• Prof. Chong Tai-leung Terence, associate professor in the Department of Economics and executive director in the Institute of Global Economics and Finance, has been appointed by the Chief Executive of the HKSAR as a member of the Transport Advisory Committee for two years from 1 October 2013.
• Prof. Chan Ka-leung Francis, Dean of Medicine and Choh-Ming Li Professor of Medicine, has been appointed by the Secretary for Food and Health as a member of the Research Council for two years from 1 October 2013.
• Prof. Fok Tai-fai, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Paediatrics, has been appointed by the Secretary for Food and Health as a member of the Research Council for two years from 1 October 2013.
• Prof. Sian Griffiths, Professor of Public Health, has been appointed by the Secretary for Food and Health as a member of the Research Council for two years from 1 October 2013.
• Prof. Hau Kit-tai, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Choh-Ming Li Professor of Educational Psychology, has been appointed by the Secretary for Education as a member of the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications for two years from 1 October 2013.
• Prof. Hui Shu-cheong David, Stanley Ho Professor of Respiratory Medicine, has been appointed by the Secretary for Food and Health as a member of the Research Council for two years from 1 October 2013.
• Prof. Lee Tze-fan Diana, Professor of Nursing and director of the Nethersole School of Nursing, has been appointed by the Secretary for Food and Health as a member of the Research Council for two years from 1 October 2013.
• Prof. Lo Yuk-ming Dennis, Professor of Chemical Pathology, Li Ka Shing Professor of Medicine and chairman of the Department of Chemical Pathology, has been appointed by the Secretary for Food and Health as a member of the  Research Council for two years from 1 October 2013.
• Prof. Mak Fuk-tat Arthur, professor in the Department of Mechanical and Automation and Department of Electronic Engineering, has been appointed by the Secretary for Education as a member of the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications for two years from 1 October 2013.
• Mr. Leung Kwong-hon Philip, director of the Information Technology Services Centre, has been appointed by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development as the vice-chairman of the Consumer Council for two years from 7 October 2013.
• Prof. Hui King-man Michael, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Marketing, has been re-appointed by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development as a member of the Consumer Council for two years from 1 November 2013.
• Prof. Lau Tak-fai Joseph, associate director (interdisciplinary research) in the Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care has been appointed as Oversea Review Expert of the China National Academy of Sciences (CAS) in June, 2013.