“Gentleman Tower” and “Lady Tower” are two landmarks built at to a height of 120 feet above New Asia College and United College respectively. The nicknames “Gentleman Tower” and “Lady Tower” are derived from the sleek, linear design of the former and the curvilinear design of

CUHK Standout | Mathias Billy Muljadi: Engineering Therapeutic Nanoparticles through CUHK Research When Mathias Billy Muljadi first arrived at The Chinese University of Hong Kong as an undergraduate student, he carried not only a passion for biomedical engineering—but also a

A breakthrough study by the School of Life Sciences and the Gerald Choa Neuroscience Institute at CUHK has revealed for the first time that hormonal imbalance during women’s perimenopausal period affects brain cell energy metabolism, significantly increasing the risk of

CUHK and the HUN-REN Hungarian Research Network (@hun_ren01) have launched a new partnership to advance research and innovation, with a special focus on life sciences and STEM disciplines. Through the signing of an MOU, both institutions are committed to promoting collaborative

Breakthrough Flow Battery Drives Safe and Affordable Energy Storage Professor Lu Yi-chun’s team has developed a new flow battery that offers a safer and more cost-effective alternative to the lithium-ion batteries widely used today. By using sulfur, a naturally abundant and

CUHK reaches a new historic high in the latest ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025! 13 CUHK subjects are ranked among the world’s top 50, marking the University’s best performance to date. #Nursing and #Communication both ranked 10th globally, making their

Congratulations to the 18 CUHK scholars who have been recognised on the Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list, reflecting the University’s outstanding achievements in fostering a diverse research environment, and international recognition of its scientific and academic achievements.

In face of global changes and #layoffs across industries, many employees and job seekers face unprecedented pressure to survive in today’s workplace. When your occupational identity is threatened, how does #jobcrafting help redefine the meaning and value of your work, turning the

The Science Centre is affectionally known as the “Rice Cooker” by CUHKers. It was built in a cantilevered structure and unique circular design with various concrete construction techniques applied, aiming to create an unobstructed space for students. A large University emblem is

#CUHK is honoured to receive the prestigious Global Engagement Champions Award at the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2025! This recognition celebrates our commitment to fostering an international outlook through student and faculty diversity, as well as our robust

Professor Kwan Mei-po, Head of Chung Chi College, Choh-Ming Li Professor of Geography and Resource Management, and Director of the Institute of Space and Earth Information Science at CUHK, has been elected as a Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) for the Advancement of

In the newly released 2026 QS Asia University Rankings, #CUHK is ranked 7th in Asia, marking its third consecutive year among the region’s top ten universities and showcasing CUHK’s academic excellence and strong influence in Asia. More on CUHK #rankings: https://t.co/4UlaqKvyuG

Medical and engineering team up for agile robotic arms for precise tumor removal #CUHK Professor Ka-wai Kwok from the Faculty of Engineering and Professor Jason Chan from the Faculty of Medicine have developed a tiny and fully flexible dual-arm robot, specifically designed for

To allow the public to express their condolences for the loss of Professor Yang Chen-ning, Distinguished Professor-at-Large and Director of the Institute of Theoretical Physics at #CUHK , and the first Chinese Nobel Laureate, CUHK invites members of the public to visit the

Congratulations to CUHK Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Dennis Lo Yuk-ming and Dean of CU Medicine Professor Philip Chiu Wai-yan on being formally conferred the title of Foreign Members of the Academia Europaea!

Mourning Professor Yang Chen-ning Professor Yang Chen-ning, the first Chinese Nobel Laureate, Distinguished Professor-at-Large and Director of the Institute of Theoretical Physics at #CUHK, passed away today (18 October 2025), at the age of 103. The CUHK community is profoundly

Shellfish allergies are surprisingly common, affecting up to 2% of the global population, with symptoms ranging from deeply unpleasant, such as urticaria and angioedema, to catastrophic, like anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening. Among shellfish, crab is the second most