Andrew Wiles building and the Abel (maths version of Nobel) Prize won by Andrew Wiles the previous week for his proof of Fermat's Conjecture.
Sam moved to a cosmic scale, describing the recent spectacular discovery of gravitational waves, as predicted by Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, and the cataclysmic black-hole coalescence (releasing three whole solar masses in wave energy!) that made them.
Returning to Earth, Sam also spoke about brain mechanics and the use of probability in financial markets, before Martin returned to talk about the mathematical challenge of describing all four-dimensional geometries (the space-time of General Relativity is one of them) and how it relates to his own work. Sam wrapped up by pointing out that the GPS systems in all our mobile phones and satnavs incorporate a general-relativistic correction for optimal accuracy. Truly, mathematics is all around us!
Martin started with an overview of mathematics in a single place, Oxford. He showed a picture of the Bodleian Library's Bakhshali manuscript, containing the oldest surviving written zero. He also presented the symbols = and [infinity -- please put this in], both invented by Oxford mathematicians, ending with the new Andrew Wiles building and the Abel (maths version of Nobel) Prize won by Andrew Wiles the previous week for his proof of Fermat's Conjecture.
Sam moved to a cosmic scale, describing the recent spectacular discovery of gravitational waves, as predicted by Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, and the cataclysmic black-hole coalescence (releasing three whole solar masses in wave energy!) that made them.
Returning to Earth, Sam also spoke about brain mechanics and the use of probability in financial markets, before Martin returned to talk about the mathematical challenge of describing all four-dimensional geometries (the space-time of General Relativity is one of them) and how it relates to his own work. Sam wrapped up by pointing out that the GPS systems in all our mobile phones and satnavs incorporate a general-relativistic correction for optimal accuracy. Truly, mathematics is all around us!
Oxford Mathematics wants its Alumni to feel part of what they have achieved in the past and what they hope to achieve in the future. Please stay connected!
If you wish to receive the print and e-newsletter of the Mathematical Institute, please visit https://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/about-us/alumni. Professor Martin Bridson is Head of the Mathematical Institute and Whitehead Professor of Pure Mathematics (Bio) and Professor Sam Howison is former Head of the Mathematical Institute and Professor of Applied Mathematics (Bio) The event was organised by Shanghai Oxford & Cambridge Society, with the kind support of Dulwich College International. 29 March 2016 |
Oxford alumni nominated as finalists in the Education UK Alumni Awards 2016
Congratulations to Jeremy Lai Chun Kei, Mimi Zou and Steven Luk on being nominated as the finalists in the Education UK Alumni Awards 2016!
The Education UK Alumni Awards 2016 recognise and celebrate the benefits that studying at a UK university has had upon the individual, their community and country. In 2016 the Education UK Alumni Awards are being held in ten locations: Brazil, China, Hong Kong (SAR), India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the USA. More than 800 applications were received, representing alumni from more than 110 UK universities.
Finalists and winners will be celebrated at an award ceremony in each of the ten locations taking part in this year’s awards. The first award ceremony is in Hong Kong on Friday 22 January 2016. Winners will be announced at each award ceremony, and published on the British Council's website.
Jeremy Lai and Mimi Zou were nominated as the finalists for the Entrepreneurial Award and the Social Impact Award in Hong Kong respectively.
Steven Luk was nominated as the finalist for the Social Impact Award in China.
The Education UK Alumni Awards 2016 recognise and celebrate the benefits that studying at a UK university has had upon the individual, their community and country. In 2016 the Education UK Alumni Awards are being held in ten locations: Brazil, China, Hong Kong (SAR), India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the USA. More than 800 applications were received, representing alumni from more than 110 UK universities.
Finalists and winners will be celebrated at an award ceremony in each of the ten locations taking part in this year’s awards. The first award ceremony is in Hong Kong on Friday 22 January 2016. Winners will be announced at each award ceremony, and published on the British Council's website.
Jeremy Lai and Mimi Zou were nominated as the finalists for the Entrepreneurial Award and the Social Impact Award in Hong Kong respectively.
Steven Luk was nominated as the finalist for the Social Impact Award in China.
Jeremy Lai Chun Kei
University of Oxford, Entrepreneurial Award Jeremy is co-founder of Optica Technology – a startup that aims to help the colour-blind overcome their visual disadvantage through the implementation of proprietary algorithms on display panels. Jeremy says his experience at the University of Oxford gave him an excellent foundation for understanding global dynamics and opened many doors to new opportunities and collaborations locally and abroad. |
Mimi Zou
University of Oxford, Social Impact Award Professor Mimi Zou is Associate Director of the Centre for Rights and Justice and Assistant Professor in Law Faculty at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Mimi is passionate about training the next generation of young lawyers in Hong Kong and China to be socially conscious thinkers and leaders. Mimi said her experiences of studying in the UK were ‘a transformative life experience, with an immeasurable impact upon my professional and personal development.’ |
Steven Luk Man Tat
University of Oxford, Social Impact Award
Steven Luk currently works in one of the top global financial institutions and has been in China for 3 years. Steven also serves as the President of Shanghai's Oxford and Cambridge Alumni Society and is a dedicated philanthropist.
His studies at University of Oxford, SaÏd Business School, helped broaden his horizon and provided him with the qualities and skills that lead to his professional and personal achievements. During his time at Oxford, he discovered his passion in the field of social impact.
He recently started a social initiative called Oxbridge Impact, helping the underprivileged children in China.
20 January 2016
University of Oxford, Social Impact Award
Steven Luk currently works in one of the top global financial institutions and has been in China for 3 years. Steven also serves as the President of Shanghai's Oxford and Cambridge Alumni Society and is a dedicated philanthropist.
His studies at University of Oxford, SaÏd Business School, helped broaden his horizon and provided him with the qualities and skills that lead to his professional and personal achievements. During his time at Oxford, he discovered his passion in the field of social impact.
He recently started a social initiative called Oxbridge Impact, helping the underprivileged children in China.
20 January 2016
An historic new chapter in the history of the Rhodes Scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarship, one of the oldest and most prestigious academic awards in higher education, has been awarded to applicants from China for the first time in the history of the Scholarship, and for the 29th time to an applicant from Hong Kong.
Each year 89 new Rhodes Scholars come up to Oxford. In October next year, Serena Yichen Dai, the Rhodes Scholar-Elect from Hong Kong, will join the 2016 Class in addition to Chenzhuo Gong, Naying Ren, Chunying Zhang and Wanyu Zhang, who together will mark the arrival of the first-ever Rhodes Scholars-Elect from China following the historic launch of the Scholarship in China this year.
The launch of the Rhodes Scholarship for Chinese students is one of the most significant developments in recent years for Rhodes. Hundreds of individuals submitted applications, the Selection Committees reviewed their records and interviewed them over the course of three rounds, culminating in final interviews in Shanghai.
Applicants to the Rhodes Scholarship are judged on the basis of four criteria: literary and scholastic attainments; energy to use one's talents to the full; truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship; and moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an interest in one's fellow beings.
With this exciting new start in China, the Rhodes hopes that its spirit of 'fighting the world's fight' will help inspire students in China, both today and for years to come.
The new Scholarships for China are kindly supported by the Li Ka Shing Foundation and other generous benefactors, and the Rhodes Scholarship for Hong Kong is kindly supported by the Lee Hysan Foundation.
Each year 89 new Rhodes Scholars come up to Oxford. In October next year, Serena Yichen Dai, the Rhodes Scholar-Elect from Hong Kong, will join the 2016 Class in addition to Chenzhuo Gong, Naying Ren, Chunying Zhang and Wanyu Zhang, who together will mark the arrival of the first-ever Rhodes Scholars-Elect from China following the historic launch of the Scholarship in China this year.
The launch of the Rhodes Scholarship for Chinese students is one of the most significant developments in recent years for Rhodes. Hundreds of individuals submitted applications, the Selection Committees reviewed their records and interviewed them over the course of three rounds, culminating in final interviews in Shanghai.
Applicants to the Rhodes Scholarship are judged on the basis of four criteria: literary and scholastic attainments; energy to use one's talents to the full; truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship; and moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an interest in one's fellow beings.
With this exciting new start in China, the Rhodes hopes that its spirit of 'fighting the world's fight' will help inspire students in China, both today and for years to come.
The new Scholarships for China are kindly supported by the Li Ka Shing Foundation and other generous benefactors, and the Rhodes Scholarship for Hong Kong is kindly supported by the Lee Hysan Foundation.
Biographies of the Scholars-Elect:
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Serena Yichen Dai is a senior student of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, studying for a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biotechnology. A student with an avid curiosity in evolutionary biology specializing in human genetics and with a personal dedication to helping and understanding cross-cultural interactions, she impressed the selection committee with her energy and personal commitment to advancing genomic research and helping disadvantaged members of society, as well as her exceptional academic results. Serena Dai plans to pursue the Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology at Oxford.
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Chenzhuo Gong graduated from Fudan University with a Bachelor’s in International Politics, receiving the Star Graduates award given to the top-10 undergraduates. He has completed study exchanges around the world: in Brazil, Britain, America and Finland. He is currently working with UNESCO in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, as a trainee in the communications and information team. It is Chenzhuo’s second time in Tanzania, having previously volunteered for a summer as an English teacher in a primary school there. He has also volunteered as a teacher in rural China, going back to the same county during every winter vacation for three consecutive years. Chenzhuo is an avid footballer and has completed a 'vertical marathon', climbing to the top of the 101-floor Shanghai World Financial Centre. He is deciding between degrees in internet studies, education and business administration at Oxford. His objective is to create an NGO that empowers rural students and other marginalised groups in China.
Naying Ren is studying English Language and Literature at Tsinghua University. Naying is co-founder of the China LGBT+ Youth Network, supervising the organization with a focus on the development of gender education and academic research. She has extensive voluntary experience both at the Beijing LGBT Centre, and at the LGBT North West Centre in Manchester in the UK, where she studied for a term. Naying has taught English to the children of migrant workers in Beijing and has also been a long-standing member of the Tsinghua Association of Student International Communication, participating in exchanges with students from France and around Asia. A lover of the arts, from film to musicals, she has researched differences in humour between Western and Chinese cultures. Naying plans to pursue a degree in Women’s Studies at Oxford. Her ambition is to help develop the theoretical foundations of gender studies in China.
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Chunying Zhang is studying for a Master’s in journalism at Columbia University, having previously earned an Honours degree in Economics and English at Zhejiang University. Chunying has interned with Reuters and the New York Times in Shanghai and Xinhua new-media centre in Zhejiang, exploring topics from labour disputes to corruption. She was coach and captain of the Chu Kochen College debating team at Zhejiang University and also secretary-general of the Morningside Cultural China Annual Forum, organising three-day conferences in both 2012 and 2013 with discussions on social innovation, youth leadership and more. Chunying intends to read for an MPhil in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation at Oxford, to acquire more rigorous analytical skills. She dreams of creating a media organisation in China that will provide a platform for keeping track of, and appraising, public policies.
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Wanyu Zhang is a Law student at Peking University, ranked first in her class. From her beginnings in a small town in southwestern China, Wanyu has gone on to receive a national scholarship for the top 0.2% of university students in the country. She also excelled as an exchange student at Stanford Law School and was Chinese champion of the Jessup Moot Court Competition. Wanyu has been active as a legal-aid volunteer both at Peking University and in Sichuan province, focusing on factory workers who have suffered workplace injuries, with a special emphasis on those afflicted by silicosis. Her favourite quote in legal literature is from jurist Oliver W. Holmes: 'if [a man] has the soul of an idealist, he will make—I do not say find—his world ideal'. Wanyu intends to complete a second BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Oxford, hoping to explore the theoretical underpinnings of social justice to make law meaningful for marginalised populations.
9 December 2015
'Connect: How Business and Society need to Reconnect in the West, China and Beyond'

Lord Browne of Madingley, former CEO of BP plc, kicked off the first Deutsche Bank lecture at the University of Oxford China Centre on Thursday 26 November with a talk entitled 'Connect: How Business and Society need to Reconnect in the West, China and Beyond'.
Exploring the themes in his latest book, co-written with Robin Nuttall and Tommy Stadlen, who joined him for the evening, Lord Browne explored the recurring rift between big business and society, offering a practical manifesto for reconciliation, one which will ultimately enhance the performance of companies and executives.
Hosted by the Deutsche Bank Director of the China Centre, Professor Rana Mitter, the evening featured a lively lecture and debate, with Lord Browne outlining his theory that businesses are the engine of human progress, and that if companies break the trust of society, it can take years to rebuild public confidence. He argued that successful companies of the future need to go beyond Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and embed society into their business models.
Pointing to China, Lord Browne mentioned the case of Huawei, where he sits on the board. Huawei's President and founder, Ren Zhengfei, owns about 1% of the company and the rest is owned by its c.70k employees. Lord Browne put forward that this was one way in which business can engage radically with society.
3 December 2015
Exploring the themes in his latest book, co-written with Robin Nuttall and Tommy Stadlen, who joined him for the evening, Lord Browne explored the recurring rift between big business and society, offering a practical manifesto for reconciliation, one which will ultimately enhance the performance of companies and executives.
Hosted by the Deutsche Bank Director of the China Centre, Professor Rana Mitter, the evening featured a lively lecture and debate, with Lord Browne outlining his theory that businesses are the engine of human progress, and that if companies break the trust of society, it can take years to rebuild public confidence. He argued that successful companies of the future need to go beyond Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and embed society into their business models.
Pointing to China, Lord Browne mentioned the case of Huawei, where he sits on the board. Huawei's President and founder, Ren Zhengfei, owns about 1% of the company and the rest is owned by its c.70k employees. Lord Browne put forward that this was one way in which business can engage radically with society.
3 December 2015
Time to enroll on the 4th free online course run by the CCOUC: 'Public Health Principles in Disaster and Medical Humanitarian Response'

As part of the knowledge transfer endeavour of the Collaborating Centre for Oxford University and CUHK for Disaster and Medical Humanitarian Response (CCOUC), the 4th cohort of a free online course entitled 'Public Health Principles in Disaster and Medical Humanitarian Response', supported by CUHK and University of Oxford, is now open for registration. A certificate of completion will be issued for participants who have successfully completed the course.
Close to 3,000 students from six continents have enrolled in the first three cohorts offered in June and November 2014 and May 2015, respectively.
The course covers seven lessons and will explore basic concepts of disasters, the trends and impact of disaster globally, essential concepts of public health relevant to disaster risk reduction and resilience-building, the international coordination of disaster response, as well as conceptualization of public health emergency preparedness in the context of the human security approach to development.
For enquiries, please email [email protected]
18 November 2015
Close to 3,000 students from six continents have enrolled in the first three cohorts offered in June and November 2014 and May 2015, respectively.
The course covers seven lessons and will explore basic concepts of disasters, the trends and impact of disaster globally, essential concepts of public health relevant to disaster risk reduction and resilience-building, the international coordination of disaster response, as well as conceptualization of public health emergency preparedness in the context of the human security approach to development.
For enquiries, please email [email protected]
18 November 2015
A Night of Revelry

The Varsity Ball is the Society's biennial fundraising event to help provide scholarship grants in support of student projects focusing on the developing world. Inspired by the fantastical world of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, the Ball was attended by over 500 alumni as well as guests. Also in attendance was the Guest of Honour, Ms Caroline Wilson, British Consul General to Hong Kong and Macao, who gave a speech and led the Loyal Toasts.
It was a night of revelry with live music, performance, painting, an auction, raffle prizes and dancing until the early morning - all in the Oxbridge fashion.
17 November 2015
It was a night of revelry with live music, performance, painting, an auction, raffle prizes and dancing until the early morning - all in the Oxbridge fashion.
17 November 2015
'Pursuing a Meaningful Life': Three Rhodes Scholars share their advice
The YMCA of Hong Kong hosted an event last night to explore some of the principles behind being a Rhodes Scholar. In an inspiring and moving discussion entitled 'Pursuing a Meaningful Life: Mirage or Realistic Dream?', three Rhodes Scholars, Ms Sandra Fan, Mr Chen Show Mao and Ms Heidi Hung, shared their personal views on how they have approached the challenge of the Rhodes Trust to 'fight the world's fight' and to pursue fulfilling careers. They discussed what the idea of a 'meaningful life' meant to them and they offered advice to an assembled crowd of school and university students on how to navigate between one's personal obligations and one's interests in social responsibility.
A note on the speakers:
Ms Sandra Fan, Hong Kong’s first Rhodes Scholar elected in 1986
Mr Chen Show Mao, Rhodes Scholar, Singapore 1986; currently a Member of the Singapore Parliament with the Workers' Party
Ms Heidi Hung, Rhodes Scholar, Hong Kong 2003
13 November 2015
Have you joined the Oxford Alumni Community yet?
This is a new area of the University of Oxford Alumni website designed to help Oxford alumni connect with each other all over the world.
As a member, you can post and search for jobs, view events and photos, and share professional insights. A new searchable alumni directory is also available to assist with networking. For more information, please contact the University's Alumni Office at [email protected]
12 November 2015
As a member, you can post and search for jobs, view events and photos, and share professional insights. A new searchable alumni directory is also available to assist with networking. For more information, please contact the University's Alumni Office at [email protected]
12 November 2015
Deadline extended to apply for the Education UK Alumni Awards 2016
The deadline for applications for the Education UK Alumni Awards 2016 has been extended to Sunday 8 November (just before midnight).
The Awards honour the outstanding achievements made by business professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders across the globe who can demonstrate how their UK education has contributed to their subsequent success.
The prestige of winning an Education UK Alumni Award is far reaching; the benefits to award winners include enhanced global status and strengthened professional networks.
For more information on eligibility and how to apply click here.
Photo © James Gifford-Mead; Previous Award Winner, Malaysian shoe designer Professor Jimmy Choo, OBE, has become a beloved icon in the fashion world for his handmade stylish women’s footwear. Choo completed his formal studies at the London College of Fashion in 1986.
30 October 2015
The Awards honour the outstanding achievements made by business professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders across the globe who can demonstrate how their UK education has contributed to their subsequent success.
The prestige of winning an Education UK Alumni Award is far reaching; the benefits to award winners include enhanced global status and strengthened professional networks.
For more information on eligibility and how to apply click here.
Photo © James Gifford-Mead; Previous Award Winner, Malaysian shoe designer Professor Jimmy Choo, OBE, has become a beloved icon in the fashion world for his handmade stylish women’s footwear. Choo completed his formal studies at the London College of Fashion in 1986.
30 October 2015
Oxford University honours its benefactor Dr Lee Shau Kee
12 September 2015
12 September 2015
Business leader and philanthropist Dr Lee Shau Kee has today been admitted to Oxford University’s prestigious Chancellor’s Court of Benefactors.
The honour was conferred by Professor Andrew Hamilton, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, and Lord Macdonald of River Glaven QC, Warden of Wadham College, Oxford, in a ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong.
Dr Lee Shau Kee’s family and friends attended the ceremony, along with distinguished guests from business, political and education sectors and 43 former Lee Shau Kee Scholarships, with each of the scholarship scheme from 1979 to 2006 represented.
Membership of the Chancellor’s Court of Benefactors recognises Dr Lee Shau Kee’s generosity to the University of Oxford. He set up the Lee Shau Kee Scholarships in 1979 and the scheme ran for 28 years. During this time 100 of Hong Kong’s most talented students came to Oxford as Lee Shau Kee Scholars to study an undergraduate degree at Wadham College, Oxford. More than 40 former Scholars attended today’s ceremony.
Professor Andrew Hamilton, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, said: ‘I am delighted to welcome Dr Lee Shau Kee into the Chancellor’s Court of Benefactors. Dr Lee has done so much to deepen the strong and important links between Oxford and Hong Kong. Alumni of the Lee Shau Kee Scholarships have gone on to become leaders in business, law and engineering. They have made their mark not only on Oxford and Hong Kong, but on the world.’
Ken Macdonald QC, Warden of Wadham College, said: ‘Dr Lee Shau Kee has played a distinguished role in the recent history of Wadham College, Oxford, where his generous donations towards the Lee Shau Kee Scholarships have left a lasting impact on the collegiate University. Dr Lee’s involvement in the scholarships included funding those students who demonstrated financial need and dedicating his personal time to the success of the programme.’
Dr Lee Shau Kee said: ‘I am very privileged to become a member of the University of Oxford’s Chancellor’s Court of Benefactors. It has indeed all along been my personal aspiration to nurture the young generation to become future leaders for the betterment of the whole society. I am delighted to see that the Lee Shau Kee Scholars have excelled across various professions and I hope they will be inspired to contribute to society.’
Oxford University’s Chancellor’s Court of Benefactors celebrates and recognises those friends and supporters who have been outstandingly generous towards the University and the colleges. There are now more than 200 members. Members receive regular communications from senior officers of the University, an invitation to the Chancellor’s Court of Benefactors’ Annual Meeting as well as invitations to other significant events throughout the year.
Dr the Honourable Lee Shau Kee is the Founder and Chairman of Henderson Land Development Company Limited, a leading Hong Kong property development group and he also serves as Chairman of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company. Dr Lee Shau Kee is a recipient of Hong Kong’s highest civic honour, the Grand Bauhinia Medal. In 1986 he was named an Honorary Fellow of Wadham College, Oxford, and in 2013, the Lee Shau Kee Scholars Seminar Room was opened in Wadham College, funded by generations of Lee Shau Kee Scholars as a mark of their gratitude to Dr Lee Shau Kee.
For photos of the event, please go to the media corner.
Download the press release in English and Chinese.
The honour was conferred by Professor Andrew Hamilton, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, and Lord Macdonald of River Glaven QC, Warden of Wadham College, Oxford, in a ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong.
Dr Lee Shau Kee’s family and friends attended the ceremony, along with distinguished guests from business, political and education sectors and 43 former Lee Shau Kee Scholarships, with each of the scholarship scheme from 1979 to 2006 represented.
Membership of the Chancellor’s Court of Benefactors recognises Dr Lee Shau Kee’s generosity to the University of Oxford. He set up the Lee Shau Kee Scholarships in 1979 and the scheme ran for 28 years. During this time 100 of Hong Kong’s most talented students came to Oxford as Lee Shau Kee Scholars to study an undergraduate degree at Wadham College, Oxford. More than 40 former Scholars attended today’s ceremony.
Professor Andrew Hamilton, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, said: ‘I am delighted to welcome Dr Lee Shau Kee into the Chancellor’s Court of Benefactors. Dr Lee has done so much to deepen the strong and important links between Oxford and Hong Kong. Alumni of the Lee Shau Kee Scholarships have gone on to become leaders in business, law and engineering. They have made their mark not only on Oxford and Hong Kong, but on the world.’
Ken Macdonald QC, Warden of Wadham College, said: ‘Dr Lee Shau Kee has played a distinguished role in the recent history of Wadham College, Oxford, where his generous donations towards the Lee Shau Kee Scholarships have left a lasting impact on the collegiate University. Dr Lee’s involvement in the scholarships included funding those students who demonstrated financial need and dedicating his personal time to the success of the programme.’
Dr Lee Shau Kee said: ‘I am very privileged to become a member of the University of Oxford’s Chancellor’s Court of Benefactors. It has indeed all along been my personal aspiration to nurture the young generation to become future leaders for the betterment of the whole society. I am delighted to see that the Lee Shau Kee Scholars have excelled across various professions and I hope they will be inspired to contribute to society.’
Oxford University’s Chancellor’s Court of Benefactors celebrates and recognises those friends and supporters who have been outstandingly generous towards the University and the colleges. There are now more than 200 members. Members receive regular communications from senior officers of the University, an invitation to the Chancellor’s Court of Benefactors’ Annual Meeting as well as invitations to other significant events throughout the year.
Dr the Honourable Lee Shau Kee is the Founder and Chairman of Henderson Land Development Company Limited, a leading Hong Kong property development group and he also serves as Chairman of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company. Dr Lee Shau Kee is a recipient of Hong Kong’s highest civic honour, the Grand Bauhinia Medal. In 1986 he was named an Honorary Fellow of Wadham College, Oxford, and in 2013, the Lee Shau Kee Scholars Seminar Room was opened in Wadham College, funded by generations of Lee Shau Kee Scholars as a mark of their gratitude to Dr Lee Shau Kee.
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The Hong Kong Jockey Club partners with the University of Oxford to expand scholarships
10 September 2015
Since 1998, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has been awarding annual scholarships at the city's tertiary institutions to students who combine outstanding academic performance with a strong commitment to serving the community. On this day, the Club announced that it would partner the University of Oxford to support exceptional students who want to pursue masters or doctoral degree programmes, thus helping to nurture future community leaders.
Club Chairman Dr Simon S O Ip was joined at today’s announcement ceremony by Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford Professor Andrew Hamilton, British Consul-General to Hong Kong and Macao Caroline Wilson, Hong Kong’s Deputy Secretary of Education Brian Lo, Club Deputy Chairman Anthony W K Chow, Club Stewards Philip N L Chen, Stephen Ip Shu Kwan, Sir C K Chow and The Hon Martin C K Liao, Club Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Club Executive Director of Charities and Community Leong Cheung and representatives from partner institutions in higher education.
Dr Ip told the guests that over those 17 years the Jockey Club Scholarships had established a special identity and vision, founded on principles of leadership and community service. “We want our Scholars to achieve not only academic excellence but also to become socially conscious and caring citizens who can aspire to be positive change agents within their communities.”
“The HKJC Graduate Scholarship at Oxford, which we are launching today, is a major strategic step forward in nurturing our most promising young people, giving them a unique opportunity to develop their potential at one of the world’s finest universities – learning from and living alongside some of the world’s best minds.”
Professor Hamilton said it was an enormous honour for the University of Oxford to be the Club’s partner in the expansion of its scholarship programme. “It is an immense privilege to have had such faith and trust placed in us by The Hong Kong Jockey Club,” he commented. “We hope very much that this initiative will lay the foundation for an increasingly vibrant and productive partnership between our two institutions.”
Commencing in the 2016/17 academic year, three scholarships per year will be awarded for four years, i.e. 12 in total, for students pursuing masters or doctoral degrees at the University of Oxford. Each scholarship will cover the tuition fee, college fee and living allowance in full for the duration of the course.
The Club will invest significant resources in the Leadership Development Programme for Jockey Club Scholars, encouraging them to contribute to society. A week-long leadership programme will be held at the University of Oxford each summer, starting in 2016, to broaden the Scholars’ horizons as global leaders. Each year, 30 Scholars will benefit from this programme.
Visit The Hong Kong Jockey Club website for the full media release in English and Chinese.
Club Chairman Dr Simon S O Ip was joined at today’s announcement ceremony by Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford Professor Andrew Hamilton, British Consul-General to Hong Kong and Macao Caroline Wilson, Hong Kong’s Deputy Secretary of Education Brian Lo, Club Deputy Chairman Anthony W K Chow, Club Stewards Philip N L Chen, Stephen Ip Shu Kwan, Sir C K Chow and The Hon Martin C K Liao, Club Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Club Executive Director of Charities and Community Leong Cheung and representatives from partner institutions in higher education.
Dr Ip told the guests that over those 17 years the Jockey Club Scholarships had established a special identity and vision, founded on principles of leadership and community service. “We want our Scholars to achieve not only academic excellence but also to become socially conscious and caring citizens who can aspire to be positive change agents within their communities.”
“The HKJC Graduate Scholarship at Oxford, which we are launching today, is a major strategic step forward in nurturing our most promising young people, giving them a unique opportunity to develop their potential at one of the world’s finest universities – learning from and living alongside some of the world’s best minds.”
Professor Hamilton said it was an enormous honour for the University of Oxford to be the Club’s partner in the expansion of its scholarship programme. “It is an immense privilege to have had such faith and trust placed in us by The Hong Kong Jockey Club,” he commented. “We hope very much that this initiative will lay the foundation for an increasingly vibrant and productive partnership between our two institutions.”
Commencing in the 2016/17 academic year, three scholarships per year will be awarded for four years, i.e. 12 in total, for students pursuing masters or doctoral degrees at the University of Oxford. Each scholarship will cover the tuition fee, college fee and living allowance in full for the duration of the course.
The Club will invest significant resources in the Leadership Development Programme for Jockey Club Scholars, encouraging them to contribute to society. A week-long leadership programme will be held at the University of Oxford each summer, starting in 2016, to broaden the Scholars’ horizons as global leaders. Each year, 30 Scholars will benefit from this programme.
Visit The Hong Kong Jockey Club website for the full media release in English and Chinese.
The University of Oxford launches first means-tested scholarship for undergraduate students from Hong Kong, thanks to the generous support of The D. H. Chen Foundation
August 2015
August 2015
The D. H. Chen Foundation Scholarships have been established by The D. H. Chen Foundation to provide full funding for undergraduate students from Hong Kong demonstrating exceptional academic merit who may be prevented from taking up their course of study due to financial circumstances. The scholarship is eligible for all courses of study at the undergraduate level, with the exception of medicine. Two Scholarships will be awarded annually from 2016/17.
In addition to the scholarship funding, The D. H. Chen Foundation will also provide internship funding for the Scholars to enable them to pursue otherwise unpaid internship opportunities to gain insight and experience into their chosen career path.
The D. H. Chen Foundation is a Hong Kong-based private philanthropic organisation that supports worthy causes in education, social welfare and healthcare, as well as the promotion of Buddhist values. It was founded in 1970 by Dr. Din-hwa Chen, an ardent philanthropist and a devout Buddhist, whose vision of supporting community initiatives continues to drive the Foundation’s work to this day.
Over the past 45 years, the Foundation has supported numerous charitable projects in Hong Kong, Mainland China and other parts of the world with significant results. The Foundation identifies, develops and supports innovative, sustainable and deserving projects which realize synergic benefits.
The D. H. Chen Foundation Scholarships have been established by The D. H. Chen Foundation to provide full funding for undergraduate students from Hong Kong demonstrating exceptional academic merit who may be prevented from taking up their course of study due to financial circumstances. .
The Lion Rock Spirit Fellowship for Hong Kong journalists at the Reuters Institute of Journalism
5 May 2015
5 May 2015
The University of Oxford today announced the establishment of a new fellowship for journalists normally resident in Hong Kong.
The newly established Lion Rock Spirit Fellowship is supported by Sharon Cheung (張寶華) and enables one HK journalist per year to have the opportunity of the training offered by the 30 year-old Reuters Journalism Fellowship Programme at Oxford.
The fellowship programme is based at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism and provides journalists with time to reflect and carry out media-related research. It is aimed at giving journalists new insights by allowing them the opportunity to carry out in-depth research into subjects that are relevant to the media industry.
Cheung, herself an alumna of the Journalism Fellowship Programme, said “I was inspired by the hardship and plight of reporters during the “Yellow Umbrella” social movement in Hong Kong last year. Some of them had to work 20 hours per shift under extremely high pressure when society was sharply divided in opinions. I believe journalists should be given greater support in their work. Accurate and trustworthy reporting is so important in a democratic society, and journalists need to be educated and encouraged to ensure their work is of the highest standard. I choose to name the fellowship Lion Rock Spirit because the Lion Rock Mountain is the symbol of Hong Kong and Lion Rock Spirit means the fighting spirit of Hong Kongers to overcome difficulties. I believe this name well represents the quality and spirit of Hong Kong journalists.”
Cheung hopes to further extend the fellowship to mainland China once it has become established.
Dr David Levy, Director of the Reuters Institute said “We are delighted that a former Fellow of the Programme has chosen to support its continuation and we look forward to hosting journalists from Hong Kong in the coming years”.
The Fellowship is open to all Hong Kong based journalists with a minimum of five years’ experience, regardless of their age or political affiliation. The first Lion Rock Spirit Fellow will spend at least one term (three months) in Oxford in early 2016, where he/she will join a diverse group of journalists from other parts of the world. Journalist Fellows attend regular seminars and lectures relating to journalism and undertake a research project on a topic of their choice, leading to the completion of a 6000-8,000 word paper. They are encouraged to attend other academic and social events at Oxford University.
For more information, please contact the University of Oxford Press Office at [email protected] or on +44 (0)1865 280534.
Download the full English and the Chinese press releases.
The newly established Lion Rock Spirit Fellowship is supported by Sharon Cheung (張寶華) and enables one HK journalist per year to have the opportunity of the training offered by the 30 year-old Reuters Journalism Fellowship Programme at Oxford.
The fellowship programme is based at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism and provides journalists with time to reflect and carry out media-related research. It is aimed at giving journalists new insights by allowing them the opportunity to carry out in-depth research into subjects that are relevant to the media industry.
Cheung, herself an alumna of the Journalism Fellowship Programme, said “I was inspired by the hardship and plight of reporters during the “Yellow Umbrella” social movement in Hong Kong last year. Some of them had to work 20 hours per shift under extremely high pressure when society was sharply divided in opinions. I believe journalists should be given greater support in their work. Accurate and trustworthy reporting is so important in a democratic society, and journalists need to be educated and encouraged to ensure their work is of the highest standard. I choose to name the fellowship Lion Rock Spirit because the Lion Rock Mountain is the symbol of Hong Kong and Lion Rock Spirit means the fighting spirit of Hong Kongers to overcome difficulties. I believe this name well represents the quality and spirit of Hong Kong journalists.”
Cheung hopes to further extend the fellowship to mainland China once it has become established.
Dr David Levy, Director of the Reuters Institute said “We are delighted that a former Fellow of the Programme has chosen to support its continuation and we look forward to hosting journalists from Hong Kong in the coming years”.
The Fellowship is open to all Hong Kong based journalists with a minimum of five years’ experience, regardless of their age or political affiliation. The first Lion Rock Spirit Fellow will spend at least one term (three months) in Oxford in early 2016, where he/she will join a diverse group of journalists from other parts of the world. Journalist Fellows attend regular seminars and lectures relating to journalism and undertake a research project on a topic of their choice, leading to the completion of a 6000-8,000 word paper. They are encouraged to attend other academic and social events at Oxford University.
For more information, please contact the University of Oxford Press Office at [email protected] or on +44 (0)1865 280534.
Download the full English and the Chinese press releases.
The Rhodes Trust launches the Rhodes Scholarships for China
30 March 2015
30 March 2015
Chinese Rhodes Scholars will commence study at the University of Oxford in 2016
· Alumni include heads of states, Nobel prize winners and nearly 8,000 young leaders from around the world
· Alumni include heads of states, Nobel prize winners and nearly 8,000 young leaders from around the world
30 March 2015, Beijing, China – The Rhodes Trust, a preeminent international Scholarship programme established in 1903, is excited to announce the launch of the Rhodes Scholarships for China. For the first time, mainland Chinese citizens will have the opportunity to be awarded Rhodes Scholarships in China to study at Oxford University. The expansion into China marks a historic moment for the Rhodes Trust, and further strengthens the opportunity for broader global collaboration and understanding. The launch will be celebrated with a gala dinner on 30 March 2015, and attended by 250 distinguished guests.
The first cohort of Chinese Rhodes Scholars will be selected in 2015 and join the class of 2016 for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Funded by donors from mainland China and Hong Kong, as well as the University of Oxford, the Rhodes Scholarship for China will cover all University and College fees, a personal stipend for room and board, as well as health insurance and travel. The total value of the award will be more than £50,000 per annum.
Sir John Hood, Chairman of the Rhodes Trust, said: “The Rhodes Trust is delighted to be announcing the launch of the Rhodes Scholarships for China. This expansion allows us to further achieve our goal of promoting collaboration among Scholars from across the globe. The Rhodes Scholarships are designed to inspire generations of young leaders, have a profound impact on their lives and, through their leadership, on communities and societies throughout the world.”
Charles Conn, Warden of Rhodes House, said: “China has an important international role to play in the 21st century, and we wish to reflect that in the global footprint of the Rhodes Scholarships. The new Chinese Rhodes Scholars will contribute significantly through sharing their skills, knowledge and energy to the class cohort and we look forward to welcoming them to Rhodes House.”
The Rhodes Scholarships for China further strengthens the links between China and the University of Oxford. The University’s relationship with China dates back to the 17th century and continues to flourish today. There are currently 907 Chinese students enrolled at Oxford, making it the second-largest group of international students, after the USA.
Andrew Hamilton, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, said: “For over a century, the Rhodes Trust has played an integral part in the life of the University, and it is hard to imagine one existing without the other. I am absolutely delighted that there will now be Rhodes Scholarships for China, reinforcing the strong link between China and the University of Oxford.”
MJ Tang, Rhodes China Program Director said: “China is increasingly internationally focused and has so much innovation and creativity to offer. The Rhodes Scholarships have produced some of the world’s most prominent leaders in business, politics, the arts and education. The Rhodes Scholarships for China will allow future generations of mainland Chinese students to play a valuable contributing role within the prestigious Rhodes community at Oxford University.”
The Rhodes Scholarships for China are generously supported by the Li Ka Shing Foundation and other donors.
MEDIA TOOLKIT
The Chinese press release can be found here.
The first cohort of Chinese Rhodes Scholars will be selected in 2015 and join the class of 2016 for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Funded by donors from mainland China and Hong Kong, as well as the University of Oxford, the Rhodes Scholarship for China will cover all University and College fees, a personal stipend for room and board, as well as health insurance and travel. The total value of the award will be more than £50,000 per annum.
Sir John Hood, Chairman of the Rhodes Trust, said: “The Rhodes Trust is delighted to be announcing the launch of the Rhodes Scholarships for China. This expansion allows us to further achieve our goal of promoting collaboration among Scholars from across the globe. The Rhodes Scholarships are designed to inspire generations of young leaders, have a profound impact on their lives and, through their leadership, on communities and societies throughout the world.”
Charles Conn, Warden of Rhodes House, said: “China has an important international role to play in the 21st century, and we wish to reflect that in the global footprint of the Rhodes Scholarships. The new Chinese Rhodes Scholars will contribute significantly through sharing their skills, knowledge and energy to the class cohort and we look forward to welcoming them to Rhodes House.”
The Rhodes Scholarships for China further strengthens the links between China and the University of Oxford. The University’s relationship with China dates back to the 17th century and continues to flourish today. There are currently 907 Chinese students enrolled at Oxford, making it the second-largest group of international students, after the USA.
Andrew Hamilton, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, said: “For over a century, the Rhodes Trust has played an integral part in the life of the University, and it is hard to imagine one existing without the other. I am absolutely delighted that there will now be Rhodes Scholarships for China, reinforcing the strong link between China and the University of Oxford.”
MJ Tang, Rhodes China Program Director said: “China is increasingly internationally focused and has so much innovation and creativity to offer. The Rhodes Scholarships have produced some of the world’s most prominent leaders in business, politics, the arts and education. The Rhodes Scholarships for China will allow future generations of mainland Chinese students to play a valuable contributing role within the prestigious Rhodes community at Oxford University.”
The Rhodes Scholarships for China are generously supported by the Li Ka Shing Foundation and other donors.
MEDIA TOOLKIT
The Chinese press release can be found here.
Rhodes Scholar for Hong Kong 2015 announced
27 November 2014
27 November 2014
The Rhodes Scholarship, one of the oldest and most prestigious academic awards in the world, has been awarded to Geoffrey Yeung Ka Wei representing Hong Kong for 2015.
Unique for recognising outstanding leadership qualities and commitment to service as well as intellect, the Rhodes Scholarship was established in 1902 to bring the most talented students from around the world to pursue postgraduate study at the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. The mission of its founder, Cecil Rhodes, its Second Century Founder, John MacCall McBain and other generous benefactors is to create leaders who would be driven to serve their community, to ‘fight the world’s fight’. Rhodes Scholars have gone on to serve at the forefront of public service and have advanced the frontiers of science and medicine. They include former US president Bill Clinton, US National Security Advisor Susan Rice and Pulitzer Prize-winner Siddharta Mukherjee.
Each year, one Rhodes Scholar from Hong Kong is selected to join 82 other Rhodes Scholars from around the world. The first Rhodes Scholar for Hong Kong entered Oxford in 1986 and to date, there have been 27 Rhodes Scholars for Hong Kong, who have pursued a variety of careers in fields including public service, academia, business, law and medicine. The selection process is highly-competitive and the selection committee includes some of Hong Kong’s leading academics, professionals and business leaders, including many past Rhodes Scholars.
Applications are accepted between June and September every year. Candidates must be between 19 to 25 years of age, are Hong Kong residents who have received at least five of the last ten years of education in Hong Kong, or citizens of the People’s Republic of China enrolled in a university in Hong Kong for full-time study.
The Rhodes-Scholar Elect for Hong Kong 2015, Geoffrey Yeung is a graduate of the University of Hong Kong and Diocesan Boy’s School. Geoffrey received a Bachelor of Business Administration and the Bachelor of Laws with first class honours and is currently studying for a Postgraduate Certificate in Laws. A student with a personal dedication to civil rights and equality, he impressed the selection committee with his energy and personal commitment to working with disadvantaged members of society, as well as his exceptional academic results. Geoffrey Yeung plans to pursue the Bachelor of Civil Law at the University of Oxford starting in October 2015.
NOTES TO EDITORS
Read more about the Rhodes Scholarship for Hong Kong.
MEDIA LINKS
Full press release in English
Full press release in Chinese
Article in the South China Morning Post
Interview on Hong Kong University Scholarship Website
Unique for recognising outstanding leadership qualities and commitment to service as well as intellect, the Rhodes Scholarship was established in 1902 to bring the most talented students from around the world to pursue postgraduate study at the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. The mission of its founder, Cecil Rhodes, its Second Century Founder, John MacCall McBain and other generous benefactors is to create leaders who would be driven to serve their community, to ‘fight the world’s fight’. Rhodes Scholars have gone on to serve at the forefront of public service and have advanced the frontiers of science and medicine. They include former US president Bill Clinton, US National Security Advisor Susan Rice and Pulitzer Prize-winner Siddharta Mukherjee.
Each year, one Rhodes Scholar from Hong Kong is selected to join 82 other Rhodes Scholars from around the world. The first Rhodes Scholar for Hong Kong entered Oxford in 1986 and to date, there have been 27 Rhodes Scholars for Hong Kong, who have pursued a variety of careers in fields including public service, academia, business, law and medicine. The selection process is highly-competitive and the selection committee includes some of Hong Kong’s leading academics, professionals and business leaders, including many past Rhodes Scholars.
Applications are accepted between June and September every year. Candidates must be between 19 to 25 years of age, are Hong Kong residents who have received at least five of the last ten years of education in Hong Kong, or citizens of the People’s Republic of China enrolled in a university in Hong Kong for full-time study.
The Rhodes-Scholar Elect for Hong Kong 2015, Geoffrey Yeung is a graduate of the University of Hong Kong and Diocesan Boy’s School. Geoffrey received a Bachelor of Business Administration and the Bachelor of Laws with first class honours and is currently studying for a Postgraduate Certificate in Laws. A student with a personal dedication to civil rights and equality, he impressed the selection committee with his energy and personal commitment to working with disadvantaged members of society, as well as his exceptional academic results. Geoffrey Yeung plans to pursue the Bachelor of Civil Law at the University of Oxford starting in October 2015.
NOTES TO EDITORS
- The University of Oxford is consistently ranked as one of the world’s top universities and has been first overall for medical sciences three years in a row by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
- There are over 22,000 students from more than 140 countries studying at the University.
- In 2014 there are more than 900 students from China and Hong Kong studying at Oxford and after the UK and the USA, China provides the largest number of applicants to Oxford for postgraduate study. More than 3,000 graduates of Oxford live in China and Hong Kong today.
Read more about the Rhodes Scholarship for Hong Kong.
MEDIA LINKS
Full press release in English
Full press release in Chinese
Article in the South China Morning Post
Interview on Hong Kong University Scholarship Website
Launch of Kwok Scholarships for undergraduate study at Oxford University
13 September 2014
13 September 2014
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Launch of Kwok Scholarships for undergraduate study at Oxford University
On 13 September 2014 the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, Professor Andrew Hamilton hosted an event at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong celebrating the launch of the new Kwok Scholarships for undergraduate study at the University funded by Dr Walter Kwok Ping Sheung JP.
The event included a briefing session on undergraduate study at Oxford, attended by more than 100 principals, guidance counsellors and students from the top local and international secondary schools in Hong Kong, and underlined Oxford’s commitment to attracting the brightest students from around the world.
The new Kwok Scholarships for undergraduate study at the University of Oxford was then launched with a special ceremony with Professor Andrew Hamilton and Dr Walter Kwok. The Kwok Scholarships, covering education and living expenses, provide full funding for two exceptional undergraduate students from Hong Kong and China each year starting in October 2015. The scholarships are for students who intend to return to Hong Kong or China on completion of their studies to develop a career in public service for the benefit of the Hong Kong community and betterment of China. This award is an addition to the existing Kwok Scholarships for the Master of Public Policy Programme at Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government.
Professor Andrew Hamilton said, ‘Oxford is now home to 104 students from Hong Kong (of which 60 are undergraduates) and this number has grown every year for the past four years. I am very proud that we will be able to attract many more talented students from this city, regardless of their financial background, through the Kwok Scholarships.’
He added, ‘Oxford has a strong record in educating world leaders, so it offers the perfect environment for Hong Kong students to develop the skills and experience needed for a vibrant career in public service.’
The announcement further strengthens the deep connection between Oxford and Hong Kong as demonstrated by the opening of the new Dickson Poon Oxford China Centre building in Oxford, UK, which took place on 8 September 2014.
For more information on the Kwok Scholarships for undergraduate study at Oxford, click here.
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Oxford press release in Chinese
Photos of the event
Local news coverage
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Hong Kong Economic Journal
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