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Albert Chow’s tenure at CUHK will begin in the first half of 2026 for a term of three years, according to the institution. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Chinese University of Hong Kong appoints veteran administrator as vice-president

Albert Chow replaces Kenneth Chen, who resigned in July, less than one year after his appointment.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Chinese University of Hong Kong to offer free autism test for 200 young children

Hong Kong society

As I see it | Hong Kong will miss its most popular philosopher

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Why Hong Kong universities are heading north for mainland Chinese collaborations

Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University, which celebrates its 20th year, is a case study for why strategic cooperation is vital.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Editorial | Hong Kong is making the right moves to keep diabetes at bay

Chinese University projects and a government scheme for subsidised private sector screening are welcome steps to combat the increasingly prevalent disease.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

CUHK Medical Centre cuts prices for 1,011 service items to attract patients

‘We at CUHKMC hope to be a business with conscience in terms of pricing, and so everyone can trust us,’ hospital CEO says.

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‘Silent killer’: CUHK to screen 9,000 Hongkongers under 44 for diabetes risk

Those eligible for the test must have at least one risk factor, such as family history of the disease, exercising less than 150 minutes per week, or obesity.

Professor Juliana Chan (fourth from left) says the disease poses a lifelong risk. Photo: Eugene Lee
Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | Debut ranking in top 10% globally boosts self-awareness: Hong Kong EdU head

While ranking is globally recognised, it does not fully reflect an institution’s unique characteristics and strengths, president says.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong must step up efforts against fraudulent university applications

Heightened vigilance and stronger law enforcement are needed against people who cheat the system, to protect the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand.

Education in Hong Kong

126 fake academic credential reports logged in first 7 months: Hong Kong police

Force arrested 55 people between January 2022 and July this year for allegedly using fraudulent credentials at local universities.

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Chinese University of Hong Kong. More than 125 cases of suspected fake academic qualifications involving students at Hong Kong universities were reported in the first seven months of this year. Photo: Edmond So
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong in fight for foreign university students as Singapore emerges as rival

Number of international first-year students at city’s public universities below pre-pandemic levels despite government doubling quotas.

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The University of Hong Kong admitted the most non-local students in the last academic year. Photo: Karma Lo
Education in Hong Kong

University in Hong Kong rejects hundreds of applicants over fake credentials

Some applicants to Chinese University of Hong Kong listed secondary schools they didn’t attend or which didn’t exist, admissions director says.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong’s universities go from strength to strength

The advancement in global higher education rankings shows efforts to nurture the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand are paying off.

Education in Hong Kong

6 Hong Kong universities set new record in global top 200

Times Higher Education says rankings highlight shift in research and higher education excellence from West to Asia.

The University of Hong Kong rose from 35th to 33rd place in the World University Rankings, the highest among all local varsities. Photo: Karma Lo
Education in Hong Kong

Student’s operating room photo sparks Hong Kong medical school pledge on conduct

Social media user claimed to have completed six-week internship at Prince of Wales Hospital and uploaded several related photos.

Prince of Wales Hospital in Sha Tin is a teaching hospital for the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong science and tech

Can Hong Kong scientists fight age-related muscle loss with help of HIV drug?

CUHK researchers say drug Maraviroc tested on mice suffering from sarcopenia, with rodents seeing significant improvements in muscle mass.

Education in Hong Kong

36.53% of Hong Kong students get university, diploma spots under allocation system

Figure represents decline in proportion of successful candidates compared with last year, as expert points to increased competition.

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Up to a third of intake of new Hong Kong medical school to be non-local students

Health secretary Lo Chung-mau says school will recruit second-degree students, with about 50 admitted in earlier stages.

The new medical school is expected to be built on a site in the New Territories. Photo: May Tse
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CUHK start-ups eye silver economy’s need for ‘wearable robotics’

Start-ups seek to enter the growing markets for elderly care and rehabilitation by selling their ‘wearable robotics’ technologies.

Education in Hong Kong

Chinese University of Hong Kong vice-president ‘resigns’ after less than a year

Kenneth Chen reportedly ‘did not find the work environment suited him’ as the university confirms he will leave his role in September.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong public universities to seek more top-notch overseas students: minister

Minister Christine Choi also says authorities will consider raising 40 per cent cap on non-local student admissions.

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In 2024-25, the number of non-local students at the city’s public universities was 17,161, representing about 23 per cent of those studying at the institutions. Photo: Sam Tsang
Universities in Hong Kong

6 public universities in Hong Kong rise in global rankings

University of Hong Kong climbs to 11th place, beating two prestigious mainland Chinese institutions.

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The University of Hong Kong came in 11th in the global ranking. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong’s university freedom key to China’s global education power goal playing

Universities’ freedom to think, teach and publish independently must remain non-negotiable and Beijing must make its stance clear.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong warned of surge in inflammatory bowel disease

Scientists behind study say rising prevalence of incurable chronic gut conditions is mainly result of unhealthy diets high in fats, sugars.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Mainland Chinese drug effective in treating 3 cancer types: Hong Kong-led study

CUHK researchers say drug D3S-001 can treat non-small cell lung, colorectal and pancreatic cancers triggered by gene mutation KRAS-G12C.

Dr Herbert Loong, an associate professor at CUHK’s clinical oncology department. shows results of the study. Photo: May Tse
Education in Hong Kong

‘Funding cuts won’t hurt Chinese University of Hong Kong’s innovation push’

CUHK head also says university to seek resources to pursue other areas, such as talent recruitment, but non-urgent projects may be delayed.

CUHK needs to pay back the government HK$1 billion – the highest amount among the city’s eight publicly funded universities. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Letters | What Elon Musk could do if he cared about his legacy

Readers discuss the damage done to the brand of the world’s richest man, the global recognition of Chinese University’s nursing school, and Hong Kong’s medical fee reform.

Education in Hong Kong

Are Hong Kong’s universities attracting enough students from outside mainland China?

Data shows nearly 75 per cent of Hong Kong’s non-local, first-year undergraduates at public universities are from mainland.

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