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With a generous HK$20 million donation from the Hung Hing Ying & Leung Hau Ling Charitable Foundation, a permanent endowment to support the appointments of visiting scholars in the fields of science and technology has now been established. 

The Hung Hing-Ying Distinguished Visiting Professorship in Science and Technology aims to attract top academics in the fields of science and technology to spend time at HKU over a span of two to three years. Through a longer term of commitment, our teachers and students will have more opportunities to interact with world-class scholars, thereby enabling the scheme to create greater impact.

The scheme also aims to provide the impetus to promote the development of targeted academic areas; foster invaluable links with reputable institutions; enhance the University's leadership in the international academic community; and provide a knowledge exchange platform to the Hong Kong community. 

To show the University's full support and to enhance this initiative, the HK$20 million donation will be matched by the University to form an endowment fund of HK$40 million. 

The annual investment return will be used to support, each year, at least one Hung Hing-Ying Distinguished Visiting Professor who must be at the forefront of science and technology disciplines.