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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.