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.
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.
HKU’s ultra-thin diamond fabrication technology – enabling large-scale, high-quality production of diamond membranes with implications for next-generation electronic and optical devices – has been selected as one of China’s Top 10 Scientific Advances of 2025.
HKU received 46 awards at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, as it continues to build its reputation for outstanding research and innovation excellence that makes a meaningful impact on society.
HKU researchers have developed an AI-powered innovation to overcome obstacles found in traditional ultrasound examinations when time is of the essence, bringing life-saving advancements in cardiology, pulmonary medicine, and emergency care.
HKU scientists have made a major breakthrough by using a natural magnetic material to achieve negative refraction, without the need for complicated artificial structures, opening the door to imaging, telecommunications, and countless other technologies.
The Minister of the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China led a delegation visit to the campus to learn more about the University’s latest activities and future direction.
HKU Innovation Week 2025 marks the University’s annual celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship. It showcases HKU’s success and commitment to turning visionary research into real-world impact and nurturing a vibrant culture of innovation.
HKU President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Xiang Zhang welcomes the Chief Executive’s 2025 Policy Address initiatives that enhance Hong Kong’s innovation potential and promote synergy among education, technology, and talent development to advance its status as a global education hub.
