Opening Ceremony of the Expansion of The Swire Institute of Marine Science
- Date & Time
- July 28, 2021 (Wed) | 3:00pm
- Venue
- SWIMS, Cape d’ Aguilar, Shek O, HK
| SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: In view of the COVID-19 pandemic situation, special preventive measures will be implemented in this Opening Ceremony. The event is limited to members of SWIMS and invited guests but a video recapturing its highlights will be uploaded. |
Programme Rundown
| Welcome speech by Professor Matthew R Evans, Dean of HKU Science |
| Opening remarks by Mr Merlin Swire, Chairman of Swire Pacific Limited |
| Address by Professor Xiang Zhang, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKU |
| Unveiling of plaque for SWIMS’ expansion |
| Introduction of new facilities by Professor Gray A Williams, Director of SWIMS |
| Tour of new facilities at SWIMS |
| Introduction of “Restoring Hong Kong’s Whale” campaign and vote of thanks by Professor Gray A Williams, Director of SWIMS |
| Souvenir presentation |
