Speech by Dr. Li Ka-shing At the Dedication Ceremony of the Li Ka Shing Building Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore
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Li’s donation a tribute to those who choose to serve Building named to recognise Hong Kong entrepreneur’s S$100 million gift
Singapore and Hong Kong, 4 September 2007 – Hong Kong Entrepreneur Dr Li Ka-shing has revealed today, while unveiling the Li Ka-shing Building at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) together with Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, that his S$100 million gift to School is a tribute... Read More
Shantou University kicks start a Green Movement Nobel Laureate Steven Chu endorses STU’s Green Campus Campaign
(Shantou and Hong Kong, 6 July 2007) Shantou University (“STU”) today announced the launch of its Green Campus Campaign, pioneering a combination of eco-system and academic concept to sustainable development in Mainland China’s education sector. This Shantou green movement, revealed... Read More
New Chair to Teach Innovation Li Ka Shing Foundation endows a chair at University of Calgary for innovative education
(Calgary and Hong Kong, 29 June 2007) With a CAD 3 million gift from the Li Ka Shing (Canada) Foundation, the University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering will create an endowed Chair to lead the development and implementation of applied learning initiatives to nurture innovation... Read More
Global education association TESOL presents Presidential Award
(Hong Kong, 12 April 2007) The 2007 Presidential Award from global education association Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL) was presented to Mr. Li Ka-shing for his outstanding contributions to the association and its mission. The presentation ceremony took place in Seattle,... Read More
S$100 million gift made to the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS
[Singapore and Hong Kong, 8 March 2007]- The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is pleased to announce that it has received a S$100 million gift from the Li Ka-shing Foundation and Dr Li Ka-shing’s group of companies, Cheung Kong (Holdings)... Read More
Royal Opening for State-of-the-Art Cancer Research Facility
[5 February, 2007] V A major new scientific institute to research the causes of cancer and translate those findings into clinical practice has recently opened in Cambridge. The institute is a unique partnership between the University of Cambridge and Cancer Research UK and will capitalise on the... Read More
New oncology professorship at Cambridge endowed
The University of Cambridge’s position at the forefront of cancer research will be further enhanced by the founding of a new Professorship of Oncology, endowed through a generous gift of GBP 2 million from the Li Ka-shing Foundation (“LKSF”). Professor Bruce Ponder, Director... Read More
The 10th National Telemedicine Educational Symposium was held in Guangzhou
The 10th National Telemedicine Educational Symposium was held on December 5, 2006 at Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital (the Associated Southern China Hospital of Shantou University Medical College) with great success. Organized by Li Ka-shing Foundation and China Education Television... Read More
HWL continues to fund Hutchison Chevening Scholarships Contributions to UK scholarships top GBP6.5 million to date
(Hong Kong, 31 October 2006) Brilliant postgraduates from Hong Kong and Mainland China will be able to continue enjoying sponsored studies in the United Kingdom, as Hutchison Whampoa Limited (“HWL”) pledged a further financial support for the Hutchison Chevening Scholarships. The new... Read More
Ceremony Honours 2005 Cheung Kong Scholars
(March 29, 2006 V Beijing) The presentation of the Cheung Kong Achievement Awards and the appointment of Cheung Kong Scholars took place in a ceremony held today in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The ceremony was officiated by Mr. Chen Zhili, State Councilor and Mr. Zhou Ji, Minister of Education... Read More
Sea of LearningA new library for a new campus
(Singapore and Hong Kong, 24 February 2006) Today marked the official opening of the Li Ka-shing Library at Singapore Management University. Dr Li Ka-shing, Chairman of Li Ka-shing Foundation preview.lksf.org and Hutchison Whampoa Limited www.hwl.com.hk, a world-renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist,... Read More