SED saddened by passing of Professor Woo Chia-wei
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Dr Choi said, "Professor Woo led the establishment of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and served as its President from 1991 to 2001. During his tenure, Professor Woo laid a strong foundation for the development of this world-class institution and was dedicated to driving Hong Kong's transformation into a knowledge-based economy through scientific research. Professor Woo was also an outstanding community leader, contributing to various fields over the years. In addition to being highly respected in the higher education sector, he also made immense contributions to the development of Hong Kong."
She firmly believed that Professor Woo's significant contributions to higher education will be remembered and cherished by the education sector.
Ends/Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Issued at HKT 21:30
Issued at HKT 21:30
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