College Initiatives

[Obituary] Dr Lui Che Woo

Dr Lui Che Woo, a member of the Board of Trustees of United College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, passed away on 7 November 2024, at the age of 95. The College is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Lui and conveys its deepest condolences to his family.

Dr Lui had been serving as a Trustee of United College since 1995 and as a member of the College Endowment Fund Committee since 1996. Over the years, he generously donated to the college and the university, including establishing scholarships for medical research to cultivate top medical talents in Hong Kong and supporting the development of Chinese music at the college by founding the “Dr Lui Che Woo Chinese Music Education Development Fund.”

Dr Lui made significant contributions to the post-war construction and economic development of Hong Kong. He was deeply concerned about education and research in Hong Kong and made substantial contributions to The Chinese University of Hong Kong and United College.