Mrs Angel S.P. Chan Lau, BBS, JP

Mr Chairman, University Council Members, Prof. Tong and Honoured Guests,

I am deeply honoured to receive this Fellowship from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and would like to thank the University for granting me this distinction.

In this rapidly changing world, we must sustain our efforts in innovating new technologies and igniting creative thinking to keep pace with new developments. To this end, PolyU has been striving for excellence in application-oriented research with cutting-edge innovation, thus facilitating businesses and industries in increasing their competitiveness. The University is also dedicated to nurturing graduates to become professional experts and generalists at the same time through a diversified education programme with a focus on whole-person development. With an emphasis on developing students' independent analytical, problem solving and innovative thinking skills, PolyU produces graduates who are popular among employers and capable of contributing to society in their respective professions.

I share PolyU's vision, and have thus been looking for opportunities to collaborate with the University. Through providing donations, I wish to make some contribution to its long-term development and to nurturing the future pillars of our society.

I believe that while knowledge is power, good health is our most valuable asset. In the years during which I have been developing my healthcare products business, there have been pandemic health threats in Hong Kong. These have truly convinced me of the importance of good physical and mental health, and so I have been actively rendering my support to those research and community projects related to healthcare, public health and sports. Over the years, PolyU has made commendable efforts in promoting primary healthcare and conducting far-reaching, healthcare-related applied research. Therefore, I firmly believe that investing in PolyU is a wise decision.

Learning is like paddling against the current; one will be left behind if one does not pursue life-long learning and continue to paddle hard. In recent years, besides developing my career and participating in community work, I have taken up further studies for my own personal advancement. In these ever-changing times, continuing education is the norm. Through the provision of professional education programmes, PolyU has facilitated learners from different walks of life to better equip themselves and to sharpen their competitive edge in order to rise to the challenges of the day.

In closing, I sincerely congratulate PolyU on its distinguished achievements. I trust that the University will continue its efforts to scale new heights for the benefit of society and our mother country. Thank you.

Mrs Angel S.P. Chan Lau, BBS, JP

Ir Johnny Fan Siu Kay

Dr Rebecca Lee Lok Sze

Mr Lo Ka Chung (in absentia)

Mr Joseph K.C. Lo

Mr Herbert Tsoi Hak-kong, BBS, JP

Dr Wang Jianzhou

Dr Yip Kit-chuen

(in alphabetical order by name)