HKU SAYS NEXT LEADER MUST HAVE ‘FRESH IDEAS’ FOR COMING ‘TRANSFORMATION’

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) will launch a global hunt for its next leader to guide the institution to “fresh ideas” and through a coming “transformation”, the head of its governing council has said. HKU council chairman Peter Wong Tung-shun announced details of the recruitment on Tuesday, a day after president and vice-chancellor Xiang Zhang announced he would leave the post in 2028.

News - South China Morning Post reports that the University of Hong Kong (HKU) will launch a global hunt for its next leader to guide the institution to “fresh ideas” and through a coming “transformation”, the head of its governing council has said.

The report adds: HKU council chairman Peter Wong Tung-shun announced details of the recruitment on Tuesday, a day after president and vice-chancellor Xiang Zhang announced he would leave the post in 2028.

“Universities must actively strive for breakthroughs in the face of society’s ever-changing needs.

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