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HKU council controversy

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) campus in Pok Fu Lam. Photo: Dickson Lee

University of Hong Kong head fights back over surprise reshuffle

In email seen by Post, president Xiang Zhang says council’s move ‘disregarded the fundamentals of good governance’.

In email seen by Post, president Xiang Zhang says council’s move ‘disregarded the fundamentals of good governance’

5 Jun 2024 - 11:07PM

Editorial | University challenge: HKU must work to restore its reputation

30 Jul 2020 - 12:55AMvideocam

More upheaval for HKU as controversial No 2 Paul Tam steps down

25 Jan 2019 - 6:24PM

HKU students and staff want city’s leader removed as chancellor

Chief executive holds post by default, but student and staff unions call for that to change after controversial chairman Arthur Li is reappointed to lead governing council.

2 Jan 2019 - 8:52AM

Arthur Li to lead HKU governing council for another three years

After student protests in first term that brought out Li’s combative style, mixed feelings greet his reappointment.

14 Dec 2018 - 11:07PM

‘No hard feelings’ towards students over rows: HKU council member

But Leonie Ki describes time on campus management body as ‘very traumatic’ and ‘worse than hell’, after clashing with students in an appointment saga and siege over governance reforms.

11 Nov 2018 - 10:17PM

Two mainland professors among three elected to HKU council

Number of votes sharply down compared with 2015 election held during controversies over top appointments

8 Nov 2018 - 10:14PM

HKU staff and students demand answers over unfilled deputy role

The search process for the provost and deputy vice chancellor role at the University of Hong Kong has been on hold for more than two years.

5 Nov 2018 - 10:46PM

No 2 spot at HKU unfilled for 3.5 years, with no new search in sight

After two rounds without success, third search was cancelled when last university vice chancellor Peter Mathieson resigned.

31 Oct 2018 - 12:40PM

HKU governing council nominees spark fears of limits to free speech

Fears raised that electing ‘yes man’ to governing body will only empower controversial chairman Arthur Li, and not address issue of city leader’s chancellorship.

28 Oct 2018 - 9:24PM

The entrance of the Grand Hall at the HKU campus in Pok Fu Lam. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Silent protest professor leaves HKU, urges others to continue the fight

Timothy O’Leary talks to the Post about the threat to academic freedom as Hong Kong’s ties to China deepen, and why mandatory retirement at 60 is the ‘single worst policy at HKU’.

10 Jul 2018 - 7:00AM

Timothy O’Leary talks to the Post about the threat to institutional autonomy at the city’s universities, and why mandatory retirement at 60 is the ‘single worst policy at HKU’

HKU legal scholar ‘lets go’ of saga, makes peace with council chief

But the long-time law school dean, rejected for a senior managerial position at the city’s oldest university in 2015, urges its new vice chancellor to stand his ground.

9 Jul 2018 - 11:17AM

Judge throws out challenges in controversial university case

Judge refuses applications in case involving university’s decision not to make liberal scholar Johannes Chan pro-vice-chancellor.

13 Apr 2018 - 11:49PM

Politics and power plays ... outgoing HKU chief recalls dark days

Outgoing HKU chief Peter Mathieson shares his thoughts on the Occupy protests, governing council conflicts, and politics at the heart of education

11 Jan 2018 - 2:52PM

Professor Peter Mathieson at the University of Hong Kong last month. Photo: Nora Tam

‘Independence debate should be fair game on campus’

28 Nov 2017 - 7:01AM

Professor William Kirby shared his views on a number of issues including freedom of speech. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Prosecutors won’t seek harsher sentences for leaders of HKU siege

29 Sep 2017 - 9:54AM

British HKU professor reflects on 38 years in Hong Kong, as he leaves

25 Sep 2017 - 8:42AM

My Take | Revealed: the double standard of political stone throwers

23 Sep 2017 - 3:11AM

Former student leaders Colman Li Fung-kei (left) and Billy Fung Jing-en (right) sentenced to community service over his role in the chaotic University of Hong Kong siege. Photo: Sam Tsang

Don’t give up on pursuit of democracy, Patten tells Hongkongers

23 Jun 2018 - 2:25PM

Victim shows support for former HKU students

22 Sep 2017 - 11:21AM

Ex-student leaders escape jail term over chaotic HKU siege

21 Sep 2017 - 11:37PM

HKU students try to break into the The Hong Kong Jockey Club Building For Interdisciplinary Research on Sassoon Road in Pok Fu Lam, where the council meeting was held. Photo: Sam Tsang

Next HKU chief must stay firm on academic freedom: professor

1 Sep 2017 - 11:43PM

Professor Douglas Kerr is placing his hopes on the next HKU president. Photo: K.Y. Cheng

My Take | Young activists pay the price for their passion

22 Jul 2017 - 1:08AM

Former student leaders face jail over HKU council siege

Two former student leaders face imprisonment following their conviction on Thursday for their roles in a chaotic siege of a University of Hong Kong council meeting last year.

20 Jul 2017 - 11:32PM

Student support not needed for code review: HKU governing council

29 Jun 2017 - 10:31PM

More than 1,500 HKU staff and students, including various concern groups, join a protest against the university's governing council in 2015. Photo: Felix Wong

HKU refuses to strip chief executive of powers despite panel report

28 Jun 2017 - 11:40AM

This image shows the University of Hong Kong in Pok Fu Lam. 03MAY16 SCMP/Sam Tsang

HKU slammed for not involving women in its leadership search

23 Apr 2017 - 12:05PM

Universities need their autonomy and freedom, Oxford vice-chancellor says

1 Apr 2017 - 11:31PM

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HKU council controversy

Conflicts arose on the University of Hong Kong's governing council in 2015 as pro-democracy Professor Johannes Chan Man-mun was being considered to be pro-vice-chancellor of the institution. His candidacy eventually failed, eliciting criticism that pro-establishment forces had opposed him on political grounds. Tensions flared again when months later Professor Arthur Li Kwok-cheung, a close ally of Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, was named chairman of the council.

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9 September, 2024