The University of Hong Kong (HKU) announces the establishment of the School of Governance and Policy (SGP), a new interdisciplinary hub dedicated to shaping the future of governance and public policy. To celebrate this milestone, SGP will host its Inaugural Week from 27 to 29 April 2026.
The event will feature Professor Xiang Zhang, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKU, Professor Kenneth Wong, Director of SGP and Kerry Group Professor in Public Policy, along with Dr Yukio Hatoyama, former Prime Minister of Japan, Mr Phongthep Thepkanjana, former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, Professor James Robinson, the 2024 Nobel Laureate in Economics, and leading international academics to confront the world’s most urgent regional and transnational challenges.
Media representatives are cordially invited to attend the Inaugural Ceremony. Details are as follows:
Date: 27 April 2026 (Monday)
Time: 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm (media registration starts from 3:30 pm)
Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre, The University of Hong Kong
For more information and the event schedule, please visit: https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bxSKys1jr2yRzLM
For media enquiries, please contact the Media Relations Team by email at hkumedia@hku.hk or by phone at +852 3910 2250 / +852 3910 3612.
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