The Court

The Court is a large overseeing and legislative body comprising University and lay members. The purpose of the Court is to represent the wider interests of the communities served by the University. It has the power to make, repeal and amend statutes.

Membership (as of February 2026)

Membership CategoryMemberMembership Period Effective / Expiry Date
ChancellorThe Honourable Mr. John Lee Ka Chiu01.07.2022 - 30.06.2027
Pro-ChancellorDr. the Honourable Sir David Li Kwok Po01.10.2001
President and Vice-ChancellorProfessor Xiang Zhang15.07.2018 - 14.07.2028
Provost and Deputy Vice-ChancellorProfessor Richard Yue Chim Wong01.04.2019 - 31.12.2027
Vice-Presidents and Pro-Vice-ChancellorsProfessor Peng Gong01.01.2021 - 31.12.2030
-Professor Wallace Chak-sing Lau06.09.2024 - 31.12.2027
 Professor Chen Lin01.06.2025 - 30.11.2026
 Professor Stephanie Kwai Yee Ma01.01.2026 - 30.06.2027
 Professor Jay Steven Siegel01.07.2025 - 30.06.2030
 Mrs. Cherry Kit Ching Tse Ling01.09.2025 - 31.08.2030
 Professor Yang Wang01.08.2025 - 31.07.2030
 Professor Vivian Wing Wah Yam02.10.2024
 Professor Xiaobo Yin26.11.2025 - 25.05.2027
TreasurerThe Honourable Mrs. Margaret May Yee Leung Ko01.07.2023 - 30.06.2026
Life Members of CourtDr. the Honourable Victor Kwok King Fung04.02.2010
 Dr. the Honourable Che Hung Leong09.08.2016
 Professor the Honourable Arthur Kwok Cheung Li10.06.2022
 Ms. Priscilla Pui Sze Wong31.10.2025
RegistrarProfessor Ian Michael Holliday01.07.2024 - 30.06.2028
Chairman of ConvocationMr. Tung Wing Mak28.06.2021
Deputy Chairman of ConvocationMr. Jeffrey Hoi Shing Tse12.07.2021
Clerk of ConvocationDr. Alex Wo Shun Chan12.07.2021
Five persons elected by the Members of the Legislative Council from among their own numberThe Honourable Mr. Hok Fung Chan15.01.2026 - 14.01.2029
 The Honourable Judy Kapui Chan15.01.2026 - 14.01.2029
 Dr. the Honourable Hoey Simon Lee15.01.2026 - 14.01.2029
 The Honourable Mr. Jimmy Wing Ka Ng15.01.2026 - 14.01.2029
 Professor the Honourable William Kam Fai Wong15.01.2026 - 14.01.2029
Twelve members elected from among its number by the Standing Committee of ConvocationMs. Molly Mo Ning Chan13.07.2024 - 12.07.2027
 Mr. Spencer Shiu Bun Chan14.11.2023 - 13.11.2026
 Dr. Jeremy Yin Lun Chan13.09.2025 - 12.09.2028
 Mr. Gary Yau Lam Cheung13.09.2025 - 12.09.2028
 Mr. Kim Ching Ip13.09.2025 - 12.09.2028
 Mr. Alex Chun Hung Lai04.12.2024 - 03.12.2027
 Ms. Natalie Hoi Shuen Leung13.07.2024 - 12.07.2027
 Dr. Data Cheuk Kwong Ng14.11.2023 - 13.11.2026
 Mr. Ernest Kwok Wa Ng14.09.2024 - 13.09.2027
 Mr. Eddie Shing Chung Shee14.09.2024 - 13.09.2027
 Mr. Simon Kai Tung Wong24.10.2025 - 23.10.2028
Five Members elected by the CourtMs. Wendy Kim See Gan12.03.2024 - 11.03.2027
 Ms. Nisa Leung06.12.2024 - 05.12.2027
 Mr. Ernest Yiu Kit Wong06.12.2024 - 05.12.2027
 Mr. George Kam Ho Yuen30.09.2023 - 29.09.2026
 Mr. Liping Zhang09.11.2025 - 08.11.2028
Three Members elected by the Grant Schools CouncilMs. Cecilia Tze Sze Chow01.09.2025 - 31.08.2028
 Mr. Kenneth Kan Chung Law01.09.2025 - 31.08.2028
 Mr. Frederick Siu Chi Poon01.09.2025 - 31.08.2028
Three Members elected by the H.K. Subsidised Secondary Schools CouncilMr. Vincent Wing Sun Kwong17.12.2024 - 16.12.2026
 Ms. Yi Ying Lee18.11.2022 - 16.12.2026
 Mr. Hang Sum Lui10.09.2025 - 16.12.2026
Not more than twenty members, not being already included in any of the foregoing classes, appointed by the ChancellorMs. Cheung Ling Cheng01.04.2025 - 31.03.2028
 Mrs. Jennifer Cheng01.03.2024 - 28.02.2027
 Mr. Feng Deng01.04.2025 - 31.03.2028
 Ms. Maisy Chiu Ha Ho01.01.2024 - 31.12.2026
 Mr. Khoon Hua Kuok01.01.2024 - 31.12.2026
 Ms. Qianxin Li01.04.2025 - 31.03.2028
 Mr. David Yi Chien Liao01.04.2025 - 31.03.2028
 Ms. Joey Chui Yung Wat01.04.2025 - 31.03.2028
Council MembersAll Members 
Senate MembersAll Members 
SecretaryProfessor Ian Michael Holliday01.07.2024 - 30.06.2028