A delegation from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) visited CUHK under the CAS Academicians Visit Programme from 25 to 28 February 2014.  The delegation included Prof. Shi Zhongci and Prof. Ouyang Zhongcan of the Division of Mathematics and Physics, Prof. Tung Chenho of the Division of Chemistry, Prof. Chen Guoliang of the Division of Information Technological Sciences, Prof. Wu Guoxiong and Prof. Guo Huadong of the Division of Earth Sciences.

The delegation was warmly received by members of CUHK’s senior management, including Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung, Vice-Chancellor; Prof. Benjamin W. Wah, Provost; Prof. Fanny Cheung, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and chairperson of the Research Committee. The delegation also visited the Institute of Space and Earth Information Science; the Institute of Environment, Energy and Sustainability; and a number of departments at CUHK, where they met with relevant faculty members to exchange ideas and explore possibilities for future collaboration.

On 26 February, the six academicians delivered public lectures in the Lecture Series by Academicians, sharing their expertise and views with CUHK members.

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