Next HKU chief will need more than academic stature, administrative skills

Xiang Zhang’s decision to leave the helm at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) in 2028 marks more than a routine leadership transition.

It signals the start of a new chapter at one of the region’s most prestigious universities, while opening a window for new thinking and synergy as the city strives to become an education and talent hub under the national five-year development blueprint.
Announcing his move in an email to the university community, Zhang said he realised that it was time for HKU to...