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the Mr. Allen Lee emphasised
of
Sir,
importance
research and development in higher education. I share his
views. In the coming academic year, we will, for the first
aside funds specifically for research in our
The sums involved will be $30
set
time,
tertiary institutions.
•
million in the first year, $40 million in the second and $50
million in the third.
If we
can find the resources, further
increases can be expected in later years. In addition, we
encourage a substantial
will
provision
of
to try
post-graduate places, particularly in science, technology
cent and
management.
two older
About 16% of places at the
universities are now at the post-graduate level. The new
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is planning per cent for about 20% of its initial student intake to be at this
level. As we move
towards meeting the
places, we can expect
level to increase.
for the public sector.
for
the basic demand
the proportion at the post-graduate
+
However, research is not just a matter
If we are to remain competitive, it
is vital that industry should also increase
increase its investment
in research and development. I also hope there
increasing research links between industry and our
will will be
tertiary
institutions.