The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has a very special objective. Its predecessor, the Hong Kong Polytechnic, was founded in 1972. Over the past 10 years, PolyU has rapidly expanded under the guidance and encouragement of the University Council and President Poon. PolyU was granted university status... Read More
Mr. Li Ka-shing has committed over $1.2 billion to support Shantou University since its establishment. During the inaugural meeting of the 5th University Council, Li announced that his Li Ka-shing Foundation would donate a further $600 million over the coming five years to support the continuing... Read More
The Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) Centre for Continuing and Community Education has been given a new titlewThe Li Ka-shing Institute of Professional and Continuing Education (LiPACE)wto acknowledge the $40 million donation made by the Li Ka Shing Foundation, the largest personal contribution... Read More
February 7, 2000 — Mr. Li Ka-shing, a strong supporter of life-long education, believes that learning from experience is just as important as learning from books. With the support of the Education Department, the Li Ka-shing Foundation has donated HK$7 million to sponsor a Millennium Study... Read More
for almost anything worthwhile, anything in which one can take pride, a great deal of time, effort, will power, discipline, persistence, and self-restraint is required. In this new age, wealth is the product of knowledge. It is a great personal asset and should be valued highly. Read More
The Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) today (Tuesday) unveiled its plan to establish a 3,100-square metre regional learning centre on Hong Kong Island, thanks to a $40-million donation by the Li Ka-shing Foundation to make up the necessary funding for the entire project. The new centre will be established... Read More
June 29, 1999 – Sponsored by Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd and Hutchison Whampoa Ltd, and produced by internationally acclaimed director Gu Chang-wei, the “Knowledge Changes Fate” mini-documentaries have won three awards at the 1999 4As Creative Awards Presentation. The awards presented... Read More
(April 29, 1999 – Hong Kong) Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd and Hutchison Whampoa Ltd have sponsored the production of a series of mini-documentaries titled “Knowledge Changes Fate” to promote the concept of education. The idea of producing this documentary originated from Mr. Li Ka-shing,... Read More
April 3, 1999 – Hong Kong – The Li Ka Shing Foundation and Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Ltd have pledged to donate HK$70 million to establish the “Cheung Kong Scholars Programme” and the “Cheung Kong Achievement Awards” in cooperation with PRC’s Ministry... Read More
Our most urgent and critical work right now is promoting the concept that knowledge is a valuable resource. Read More
Donation period: 1999 Project Description: Mr. Li Ka-shing considers knowledge one of the most valuable and significant resources entering the 21st century. Knowledge can stimulate economic development, promote the welfare of a nation and its people, and advance human civilization. Through the Foundation’s... Read More
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