An HKUMed research team has unveiled a causal link between childhood maltreatment and various neuropsychiatric disorders by employing genomic analysis on neuropsychiatric data.
HKU conferred honorary degrees upon three outstanding individuals at the 216th Congregation in recognition of their distinguished achievements and contributions to the University, the community and academia.
As part of its 115th anniversary events, HKU transformed Hong Kong’s historic trams into a vibrant platform for cross-cultural exchange, bringing together local and international students with University leadership.
Researchers from the Department of Real Estate and Construction of HKU propose conserving historically significant military pillboxes in Hong Kong and making them more welcoming to visitors with better managed access paths.
HKU achieves a historic milestone with 54 academics named in Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list, placing the University 13th globally among all institutions, based on the total number of researcher designations.
As the 115th anniversary approaches, HKU is proud to celebrate its enduring legacy with the establishment of the HKU History Gallery. Records chronicling the origins and development of the University can now be found in one place on campus.
HKU has unveiled Vision for 2026–2035: Leadership for Impact, a strategic framework guiding the University’s direction for continued growth and development over the next decade, in its second century of academic excellence.
Distinguished scientist Professor Ferenc Krausz, 2023 Nobel Laureate in Physics, will join HKU as Chair Professor in the Department of Physics under the Faculty of Science, bringing new dimensions to HKU’s research excellence.
Mrs Cherry Tse Ling Kit-ching is a distinguished alumna of HKU and has recently taken on the role of Executive Vice-President (Administration and Finance). Discover how the University influenced her and what her vision is for its administrative development.
