China will launch the Tianwen-3 Mars Sample Return Mission in 2028, the first mission ever to bring samples from Mars back to Earth to search for life on the red planet, with expert input from HKU.
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.
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.
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.
Renowned mathematician and Fields Medallist Professor Ngô Bảo Châu believes that mathematics is an essential part of being human and joins HKU with a view to building up Asia into a new global nexus for the discipline.
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.
