Bulletin No. 2, 2011

24   Chinese University Bulletin No. 2, 2011 An Unusual Study Tour I n July 2011, 30 Leadership Development Programme ( LDP) students set out to London for a s tudy tour. The tour ’s participants did not stroll along the River Thames. They were taken to an immigrant district to visit a mutual support group. They didn’t ride on the London Eye. They were taken to different social enterprises. The participants did not complain. On the contrary, they felt the trip was totally worth it.
 Dr. Leung Kai-chi , assistant programme director of LDP, said, ‘With the theme of the programme as “World City, Humanistic Leaders”, we want to see the “real deal”. That’s why we chose London. This world city is faced with a variety of problems and has tried to provide solutions to them. We in Hong Kong can learn from their experience. ‘The itinerary was arranged to challenge the stereotypes of certain places. The name London may conjure up images of medieval European buildings or people sporting progressive fashion. But there are other facets to the city.’ Launched by the University in 2001, the LDP selects 30 elite students each year to join a two-year intensive programme to prepare them Dr. Leung Kai-chi