HKU research recently published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology provides scientific evidence and practical guidance on how to improve mental health by integrating regular visits to natural green spaces into everyday life.
‘Gleanings from the Jiaye Library: Rare Books of Ming and Qing Bibliophiles’ is an exhibition of rare printed books and valuable manuscripts from private library collections, now on view at HKU’s Main Library.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the educational landscape. Discover HKU’s wide range of AI capacity-building initiatives that empower staff and students to explore AI responsibly, creatively, and effectively, and to help shape the future of higher education.
HKU is well-positioned to support the initiatives in Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address, including the development of the University Towns in its Northern Metropolis strategy.
Teaching and learning reached stellar new heights as HKU alumna Dr Lai Ka-ying and the Shenzhou-23 mission crew taught, via live broadcast, a ‘Tiangong Class’ Hong Kong and Macao Designated Session from aboard China’s space station.
Among the 208 HKU colleagues honoured in the 2026 Long Service Awards Presentation Ceremony was Ms Annie Lam from the Centre for Comparative Medicine Research, who has served the University for an impressive and fruitful 45 years.
Discover how Professor Anderson Shum Ho-cheung, HKU’s new Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research), plans to refine the University’s role as a premier conduit for human ingenuity by channelling international talent, interdisciplinary breakthroughs, and entrepreneurial energy.
Professor Hengshuang Zhao of the HKU School of Computing and Data Science has been named one of the 2025 ‘35 Innovators Under 35 China’ by MIT Technology Review for his contributions to AI research.
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.
The Research Grants Council has awarded significant funding to HKU in its latest 2026–27 exercise, recognising the University’s research endeavours and supporting collaborative research initiatives that tackle urgent global and societal challenges.
