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Virologist Vijaykrishna Dhanasekaran leaves Eastern Court after a hearing in June 2026. Photo: Brian Wong
Hong Kong courts

HKU virologist spared conviction for assaulting man and damaging his phone

Vijaykrishna Dhanasekaran, 48, placed under two-year order to keep the peace and instructed to pay HK$800 in damages.

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China’s Communist Party

Open Questions | Wang Gungwu on lessons of Chinese history and Cold War

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Hong Kong science and tech

In Focus | Hong Kong aims to be a global tech hub, but can it hold on to its young talent?

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Education in Hong Kong

34% of Hong Kong students win university, diploma spots under admissions system

Jupas office also notes total number of applicants increased by about 5.3 per cent year on year to 45,545.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong says 12 of this year’s top DSE scorers have received offers from the institution. Photo: Edmond So
Education in Hong Kong

HKU looking for president with ‘new mentality and clean slate’ to drive change

People with decade-long mindset struggle to drive change, and HKU needs new blood because ‘this is a different world, different time’, insider says.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Playing instrument helps medical students perform surgical tasks better: study

HKU study of 203 final-year medical students shows those with musical experience completed surgical tasks 10 per cent faster and more skilfully.

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Trending in China

From gendered sacrifice to ancient politics: DNA uncovers early Chinese civilisation

New analysis reveals the Shimao people were a distinct civilisation that evolved locally in a small region over centuries.

Modern scientific innovations, such as high-resolution DNA profiling, are empowering current archaeologists to forge a much clearer understanding of the first people to settle in China. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Wikipedia
Education in Hong Kong

AI major focus as Hong Kong funds record 12 university research projects

In its latest round of support for universities, the Research Grants Council has approved funding of HK$478 million.

Education in Hong Kong

HKU says next leader must have ‘fresh ideas’ for coming ‘transformation’

University of Hong Kong says global search will be launched for successor of Xiang Zhang who announced he would leave post in 2028.

Education in Hong Kong

HKU president Xiang Zhang to step down in 2028 at end of second 5-year term

In email sent to university community, Zhang says he wishes to return to laboratory work after ‘defining honour’ of leadership role at HKU.

HKU president and vice-chancellor Xiang Zhang. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

University to roll out screenings at pharmacies to uncover osteoporosis cases

Scheme will involve use of screening algorithm that allows pharmacists to identify high-risk patients and refer them to family doctors.

Osteoporosis affects about 30 per cent of women and 8 per cent of men aged 50 and older in Hong Kong. But up to 80 per cent of cases go undiagnosed and untreated. Photo: Getty Images
Science

Using AI could reduce exam scores by a fifth, a study on Chinese students finds

Researchers in Sweden and Hong Kong say students may experience a deceptive sense of fluency – AI makes tasks feel effortless.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Universities buying prime Hong Kong property is a win for both sectors

Centrally located premises add to the appeal of the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand while the demand invigorates a weak property sector.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Hong Kong’s biodiversity successes should spark more action

A recent study on the city’s wild cockatoo population is the latest reminder that balancing development and conservation is possible.

Cockatoos perch on the branch of a blooming cotton tree and feed on flowers in Admiralty on March 18. Photo: Karma Lo
Education in Hong Kong

Why are Hong Kong, mainland universities rising in global rankings as US ones fall?

Asian institutions climbed in QS top 200 list over five years, while 73 per cent of US universities fell, with eight dropping out.

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The University of Hong Kong climbed from 21st to 11th in the QS rankings. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong pioneers world’s first robotic living-donor liver transplant

Surgeons complete 48 robot-assisted procedures successfully under University of Hong Kong’s pioneering microsurgery programme.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s HKU and CUHK among world’s top 20 universities – a first for city

UK-based education analysis firm Quacquarelli Symonds says city has Asia’s most improved higher education system for second consecutive year.

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Wellness

The TCM influencers demystifying ancient Chinese healing practices for Gen Z

Traditional Chinese medicine is trending as university-educated practitioners take to Instagram with clips combating common misconceptions.

With more than 25,000 Instagram followers each, Elizabeth Yau (left) from Hong Kong and Angeline Chong from Malaysia are part of a new wave of medical-professional content creators demystifying traditional Chinese medicine via informational clips on social media. Photo: Facebook/TCM.Elizabeth, Instagram/tcmwithangeline
Crime in Hong Kong

Intern doctor released on bail, returns to hospital as part of police probe

Woman, 24, dismissed by Hospital Authority for misconduct could face up to five years in prison over alleged access of patient data.

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Hong Kong racing

Bowman backs Celestial Hero to ‘run the race of his season’ at Sha Tin

Australian ace is confident consistent sprinter can break through this term with a potential wet track set to suit.

Hong Kong racing

Ho believes finding cover is the key for the exciting Hot Delight at Sha Tin

Local jockey is keen to help boom three-year-old overcome a wide draw in barrier 10 on Sunday.

Hot Delight notches his third straight win under Vincent Ho in March. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Flu cases on rise in Hong Kong as immunity wanes, expert warns

Steady rise in cases, especially among children and elderly, prompts expert to urge vaccinations and better hygiene to curb spread.

There has been a steady rise in seasonal flu cases in Hong Kong, especially among children and the elderly. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong racing

Crawford happy with first Hong Kong campaign as he eyes more transfer success

The South African trainer will look to add to his 21 wins in his debut season in the city with six runners at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Hong Kong youth

Opinion | Hong Kong’s first astronaut success is also a story of youth potential

Hongkongers and the city’s universities can play a meaningful role in China’s space programme. The sky is not the limit.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Why are so many more people in Hong Kong getting cancer?

While advanced therapies have nearly halved cancer death rate, low screening rates and late detection hold the city back.

Illustration: Mario Cameira
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

How a Hong Kong app connects cancer patients with nurses, trusted advice

After helping 76,000 patients, HKU’s SUPPORT+ is seeking fresh funding to help cancer patients manage their symptoms at home.

SUPPORT+ is a mobile app developed by Dr Wendy Chan and her team at the University of Hong Kong for cancer patients and their carers. Photo: Nathan Tsui
Hong Kong society

Cheers, pride as Hong Kong’s first astronaut heads off on mission

Hongkongers celebrate as trailblazer Lai Ka-ying heads to Tiangong space station in Shenzhou-23 spacecraft.

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Science

Chinese-Dutch team turns corn to sustainable plastic, inspired by spider silk

Up to 80 per cent of polymers derived from corn protein zein degrade within a month in simulated natural soil conditions, researchers find.

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