The new president of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) just got installed as the ninth vice-chancellor and president in a big ceremony on Tuesday. Professor Dennis Lo Yuk-ming is his name, and he’s got big plans for the university. He’s talking about how they’re going to figure out a way to use research funding to bring in top academics who left US institutions during all the drama with the Trump administration and higher education. It’s like a whole new adventure for CUHK, trying to navigate through these crazy times.
Equipment and chemicals from the US have become super expensive because of all the tariff tensions between China and the US. This has made it really hard for the university to get what they need for research. Professor Lo mentioned that they’re having a tough time getting equipment and reagents for their Shenzhen Research Institute. It’s like a never-ending battle to get the things they need to keep their research going. But he’s not giving up – he’s determined to find a way to make it work.
With academics leaving the US because of all the drama with President Trump, Professor Lo is thinking of ways to offer more research subsidies to attract these foreign scholars to CUHK. He’s hoping that the university can become their top choice. It’s all about seizing the opportunities that come with the crises in geopolitics. The world is always changing, and CUHK has to be ready to adapt and make the most of whatever comes their way. It’s a wild ride, but Professor Lo is up for the challenge.
