HKU Alumni

30/09/2026

Proud to share that we ranked 33rd globally in the 2027 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, reaffirming our position as the highest-ranked 🏆 higher education institution in Hong Kong!👨‍🎓👩‍🎓✨

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has maintained its strong global standing in the 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, placing 33rd globally and reaffirming its position as the highest-ranked higher education institution in Hong Kong.

The University saw a rise in its academic reputation in the latest rankings, reflecting growing global recognition of its scholarly excellence and research contributions. The results underscore HKU’s sustained strength across teaching, pioneering research, and global engagement, highlighting its success in attracting world-class talent and fostering an impactful academic environment.

Professor Xiang Zhang, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKU, remarked, “The true value of a university lies in its capacity to shape the future. At HKU, our focus is on pioneering new frontiers of knowledge and nurturing the visionary thinkers who will solve tomorrow’s global challenges. We will continue to advance our mission as a leading global institution, driving progress through world-class teaching and research innovation to strengthen our contributions to the betterment of Hong Kong, the nation, and the world.”

香港大學（港大）於2027年《泰晤士高等教育》世界大學排名中，名列全球第33位，繼續高踞香港高等院校之首。

港大在今次排名的「學術聲譽」指標中有所提升，反映國際學術界對港大教研成果及學術影響力的高度肯定。大學致力匯聚全球頂尖人才，推動跨學科前沿研究，並營造多元國際化的學習環境，在教學質素、科研創新及國際協作等多個範疇均展現出卓越表現。

港大校長張翔教授表示：「大學的價值在於引領未來。港大一直致力於開拓知識的新邊界，培育能夠應對未來挑戰的創新者。港大將繼續追求卓越，透過頂尖教學與科研創新，履行作為全球頂尖學府的使命，為香港、國家以至全球的更好發展作出更大貢獻。」

#香港大學

29/09/2026

🥉🤺 Big Congratulations to our Sports Scholar Aaron Ho Sze Long [BBA] and his teammates Ho Pak Lam Hugo, Leung Tin Ching and Chan Lok Hei Royce for winning the Bronze Medal in the Men’s Sabre Team event at the 20th Asian Games!

29/09/2026

[HKU Innovation Week 2026 | Fireside Chat - From Lab Bench to Commercialisation]
📅 Date: 14 October 2026 (Wed)
⏰ Main Event Time: 09:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
🔥 Fireside Chat Time: 10:35 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.
📍 Venue: Grand Hall, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, HKU
👉 Secure your spot today! Register at: https://tec.hku.hk/innovation-week-2026

Deep dive into the journey of technology translation and commercialisation. Hear from an exclusive lineup featuring “The Edison of Medicine” - Professor Robert Langer, alongside seasoned entrepreneurs, young innovators, investors, and institute leaders as they share their insights on the best practices and key initiatives of successful translational research models.

From Lab Bench to Commercialisation: Best Practices for Innovators! 🔬

How has the research landscape evolved over time?

As part of the The University of Hong Kong Innovation Week 2026 thematic forum, we are thrilled to host an exclusive Fireside Chat diving deep into the journey of technology translation and commercialisation.

Join us to hear from an exclusive lineup featuring “The Edison of Medicine” - Professor Robert Langer, alongside seasoned entrepreneurs, young innovators, investors, and institute leaders as they share their insights on the best practices and key initiatives of successful translational research models.

🎤 MEET OUR ESTEEMED SPEAKERS:

Featured Keynote:
🔹 Prof. Robert Langer – Institute Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (Pre-recorded Session)

Panel Discussion:
🔹 Ms. Wendy Gan (Moderator) – Council Member and Innovation Advisory Board Member, HKU
🔹 Prof. Anderson Shum, MH, Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research), HKU
🔹 Dr. Mengkang Hu – Founder, Evolvent AI
🔹 Dr. Meijie Tang – Director of Technology Translation Centre, Materials Innovation Institute for Life Sciences and Energy (MILES)
🔹 Mr. Michael Langer – Co-founder and Managing Partner, T.Rx Capital

Join us and get ready to be inspired by our speakers and changemakers!
📅 Date: 14 October 2026 (Wed)
⏰ Main Event Time: 09:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
🔥 Fireside Chat Time: 10:35 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.
📍 Venue: Grand Hall, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, HKU

👉 Secure your spot today! Scan the QR code or click the link here to register: https://tec.hku.hk/innovation-week-2026

28/09/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our Sports Scholar, Ryan Choi [BBA/BBA(Acc&Fin)], on your Silver Medal in the Men’s Foil Team event at the Asian Games 2026!


Team HKU
HKU Business School

25/09/2026

[AI's Implications for Jobs and Talent: THE FUTURE IS NOW]
Presented by the HKU Alumni Association Northern California

Date: Saturday, 17 Oct 2026 11:30 AM (PDT)
Location: Samuel Merritt University, 989 E Hillsdale Blvd, Foster City, CA
More details and registration: https://hkuaa.org/event-6847869

AI is not just shifting technology—it's changing the nature of our jobs, redefining core skill sets, and rewiring hiring expectations and career trajectories.

Join HKU Alumni Association of Northern California (HKUAANC) for an insightful double-panel luncheon as we unpack AI’s implications on jobs and talent. First, sit down with corporate talent leaders from Google and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) to decode what top tech firms and VCs are looking for in the AI era and how they’re changing their hiring approaches. Then, dive deep with AI practitioners from Meta, Uber, and Fireworks AI as they share real-world experiences on building products in the age of frontier models.

Come for candid exchanges, practical takeaways, and intimate networking with Silicon Valley’s top minds!

25/09/2026

Wishing our HKU Alumni family a peaceful and happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 🎑🌝

24/09/2026

Another medal from an HKU fencer! 👏🏻🤩

Congratulations to our Sports Scholar Fong Hoi Sun 方凱申 for winning a bronze medal 🥉 in the Men’s Épée Individual Event at the Asian Games!

Faculty of Arts, HKU

23/09/2026

HKU’s Master of Science in Innovation and Technology (MSc(I&T)) is designed specifically for STEM graduates and technically trained professionals. Don’t miss the application period for the January 2027 part-time intake.

Want to learn more about the programme? Join the info session at the new HKU Tech Landmark Campus.
📅 Sep 30, 2026 (Wed)
🕒 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
📍 G/F, Daniel Yu Innotech Tower (TLM III), HKU Main Campus
🔗 Register: https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_56xWRS7NdhIbxNY

🙋 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝑲𝑼 𝑴𝑺𝒄(𝑰&𝑻) 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒊𝒏 𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑲𝒐𝒏𝒈!

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗞𝗨’𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (𝗠𝗦𝗰(𝗜&𝗧)). 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻.

Designed for STEM graduates and technically trained professionals, the MSc(I&T) combines:
🤖 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐈-𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
🎓 𝟏𝟖-𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 with industry, research-to-impact, or venture-focused projects
🌏 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠–𝐆𝐁𝐀 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 connecting Hong Kong, Shenzhen and the wider Greater Bay Area

Want to learn more? Join our 𝗠𝗦𝗰(𝗜&𝗧) 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 on Wednesday, 𝗦𝗲𝗽 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, and meet the programme team directly.

📅 Sep 30, 2026 (Wed)
🕒 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
📍 G/F, Daniel Yu Innotech Tower (TLM III), HKU Main Campus
🔗 Register: https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_56xWRS7NdhIbxNY

Bring your questions about the programme, your background, or your application plans — we look forward to meeting you!

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香港大學理科碩士（創新與科技）（MSc(I&T)）2027年1月兼讀制課程現正接受申請。2027年9月全日制課程的申請詳情將於稍後公布。

課程專為 STEM 畢業生及具技術背景的專業人士而設，結合：
🤖 跨學科、項目主導及 AI 輔助學習
🎓 18學分總結性學習體驗 ，聚焦業界挑戰、研究成果轉化或創業探索項目
🌏 香港與大灣區學習體驗，連繫香港、深圳及大灣區的創新生態圈

想進一步了解課程？歡迎參加 𝗠𝗦𝗰(𝗜&𝗧) 港大資訊講座，與課程團隊面對面交流，了解課程內容及申請安排。

📅 日期：9月30日(三)
🕒 時間：晚上7時至9時
📍 地點：香港大學於崇光科創樓地下 G/F, Daniel Yu Innotech Tower (TLM III), HKU Main Campus
🔗 報名：https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_56xWRS7NdhIbxNY

無論你希望了解課程內容、評估自己的背景是否適合，或查詢申請安排，歡迎帶你的同問題出席。課程團隊期待與你見面！如未能親身出席，講座亦會同步於 Zoom 進行。

22/09/2026

Congratulations to Ryan on achieving his personal best at the Asian Games!🥈🤺

From a 🥉in 2022 to a 🥈in 2026, who knows what awaits Ryan at the 2030 Asian Games!🔜🏅👀

21/09/2026

🥳 Big congratulations to our HKU sports scholars, Bailee and Robin, on their outstanding achievement in winning a bronze medal in the Triathlon Mixed Relay at the Asian Games!🥉👏