The University of Hong Kong will be conferring honorary degrees upon
six distinguished individuals at the 173rd Congregation on
March 14,2006:

Doctor of Laws, honoris causa:
1. The Honourable Dr Vivienne Poy, Senator, The Senate of Canada, in
recognition of the bridges she has built between Hong Kong and
Canada, her contributions to Canadian society, as well as her
commitment to championing human rights, multiculturalism and gender
equality.

Doctor of Letters, honoris causa:
2. Lord Wilson of Tillyorn, KT, GCMG, FRSE, in recognition of his
contributions to the community of Hong Kong.

Doctor of Science, honoris causa:
3. Professor William Ian Rees Davies, SBS, JP, in recognition of his
contributions to academia and to the dental profession in Hong Kong.

4. Dr the Honourable Leong Che Hung, GBS, OBE, JP, in recognition
of his contributions to the medical profession and to the community
of Hong Kong.

Doctor of Social Sciences, honoris causa:

5. Mr Simon K Y Lee, MBE, JP, in recognition of his contributions to
the community of Hong Kong.

6. Professor Wu Jing Lian, in recognition of his contributions to
the nation.