Dear colleagues, students, alumni and friends, We depart 2025 with a heavy heart. Our thoughts are still with those affected by the Tai Po fire. Tragedies like this confront us with the fragility of life, yet they also reveal the enduring strength of humanity. The courage of the rescue personnel and support provided across Hong Kong have reminded us of the noblest values of being human. For the past century, HKU has stood firmly with Hong Kong, our Nation and the world, throu

Dear students, colleagues and alumni,   We are deeply saddened by the tragic fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po yesterday, which resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. On behalf of the University, I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and to those injured in this devastating incident.   We know that some of our students, colleagues and alumni may have been affected. Since last night, CEDARS has been reaching out to affected students to offer sup

In celebration of its 115th anniversary, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) hosted "HKU Tram Connect"—a student engagement initiative fostering unity and embodying the University’s enduring commitment to forging lasting bonds on 16 November. Organised by the Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS), the event transformed three of Hong Kong's historic trams into a vibrant platform for cross-cultural exchange, bringing together local and international students w

HKU Achieves Record with 54 Academics Named Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2025 The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has set a new record with 54 academics named in Clarivate’s “Highly Cited Researchers 2025” list. This achievement places HKU 13th globally among all institutions, based on the total number of researcher designations—including those recognised across multiple fields. Hong Kong maintains its position as 8th among countries and regions worldwide. HKU plays a p

Professor Ferenc Krausz, Nobel Laureate and newly appointed Chair Professor in the Department of Physics under the Faculty of Science at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), presented his inaugural lecture titled "Toward Affordable Preventive Healthcare: Basic Science Addressing Grand Challenges" on 7 November. The lecture, held at the Grand Hall of the Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre on the Centennial Campus, explored the profound implications of attosecond physics for medical dia

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has secured the top spot in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, released today (4 November) by the global higher education analytics organisation Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), reaffirming its sustained leadership across Asia's academic landscape. Professor Xiang Zhang, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKU remarked, “This recognition honours the collective dedication of our University community—where the relentless pursuit of excellence continu

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) today (28 October) marked a significant milestone in preserving its heritage with the grand opening of the HKU History Gallery, a dedicated space chronicling the University’s illustrious journey since its founding in 1911. HKU marked a significant milestone in preserving its heritage with the grand opening of the HKU History Gallery on 28 October. The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Dr Peter Wong, Chairman of HKU Coun

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) welcomes Professor Ferenc Krausz, 2023 Nobel Laureate in Physics, to join the University as the Chair Professor in the Department of Physics under the Faculty of Science, commencing November 2025. A luminary in ultrafast laser science and quantum optics, Professor Krausz’s arrival brings new dimensions to HKU’s research excellence, further solidifying the University’s global leadership in upstream research and pioneering new frontiers. Profes

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has unveiled Vision for 2026-2035: Leadership for Impact today (14 October), a strategic framework guiding the University’s direction for continued growth and development over the next decade. Upon the foundation of the brand-new vision: "A world-leading university transforming humanity’s future", HKU endeavours to attract, nurture, and inspire future leaders to create knowledge, address global challenges, advance humanity, and promote sustai

The President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong (HKU), Professor Xiang Zhang, welcomes the initiatives outlined in the...

Dear colleagues and students, Welcome to the new academic year! As we begin a new journey, I would like to share my heartfelt enthusiasm...

港大校長張翔近日接受香港文匯報等媒體訪問。香港文匯報 記者萬霜靈 攝 香港高等教育體系近年表現愈見卓越，在上星期公布的QS世界大學排名2026中，再次有5所大學打入百強，整體進步率達至最高水平。其中，香港大學更躍升6位至全球第十一的歷史高位。港大校長張翔近日接受香港文匯報等...

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Dear colleagues, students, alumni, and members of the HKU community, I am delighted to announce that HKU has risen to an unprecedented...

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has reached an unprecedented milestone, climbing to 11th place in the 2026 QS World University...