HKU president Xiang Zhang to step down in 2028 at end of second 5-year term
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The University of Hong Kong's president, Xiang Zhang, announced he will step down in 2028 after completing his second five-year term. The announcement was made via an email to the university community, where Zhang described his tenure as a defining honour and reflected on the university's future. This provides clarity on the leadership transition at one of Asia's top universities.
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Zhang will step down in 2028 after his second five-year term.
Xiang Zhang will step down in 2028 after completing a second five-year term as HKU president.
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Xiang Zhang will step down in 2028 after completing a second five-year term as HKU president.
South China Morning Post- Zhang worked to elevate HKU's academic standing over eight years.
- The university faces a 'complicated' future, hinting at broader challenges.
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Loaded language removedThe University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) president and vice-chancellor Xiang Zhang has announced that he will be stepping down in 2028 after completing a second five-year term, according to an email seen by the South China Morning Post.
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Xiang Zhang will step down in 2028 after completing a second five-year term as HKU president.
South China Morning PostThe announcement was made via an email sent to the university community in the early hours of Monday.
South China Morning Post