A graduation ceremony was held on 23 July on CityU campus for graduates of the Master of Law (LLM) programme offered by CityU and Renmin University of China (Renmin U) which aims to nurture a new breed of specialists on the mainland legal system.

To cultivate greater interest in the arts for whole-person development among the campus community, the Library and the Human Resources Office have organized the "Exhibition of Art Works by Members of CityU Community".

More than 200 ethnic Chinese students from 101 universities world-wide enhance their knowledge about their cultural roots and today's China at this year's China Synergy Programme for Outstanding Youth.

The Chinese Civilisation Centre is holding an exhibition displaying the calligraphy, paintings and seal carvings of Professor Zhu Suizhi, Director of the Department of Calligraphy, China Academy of Art. The exhibition runs from 1 July to 20 August.

CityU's Philharmonic Orchestra performed well-received concerts in Guangzhou and Tianjin in April on its first exchange tours outside Hong Kong.

More than 20 experts in Chinese art and culture converged on CityU to discuss modernity and modern Chinese art at an international symposium and exhibition.

Professor H K Chang, CityU President, led students, teachers and the public on a tour of the world as it was 600 years ago in a talk on 30 March entitled "The world when Zheng He roamed the sea", part of a series of CCIV lectures.

The Faculty of Business is organizing "Global Voyage 2006" from 22 to 23 February to allow local students to have a taste of the world's rich cultural diversity.

CityU Gallery is showcasing 50 pieces of exquisite ceramic art by renowned artists from the Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute. The exhibition lasts until 1 May.

In a chilly afternoon on 10 February, more than 1,000 staff members celebrated the Chinese New Year in a warm and jovial atmosphere in the Chan Tai Ho Multi-purpose Hall.