Anchored by the TIGER framework, CUHK leaps toward new heights of academic excellence and global impact
HONG KONG SAR –
Media OutReach Newswire – 6 August 2026 – The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) today (6 August) unveiled its new five-year strategic plan, titled
"CUHK 2026-2030: Leaping to Greatness" (the "
CUHK 2026-2030"), outlining the University's development priorities and strategic direction for the next five years. With the ambition to create greater impact on humanity and global communities, CUHK adheres to its vision of becoming a first-class comprehensive research university whose scholarly output, bilingual and multicultural education, and community contributions consistently meet global standards of excellence. As a publicly funded university, CUHK will leverage its strengths in talent cultivation, knowledge innovation and global engagement to contribute to the development of China and the Hong Kong SAR in alignment with priorities in the national 15
th Five-Year Plan and the city's first five-year planning.
CUHK hosts a media luncheon to launch its five-year strategic plan. (From left) Professor Dennis Lo Yuk-ming and Professor John Chai Yat-chiu
The "TIGER" action framework of
CUHK 2026–2030 forms five interconnected strategic directions. It reflects a united, well-coordinated and actionable commitment from the entire University to progressively realise our vision of "
Leaping to Greatness" that symbolises CUHK's continued evolution to pursue purpose-driven excellence, impact-oriented outcomes and lasting societal contributions with innovation, rigour and responsibility. The five interconnected strategic pillars in
CUHK 2026–2030 include:
- T – Talent Attraction and Development
- I – Institutional Development
- G – Global and Alumni Engagement
- E – Education and Student Experience
- R – Research and Innovation
Embracing the new vision with agility characterised in the spirit of a tiger In his remarks,
Professor Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK, said: "The five key areas of the Strategic Plan form the 'TIGER' action framework that embodies courage, agility and drive, underscoring CUHK's development vision which will be realised through precise planning and rigorous execution. CUHK will continue to drive breakthroughs in life and health sciences, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum science and other frontier fields, and participate in national scientific research initiatives, leveraging Hong Kong's unique advantages and position as China's most international city, with an aim of cultivating world-class talent and new knowledge that benefit the world."
Aligning with the strategic planning of China and the Hong Kong SAR Professor Lo said: "
CUHK 2026-2030is the first five-year strategic plan formulated since I assumed office in 2025. It marks a major milestone in the University's development in timely alignment with the five-year planning of China and the Hong Kong SAR. At a time of profound global transformation, technological advances are reshaping the world and redefining the role of universities in society. CUHK has joined the world's top 20 for the first time in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, rising to the 18
th place. This is a testament to the University's progress in the past 63 years signifying our global academic influence."
ProfessorJohn Chai Yat-chiu, Chairman of the CUHK Council;
Professor Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK,
Professor Isabella Poon Wai-yin, Provost of CUHK,
Professor Anthony Chan Tak-cheung, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Alumni / Community Engagement & Institutional Advancement),
Professor Jiang Liwen, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research & External Affairs) and
Mr Albert Chow Hing-pong, Vice-President (Administration), together with other members of the University's senior management, attended the media luncheon today to mark the official launch.
Creating value to benefit humanityProfessor Isabella Poon Wai-yin, Provost of CUHK, introduced the University's priority areas and said: "In face of global challenges such as the AI revolution, sustainable development and climate change, universities carry an unprecedentedly vital mission. A truly impactful university does not merely respond to the present needs of the era, but will also actively shape the direction of our future. Through interdisciplinary, cross-regional and cross-sector collaborations, we aim to translate CUHK's deep academic foundation, unique collegiate system and global network into a driving force for social progress and innovation."
Team spirit of CUHK leadership in co-creating the development blueprint The formulation of
CUHK 2026-2030 was a year-long collaborative effort overseen by the Strategic Plan Steering Committee chaired by Professor Lo with support from the senior management team and consultation from the broad CUHK community, from...
