As the only local university that has a collegiate system, CUHK said the new college will create an environment for “cross-disciplinary dialogue, holistic development and lifelong networking”.
The university’s five-year plan focuses on bringing its academic excellence and global impact to new heights.
Its strategic Leaping to Greatness blueprint is built around five themes: talent attraction and development, institutional development, global and alumni engagement, education and student experience, and research and innovation, or Tiger for short.
CUHK vice-chancellor and president Dennis Lo said apart from continuing to achieve breakthroughs in various areas, such as life and health sciences, and artificial intelligence, the institution will also take part in national scientific initiatives to cultivate world-class talent.
“The five key areas of the strategic plan form the Tiger action framework that embodies courage, agility and drive, underscoring CUHK’s development vision which will be realised through precise planning and rigorous execution,” he said in a statement.
The institution will also step up collaboration with its Shenzhen branch, as well as other institutions in the Greater Bay Area and increase exchange and internship opportunities outside the SAR to support its students.
The plan – which took about a year to formulate – is the university’s first five-year plan since Lo took office in January last year.
“It marks a major milestone in the university’s development in timely alignment with the five-year planning of China and the Hong Kong SAR,” he added.