Campus Digest

Scholars and experts discuss scholarship of Professor Jao Tsung-i at symposium

05 Nov 2014

Professor Jao Tsung-i (fourth from right, front row) poses for a photo with participating scholars Professor Jao Tsung-i (fourth from right, front row) poses for a photo with participating scholars
Professor Jao Tsung-i (fourth from right, front row) poses for a photo with participating scholars

 

The Symposium on the Scholarship of Professor Jao Tsung-i, co-organised by the Jao Tsung-I Academy of Sinology (JAS) and Mr Simon Suen and Mrs Mary Suen Sino-Humanitas Institute (SHI) was successfully held on campus from 31 October to 1 November 2014. Eighteen scholars from Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and Taiwan delivered speeches and held discussions on Professor Jao’s academic and artistic achievements.

Professor Jao Tsung-i, Honorary Permanent Director of JAS, Mrs Mary Suen, Honorary Director of SHI, Professor Albert Chan, President and Vice-Chancellor, and Professor Chen Zhi, Director of JAS inaugurated the symposium. President Chan commended Professor Jao for his extraordinary accomplishment in academia, the arts and other fields, and expressed special thanks to Professor Jao and Mr and Mrs Suen for their support to the University. Professor Chen encouraged participants to inherit not only Professor Jao’s knowledge but also his ardour for seeking the truth.