This year, the School was distinguished as a "QF Star Training Provider", acknowledging our e ort in providing lexible progression pathways for students. The School is also o ering ESG programmes and courses, organising activities (forums, talks, etc) with ESG themes and is engaged by the government in projects serving disadvantaged groups through its Colleges. Some examples are: • Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Social and Governance and Sustainable Finance • Certi icate for Module (Investor Relations and ESG) • Certi icate for Module (ESG Compliance and Internal Control) • Certi icate for Module (ESG Certi ied Professional Examinations Preparatory Programme) • Certi icate for Module (ESG and Green Business Logistics) Community engagement remains robust through the Chinese Medicine Clinics and Pharmacy and the Dietetic Clinic for Teaching and Research, serving educational and public health needs. These outreach efforts re lect the School’s commitment to holistic development and community service. The Oªice of the Communications Authority launched a SMS Sender Registration Scheme in 2023, the School proactively participates in the Scheme to better protect our stakeholders to verify our identities. Starting from 1 September 2024, #HKUSPACE is our of icial SMS sender ID. Governance The Board of Directors oversees the business of the School. Directors serve renewable terms of 3 years. During 2024/25, three Members of the Board retired, and three new Members were appointed. A combination of new and existing Members ensures stability and continuity in leadership by the Board of Directors. The Board meets at least 4 times a year to discuss issues concerning the School’s corporate governance. In addition to the formal meetings, the directors engage in the Management Retreat and Presentation of the Annual Development/Financial Plan to the Board which are held yearly to provide platforms for views and exchange between the Board and senior sta . Orientations were arranged for the new Board Members to facilitate their understanding of the School’s operations. The Board itself has a number of independent directors from outside the University and a quarter of its members are female so as go some way towards meeting diversity standards. The Director of the School shares the key discussions from the Board of Directors meetings with the sta via the School Forums (4 times per year). The Board of Directors is also responsible for risk management. All sta are invited to participate in the annual risk register exercise. The updated risk register is submitted annually to the Board of Directors via a Risk Management Working Group, the School Academic and Management Board and the Audit Committee. Internal audit by the University Internal Audit Of ice is also an important measure to review compliance with the established guidelines, policies, mechanisms and standards. Other than individual unit and college operations, speci ic business procedures are also reviewed if necessary. From time to time, recommendations are also taken into consideration to enhance existing measures. All audit reports are received by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors as well as the University Audit Committee. For external audit, KPMG has been appointed for 2025/26 replacing PwC who have carried out this function for many years. The School’s Governance Manual is reviewed regularly and is available on the sta intranet. Sta are asked annually to complete an ecompliance declaration to ensure they are familiar with the various policies/guidelines/manuals that impact their work as well as a con lict of interest declaration. Quarterly training on compliance is arranged and colleagues’ attendance is compulsory to ensure their understanding of compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, guidelines, as well as a number of legislative ordinances. The Mandatory CPD Scheme for Academic Staff was enhanced in August 2024 (since it was rolled out in July 2017) with a view to reinforcing a lifelong learning culture of continuing professional development amongst the academic sta . The in house legal team is always consulted when the School is dealing with legal and contractual matters, external legal advice will also be sought when necessary. Any major legal issue will also be brought to the senior management meeting, and reported to the Board of Directors (as necessary). The School exercises signi icant e orts to ensure compliance with all regulations. 今年學院獲選為「QF星級培訓機構」，肯定了我 們為學員提供靈活進修路徑。 此外，學院亦提供不同的環保、社會與管治課 程，舉辦以環保、社會與管治為主題的論壇和 講座等，以及透過各學院參與政府服務弱勢社 群的活動。以下為部分課程： • 環境、社會和管治及可持續金融深造文憑 • 證書（單元：投資者關係與環境、社會及管治） • 證書（單元：ESG 規範與內部監控） • 證書（單元：ESG 認證專業人員考試備試課程） • 證書（單元：環境、社會及管治與綠色商業物流） 中醫臨床中心及中藥房和營養學治療及教研中心 繼續支援相關領域的教育及公眾健康的需求。兩 所中心的服務展示了學院致力實踐全面發展及服 務社會的承諾。 通訊事務管理局辦公室於2023年推出「短訊 發送人登記制」。學院積極參與該計劃，讓收 訊人能識別我們的身份，從而更好地保護持份 者免受虛假訊息滋擾。自2024年9月1 日起， #HKUSPACE成為學院官方短訊發送人識別碼。 盘屛 董事局負責監察學院運作。董事局委員任期為 三年，可續任。在2024/25年度，有三名委員 卸任，三位新成員加入。新舊委員的組合確保 了�事局領導層的穩定性和延續性。 董事局每年最少開會四次，討論與學院企業管 治相關的事宜。除正式會議外，董事局委員亦 參與每年一次的管理層集思會及向董事局提交 年度發展 / 財務計劃，為董事局與高級職員提 供意見交流平台。今年，我們特別安排了迎新 會，以協助新任董事局委員了解學院運作。 現時，學院董事局成員包括一些港大以外的獨 立社會人士，四分之一的成員為女性，以響應 社會的多元準則。 學院院長通過學院論壇（一年四次）與職員分享 董事局會議的討論重點。風險管理亦由董事局 負責。所有職員都會獲邀參與每年一次的風險 名冊工作，更新後的風險名冊經風險管理工作 小組、學院教務及管理委員會及審核委員會提 交董事局。 由大學內部審計處進行的內部評審亦是一項重 要工作，用以檢視既定準則、政策、機制和標 準的合規情況。除了評審個別部門及學院的運 作外，必要時還會審查具體的業務流程。內部 評審會不時提出建議，以加強及改善現有措施。 所有內部評審報告均會提交審核委員會、董事 局及大學核數委員會。外部審計方面，畢馬威 會計師事務所已獲委任為2025/26年度審計機 構，接替多年來擔任此職能的羅兵咸永道會計 師事務所。 學院定期檢討管治手冊，並上載於職員內聯網。 職員每年除了需要在網上作出合規聲明，以確 保他們熟悉與工作相關的政策、指引及手冊之 外，也須作出利益衝突聲明。 由學院安排每季一次的合規培訓，所有職員均 須出席，以確保他們充分理解並遵守內部及外 部政策、程序、指引及一些法律條例。教職員 強制性持續專業發展計劃於2024年8月進行 優化（該計劃自2017 年7 月起推行），旨在強 化教職員持續專業發展的終身學習文化。學院 在處理法律及合約事務時，均會諮詢內部法律 團隊，必要時也會尋求外部法律意見，而任何 重大法律議題都會提交至高級管理層會議，並 向董事局匯報（如有需要）。學院一直致力確保 遵守所有法規。 HKU SPACE ANNUAL REPORT 2024/25 DIRECTOR’S REVIEW OF THE YEAR院長回顧 HKU SPACE ANNUAL REPORT 2024/25 DIRECTOR’S REVIEW OF THE YEAR院長回顧 14 15
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