Shaping the Future Together – A Welcome Message from Prof Aiping LYU

Dear Students,

 

A warm welcome to the new academic year! Whether you are just beginning your research journey or are in the final stages of your thesis, your dedication, creativity, and innovative spirit are essential to the vitality of our research community.

 

At HKBU, our unique East-meets-West heritage fosters an environment where tradition and innovation converge, enabling research that contributes to a meaningful exchange of ideas within and beyond our communities.

 

To further support your academic and professional development, we offer a range of opportunities designed to enrich your experience. These include our Transdisciplinary Doctoral Project-based Training, which encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration; the PhD Poster & Oral Competitions held during the International Advisory Board annual event, offering a platform to showcase your work; the Student Research Excellence Award, which recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement; and our Joint Supervision and Dual Degree Programmes, providing global exposure and academic diversity.

 

These initiatives are designed to sharpen your skills, expand your horizons, and inspire the bold, collaborative research that defines our mission. We strongly encourage you to explore and take full advantage of these resources.

 

Your work here has the potential to shape a better future. We are excited to support you every step of the way.

 

With warm regards,

Professor Aiping Lyu

Vice-President (Research and Development)

cum Dean of Graduate School