A fortnight has slipped by since we gathered under the courtyard lights for Mid-Autumn, yet the warmth hasn’t faded. Mooncakes were passed round in their neat red boxes, conversation bubbled up in half a dozen accents, and for a few hours the usual rhythm of essays and deadlines gave way to something gentler. What struck me most was the sheer breadth of backgrounds on that terrace. I chatted with a student fresh off a flight from Europe, another who grew up twenty minutes fro

News of Mr C. H. Tung's passing reached me between meetings, the way such news often does, and I found myself sitting with it longer than the day's schedule allowed. On behalf of New College, I want to offer our condolences to his family and to the many people who worked alongside him over the decades. For us, his name is bound up with the College itself. New College carries its name in recognition of the generosity of The Tung Foundation, founded by his father, Mr C. Y. Tung

It is with great sadness that New College learns of the death of Mr Tung Chee-hwa. Mr Tung’s public life coincided with a consequential period in Hong Kong’s development. His sustained interest in education, research and innovation reflected a conviction that universities have responsibilities extending beyond their campuses: to cultivate ability, to advance knowledge, and to contribute to the wider community.