The University welcomed a new cohort of undergraduate students into the HKU family with an inauguration ceremony that carried the theme ‘Excellence with Purpose: Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders Today’.
HKU hosted the Asian Science Camp 2026 which brought together over 300 students from nearly 30 countries and regions to engage with Nobel Laureates and leading scientists for interactive, hands-on learning experiences.
There is a festive atmosphere across campus during HKU’s 217th Congregation as we honour the achievements of our newest graduates, and they reflect on how far they’ve come and where their personal journeys will take them next.
A new exhibition at HKU showcases a generous donation of rare books and historical artefacts, in particular the complete first edition of Ho Kai’s Xin Zheng Zhen Quan, from the private collection of Mr Yu Jiang.
Renowned for his revolutionary graphene breakthroughs, Professor Sir Andre Geim, Nobel Laureate and Chair Professor in the HKU Department of Physics, presented his audience with a candid behind-the-scenes look at high-level scientific discovery.
Six extraordinary individuals were honoured at the Honorary University Fellowships Presentation Ceremony held at Loke Yew Hall on June 17 in recognition of their contributions to the University and to the community.
A concert to honour the University’s history, the vitality of diversity and the spirit of cultural exchange was performed by the Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble on June 11 at HKU’s Grand Hall.
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.
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.
