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A view of the Chinese University of Hong Kong campus in 2024. Photo: Eugene Lee
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

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

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

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
Elon Musk

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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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.

The Art Museum of the Chinese University of Hong Kong has received funding from a prominent local family. Photo: Handout
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.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Rise in Hong Kong infant eczema cases linked to pandemic cleaning habits

Academics at Chinese University of Hong Kong also say they have developed new probiotics for children and adults to target skin condition.

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Education in Hong Kong

CUHK head to explore creating Hong Kong college system for postgraduates

Professor Dennis Lo says proposal would follow existing system used for undergraduates, cites his own experience at Oxford and Cambridge.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong is the only tertiary education institution in the city to offer a collegiate system for full-time undergraduates. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong’s reformed district councils need more transparency playing

Tai Po district councillors’ opposition to a government construction plan shows why district officers must be held accountable too.

A woman walks past a promotional poster for the 2023 district council elections. Photo: Jelly Tse
Education in Hong Kong

Dennis Lo takes over Chinese University of Hong Kong, vows to boost global standing

‘We are committed to enhancing the international standing of CUHK and make efforts in teaching, research, service and innovation,’ Professor Dennis Lo says.

Education in Hong Kong

Outgoing CUHK head to focus on medical research, remain involved in academia

Rocky Tuan also cites navigating the Covid-19 pandemic as one of the most unforgettable experiences during his tenure.

Artificial intelligence

A Hong Kong AI model is accurately identifying eye conditions at high rates

The open-source VisionFM model from the Chinese University of Hong Kong is comparable to doctors at diagnosing ophthalmic diseases, paper finds.

A new AI model from the Chinese University of Hong Kong has proven effective in identifying ophthalmic diseases. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Non-invasive tool that detects bowel disease coming in 2027: Hong Kong scientists

Experts say new method can detect bacteria associated with inflammatory bowel diseases in stool samples, and much cheaper than colonoscopy.

Patients currently have to undergo multiply colonoscopies to detect inflammable bowel disease, with such procedures costing about more than HK$65,000. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong

Vaccine shows promise in curing HIV, Hong Kong start-up says

‘We may be on the brink of a breakthrough,’ Dr Edward Leong, advisory board chairman of Immuno Cure says.

Education in Hong Kong

3 universities in Hong Kong among top 10 in major ranking of Asian institutions

HKU holds No 2 position, CUHK rises to No 6 and CityU to No 10, marking first time three institutions placed in top 10 of Asian University Rankings.

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Israel-Gaza war

Opinion | What US student protesters can learn from their Hong Kong peers

Protesters at my US alma mater chose confrontation over discussion, a reminder of the trauma of 2019, from which Hong Kong still suffers.

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Police detain a demonstrator during a pro-Palestinian protest at Emory University on April 25, in Atlanta, Georgia. Some student protests at US colleges have turned violent. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | To be a belt and road education hub, Hong Kong must teach in Mandarin

John Lee’s ‘Study in Hong Kong’ plan emphasises attracting students from belt and road countries. But it also implies controversial changes in universities.

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Editorial | Chinese University’s new leader poised to write a new chapter

Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, endorsed by the university council on Friday, will succeed Rocky Tuan Sung-chi as president and vice-chancellor.

Education in Hong Kong

Incoming CUHK head says university ‘back on track’ after Hong Kong protests

Molecular geneticist was sole candidate to succeed outgoing Rocky Tuan, who was embroiled in controversy following 2019 social unrest.

Professor Dennis Lo (left) with council chairman John Chai. Photo: Jelly Tse
Education in Hong Kong

Potential Chinese University of Hong Kong head vows to protect academic freedoms

Professor Dennis Lo also calls for more focus on AI field during sit-down sessions with students, staff and alumni ahead of council’s decision.

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Professor Dennis Lo (second from right) held three sessions with CUHK students, staff and alumni. Photo: Edmond So
Education in Hong Kong

Explainer | Who is Hong Kong scientist Dennis Lo and what is he best known for?

Molecular geneticist with a ‘stellar reputation’ is the only candidate in the running to take over as head of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong geneticist Dennis Lo endorsed by CUHK committee to be next president

Confirming Post’s earlier report, varsity’s council says it has arranged for Professor Lo to meet students, staff and alumni on Thursday.

Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | Hong Kong molecular geneticist Dennis Lo ‘sole candidate’ to become CUHK head

Source says Lo, famed for pioneering non-invasive prenatal test, to be offered similar employment package to outgoing CUHK head Rocky Tuan.

Professor Dennis Lo is tipped to take the top job at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

How Hong Kong researchers aim to turn bugs into drugs to treat autism, dementia

Microbiota I-Centre researchers have isolated 200 to 300 types of bacteria with therapeutic potential and hope one day to develop them into medications.

Professor Francis Chan (left) and Professor Siew Ng Chien at the gnotobiotic facility. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Suffering from depression? Hong Kong team can help with AI and looking into eyes

Chinese University scientists have discovered an affordable way to estimate the risk of depression in people by harnessing artificial intelligence to analyse retinal images.

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Education in Hong Kong

Universities in Hong Kong admit more non-local students after intake quota doubled

Baptist University says number of first-year, non-local students for 2024-25 to increase by nearly 200 per cent from last year.

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