HKU’s Laboratory for Space Research was the host of the 16th Asia-Pacific Regional International Astronomical Union Meeting, marking the first time this flagship event has been held in the city.
HKU Chair of Laser Physics Professor Ferenc Krausz has been elected as an International Member of the US National Academy of Sciences in recognition of his outstanding contributions to ultrafast laser science and attosecond physics.
In a potential new first line of defence for stroke, HKUMed has developed a pioneering nasal spray as a prehospital emergency aid that helps protect neurological and motor functions, with animal studies showing an over 80% reduction in brain damage.
HKU’s new School of Governance and Policy is training policymakers and professionals who can tackle complex and challenging global issues through innovative, evidence-informed solutions in an era of disruptions and shifting power dynamics.
The ‘HKU School of Innovation Inaugural Celebration: A Dialogue with Future Innovators’ was held in early May to commemorate the School’s establishment and highlight the transformative impact of its first year.
Professor Jiawei Zhou in the HKU Department of Mechanical Engineering has been honoured with the 2026 Croucher Tak Wah Mak Innovation Award for his groundbreaking research in thermal management.
The HKU Excellence Awards Presentation Ceremony for 2025 was held to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our scholars in teaching and research, as well as their significant contributions to knowledge exchange between the University and society.
Initiated and hosted by HKU’s Institute for Climate and Carbon Neutrality, Hong Kong Climate Week 2026 aimed to harness Hong Kong’s unique strengths as an international financial centre and a global connectivity hub to accelerate a just, inclusive and resilient net-zero transition.
Professor Cecilia Chan Ka-yuk and partners introduce SuperTA, an innovative AI-driven education tool that is designed to enhance teaching practices in the GenAI era and is available to educators at all levels.
