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The library at Chinese University of Hong Kong in Sha Tin, seen on June 20. Lee Tien-ming was one of the university’s most popular lecturers, spending his entire career there. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

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

Lee Tien-ming, who died last week, wrote for the curious and critical reader rather than fellow academics, and local literary fans embraced him.

Hong Kong economy

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

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

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

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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.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong Medical Centre previously requested an extension to repay its loans. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

‘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.

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.

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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.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong holds an information day for prospective students at its campus in Sha Tin on October 11. Photo: Edmond So
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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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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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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CUHK has not reported the cases to police because the applicants are from outside Hong Kong, its admissions director says. Photo: Edmond So
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.

Students walk through the campus of the University of Hong Kong on September 19. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

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.

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.

Residents exercise at a park in Fanling. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

According to the latest figures, 36.53 per cent of applicants were offered spots at local universities or on a subsidised diploma course under the Joint University Programmes Admissions System. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

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.

Biomedicine: Companies

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.

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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.

Kenneth Chen Wei-on, has reportedly resigned as the vice-president of the Chinese University of Hong Kong after less than a year in the role. Photo: Dickson Lee
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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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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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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A view of the Chinese University of Hong Kong campus in 2024. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

Inflammatory bowel disease refers to a group of conditions that cause swelling and inflammation of tissues in the digestive tract. Photo: Getty Images
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.

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.

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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.

A man places a sign outside a Tesla dealership during a protest against Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk outside a Tesla dealership in Los Angeles, California, on March 14. Photo: Reuters
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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Data obtained by the Post from the University Grants Committee shows that 5,582 non-local, first-year students were admitted by the city’s eight universities in the 2024-25 academic year. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong family behind Vitasoy donates HK$100 million to CUHK art museum

Lo Kwee Seong Foundation helps fund new 1,770 square metre extension to museum in bid to bolster city’s status as cultural exchange hub.

Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong’s universities have to be open on reserves

Hong Kong public institutions are expected to be transparent about healthy piles of cash, particularly when the government is aiming to make savings.

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