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Congratulations to HKIEd for Becoming the
Education University of Hong Kong

The HKIEd has officially been renamed The “This journey of transformation was not an easy one, and all of
Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), with us working on behalf of the Institute has gone through rounds
effective 27 May 2016 upon publication of the and rounds of accreditation and review. At each step of the way,
Government Gazette. your hard work, preparation and determination has allowed the
Institute to overcome every challenge, laying the solid foundations
On 19 May, the Legislative Council passed the HKIEd (Amendment) on which we can further grow and thrive,” they said. “With great
Bill 2016, which represented the completion of the entire pride and even greater humility, EdUHK will become the only
legislative amendment process required for the retitling of the UGC-funded university with a focus on Education and related
Institute. complementary disciplines.”

EdUHK Council Chairman Mr Pang Yiu-kai said he was overjoyed Witnessed by the University community, EdUHK Council Chairman Mr Pang Yiu-kai and
to witness the transformation of the Institute into EdUHK during EdUHK President Professor Stephen Cheung Yan-leung unveil the new EdUHK logo
his tenure. “It has been my greatest honour and privilege to have
served the Council of the Institute. This is a historic moment EdUHK Council Chairman Mr Pang Yiu- Vice President (Academic) Professor John
which has been long-awaited, and an achievement the entire kai delivers his address Lee Chi-kin presents the dummy of EdUHK
Institute community deserves.” student card to a student

Professor Stephen Cheung Yan-leung, EdUHK President, said,
“The university title not only marks a new chapter in our history,
but also a new journey for us to embark upon and make greater
contributions to the community locally, regionally and globally.
In particular, we are keenly aware of the unique role EdUHK will
play in advancing the betterment of the local school sector and
beyond”.

Established in 1994 upon the amalgamation of the former
Colleges of Education and the Institute of Language in Education,
EdUHK is the only publicly funded tertiary institution in Hong
Kong solely dedicated to professional teacher education. It
submitted applications for university title to the Education Bureau
in 2007 and 2014. Following its application in 2014, the Executive
Council in January 2016 approved the award of a university title
to the HKIEd, which was followed by the passage of the relevant
legislative amendments in LegCo on 19 May.

In a joint announcement issued after the LegCo’s passage of
the Bill, Mr Pang and Professor Cheung paid tribute to all staff,
students, alumni, and stakeholders for their unfailing support in
helping EdUHK achieve the milestone.

Staff, students and Council members toast the birth of EdUHK

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