An HKU spokesman declined to comment on whether vice-chancellor Professor Zhang Xiang had vetoed a new contract for Fukuda, despite the faculty reportedly agreeing to renew it.
“Professors who are reappointed after the retirement age, especially after the age of 65, are rare cases who display exceptionally high levels of academic achievements,” the spokesman said in a statement on Wednesday.
He said the retirement age for all HKU staff was 60, adding that decisions on appointments were based on academic achievements and the university’s needs. Read More...
The performance reaches a crescendo as those on stage segue from the trials of Jean Valjean to a rendition of the city’s new, de facto anthem, Glory to Hong Kong. All in the stadium are on their feet, swaying their smartphone lights as they join in with the chorus.
Tonight’s performance is a salve for six tense months of turmoil, but it is also part of the one constant theme of the unrest, a prevalent feature at and between protests; from the primordial rhythm of chants along Hennessy Road to hymns at Chater Garden rallies and lunchtime choral outbursts in malls, music has remained the connective tissue for Hong Kong’s leaderless movement now charging into the new year. Read More...
Source: Coastalcountry.com Dairy cows are some of the most fascinating animals on Earth. They provide us with delicious and nutritious milk, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products that we enjoy on a daily basis. But aside from their delicious contributions to our diet, these bovines have some remarkable qualities and behaviors that you may not be aware of. In this article, we will explore 19 fun facts about dairy cows that will surprise and delight you. Read More...
