e-Bulletin June 2025

Seven SPH Staff Received Long Service Awards
Celebrating Decades of Dedication, Commitment and Loyalty

The University of Hong Kong held a Long Service Awards Presentation Ceremony at Loke Yew Hall on June 20, 2025, recognising nearly 200 awardees for their years of commitment and loyalty to the University. Among these distinguished awardees were seven valued colleagues from our School of Public Health.

We are proud to announce that one of our long-serving staff members received the prestigious 25-year service award, marking a remarkable career milestone. Additionally, six of our colleagues were honoured for 15 years of dedicated service (in alphabetical order of surnames): Mr Choy Ka-tim, Senior Technical Officer; Ms Teresa So, Nursing Officer; Dr Dana Vackova, Principal Lecturer; Professor Yen Hui-ling, Professor; Mr Wong Hoi-wa, Senior IT Manager; and Ms Wendy Yu, Assistant Technical Manager.

Mr Wong Hoi-wa shared, “I am grateful for the incredible opportunities to contribute to impactful research led by Professor TH Lam and Professor Michael Ni over the years. My time here has been enriched by inspiring colleagues, meaningful collaborations, and the shared mission of advancing public health for the betterment of society.” Dr Vackova also shared, “Working with colleagues and students at the School of Public Health of HKUMed has truly inspired me, and I am grateful to receive this long service award. Beyond the years, this recognition reflects the trust and teamwork we have built, and it has strengthened my dedication to teaching, learning, knowledge sharing and research. I am looking forward to making further contribution to our School.”

The School extends our warmest congratulations to all our award recipients. This recognition honours their years of dedication to HKU and to the field of public health.