Education University of Hong Kong

PreAct Technologies Announces Mojave, the First Release in its 3rd Generation Family of Near-field, Software-definable Flash LiDAR

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

With its software-definable capabilities, depth accuracy error of less than 2%, and a single unit retail cost of $350, Mojave will be the first truly mass-market LiDAR.

Key Points: 
  • With its software-definable capabilities, depth accuracy error of less than 2%, and a single unit retail cost of $350, Mojave will be the first truly mass-market LiDAR.
  • Worldwide, university labs and centers are dedicated spaces providing testing environments to explore how sensor technology will better our lives.
  • The PreAct Mojave LiDAR will be available in September of this year and distributed globally by Digi-Key Electronics and Amazon.
  • Engineering samples will be available August 16 and both products can be pre-ordered now by contacting PreAct.

Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund and The Education University of Hong Kong Launch Scholarship for Elite Athletes

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Monday, December 19, 2022

HONG KONG, Dec 19, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Nissin Foods Company Limited ("Nissin Foods", and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; Stock code: 1475) has announced the launch of the Nissin Foods Scholarship for Elite Athletes by Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund ("Charity Fund") and The Education University of Hong Kong ("EdUHK").

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Dec 19, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Nissin Foods Company Limited ("Nissin Foods", and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; Stock code: 1475) has announced the launch of the Nissin Foods Scholarship for Elite Athletes by Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund ("Charity Fund") and The Education University of Hong Kong ("EdUHK").
  • Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Chairman of Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund (middle right), and Professor Stephen CHEUNG Yan Leung, President of EdUHK (middle left), announced the launch of the Nissin Foods Scholarship for Elite Athletes.
  • Ms. ZHANG Ling, Sports Ambassador of Nissin Foods and former Hong Kong No.
  • As a professional tennis player, I understand very well the many challenges that elite athletes face and what they need.

Understanding what determines the benefits of bribery

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Monday, February 7, 2022

Despite its commonality, little is known about what determines the benefits of bribery at the company level.

Key Points: 
  • Despite its commonality, little is known about what determines the benefits of bribery at the company level.
  • The researchers conducted statistical analysis to measure if correlations exist between bribery size, resulting company value, and 11 other factors.
  • There was a relative correlation between benefits and legal efficiency, suggesting that benefits would be larger if no efficient legal enforcement is in place in a bribe-taking country.
  • Yan-Leung Cheung, P. Raghavendra Rau, Aris Stouraitis (2020) What Determines the Return to Bribery?

Understanding what determines the benefits of bribery

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 7, 2022

Despite its commonality, little is known about what determines the benefits of bribery at the company level.

Key Points: 
  • Despite its commonality, little is known about what determines the benefits of bribery at the company level.
  • The researchers conducted statistical analysis to measure if correlations exist between bribery size, resulting company value, and 11 other factors.
  • There was a relative correlation between benefits and legal efficiency, suggesting that benefits would be larger if no efficient legal enforcement is in place in a bribe-taking country.
  • Yan-Leung Cheung, P. Raghavendra Rau, Aris Stouraitis (2020) What Determines the Return to Bribery?

EdUHK undertakes World Bank Project in Cambodia

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

The University has partnered with five leading higher education institutions in Cambodia, under the World Bank's Higher Education Improvement project, to build the capacity of higher education teachers.

Key Points: 
  • The University has partnered with five leading higher education institutions in Cambodia, under the World Bank's Higher Education Improvement project, to build the capacity of higher education teachers.
  • A highlight of the agreement is the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Higher Education Teaching and Learning and Innovation in Cambodia.
  • Teachers from the five partner institutions in Cambodia will be engaged in the EdUHK Doctor of Education programme to enhance their capacity for quality research, teaching and learning.
  • According to the 2020 QS World University Rankings by Subject, EdUHK ranked second in Asia and 16th in the world in education.