[4 November 2025] Saint Francis University (SFU) proudly hosted a commemorative ceremony to mark the naming of the Irene Lam Department of Design and the Irene Lam Centre for Collaborative Projects, in recognition of the generous and unwavering support of Mr LAM Wo Cheuk Justin.
The ceremony honoured Mr LAM's recent HK$2 million donation, following his earlier HK$20 million contribution made in August 2025, demonstrating his continued commitment to advancing education, research and industrial collaboration at SFU.
Mr LAM's contributions will enable SFU to leverage the 2025 Government's Research Matching Grant Scheme, providing significant funding to support research in Health Sciences, healthcare facilities, and related disciplines. His additional contribution has made it possible for SFU to establish the Centre for Collaborative Projects, a student-centred, education-oriented initiative that fosters innovation and collaboration through cross-disciplinary projects, internships, and career development opportunities.
At the ceremony, Rev Joseph YIM, Chief Executive of Caritas – Hong Kong and Vice-Chairperson of the Council of Saint Francis University, and Prof Stephen Y. L. CHEUNG, President of SFU, expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Mr LAM for his visionary commitment to education and research. They emphasised that his support will empower students and strengthen the bridge between academia and industry.
During the Vote of Thanks session, three students and graduates from the Department of Design delivered heartfelt messages of appreciation to the university and Mr LAM, highlighting the transformative power of design education and his significant contribution to nurturing creative talent in Hong Kong.
The ceremony was graced by the presence of distinguished guests, SFU's senior management including Provost Professor Annie BLIGH, Vice-President (Research and Development) Prof LO Tit Wing, Vice-President (Finance and Institutional Advancement) Mr Manhoe CHAN, Associate Vice-President (Institutional Advancement) Dr Ricky LEUNG, Head of Irene Lam Department of Design Mr Gary LAM, Deans of Schools, Heads of Administrative Units, staff and students of Irene Lam Department of Design.