Department of Science and Mathematics, Board of Mathematics, Science and Technology

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Department of Science and Mathematics, Board of Mathematics, Science and Technology

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      • 數理系
      • 數理及科學學系聯席議會

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      Dates of existence

      September 1994 - August 1997

      History

      The Department of Science and Mathematics was established in September 1994. It was created through a consolidation of the expertise areas of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Science, Computer Studies. Home Economics and Mathematics. The Department provided the focal point for the development of subject expertise, research and other scholarly activities.

      In order to generate greater coherence and enterprise among cognate departments, the Department of Science and Mathematics became part of the Board of Mathematics, Science and Technology, alongside the Departments of Engineering and Technology Studies and Physical Education.

      Until the 1997-98 academic year, the Department of Mathematics was formally established and separated from the original Department of Science and Mathematics. The former Department of Science and Mathematics was also renamed the Department of Science.

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      Created: 2025-10-31.

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          The description in 'History' was produced in consultation of the following online resources:
          The Hong Kong Institute of Education. Annual Report 1994-95, 1994. Retrieved from https://educoll.lib.eduhk.hk/records/annual-report-EOfX8zUx

          Hong Kong Institute of Education. Staff bulletin Mar., Issue 6, 1997. Retrieved from https://educoll.lib.eduhk.hk/records/staff-bulletin-b8Eg6TAK

          Hong Kong Institute of Education. Staff bulletin Jun., Issue 9, 1997. Retrieved from https://educoll.lib.eduhk.hk/records/staff-bulletin-y9pgWCnf

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