Live Report: Presidents' Forum - Transformative Power of Universities for Our Future, 7 December 2017 Hong Kong
[Sponsored article] Good morning from the Silverbox Ballroom at the Hotel ICON where we are looking forward to an exciting day of insights and various perspectives from a truly impressive line-up of speakers participating in the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) Presidents Forum "Transformative Power of Universities for Our Future". Today's Forum is a highlight event of the PolyU's 80th anniversary celebrations and provides an opportunity for invited speakers and participants to share perspectives on how universities can look to the future and transform society through re-examining their role, innovating education and research, and undertaking impactful knowledge transfer. Follow our live reporting which will feature regular updates throughout the day.
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With delegates sat in their seats, Master of Ceremonies, Professor Angelina Yuen, Vice President (Student and Global Affairs) The Hong Kong Polytechnic University begins today's event by welcoming guests and speakers and proceeding to offer an outline of what delegates can expect to hear and learn. "What was supposed to be a small round table event has turned into a very large event," says Yuen adding that it is relevant that so many distinguished guests are able to attend an event to discuss such important issues.
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