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16 Sep 2026 CUHK welcomes Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address delivered by the HKSAR Government
Advancing the Northern Metropolis University Town and building Hong Kong into an international I&T centre and hub for high-calibre talents
15 Sep 2026 CUHK decodes the assembly of Helicobacter pylori’s “molecular syringe”
First insights into its early core assembly offers a new strategy for disarming its virulence
14 Sep 2026 CUHK reveals health risks of PMOS on offspring
Daughters face reproductive issues, sons face much higher metabolic risks
14 Sep 2026 CUHK-led study reveals why Mercury’s young plains have the most “wrinkles”
Ongoing mantle activity continues to shape the planet’s surface
11 Sep 2026 CUHK Professor Kan Zihan becomes first Hong Kong recipient of prestigious International Geographical Union Early Career Award
Pioneering research on human mobility and urban health reinforces CUHK’s global academic leadership in geography and urban sustainability
10 Sep 2026 CUHK unlocks Helicobacter pylori’s ‘self-defence’ mechanism
Opening a new path for gastric cancer prevention and antibiotic-free peptic ulcer therapies
9 Sep 2026 Mourning the former Vice-Chairman of CPPCC National Committee and former CUHK Chancellor Dr Tung Chee-hwa 9 Sep 2026 CUHK co-hosts “Science in the Age of AI” seminar as prelude to Hong Kong Laureate Forum 2027
Promoting cross-disciplinary collaboration and inspiring next-generation of scientific exchange
8 Sep 2026 CUHK’s Chung Chi College launches “Ink Echoes: A Shared Path with Kan Tai-keung and Students” exhibition to celebrate 75th anniversary
Featuring over 100 masterworks and student creations to highlight Chung Chi’s commitment to holistic education and cultural innovation
7 Sep 2026 CUHK holds Flag-raising and Inauguration Ceremonies to commence the 2026/27 academic year
Student Flag-guard Team debuts new signature uniforms, embodying vigour and a sense of mission
3 Sep 2026 How does the brain overcome the limits of multitasking?
Neuroscientists at CityUHK and CUHK reveal a dynamic neural strategy and hints for artificial intelligence training
31 Aug 2026 CUHK pioneers HR-pQCT-based study to track bone erosion in rheumatoid arthritis
Helps distinguish harmless microchanges from true joint damage and promotes repair through early, effective treatment
27 Aug 2026 CUHK-led study cracks century-old mystery of shape-shifting code of cellular “powerhouses”
Research reveals how mitochondria “pearl” under tension, laying a biophysical foundation for investigating the relationship between mitochondrial dynamics, cellular aging, and related diseases
25 Aug 2026 CUHK launches Hong Kong’s first joint-school butterfly ecological survey
Students become ‘butterfly investigators’ to provide valuable data for local biodiversity research
24 Aug 2026 CUHK-CAS joint team unveils cardiac “natural bypass” mechanism
Capillaries shown to transform into coronary arteries, offering hope for ischemic heart disease patients
23 Aug 2026 CUHK’s Professor Kwan Mei-po becomes first Hong Kong scholar to receive International Geographical Union’s highest honour
Recognising her pioneering contributions to geography and underscoring CUHK’s growing global impact in advancing urban sustainability and health research
21 Aug 2026 CUHK conducts Hong Kong’s first robotic-assisted pelvic fracture reduction and fixation surgery, opening a new era in precision trauma care 13 Aug 2026 Two pioneering CUHK projects secure HK$46.3 million RGC grant
Leveraging AI and biotechnology to address population ageing
6 Aug 2026 CUHK unveils 2026-2030 Strategic Plan: Leaping to Greatness
Anchored by the TIGER framework, CUHK leaps toward new heights of academic excellence and global impact
5 Aug 2026 CUHK’s Global Physician-Leadership Stream (GPS) captivates 12 DSE top scorers and continues to be the top programme for 13 consecutive years
60% of top scorers pursuing medicine choose CUHK
70% of the total intake goes to DSE students