Achievements
CUHK achievements 2026
2026 marks a significant milestone in CUHK’s development. With the collective efforts of our faculty, students, alumni, and partners over the years, CUHK continued to make remarkable strides in education, research, and innovation, gaining widespread recognition locally, nationally, and globally.
This year, CUHK further strengthened its global standing through outstanding achievements in international rankings. In QS World University Rankings, CUHK climbed 14 places to 18th globally and entered the global top 20 for the first time. It rose 9 places to 28th globally in the Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report, retaining its top position in Hong Kong for the fourth consecutive year. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, CUHK ranked 10th in Asia, marking its ninth consecutive year among Asia’s top 10 universities.
For details of our achievements and transformation in 2026, please scroll down.
Note: The related information is updated as of 30 June 2026.
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- QS
Asia University Rankings #7 in Asia
World University Rankings #18 in the world - U.S. News & World Report
Best Global Universities Rankings
#1 in Hong Kong
#5 in Asia
#28 in the world - Times Higher Education
Asia University Rankings #10 in Asia
World University Rankings #41 in the world
Most International Universities #14 in the world - ShanghaiRanking
Academic Ranking of World Universities
#3 in Hong Kong - Subjects ranked 1st in HK
Anthropology
Classics & Ancient History
Communication & Media Studies
Education and Educational Research
Linguistics
Mathematics
Medicine
Nursing
Philosophy
Sports-related Subjects
Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies
For details of the rankings, please click here.
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1 Jan 2026: CUHK holds flag-raising ceremony on New Year’s Day
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12 Feb 2026: 全球首顆面向城市可持續發展的人工智能大模型衞星「港中大一號」成功發射 (Chinese Only)
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23 Feb 2026: Hong Kong’s higher education leaders launch the “Study in Hong Kong” Week
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25 Feb 2026: 全國政協副主席梁振英先生訪問中大 (Chinese version only)
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3 Mar 2026: CUHK awards Honorary Doctorates to four distinguished people
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9 Apr 2026: CUHK and Tongji University establish joint laboratory for smart transportation
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17 Apr 2026: CUHK hosts 9th China-America Frontiers of Engineering Symposium to advance global collaboration
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22 Apr 2026: CUHK and CLP Power sign MoU to advance digital practical training and nurture future power talent
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11 May 2026: CUHK and Diagens sign MoU to enhance women and children’s healthcare with medical imaging AI
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18 May 2026: CUHK establishes Hong Kong’s first full-stack embodied AI lab to advance AI-driven industrial transformation
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30 May 2026: 第九屆大學通識教育聯盟年會於中大(深圳)舉行 中大潘偉賢教授談大學通識教育未來發展 (Chinese version only)
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2 Jun 2026: CUHK holds 24th Honorary Fellowship Presentation Ceremony Four distinguished individuals are honoured
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9 Jun 2026: 廣東省科學技術廳聯同中大及中大(深圳)啟動「1+1+1」計劃第二批33個項目 聚焦AI、生命科學等四大前沿領域 推動大灣區邁向世界一流科創高地 (Chinese version only)
- 26 Jun 2026: CUHK and Xiaomi forge strategic partnership to advance innovation and talent development
- 30 Jun 2026: CUHK establishes long-term partnerships in archaeology with Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Advancing Silk Road research and revealing connections between ancient civilisations
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20 Jan 2026: CUHK receives Ministry of Education Outstanding Scientific Research Output Award (Natural Sciences)
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9 Mar 2026: CUHK Professor Edwin Chan receives The Spirit of Innovation Award at The Spirit of Hong Kong Awards
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12 Mar 2026: CUHK Professor Nina Lam Siu-ngan receives 2026 American Association of Geographers Lifetime Achievement Honours
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31 May 2026: 18 CUHK scholars awarded funding by RGC Overseas Research Fellowship Scheme and Junior Research Fellow Scheme
- 25 Jun 2026: CUHK Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Dennis Lo Yuk-ming receives an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Medical Science awarded by the University of Cambridge First Hong Kong scientist to receive the honour
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8 Jan 2026: CUHK scientists reveal a new mechanism by which myotonic dystrophy type 1 damages the nervous system
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27 Jan 2026: CUHK research uncovers sophisticated aerodynamics utilised by multi-winged gliding dinosaurs
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20 Feb 2026: CU Medicine pioneers synbiotics to alleviate children’s anxiety and sensory sensitivity symptoms
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8 Mar 2026: CUHK develops a novel “nanoworm” gene carrier Paving the way for safer and more effective gene therapy
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30 Apr 2026: CUHK develops VLM with spatial intelligence to improve AI robotic manipulation in complex tasks
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14 May 2026: CUHK advances bench-to-bedside breakthrough, pioneers GLP-1 drug class to improve severe stroke recovery
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20 May 2026: CUHK reveals coral’s ‘best allies’ Denitrifying specialist bacteria help corals survive in polluted waters
- 29 Jun 2026: CUHK pioneers the all-in-one PGT-Plus screening solution Overcoming conventional ‘blind spots’ in hidden genetic abnormalities and reducing miscarriage and abnormal pregnancy risks in assisted reproductive treatment
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2 Feb 2026: 79 CUHK students awarded Link University Scholarship 2025/26
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4 Feb 2026: 11 CUHK students awarded Nissin Foods (Hong Kong) Charity Fund Scholarship 2025/26
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23 Feb 2026: CUHK receives support from SHKP-Kwoks’ Foundation to help outstanding students pursue excellence
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29 May 2026: CUHK student receives reply letter of encouragement from President Xi Jinping
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4 Jun 2026: Six CUHK students awarded Innovation and Technology Scholarships Highest among participating institutions
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