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Three Highlights From Professor Mari Pangestu’s Visit to HKU Three Highlights From Professor Mari Pangestu’s Visit to HKU
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Three Highlights From Professor Mari Pangestu’s Visit to HKU

Ahead of her Edward K Y Chen Distinguished Lecture, Professor Pangestu sat down for an interview with local and international media. Here are some of the biggest takeaways.
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  • HKUMed-Developed App Reduces Hospitalisations for Advanced Cancer Patients

    HKUMed-Developed App Reduces Hospitalisations for Advanced Cancer Patients

    A large-scale trial found the SUPPORT+ app significantly reduces avoidable hospital admissions and boosts self-care confidence among elderly cancer patients receiving home-based...
    8 Oct 2026
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  • Professor Phoebe Lam and Fencer Ryan Choi Among 2026 TOYP Winners

    Professor Phoebe Lam and Fencer Ryan Choi Among 2026 TOYP Winners

    A paediatric dentistry expert, an Olympic fencer, and a a haematology specialist have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to society.
    6 Oct 2026
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  • How an HKU Engineer Is Helping Older Adults Regain Their Mobility

    How an HKU Engineer Is Helping Older Adults Regain Their Mobility

    Backed by government funding under the RAISe+ Scheme, Professor Ning Xi's Exynergy project is turning HKU’s cutting-edge robotics research into practical assistive technology to...
    7 Oct 2026
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  • ‘Don’t Retaliate, Talk’: How Asia Can Navigate Geopolitical Tensions

    ‘Don’t Retaliate, Talk’: How Asia Can Navigate Geopolitical Tensions

    The Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Indonesia and former Managing Director at the World Bank came to HKU for this year’s Edward K Y Chen Distinguished Lecture.
    8 Oct 2026
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People

Badminton Meets Psychology: When Ambition Helps Sports and Scholarship Take Flight

Badminton Meets Psychology: When Ambition Helps Sports and Scholarship Take Flight

After overcoming periods of self-doubt and burnout, Saloni Mehta became even more determined to pursue her Olympic dream, while exploring how psychology can help athletes grow...
6 Oct 2026
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When AI Meets Ancient Crafts: How an HKUer Gave Voice to a Forgotten Tang Poetess

When AI Meets Ancient Crafts: How an HKUer Gave Voice to a Forgotten Tang Poetess

Yuqing Liu’s short film blending traditional Chinese culture with cutting-edge AI has captured international acclaim – and top honours at a major global festival.
2 Oct 2026
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A Worthwhile Journey

A Worthwhile Journey

Long Service Award recipient Ms Annie Lam reflects on 45 years of dedicated service at HKU.
2 Oct 2026
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Dr Michael Rivera Is Explaining Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know about Humans

Dr Michael Rivera Is Explaining Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know about Humans

Hong Kong’s first bioanthropologist receives UGC teaching award.
30 Sep 2026
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A ‘Personal Best’ Is Just the Beginning

A ‘Personal Best’ Is Just the Beginning

What began as a hobby became a turning point in Jane Karlsson’s life when a record-breaking performance opened the door.
29 Sep 2026
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The Meaning Behind the Medicine

The Meaning Behind the Medicine

As psychedelics return to the clinic, Professor Alex Gearin asks a question often treated as an afterthought: whose ideas about healing, and mortality count?
29 Sep 2026
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Research & Discovery

  • HKUMed-Developed App Reduces Hospitalisations for Advanced Cancer Patients

    HKUMed-Developed App Reduces Hospitalisations for Advanced Cancer Patients

    A large-scale trial found the SUPPORT+ app significantly reduces avoidable hospital admissions and boosts self-care confidence among elderly cancer patients receiving home-based...
    8 Oct 2026
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  • How an HKU Engineer Is Helping Older Adults Regain Their Mobility

    How an HKU Engineer Is Helping Older Adults Regain Their Mobility

    Backed by government funding under the RAISe+ Scheme, Professor Ning Xi's Exynergy project is turning HKU’s cutting-edge robotics research into practical assistive technology to...
    7 Oct 2026
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  • HKUMed Research Reveals New Trends in Omicron Transmission

    HKUMed Research Reveals New Trends in Omicron Transmission

    A research team showed that, while some Omicron variants target the lungs, others have adapted to the gut.
    7 Oct 2026
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  • A Survival Guide for the Post AI-Era

    A Survival Guide for the Post AI-Era

    New AI courses are everywhere; yet with new developments appearing around every corner, how much of what is taught today will still be valid tomorrow?
    7 Oct 2026
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  • When Stars Collide: New Study Reveals Previously Hidden Phase of Compact Star Mergers

    When Stars Collide: New Study Reveals Previously Hidden Phase of Compact Star Mergers

    A new study featured on the cover of Science Bulletin suggests the brief gamma-ray flash observed from colliding stars may be just the beginning.
    6 Oct 2026
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  • Is AI Coming For Your Job? The Answer Is Messier Than You Might Think.

    Is AI Coming For Your Job? The Answer Is Messier Than You Might Think.

    The New Yorker turns to a new book by two HKU Business School professors and an LSE economist to ask why judgement, trust, and accountability may matter more – not less – when...
    5 Oct 2026
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Multimedia

Catch up on all the highlights from a historic National Day flag-raising ceremony outside HKU's Main Building. Catch up on all the highlights from a historic National Day flag-raising ceremony outside HKU's Main Building.

Catch up on all the highlights from a historic National Day flag-raising ceremony outside HKU's Main Building.

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We’ve all seen hard corals, the colourful marine structures that thrive in shallow waters with plenty of sunlight. But research by Sam Webster, an HKU PhD student, is casting light on their darker, weirder cousin, the black coral. We’ve all seen hard corals, the colourful marine structures that thrive in shallow waters with plenty of sunlight. But research by Sam Webster, an HKU PhD student, is casting light on their darker, weirder cousin, the black coral.

We’ve all seen hard corals, the colourful marine structures that thrive in shallow waters with plenty of sunlight. But research by Sam Webster, an HKU PhD student, is casting light on their darker, weirder cousin, the black coral.

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Dr Astrid Andersson believes Hong Kong’s yellow-crested cockatoos could act as a “biodiversity ark” for a species under threat. There’s just one problem: a housing crisis. Dr Astrid Andersson believes Hong Kong’s yellow-crested cockatoos could act as a “biodiversity ark” for a species under threat. There’s just one problem: a housing crisis.

Dr Astrid Andersson believes Hong Kong’s yellow-crested cockatoos could act as a “biodiversity ark” for a species under threat. There’s just one problem: a housing crisis.

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In this interview, Professor Sir Andre Geim, Nobel Laureate in Physics and Chair Professor in HKU’s Department of Physics, reflects on how graphene opened the door to an entirely new class of materials. In this interview, Professor Sir Andre Geim, Nobel Laureate in Physics and Chair Professor in HKU’s Department of Physics, reflects on how graphene opened the door to an entirely new class of materials.

In this interview, Professor Sir Andre Geim, Nobel Laureate in Physics and Chair Professor in HKU’s Department of Physics, reflects on how graphene opened the door to an entirely new class of materials.

Dr Alan William Dougherty, HKU Lecturer and Assistant Director of the School of Computing and Data Science master’s programmes, believes science education should go beyond memorising facts. Dr Alan William Dougherty, HKU Lecturer and Assistant Director of the School of Computing and Data Science master’s programmes, believes science education should go beyond memorising facts.

Dr Alan William Dougherty, HKU Lecturer and Assistant Director of the School of Computing and Data Science master’s programmes, believes science education should go beyond memorising facts.

The world’s corals are under threat. HKU alumna Dr Vriko Yu has a plan – and the technology – to save them. The world’s corals are under threat. HKU alumna Dr Vriko Yu has a plan – and the technology – to save them.

The world’s corals are under threat. HKU alumna Dr Vriko Yu has a plan – and the technology – to save them.

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HKU Around the World

HKU Welcomes Delegation from Switzerland

HKU Welcomes Delegation from Switzerland

The two sides discussed cooperation on student mobility and initiatives to further research collaboration.
5 Oct 2026
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HKU Student-Athlete Coleman Wong Wins Hong Kong's First Asian Games Tennis Gold

HKU Student-Athlete Coleman Wong Wins Hong Kong's First Asian Games Tennis Gold

Wong defeated Wu Yibing of the Chinese mainland 6-2, 6-4 in Nagoya and secured a provisional qualification spot for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
3 Oct 2026
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Ideas in Motion: The HKU Founders Creating Global Impact

Ideas in Motion: The HKU Founders Creating Global Impact

Join us on 14 October to exchange valuable insights, explore new collaboration opportunities, and discover the latest trends shaping the future.
30 Sep 2026
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‘We Can Discover New Species Every Day’: Dr Fabrice Not on the Microscopic, Mega-Impactful World of Plankton

‘We Can Discover New Species Every Day’: Dr Fabrice Not on the Microscopic, Mega-Impactful World of Plankton

Sometimes the most important species are invisible to the naked eye.
29 Sep 2026
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‘AI & Humans’ Conference Brings Researchers to Bali to Examine the Social Impact of Tech

‘AI & Humans’ Conference Brings Researchers to Bali to Examine the Social Impact of Tech

At an international conference co-organised by HKU and Tsinghua University, researchers explored how AI is reshaping mental health, cognition, social systems, and sustainability.
16 Sep 2026
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When the Giants of Science Meet Tomorrow’s Pioneers

When the Giants of Science Meet Tomorrow’s Pioneers

The Asian Science Camp at HKU nurtured future trailblazers from across the continent.
30 Aug 2026
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HKU: Leading the Infinite

In the first episode, Professor Xiang Zhang, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKU, shares his vision and insight into how HKU has nurtured its ‘inner strength’ and excellence over the years. In the first episode, Professor Xiang Zhang, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKU, shares his vision and insight into how HKU has nurtured its ‘inner strength’ and excellence over the years.

In the first episode, Professor Xiang Zhang, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKU, shares his vision and insight into how HKU has nurtured its ‘inner strength’ and excellence over the years.

HKU has proactively recruited leading scholars from around the world ⎻ including 2023 Nobel Laureate Professor Ferenc Krausz and 2010 Fields Medalist Professor Ngô Bảo Châu ⎻ to build an international hub for top talent. HKU has proactively recruited leading scholars from around the world ⎻ including 2023 Nobel Laureate Professor Ferenc Krausz and 2010 Fields Medalist Professor Ngô Bảo Châu ⎻ to build an international hub for top talent.

HKU has proactively recruited leading scholars from around the world ⎻ including 2023 Nobel Laureate Professor Ferenc Krausz and 2010 Fields Medalist Professor Ngô Bảo Châu ⎻ to build an international hub for top talent.

Recognised as the world’s most international university for three consecutive years, HKU has a faculty with nearly 75% non-local professoriate staff and students from over 90 countries and regions. HKU has also signed exchange agreements with 445 institutions across 51 countries and regions. Recognised as the world’s most international university for three consecutive years, HKU has a faculty with nearly 75% non-local professoriate staff and students from over 90 countries and regions. HKU has also signed exchange agreements with 445 institutions across 51 countries and regions.

Recognised as the world’s most international university for three consecutive years, HKU has a faculty with nearly 75% non-local professoriate staff and students from over 90 countries and regions. HKU has also signed exchange agreements with 445 institutions across 51 countries and regions.

Bringing together leading minds in both the arts and sciences, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has stood at the forefront of pioneering research for 115 years. Bringing together leading minds in both the arts and sciences, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has stood at the forefront of pioneering research for 115 years.

Bringing together leading minds in both the arts and sciences, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has stood at the forefront of pioneering research for 115 years.

Rooted in 115 years of excellence, HKU is actively shaping the future of education. Rooted in 115 years of excellence, HKU is actively shaping the future of education.

Rooted in 115 years of excellence, HKU is actively shaping the future of education.