Twelve HKBU Foundation members and donors of the University were conferred the title of Professor Emeritus at the University's Faculty and Staff Assembly held on 12 June 2018, in recognition of their distinguished and sustained contributions to academic work and the University’s activities. The  Professors Emeritus are:

Honorary Vice-Presidents:
Professor Chow Kai Wing
Professor Albert Lee Wai Ming

Director:
Professor Lam Kit Chun

Senior Member:
Professor Leung Mee Lee, MH

Donors:
Professor Jack Barbalet
Professor Allan Chan Kit Kwong
Professor Cheuk Pak Tong
Professor Chow Kwok Ching
Professor Lau Chor Wah
Professor Ma Hing Keung
Professor John Powers
Professor Tan Zaixi