The year of 2021 marked a year of new development at CUHK-Shenzhen: the founding of new schools, the opening of research centres, the awarding of honorary fellowships, the forming of new partnerships, and the list goes on and on.

As we ring in the New Year, let's take a look back at the exciting memories with the Top 10 CUHK-Shenzhen News Stories of 2021.

CUHK-Shenzhen School of Medicine Established

Prof. Davy Cheng Appointed as Founding Dean

On the morning of 17 August 2021, the Ceremony for the Establishment of School of Medicine and the Appointment for the Founding Dean was officially held at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. Prof. Davy Cheng was appointed as the founding dean of CUHK-Shenzhen School of Medicine. Looking to the future, the School is committed to developing into an international medical centre with three pillars: advanced medical services, high-end medical talent training and innovative medical research, thus contributing its share to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area blueprint and the Healthy China strategy.

Inauguration Ceremony Held for CUHK-Shenzhen School of Music

Prof. Ye Xiaogang Appointed as Founding Dean

The CUHK-Shenzhen School of Music, also known as Shenzhen Conservatory of Music (provisional) was inaugurated on the morning of 3 August, 2021, with Professor Ye Xiaogang appointed as its founding dean. Drawing on the advanced educational concepts of top-ranking institutions at home and abroad, the School aims at cultivating outstanding music talents in both academic and performing studies. It is structured to cover undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programmes of international music education, thus producing talented performing artists and musical masterpieces with Chinese values and spirit that can reach out to the world.

MSc in Data Science Ranked 18th Worldwide and 2nd in Asia Pacific

At the end of September 2021, ChaseDream, China’s leading business school application and career development platform, released its highly anticipated 2021-2022 Global Rankings of Master of Science in Data Science Programmes. The MSc in Data Science Programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen was ranked 18th in the world and 2nd in the Asia Pacific according to ChaseDream's comparison of over 200 programmes worldwide.

CUHK and CUHK-Shenzhen Sign Agreement to Drive Next Chapter of Historic Partnership

On 15 December 2021, CUHK-Shenzhen and The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) entered into a new Strategic Collaboration Framework Agreement, taking this important partnership to the next level. CUHK-Shenzhen and CUHK will jointly explore a new model for the integrated development of higher education, talents, research and medicine between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, which will contribute to the prosperous advancement of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the nation more broadly.

Shenzhen International Centre for Industrial and Applied Mathematics Inaugurated at CUHK-Shenzhen

Established by CUHK-Shenzhen, the Shenzhen International Centre for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SICIAM) aims to emerge as a world-class research institute of its kind to meet the strategic needs of the country, in such areas as cutting-edge fundamental theory and critical engineering. The centre also aims to attract more top talents, promote international cooperation on applied mathematics and work together with industries to solve technological challenges.

CUHK-Shenzhen and Longgang District Government Ink Partnership to Build Affiliated Hospital and School

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen and the Longgang District People's Government reached a cooperation agreement on the joint development of the Longgang District People's Hospital as the University's second affiliated hospital. At the same time, the two sides signed an agreement to jointly build a school affiliated to CUHK-Shenzhen, with a view to facilitating the creation of an international education demonstration zone in the Greater Bay Area.

Over 100 Professors Joined SME by Global Recruitment

Within seven years, the School of Management and Economics (SME), CUHK-Shenzhen has recruited a global faculty of top international standards. By the end of 2021, there will be over 100 full-time professors at SME, all with PhDs from leading universities around the world. Their academic areas include accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, operations management and information systems.

CUHK-Shenzhen Hosts 1st Honorary Fellowship Presentation Ceremony

Approved by the Governing Board, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen conferred Honorary Fellowships on four distinguished individuals in recognition of their outstanding professional achievements and significant contributions to the University and the community. The four recipients include Professor Lawrence Juen-yee Lau, former CUHK Vice-Chancellor (President), Mr. Lai Hoi Man, Chairman of Horoy Group, Mr. Deng Xueqin , Chairman of Genzon Foundation, and Mr. Yang Xiangbo, Founder of Shirble Holdings.

Prof. Benzhong Tang Wins Nano Today Award 2021

Prof. Benzhong Tang, Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Dean of the School of Science and Engineering, CUHK-Shenzhen was awarded the Nano Today Award 2021 at the 7th Nano Today Conference. The award is in recognition of his pioneering research on nanostructured materials. Dean Tang is the first scientist in the Chinese academic sector to receive the Award since its establishment.

CUHK-Shenzhen Reaches Intensive Partnerships with 120 Top Universities in the World

As of December 2021, the University has reached substantial exchanges and cooperation with 120 prestigious universities, spreading over 29 countries and regions in the world. With 210 overseas projects in operation, students are encouraged to engage in international academic exchanges and collaborations to shape an international perspective.