HKU says next leader must have ‘fresh ideas’ for coming ‘transformation’

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) will launch a global hunt for its next leader to guide the institution to “fresh ideas” and through a coming “transformation”, the head of its governing council has said.
HKU council chairman Peter Wong Tung-shun announced details of the recruitment on Tuesday, a day after president and vice-chancellor Xiang Zhang announced he would leave the post in 2028.
“Universities must actively strive for breakthroughs in the face of society’s ever-changing needs. Both...