Ms Katherine Hung Siu Lin

Chairman Yang, University Council Members, President Tong and Honoured Guests,

I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to PolyU for conferring this University Fellowship on me. This honour represents not only a recognition by PolyU of my contributions, but also an affirmation of the important decisions I made in my life. It will also serve as an important motivator as I move forward.

During my early years, I worked to a very tight schedule, expending much effort in the quest for knowledge and achievement. When I was able to afford myself a more stable life, I chose to put aside fame, wealth and power for my second career. Since then, I have been actively engaging in various sectors, meeting people from all walks of life and understanding their operations and needs. I share with others my experience from a commercial perspective and offer suggestions. Through these engagements, I truly recognize and strongly believe that Life is a process of learning, exploration, appreciation and sharing. We get inspiration from our pursuits; we motivate others with our experience; and it is vital to have our knowledge and wisdom well integrated and passed on through generations.

Higher education in Hong Kong is faced with challenges on various fronts. As an application-oriented institution, PolyU has made outstanding achievements both in nurturing talents and in fostering the application of our research output. I am really proud of our accomplishments. While my past efforts and experiences have made me what I am today, this Fellowship will certainly enhance my self-confidence. I will surely have clearer goals and continue to devote myself to the development of the University, and to the cultivation and transfer of knowledge in the years to come. Thank you.

Mr Victor Cha Mou Zing

Ms Fiona Cheung Sum Yu, MH

Ms Katherine Hung Siu Lin

Mr Freeman Lau Siu Hong, BBS

Mr Liu Sing Cheong, JP

Professor Liu Yingli

Mr Louis Mak Law Mo

Mr Yau Wah Yau

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