UChicago Hong Kong Campus

【UChicago Research】We're pleased to welcome Hsiao-Wen Chen to the Hong Kong Faculty Steering Committee for FY2026-2027.

Chen is a professor in the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at UChicago. Her research centers on galaxy formation and evolution, with a focus on absorption-line spectroscopy to trace unseen matter around distant galaxies. As a steering committee member, she will help advise on regional strategy and funding, including selection of awardees for the Provost's Global Faculty Awards.

【UChicago News】From a UChicago finals week idea to one of the world's most competitive startup accelerators. Rise Reforming, founded by three UChicago PME alumni, has been selected for the Summer 2026 cohort of Y Combinator. The startup is developing technology that converts waste biogas into lower-carbon chemicals, addressing both sustainability and supply chain challenges in the energy sector.

The company grew out of UChicago PME's Engineering Design Capstone course and the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation - proof that at UChicago, ideas born in the classroom can scale to a global stage.

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【Summer Academy】Three weeks. Five programs. 138 high school students. One unforgettable summer.

The UChicago Summer Academy in Hong Kong 2026 wrapped on July 31 with final presentations that brought the same intellectual energy we saw from Day 1. Guided by 10 UChicago faculty and guest speakers, participants across the region dove into Data Science, Economics, Game Studies and Game Design, Legal Analysis and Reasoning, and Public Policy - questioning assumptions and thinking the Chicago way. Program completers are also eligible to apply to UChicago College via the Summer Session Early Notification (SSEN) pathway.

To our participants: you pushed boundaries, built friendships, and embodied the life of the mind. We couldn't be prouder!

2027 Summer Academy is calling. Follow us for updates!

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business has launched the GEP Center for Supply Chain Innovation and Applied Technologies, a new hub for research, education, and industry collaboration dedicated to the future of global supply chains. Backed by GEP, a global leader in AI-powered procurement and supply chain solutions, the center will unite faculty, students, and industry partners to address the most complex challenges facing supply chains today.

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【Trailblazer Forum】Lawmaker meets law professor. Last week, we had the privilege of hosting LegCo member Hon. Kenneth Fok, BBS, JP , in dialogue with Prof. Anthony Casey of The University of Chicago Law School. Mr. Fok shared his personal journey in public service and his ongoing commitment to advancing Hong Kong's sports, arts, and cultural development.

【UChicago News】Proud to see UChicago represented at the 2026 World AI Conference & High Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai. Elizabeth O’Neill, Interim Executive Director of our Hong Kong campus, and Professor Dacheng Xiu from Chicago Booth, together with UChicago alumni and students, participated in the Youth Observer Forum, where they shared insights on how universities can prepare graduates for meaningful careers in the age of AI.

【UChicago News】 The University of Chicago Prof. Yu Deng receives the 2026 Fields Medal, regarded as the highest honor in mathematics. Prof. Deng grew up in Shenzhen, China, represented China at the International Mathematical Olympiad at 16, and studied at Peking University before completing his PhD at Princeton. He joined UChicago's mathematics department in 2024. He was recognized for solving a 125-year-old challenge to place the fundamental laws of physics on a rigorous mathematical foundation.

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【Trailblazer Forum】Our campus welcomes the Hon. Mr. Kenneth Fok Kai Kong, BBS, JP on July 28 for a fireside chat with Professor Anthony Casey, Faculty Director of the Center on Law and Finance. As a member of the Legislative Council, business leader, and Vice President of the Sports Federation, Mr. Fok operates at the vibrant intersection of sports, culture, and public service. Join us to hear his story and vision for Hong Kong's future in culture, youth development, and beyond.

Register now: https://uchicagohk.com/4pgeJHx

【UChicago Faculty】At a recent SCMP Plus fireside chat, our political scientist Professor John Mearsheimer offered a clinical analysis of global power dynamics, the fallout of Middle Eastern foreign policy, and the inevitable friction of US-China relations.

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