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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.

Hong Kong housing

Editorial | Hong Kong must tackle the ‘demoralising impact’ of unaffordable housing

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Academia must ensure AI is used responsibly

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Over 99% of Hongkongers have low immunity against ‘super flu’: researchers

University of Hong Kong researchers urge public to get vaccinated against rapidly spreading strain, saying current vaccines are still effective.

A boy and his family wear masks in an MTR station to protect themselves against seasonal flu and other infectious diseases. Photo: Karma Lo
Education in Hong Kong

Citing ‘instability’, University of Hong Kong denies mourning venue after fire

Student publication Undergrad says HKU did not provide detailed reason for refusal but cited concerns of ‘social instability’ and ‘force majeure’.

Architecture and design

Building on waves: a Chinese triumph in temporary architecture

A Zhejiang pavilion takes top honours at the RIBA Asia Pacific Awards, alongside a Hong Kong finalist celebrating the beauty of impermanence.

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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 property

Hong Kong talent scheme: They came for jobs. Will they stay to buy homes?

Imported professionals could sustain the property market – if they put down roots and transition from renting to owning.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong medical student gets 1 year probation for filming men in dorm showers

University of Hong Kong student avoids jail for using hidden phone to film two male hallmates showering, calling the act a ‘one-off’ mistake.

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Science

QS university rankings ridiculed in China as latest listing bombs online

Social media commenters point out anomalies, calling the results ‘nonsense’ and ‘unintentionally funny’.

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Tsinghua University in Beijing is widely regarded as one of China’s leading universities. Photo: Shutterstock
Artificial intelligence

Editorial | Timely review of AI guidelines at Hong Kong universities essential

It is incumbent upon the higher education sector to set good examples in this new era of rapid technological advance.

The University of Hong Kong has reminded staff and students that the misuse of AI violates university regulations as well as generally accepted principles of community, integrity and honour. Photo: Shutterstock
Education in Hong Kong

Journal defends work with fake AI citations amid Hong Kong university probe

Veteran journal editor calls for better enforceable policies to regulate the role of artificial intelligence in academic work.

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SCMP Highlights

US singer unknowingly marries sultan, HKU ranks first in Asia: 7 highlights

From Vivian Kong’s Legco bid to the University of Hong Kong ranking first in Asia, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Education in Hong Kong

HKU regains Asia’s No 1 spot, 5 Hong Kong universities in top 10 for first time

University of Hong Kong president Xiang Zhang says recognition is both honour and responsibility.

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has regained its position as Asia’s best in a global ranking after 15 years. Photo: Elson Li
Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | University of Hong Kong ‘pursuing plan’ to open Saudi Arabia campus

‘The university sees an opportunity in Saudi Arabia and has a plan to open a campus in Riyadh,’ source says.

Sources say HKU will open a campus in Riyadh. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong pioneers world-first clinical trial for breast cancer procedure

Clinical trial integrates lipofilling surgical practices with breast conservation, offering patients solution for better post-op well-being.

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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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong medical student pleads guilty to filming schoolmates in campus showers

Chung Chun-yu, 23, admits to two counts of voyeurism at University of Hong Kong dormitory in 2024.

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The University of Hong Kong’s Madam S H Ho Residence for Medical Students. Photo: Handout
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
Chinese Basketball Association

Hong Kong basketball college team blame system for Asian University event showing

Non-release of regular starters, poor development, coach shortage among reasons for University of Hong Kong finishing last, they say.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Deepfake porn scandal in Hong Kong exposes need to update laws

Not since the 2008 Edison Chen sex photo leak has the city faced such a crisis in privacy protection as laws struggle to keep up with AI.

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Asian University Basketball League

Hong Kong college basketball system disadvantages local teams, needs revamp: coach

University of Hong Kong coach James Chan says ‘extremely short’ season means teams are under-prepared when playing abroad.

University of Hong Kong guard Zhong Tsz-ho in action at the World University Basketball Series in Japan. Photo: Gym Aesthetics/WUBS
Hong Kong science and tech

Editorial | Hong Kong’s tech talent of tomorrow shines amid US-China rivalry

University teams were big winners at Silicon Valley festival, showing city’s education efforts are paying off.

Hongkongers from various universities celebrate at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival in Santa Clara, California. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong shines at Silicon Valley tech festival with record 51 awards

Lingnan University’s innovation team emerges as delegation’s biggest winner, with 8 gold medals and five prizes in fields including AI.

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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