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Areas of Excellence Group (AoEG)

Terms of Reference

  1. To advise the UGC through the Research Group (RG) on the strategy, in particular on the specific criteria, for selecting potential areas of excellence (AoE) in the UGC-funded sector, which are expected to attain international excellence in teaching, research and other scholarly activities;

  2. By applying the criteria as endorsed by the UGC / RG in (a) above, to identify and prioritize such AoE proposals for funding support by the UGC / RG or otherwise, in the light of available resources, the roles and missions of the UGC-funded institutions, the well-being of higher education in Hong Kong, and the needs of Hong Kong and China, and to advise the UGC / RG in this regard; and

  3. To monitor the progress and evaluate the success of AoE initiatives supported with UGC funds.