Celebrating Our Exceptional Faculty Members
Let’s celebrate and applaud our remarkable faculty members!
Both the University and the Faculty take immense pride in recognising our outstanding academics each year for their unwavering pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, and service contributions. The talent and expertise of our academics are invaluable assets, and their achievements deserve recognition.
Every year, distinguished colleagues are honoured with University teaching, research, and knowledge exchange awards for excellence and impactful contributions in their fields. The HKU Excellence Awards are a tribute to the exceptional and inspirational accomplishments of our colleagues, showcasing the diverse range of disciplines and specialisations at the University.
The HKU Excellence Awards Presentation Ceremony for 2024, held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, celebrated the remarkable achievements of this year’s awardees. Our Faculty is proud to have several members recognised by the University for their outstanding and dedicated performance in teaching, research, and knowledge exchange.
Let’s revisit the list of awardees and extend our applause to our exceptional members for their dedication and excellence in 2024:
Early Career Teaching Award (Video)
Professor Wesley Llewellyn Attewell, Department of Geography
Professor Zhengyan Li, Department of Politics and Public Administration
Outstanding Young Researcher Award (Video)
Professor Austin Michael Strange, Department of Politics and Public Administration
Professor Zhenci Xu, Department of Geography
Knowledge Exchange Excellence Award (Video)
‘JC JoyAge – Holistic Support Project for Elderly Mental Wellness’
Professor Terry Yat Sang Lum, Department of Social Work and Social Administration (Leader) and team members – Professor Samson Shu Ki Tse, Professor Paul Wai Ching Wong, Professor Siu Man Ng, Professor Vivian Weiqun Lou, Dr Stephanie Ming Yin Wong, Dr Dara Kiu Yi Leung, Ms Angie Kwan Yu Shum, Department of Social Work and Social Administration; Professor Wai Chi Chan, School of Clinical Medicine; and Professor Reynold Chun Kong Cheng, School of Computing and Data Science.
Join us in celebrating their excellence, applauding their dedicated efforts, and revisiting the highlights from the Ceremony.
More details about the Ceremony: HKU Excellence Awards Presentation Ceremony 2024