Renowned chemist and Nobel Laureate @sirfrasersays has joined #HKU as the Chair Professor in the Department of Chemistry. Check out the video to learn what brought him to HKU, his aspirations here & also his inspiring words to students who are passionate about science!

HKU has reached an unprecedented milestone, climbing to 11th place in the 2026 #QS World University Rankings @worlduniranking. This achievement marks the second consecutive year of record-breaking, following its rise to 17th globally in 2025. HKU has also solidified its position as a leading institution in Asia, ranking 2nd amongst Asian universities. Professor Xiang Zhang, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKU, said: “This historic achievement affirms HKU’s emergence as a global elite institution, and exemplifies the relentless pursuit of excellence by the entire University community. As a leader in higher education, HKU actively promotes Hong Kong as a premier hub for global talent to study, innovate, and conduct research. HKU remains committed to excellence and innovation, and advancing its mission by actively supporting national strategies in developing our country into a leading nation in education. We extend our profound gratitude for the support of our nation, the HKSAR Government, the entire University community, and all of HKU's dedicated supporters.” Over the past year, HKU has achieved outstanding results in various international academic rankings, boasting the highest number of 53 Clarivate's most highly cited researchers in Hong Kong and securing the 10th position among global institutions in 2024. HKU has also welcomed over 120 distinguished international scholars from all over the world in 2024, solidifying its reputation as a global talent hub.

WELCOMING WORLD-RENOWNED CHEMIST: #HKU is proud to announce the appointment of @sirfrasersays, a distinguished chemist and Nobel Laureate, as Chair Professor in the Department of Chemistry, @hku_science. Details at go.hku.hk/pr26533

AI at HKU. Prof. Moriaki Yasuhara’s team uses AI to understand long-term changes in Hong Kong’s marine biodiversity and their drivers. Ostracods are used as a proxy for biodiversity, and the AI tool identifies 140 species of ostracods in sediment cores with >90% accuracy.

HKU is proud to be ranked #1 in Asia in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026! This recognition celebrates our community’s dedication to excellence and our pivotal role in global higher education. As we mark our 115th anniversary, HKU continues to drive innovation, interdisciplinary research, and AI-powered education—bridging East and West and shaping tomorrow’s leaders. #HKU #UniversityofHongKong #QSRankings

International collaborative research team co-led by Professor Sir Fraser Stoddart @HKU Department of Chemistry links L-glucopyranosyl monosaccharides to produce α-, β-, and γ-L-cyclodextrins, making the cover of Nature Synthesis. hku.hk/press/press-releases/…

Open for Applications! # HKU Presidential Post-doctoral Fellowship(HKU-PPF) The prestigious HKU-PPF is calling for application! The fellows will receive an annual stipend of around HK$621,600(~US$80,000) with additional grants and other benefits! Details: hku.hk/research/hku-ppf.html

We welcomed @aamir_khan along with singer Kay Tse on our campus for a talk, Mr. Khan talked about his latest film #SecretSuperstar. The guests also discussed their experiences and views on searching for equality. A big shout-out to @HKUGenEd for hosting a full house event!

🏆#HKU scholars awarded the @RoySocChem’s 2023 Dalton Horizon Prize for their pioneering interdisciplinary medicinal chemistry research that paves the way for potential new drug treatments and therapies to improve human health. Details at go.hku.hk/pr26241 #RSCPrizes

👏🏼 RISING RECOGNITION: In the World University Rankings just released by @timeshighered, #HKU is #1 locally and has climbed nine places to #30 globally, boosted especially by our research influence! go.hku.hk/THEWUR2022

Why do a #10yearchallenge when you can actually do a #100yearchallenge? Here is to many more hundred years to come! #HKU #TiesWithHKU #ThriveWithHKU #HKUintl

Rising Recognition: #HKU is ranked second in Asia in the QS Asia University Rankings for 2024, climbing two spots from last year! Details: go.hku.hk/pr26815

COVID-19 VACCINE NEWS: The #HKU State Key Laboratory for Emerging Infectious Diseases co-developed #COVID19 #vaccine candidate has been approved for human clinical trial. Learn more at hku.hk/press/news_detail_215…

#HKU welcomes non-local students to its family at last week's Orientation Programme! New students who have joined HKU from around the world gathered at the Grand Hall to celebrate the beginning of their campus life. Wishing all new #HKUers a great academic year ahead! #HKUintl

Prof Moriaki Yasuhara #HKU School of Biological Sciences, Swire Institute of Marine Science, & collaborators, reconstruct evolutionary history of the #Coral Triangle to explain why it has the highest marine #biodiversity on Earth. hku.hk/press/press-releases/…

Congratulations to the ten #HKU scholars awarded the Excellent Young Scientists Fund 2022 for their accomplishments in research! This is the fourth consecutive year HKU has the most projects amongst eligible institutions since 2019. go.hku.hk/pr24910

The University of Hong Kong wishes you a Happy Chinese New Year! May your days be filled with joy, prosperity, and peace! Stay happy and healthy in the Year of the Ox! 🧧🎊

DREAMS TAKE FLIGHT AT #HKU: A warm welcome to the four talented international students joining us this year through the HKU Scholarship for Future Leaders! Learn more about their stories at: hku.hk/press/news_detail_215…

🎉 Best wishes for a Prosperous and Healthy Year of the Rabbit from #HKU's President and the University's Deans! 🐇 🧧#香港大學 校長張翔教授及一眾院長恭㊗️大家在新一年身體健康、萬事如意、「兔」躍新程！🐰

In the QS World University Rankings 2021, HKU has moved up 3 places and ranked No.22 in the world. Referring to the QS ranking indicators, the University’s score in academic reputation and citations per faculty has also gone up. @TopUnis @worlduniranking @QS_Corporate

GLOBAL RECOGNITION CONTINUES 🌏 #HKU is ranked 31st worldwide in the 2023 @timeshighered University Rankings! Learn more at go.hku.hk/THEWUR2023 #THEUniRankings

HKU science serves the community, helps local industry, preserves heritage and protects biodiversity. Biologists at the Swire Institute of Marine Science work with Hong Kong’s fish farmers and sea cucumber traders to start sea cucumber cultivation.

In the 2024 QS World University Subject Rankings, HKU has 30 subjects ranked in the top 50 globally, 11 subjects within the top 25, and leads the rankings in 26 subjects among local universities. topuniversities.com/subject-…

#Fengshui is the #Chinese art of achieving harmony between humans and their environment. What are the fengshui forests of Hong Kong? Biodiversity hotspots for one. Smaller than 1.5 hectares on average, our fengshui forests are home to over 100 species of trees alone.

We ranked the 25th in 2019 QS World University Rankings! This is our best ranking in seven years in the #QSWUS bit.ly/QSWUR19_T #QSWUS19

#HKU set out a vision a few years ago to be recognised as “Asia’s Global University”. This year, we're humbled and honoured to see our efforts towards internationalisation reflected in @timeshighered “Most International University in the World” Ranking, as we've been ranked 1st.

CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 2020! The 203rd Congregation marks the beginning of a new chapter for nearly 9,400 #HKU graduates, and your alma mater wishes you all the best in your future endeavours!

HKU is ranked 35th globally in the 2025 World University Rankings just released by Times Higher Education, and also holds the #1 spot in Hong Kong once again! The performance indicators of the ranking are grouped into five areas: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry and international outlook. Learn more about the results at: timeshighereducation.com/wor… #HKU #HKUExcellence #TimesHigherEducation #THEUniRankings

KILLER STEEL: Research led by #HKU Professor Mingxin Huang and Professor Leo Lit Man Poon produced the first anti-pathogen stainless steel that kills the SARS-CoV-2 on its surface, which could help reduce accidental transmission through public surfaces. go.hku.hk/pr23713

✨Regional Excellence and Local Legacy: HKU has maintained its excellent performance over the past year, standing at #2 in Asia in the newly released QS Asia University Rankings 2025. This exceptional achievement is a testament to the University's commitment to becoming a world-class university in Asia. HKU consistently provides students with top-notch education, strives for excellence in teaching, research, and knowledge exchange, all while bolstering its global reputation. Explore the rankings 👉🏼 topuniversities.com/asia-uni… #HKU #HKUExcellence #Rankings

The fields of #HKU 50 academics named #HighlyCitedResearchers by @Clarivate range from microbiology to architecture, and the exceptional quality of their research lead to HKU ranked 13th in the world in 2023. More at go.hku.hk/pr26836

HKU attains seven-year high in QS World University Rankings sc.mp/2kULbje

✨𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞: #HKU ranks 1st in Hong Kong and 26th in the world by @QSCorporate in the 2024 QS @worlduniranking (#QSWUR). Check out the rankings 👉🏼 topuniversities.com/universi…

Dr Michael Boyle, Dr Adam Sharp, @Lou_A_Ashton @bonebraking @HKUSBS show reduced abundance of undescribed beetle species in logged Borneo rainforests. Unknown tropical insect biodiversity appears less resilient to human-induced environmental change. authors.elsevier.com/a/1jdIk…

#HKU has been ranked the 35th Top University in the world by Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020! In terms of rankings by subject, Education placed #3 in the world, followed by Law in #17 and Social Sciences in #22. @timeshighered

#HKU ranked #2ndInAsia by CEOWORLD magazine University Rankings 2019! Key indicators of this ranking are recruiters’ responses, employers’ feedback, job placement rate, academic reputation and more. Let #HKU be the key success factor of your career! ceoworld.biz/2019/01/07/top-…

An article on #COVID19 by an @HKUMed research team has been chosen by the world’s highest-impact medical journal @TheLancet as one of the landmark papers of its 200-year history.📝More details 👉🏼 hku.hk/press/news_detail_257…

🌕Our best wishes to everyone in the #HKU community, as you celebrate with family and friends ~ let's hope for clear skies tonight! Download Mid-Autumn Festival stickers at stickers.uvision.hku.hk/

Nobel Laureate Professor @sirfrasersays delivered a public seminar at #HKU entitled “Artificial Molecular Machines” about his research contributions to the establishment of the mechanical bond in chemistry and held discussions with HKU students.

Huge trees, snakes, birds, bats. This is not Amazon jungle, but Hong Kong's fengshui forests, the remnants of the original forest cover and protector-forests of local villages. Here are snapshots of the making of our upcoming video about #HKU research on fengshui forests.

#HKU is ranked 25th globally 2 years in a row by QS Top Universities! scmp.com/news/hong-kong/educ… via @scmpnews

Urban tropical marine #biodiversity has been understudied. Scientists @SWIMSHKU, using metabarcoding & sampling structures known as ARMS, showed that biodiversity of invertebrates in Hong Kong seas is remarkably high, even at highly impacted sites. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…

Honouring Sir Hormusjee N Mody 謹向麼地爵士致敬 Every October 12, we remember with gratitude his visionary support for the establishment of #HKU 每年10月12日這個特別的日子，我們一再憶念您的睿智，感謝您慷慨支持 #香港大學 創立。

The annual #HKU Excellence Awards Presentation Ceremony was held to honour our faculty members for their outstanding accomplishments in teaching, research, and knowledge exchange between the University and society. Check out the full list of awardees at: hku.hk/award

HKU's @Xiaoyier3 & @Lou_A_Ashton show that invertebrates, especially termites, are overlooked as decomposers of forest leaf litter, limiting our understanding of global carbon&nutrient budgets & consequences of #climatechange. hku.hk/press/press-releases/…

Anhedonia, inability to feel pleasure, is a major symptom of #depression. Reward processing dysfunctions may be a reason. Meta-analysis by @bn_becker and collaborators shows different brain pathways involved in #money vs natural #reward processing. More: tinyurl.com/ytzrfw5p

HKU is offering a free online course, Hong Kong Cinema through a Global Lens! Register now bit.ly/2ejEsO6

Congratulations to Professor Wang Gungwu, #HKU's 11th Vice-Chancellor, on being awarded the prestigious Tang Prize in Sinology 2020 in recognition of his pioneering work on the history of the Chinese diaspora. More details about the award at t.ly/m3Bf

Meet #HKU’s very own #therapydog JASPER! Jasper is a rescued English sheepdog adopted from HK Dog Rescue. Jasper’s job as a therapy dog is to help reduce students’ stress by playing with them. He loves back rubs and cuddling and enjoys socialising with large groups of people!

𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 & 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: 🌏 HKU ranks first in Hong Kong and fourth in Asia in the 2023 @timeshighered Asia University Rankings! Check out the rankings 👉🏼 timeshighereducation.com/wor… #hku #theuniversityofhongkong #THEAsia #THEUniRankings

🐟🐠🐡 #HKU scholar @celiaschunter in collaboration with researchers from other institutions found the basis to variability across different fish species, and that being able to evolve quicker means they can cope with ocean acidification better. More on: go.hku.hk/pr24181

Disgust keeps us away from harmful substances, but are brain pathways involved the same that protect us from harmful social interactions? @bn_becker & collaborators combined fMRI & machine-learning based modelling to answer this. nature.com/articles/s41562-0…

Meet Professor @CeciliaKYChan, head of the Teaching and Innovation Learning Centre @TALICHKU, and learn how she's supporting the integration of #GenAI🤖 in teaching and learning👩‍🏫. Read more at the #HKU Bulletin👉 bulletin.hku.hk/people/pedal…

Isn’t it a coincidence that this year’s biggest #FullMoon comes to us on #LanternFestival? The Lantern Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the 1st month in the lunar calendar. #Lanterns are lit and sweet glutinous rice dumplings are eaten with families and loved ones!

HKU Summer Research Programme 2023 – Apply Now! 10-week intense research training programme with one-to-one mentorship for elite students around the world. Outstanding students may receive a conditional offer of HKU Presidential PhD Scholarship. Details : gradsch.hku.hk/srp2023

🌳A study led by geographers from #HKU and @IndianaUniv reveals that old-growth trees are more tolerant to drought stress than younger canopy trees and could better buffer extreme climate. More at doi.org/10.1038/s41558-022-0…

#HKU’s @bn_becker & collaborators mapped the expression of angiotensin II type1 receptor ATR1 in human #brain. Highest density was in #reward #motivation #stress #memory areas. Targeting ATR1 system opens door for new treatments of mental disorders. pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.23…

Five #HKU academics have been selected for the Research Grants Council’s Senior Research Fellow Scheme and Research Fellow Scheme in recognition of their research excellence, and awarded a total of over HK$31 million in funding to advance their research.

If your plan to pursue #PhD studies has been affected by #COVID19, #HKU is prepared to support your academic aspirations with the generous HKU Presidential PhD Scholarship scheme. The scheme will award successful candidates up to US$198,000. Learn more: gradsch.hku.hk/gradsch/f/pag…

Thirteen #HKU academics have been named by Clarivate Analytics in its list of “Highly Cited Researchers 2020” as the most influential in the world. For more details please go to t.ly/1hXm

Research by #HKU with @Yale and @Tsinghua_Uni published in @NatureComms reveals a stark inequality in greenspace exposure worldwide, highlighting the need for prioritising greening policies and actions. go.hku.hk/pr24911

QS ranked HKU 18th in the world and first in Hong Kong for graduate employability!! #HKU

Did you know your brain treats conversations with AI chatbots almost like talking to real people? 🚀🧠🤖 HKU's Professor @bn_becker explores the benefits and risks of constant engagement with digital agents for Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Learn more at beckerlab.org/

Four pioneering scientists – Prof Dame Carol Black, Prof Steven Chu, Dr Jack Dangermond and Prof John Hennessy – stressed the crucial role of science in safeguarding humanity's future and tackling pertinent global issues at the inaugural #HKU President’s Forum held today.

Non-local heritage, local pride: Kainaat and Lareb are two Hong Kong born, non-Chinese speaking #HKU students who, by dedication and perseverance, are able to flourish in an international and multicultural environment.

Nine #HKU young scientists have been awarded the Excellent Young Scientists Fund (HK and Macau) for 2021 under the National Natural Science Foundation of China, an organisation managed by the Ministry of Science and Technology. More at go.hku.hk/pr23146

Open for Applications! #HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme - 2021-22 Start your research study at #HKU and enjoy package up to around US$53,000 (HK$414,000) in the first year and around US$50,000 (HK$394,000) in each of the subsequent years! Details: gradsch.hku.hk/gradsch/f/pag…

🔬 WHAT IS THE ORIGIN OF LIFE? #HKU researchers led by Professor Anderson Shum discover a new approach by examining how evaporation may have provided an environment in which early evolution could have started. More on go.hku.hk/pr23397

GLOBAL RESEARCH INFLUENCE 🌎 #HKU ranks No.26 globally among all institutions this year with 38 academics named by @ClarivateAG in its list of “Highly Cited Researchers 2022” as the most influential in the world. go.hku.hk/pr25372

🧬#HKU research breakthrough in understanding how genetic information in DNA is 'read' and why errors in 'reading' can lead to developmental defects or cancers, recently published in the journal Science: : science.org/doi/10.1126/scie…

✨RISING GLOBAL RECOGNITION: #HKU has been ranked 21st in the world by @TopUnis in the QS World @universityranking 2023 #QSWUR. 🔍More at: topuniversities.com/universi…

Epidemics III - Control of Infectious Diseases Explore the science, prevention and control of epidemics with leading scientists from HKU and experts around the world Register: edx.org/course/epidemics-iii

#HKU Faculty of Engineering researchers invent ultra-strong aerogels based on bullet-proof vest materials, with vast applicational potential. This research was published in Nature Communications. 🔎 More details at go.hku.hk/pr25120

💡 @HKUMed researchers succeeded in isolating the #Omicron variant. Leaders of the team Prof Yuen Kwok-yung, Prof Honglin Chen and Dr Kelvin To answered questions from about 50 international and local media outlets in a Zoom media briefing. For more: go.hku.hk/pr23674

GLOBAL RECOGNITION FOR #HKU SCIENTISTS: HKU professors have been named among the world's top scientists, with ten in the Top 100 and six of them securing a top spot in China, in the latest Research.com Best Scientists Rankings. Congratulations! go.hku.hk/pr26338

Thank you @timeshighered for the continued recognition of our international outlook. 3rd most international university in the world! #internationalandproud

Hong Kong ranked second in the world in “The best university cities of 2018”. We love our city! timeshighereducation.com/stu… @THEuniadvice @timeshighered

Congrats to Prof David Li (@XDavidLiLab1) from @HKU_Chemistry and Prof Stephanie Ma (@stephaniema912) from @hkusbms on being awarded this year's #HKU Outstanding Researcher Award for their exceptional research accomplishments! 🎥piped.video/watch?v=9g1axQyc…

The University of Hong Kong celebrated a successful showing at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, securing a total of 41 awards, including one special grand prize. Learn more: hku.hk/press/press-releases/…

FIGHTING OMICRON FAST🦠: #HKU microbiology researchers have isolated the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant from clinical specimens five days after it was first reported to the @WHO. The team is now exploring opportunities for vaccines. For more: hku.hk/press/news_detail_236…

Research group of Prof Jane Lixin Dai @ Department of Physics & international collaborators proposed a new method to detect, with the aid of #BlackHoles, first-generation stars born shortly after the #BigBang. hku.hk/press/press-releases/…

#HKUTechie – Fusing for Innovation Greatness. Prof. Celia Schunter predicts future marine world using molecular & genetic tools. "Be tough" & "never think you're not capable" to be a scientist. #MarineEcology More at: go.hku.hk/QYiydp

Have you heard of scientists tagging birds to understand their migration routes? With the help from the public and volunteers, HKU’s scientists are doing the same with Hong Kong’s danaid butterflies whose migrations are still a mystery. For more: danaidhk.com/

IN 2020-21, HKU will offer a dual-mode of teaching and learning, no matter where you are currently located. Online classes and lectures, online discussions, online academic advising and consultation are always available.

A #HKU sing-along: The 2019 #karaoke version of #明我以德 Brighten Me with Virtues. By an all-alumni-cast with #Cantopop stars: music by Sam Hui, lyrics by Lin Xi, music arrangement by Adrian Chow, and vocals by Kay Tse , Alfred Hui and HKU students. hku.to/brightenme-with-virtu…

🎉 Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a fruitful 2020! 🥂 #HKU #TiesWithHKU #ThriveWithHKU #HKUers #HKUintl #NewYear #NYE2019 #2020 #festive #holiday #winter

Five outstanding #HKU research projects awarded $168 million in the 12th round of the Theme-based Research Scheme (TRS) for strategically important research areas in Hong Kong's future development. Details at go.hku.hk/pr24786

📢HKU PhD and MPhil Admission 2023-24 is open for applications! Join our Virtual Information Week to learn more! Successful candidates can enjoy prestigious scholarship packages. Application to the Main Round starts from Sept 1 – Dec 1, 2022. Details 👉 gradsch.hku.hk

#HKU is ranked 10th worldwide in the 2019 @timeshighered University Impact Rankings in terms of delivering on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Check out HKU's other contributions to sustainability at sustainabilityreport.hku.hk/ #TiesWithHKU #ThriveWithHKU

#HKU moved up one place to 35th in the latest @timeshighered World University Rankings 2020! Striving to fulfill our vision, HKU will continue to be Asia's global university. #TiesWithHKU #ThriveWithHKU #HKUintl #HKUers thestandard.com.hk/section-n…

RISING RECOGNITION: #HKU named third best university in the region in the QS Asia University Rankings 2022! 👏🏻 Check out the rankings at go.hku.hk/QSaur2022

🌕LUNAR LANDING AT HKU! Dr @YuqiiQian from #HKU's Department of Earth Sciences collected 822.6 milligrams of lunar soil brought back to earth in 2020 by the Chinese lunar probe Chang’e-5 for further research.🧑🏼‍🚀Discover more at go.hku.hk/pr26437

Worried about #COVID19? Ask Prof @gmleunghku by tweeting #askHKUMed and live Q&A with Prof @sree NYC: 8:30pm Mon Calif: 5:30pm Mon UK: 12:30am Tue India: 6am Tue HK & China: 8:30am Tue Watch it live at: fightcovid19.hku.hk/live/ or here @hkumed #coronavirus #HKUcovid19

Congratulations to #HKU Department of Chemistry Professor Vivian Yam on receiving the prestigious Porter Medal 2020 for her contributions to Photochemistry and for sharing her expertise with the wider community! Discover more about her achievement at hku.hk/press/news_detail_212…

Using neuromorphic sensors, #HKU Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering develop ground breaking #quantum sensory technology that mimics human vision and can be used for monitoring dynamic processes in biological systems. hku.hk/press/news_detail_270…

#day2 of #hkuibwsc! An engaging conversation with @genevadam and @SuhaniJain on how gender biases are shaped from a young age and how they address these issues as young professionals in their workplaces. #GenderEquality @iborganization

Hong Kong has a dozen species of danaid butterflies, famous for their winter aggregations and long migrations, but nobody knows where Hong Kong’s danaids migrate to or from. Stay tuned for our video about #HKU butterfly tagging project aiming to answer this question.

Research by Prof Xiaoli Tian & Sai Zhang @ HKU Dept of Sociology shows that in the matters of their children’s health, mothers in #HongKong don’t challenge doctors’ knowledge, but adapt it to practical situations instead. doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.…

🖋️🤝🌍#HKU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fudan University and @Sydney_Uni during the 27th Annual Presidents’ Meeting of the @apru1997 (#APRU), joining forces to strengthen sustainability research and education. 🔎More details at go.hku.hk/pr26277