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The University of Hong Kong performed the best among the city’s universities, with its education studies being the only local programme to make a top 10 ranking. Photo: Eugene Lee
Education in Hong Kong

HKU ranks seventh globally for education as East Asia ‘makes strides’

Times Higher Education releases latest annual subject rankings, with Peking University entering top 10 for computer science for first time.

Education in Hong Kong

Last unregistered student union at Chinese University of Hong Kong disbands

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong education summit to discuss impact of geopolitics on universities

Disease

My Take | Time to make a new year resolution like your life depends on it

Improving public awareness of diabetes and the risks associated with it should be one of the vows for 2026.

CUHK has launched a four-year DNA testing programme to screen 9,000 adults of working age to identify individuals at high risk of developing young-onset diabetes. Photo: SCMP / Eugene Lee
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong could take ‘lead in supporting Greater Bay Area children with autism’

Former medical school dean says research team plans for comprehensive care platform to start operating within a year.

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.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

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

University to launch pilot project in January using new technology that tests stool samples and provides results as quickly as one week later.

The pilot project allows for samples to be collected at home before being sent to a laboratory, with results ready in seven to 10 days. Photo: Edmond So
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

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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More than 700,000 people in the city have diabetes, placing them at risk of severe complications such as heart attacks, strokes and kidney disease. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

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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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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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.

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.

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.

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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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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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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