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share in the process by bringing the students as far as graduation, and that it is for the Imperial interests concerned to be persuaded to provide, as at present but to a greater degree, the practical workshop training whereby the objects in view can be attained. But Hong Kong University
should endeavour to set aside funds for at least one two-years' scholarship to England in order to point the way to others, and to have means for bringing on some of its brilliant men for eventual use on its own teaching staff.
37. We do not consider that this in any way invalidates our previous conclusions (a) that the Engineering Faculty should continue and (b) that its pretensions and cost should be restricted. It is clear that there is still a vast need for engineering knowledge in China and it is import- ant to retain the present framework of the Faculty ready for the expansion which a closer contact with China (and a greater realization by her of the advantages which Hong Kong University can offer) may well bring in their train. It is tempt- ing from the immediate practical point of view to suggest that the present expenditure on the Faculty could be better employed in providing students with an engineering degree in an English provincial University with all the facilities for practical training on the spot. But there is the language difficulty; there is the danger of com- plete loss of touch with Chinese life and senti- ments; and there is the vital consideration of prestige.
Resolutions of Senate and Faculties.
doing since its inception, since provision and supervision of post-graduate apprenticeships is the function of industrial organizations, not of the University.
Resolutions of Council.
See paragraph 25.