University Research Committee
HKU’s research strategies and policies are formulated by the University Research Committee (URC), which is a committee of the Senate chaired by the Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research). The URC designs and administers funding schemes to strengthen the University’s research performance.
Membership
| Category | Name |
|---|---|
| A Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor, appointed by the President and Vice-Chancellor (Chairman) (ex-officio) | Professor Z.M. Shen |
| A Chair Professor, appointed by the President and Vice-Chancellor (Deputy Chairman) | Professor A.S.T. Wong |
| Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning) (ex-officio) | Professor I.M. Holliday |
| The Dean of the Graduate School or his/her representative (ex-officio) | Professor D. Jin |
| Director, Technology Transfer Office (ex-officio) | Professor Z.M. Shen (Acting Director) |
| Up to six teachers appointed by the Senate for two years at a time |
Professor D. Chan |
| Up to four teachers co-opted by the Committee for one year at a time |
Professor H.W. Cappelen |
| President and Vice-Chancellor (Statutory) | Professor X. Zhang |
For enquiries, please email rssdata@hku.hk.